Berne Library Notes for Friday, February 14, 2014

February is Library Lovers Month.  Libraries help us to better understand each other. By providing programs, collections, and meeting spaces, the Berne Public Library allows people to share and learn from their differences. Understanding leads to respect and respect leads to love. 

Legos

Children in grades two through eight are invited to share the library’s Legos on Saturday, Feb. 15.  This week we are building transportation vehicles to display in the library.  Like most library programs, Lego League is free and open to the public.

Knit Wits

The Knit Wits meet on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. The group is working on a service project for the Knots of Love organization.  Join others while you knit or crochet caps for chemo patients and others facing life-threatening illnesses.  You may also work on your own project. 

Story time

Libraries strengthen families.  Preschool children and their caregivers are invited to story time on Tuesday, Feb. 18.  Join Kathy at 11 a.m. to go under and upside down with the letter U.  Stories, activities, and a craft are all a part of this program, which help families learn, grow, and play together.

Digital literacy

Libraries support digital literacy.  For the school winter break, we have scheduled a Makerspace program for ages 10 to 18.  Learn coding for video games on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 1 p.m.

Photography

Libraries build communities.  Local teens worked with art teacher Laura Provo-Parker to express their sense of community through photography.  An art reception will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m., in the community room of the library.  Visit with the young artists, view their art projects, and support art in our community.  

With so much to offer, it is no wonder that people love libraries.