Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Just then Marshall rushed in waving The Enterprise over his head and calling out for Sally. “Sally? I’ve got news to share.”

“Oh, hi Marshall. What’s going on?” Sally answered as she looked up from reading her new Berne library book, “The Future of Fungi — How Fungi Can Feed Us, Heal Us, Free Us and Save Our World,” by Michael Lim and Yun Shu. Sally’s been researching the power of mushrooms for over a year now.

Marshall spilled into the room, flopping on the couch and sharing his excitement.

“The new exhibit is up in the community room featuring entries from the Friends photo contest. We can swing by through the end of February and vote on our favorite photos. When do you want to go? How about tomorrow?”

“We won’t be able to go tomorrow but how about Monday as a pre-Valentine’s Day outing?” Sally offered.

“OK, Sally. You got yourself a date. And then maybe we could do movie night at the library on the 17th?”

“That sounds like a plan, Marshall. Let’s add it to the calendar now and seal the deal.” 

Marshall gave Sally a big hug and a peck on the cheek. “Looking forward to viewing the photos and the movie with you, Sal.”

And with that, they settled down for a nice warm spot of tea.

Coming up

These happenings are at your library in February:

— It’s the monthly meeting for the library trustees on Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. These meetings are open to the public. Interested in what’s happening in libraryworld? Stop in and have a listen;

— All you Pokémon fans, time to swoop in for the biweekly Pokémon Club this Saturday, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. Gather your friends, your cards, and your smiles and be part of this Pokémon craze, which first hit America in 1999. It earned over a billion dollars that year. Now, in 2023 at the Berne Library, “Pokémania” is in full swing every other week;

— According to urbanthesaurus.org, Valentime’s Day is Valentine’s Day celebrated by children aged 5 and under. The library’s next story time takes flight February 14th with a Valentine theme on the table. Or is it Valentime’s? Be ready to put your hearts on for story time on the 14th at 10:30 a.m. Hear stories, make stuff, move and groove to the heart-moving beat;

— Movie night at the library reels in on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. This month features a Pokémon movie. Snacks, comfy seats, and a show right here on the Hill. Remember:

Free, Free, Free 

Movie night 

Berne Public Library;

— Saturday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m., you are invited to learn the “Dangers of Vaping.” Join Mascalla Samuel from Cornell Cooperative Extension at this informational session on E-cigs and vaping. The first 12 people to sign up and attend receive a free flu kit. Call the library with any questions: 518-872-1246.