Berne Library Notes for Thursday, February 15, 2018

“The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give,” said sportscaster Howard Cosell. Cosell, who died in 1995, helped cover the Olympics for ABC from the 1960s to the 1980s.

Knit Wits

Hats and scarves are welcomed accessories at the Winter Olympics in South Korea.  If you like to knit or crochet warm winter items, attend Knit Wits on Sunday, Feb. 18.

Participants meet at 7 p.m. to work on their own projects while sharing ideas, problems, solutions, and conversations.

Open on Presidents’ Day

Howard Cosell was a lawyer by training. Twenty-five of the 45 presidents of the United States were also lawyers. Abraham Lincoln was one of them while George Washington was not.

We celebrate these two historical leaders of our country on Monday, Feb. 19. The Berne Public Library will be open on Presidents’ Day from 4 to 8 p.m. for your convenience.

Story time

Library Olympics are the focus for story time on Tuesday, Feb. 20. Children ages 1 month to 5 years should join Ms. Kathy Stempel at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, music, and a craft.

This pre-literacy program is a great time for families to interact without competition.

Junior chefs compete

If creating tasty food is something that gives you satisfaction, enter the Junior Chef Competition. This event takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 21, and is designed for ages 8 to 12.

Each person is supplied a secret ingredient and must choose other ingredients to make a culinary masterpiece. Register at the library no later than Monday, Feb. 19. There is a limit of 10 participants.

Vote for your favorite photos

The judges of the Friends’ Photography Contest have chosen the victors in each category but People’s Choice is yet to be determined. View the photographs and vote for your favorite in the adult and junior divisions before Feb. 25.

The prize winners will be announced at an open reception at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 3.

Fine-free February

The library loves loaning out materials but it’s important that items are returned so others may borrow them. February is fine free for Berne items returned to the Berne Public Library. Do your best to find library books and movies at your house and drop them off before the end of the month.

Help with devices

If you have given your most toward figuring out your digital device but still need help, make an appointment at the library. We offer one-on-one assistance with smartphones, tablets, and computers.  Call 518-872-1246 or email .

Save at the library

There is a library value calculator that determines how much money you save in a year by using the public library. Instead of paying for continuing-education programs or purchasing items, use the library at no cost to the consumer.

Items include e-books, e-audiobooks, magazines, movies, all types of books, museum passes, and fishing poles. One family saved over $16,000 in 2017 by using the library.

Have you gotten the most out of what we have to give?