Berne Library Notes for Saturday, March 4, 2017
"You do not like them. So you say. Try them! Try them! And you may!" says Sam-I-am in the book Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss. It is difficult to decide whether or not the library has something to offer you if you don't stop in and try it out. A free library card allows you to borrow materials at no cost. What's not to like?
Movie night
Movie Night is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3. The science fiction film determines whether the aliens are good eggs or rotten eggs. Visit the library's website, www.bernepubliclibrary.org, for the title. The movie is rated PG-13 for brief, strong language. Admission is free and refreshments are provided.
Book discussion
Is it better to take a risk and fail than never try at all? That will be part of the conversation during the Sunday Book Club program. The group is discussing the novel “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah. All interested adults are welcome at 7 p.m. on March 5.
Story time
Stories by Dr. Seuss will be the focus of Storytime on Tuesday, March 7. Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. This pre-literacy program includes stories, activities, and a craft.
Board meets
A good egg is someone with positive qualities. The phrase accurately describes each trustee of the library. The library’s board of trustees meets at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9 to discuss library business. This is an open meeting.
Teen Tech week
You don't need to be an egghead to enjoy Teen Tech Week, March 5 to 11. Teens are encouraged to visit the library to use the digital resources offered. Make sense out of sensors during teen night on Friday, March 10. The library is open for only teens from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Egg painting
Adults and young adults may demonstrate their artistic talents during the egg painting program. Linda Hall from Otsego County will be instructing the group in a painting method that is not your usual egg coloring. The class is from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 11. Registration is requested so there is an adequate supply of blown out eggs to paint.
Tax forms
The filing deadline to submit your 2016 tax returns and report your nest egg is Tuesday, April 18 rather than the traditional April 15 date. Forms may be downloaded and printed with no fee at the library.
Friends sale
Whether you have books by Dr. Seuss or paperback romances, the items may be donated for the Friends of the Berne Library sale. The group is accepting books, jewelry, games, puzzles, movies, and music CDs on Saturday, March 18 from 9 to noon at the community and senior center, 1360 Helderberg Trail. If this date does not work for you, please contact Judy at 872-1246 or email to make other arrangements. The sale is on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26.
Story-time kids each received a toothbrush, toothpaste, and stickers from Altamont General Dentistry on February 21. This was in recognition of February as National Children's Dental Health Month. Thank you Dr. Fass and Dr. Edwards.