Berne Library Notes for Thursday, February 20, 2014
The 2014 Olympic events in Sochi, Russia conclude this Sunday and already people are preparing for South Korea in 2018. The International Olympic Committee is responsible for selecting the host city and updating and approving the sports program. Twelve new events were included this year.
The five rings on the Olympic flag represent the continents of our world community. What symbols represent our local community? This question was posed to four teens who participated in a photo art workshop facilitated by artist Laura Provo-Parker.
Please support these budding artists by attending their art reception on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m., in the community room of the library. View their interpretation of our community as seen through the lens of a camera.
The Olympic torch is lit in Greece and then carried by torchbearers to the Olympic venue.
Story time
Greece is also famous for its volcanoes, especially Santorini. Preschool children and their caregivers are invited to investigate volcanoes and the letter v during storytime. Join Kathy on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m., for stories, activities, and a craft. Be prepared for vinegar causing a volcanic eruption.
Write a history
You may never participate in an Olympic event, but you have interesting stories to tell. If you would like to write the history of your life in a format that is not boring, try a memoir-writing workshop. Freelance writer MaryJo McKeon will work with participants over a series of six Tuesdays from March 4 to April 8. Register with the library staff by calling 872-1246 or e-mailing . before Feb. 28. We may be able to juggle dates to accommodate your schedule.
Together program
If your child is between ages 9 and 11 and you are interested in having meaningful discussions, join our Together program. This is a book talk for parents and kids facilitated by Kathy and Avery Stempel. The group will meet every other Saturday at 1 p.m. for six sessions from March 1 to May 3. Babysitting and refreshments will be provided. Register with Kathy by e-mailing . It will be a great way to explore universal themes.
Jewelry making
Instead of a gold medal worn around the neck, consider a pretty pendant. Make your own jewelry during a beading workshop for adults on Thursday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m. Liz LaPorte will supply the instructions, form, wire, and beads needed to make a tree of life pendant. This program was so popular with the teens that it is being repeated for the adults.
Book sale
The Friends of the Berne Library are planning a book sale for their next fund-raiser. Now is the time to make an Olympian effort to clear out books you no longer want. Donations are being accepted on Saturday, March 22, at the Hilltown Senior Center between 9 a.m. and noon. If this isn’t convenient, please make other arrangements by contacting the library. In order to replenish your bookshelves, come to the sale on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. Join us for a homemade soup luncheon during the sale.
Pierre de Coubertin was the founder of the IOC and is considered the father of the modern Olympic Games. He felt that the most important thing in the Olympic Games was not winning but taking part. That attitude can be applied to many parts of life, including the library. The fun is taking part in your community.