Berne Library Notes for Thursday, March 22, 2018

Bluebird houses, books, turtles, and bowls have one thing in common. Can you guess what it is? They all have a starring role in this week’s events at the Berne Public Library. You can always tap into our website at www.bernepubliclibrary.org for a full listing of current happenings.

Build a birdhouse

Do you know when the Eastern Bluebird landed its state bird status? A “Build Your Own Bluebird House” workshop fires up March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Follow the “Bluebird Fun Facts” trail to the community room and hammer your bluebird house into shape. Refreshments served.

Friends book sale

Fly over to the Berne Community and Senior Center March 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and March 25 from 10a.m. to 2 p.m.for the Friends of Berne Library’s annual book sale. Jewelry, books, media and more await your inspection. Pick up bargains to enjoy while waiting for snow drifts to fade away.

Storytime

Are you a turtle or a tortoise? Is a tortoise the same as a turtle? You might be surprised. Storytime, March 27 at 10:30 a.m., Kathy will be exploring the world of turtles. Five and under humans, grab your caregivers for the ninja turtle dance after book and craft action.

Pottery carving workshop

Another “Friends of Library” event wheels in on March 27 when BKW art teacher Colleen Skiff throws 30 bowls for the pottery carving workshop. Each workshop is an hour. Register by calling (518) 872-1246 or stop by library front-desk central. Interested carvers, indicate the 5 to 6 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. time slot.

Visit the new art display in the community room. Compliments of talented students from BKW high school, there is a full wall depicting various mediums. You may be inspired to pick up your own set of paints and brushes to splash a canvas or two.