Berne Library Notes for Thursday, March 23, 2017
It's a matter of perspective. “They All Saw a Cat” is a picture book by author and illustrator Brendan Wenzel. A terrified mouse sees the cat as a toothy, angular feline while the compound eyes of a bee view multiple cats. The cat appears as an enemy to the dog and as a companion to a human. All the animals are looking at the same cat but from different viewpoints.
Friends sale
No matter how you look at it, there are a lot of books, movies, music CDs, audiobooks, jewelry, games, and puzzles at the town of Berne Community and Senior Services Center. These items are available at bargain prices from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 25. Prices are even lower from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 26. The sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Berne Library.
Town surplus
Surplus town of Berne road signs will also be available at the sale. The sign of the town road where you grew up or where you live now may be available. It would look great displayed in your home or garage. This is an opportunity that will not be repeated for quite some time. All proceeds benefit the library.
Story time
Ms. Kathy will be reading the book, They All Saw a Cat, to the storytime kids on Tuesday, March 28. Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to this pre-literacy program for stories, activities, and a craft about perspective and cats. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m.
Book club
Your point of view may be determined by your socio-economic class according to Dr. Ruby Payne. Her book, “A Framework for Understanding Poverty,” includes a chart labeled “Hidden Rules Among Classes.” According to Payne, the poverty class may worry about the quantity of food while the middle class is concerned about the quality. The wealthy class would consider its presentation important. The role of food in one's life is a theme in the book club book for April 2. The group will be discussing “Kitchens of the Great Midwest” by J. Ryan Stradal at 7 p.m. Request a book now and contribute to the conversation.
Pottery craft
Perspective of a situation may change as things heat up; similar to pottery. It is challenging to imagine how a glazed bowl will look after it has been fired since the process changes the original color. The Artful You programs for April work with pottery. Thanks to Colleen Skiff, a supply of hand-thrown soup bowls will be available to carve and glaze. The carving and stamping of the clay takes place on Monday, April 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. Glazing will occur on Thursday, April 6 and Saturday, April 8. Come to one, two, or all three of these workshops. To ensure that there are adequate supplies for the April 3 event, please register with the library. The bowls will be used at the Bowls for Books fundraiser on April 29.
Ancestry
How you look is determined by your genetics. What do you know about your ancestors? The library edition of Ancestry.com is available on the library's computers. To help you wade through the quagmire of information, the library is holding an "Introduction to Ancestry" program. Peg Harbour-Holland from the Capital District Genealogical Society will show you how to used this tool at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. Registration is requested.
Interviewing
The employers viewpoint of your ability to fill a job is greatly affected by the interview. Dr. Denton of Careers in Transition leads an interactive discussion on how not to blow your interview. This event is at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12. Register by contacting the library by April 10. The program is supported by funds from the NYS Library's Adult Literacy Library Services Program, in partnership with the Capital Region Workforce Development Board and NYSED's ACCES-VR.
As author Neal Shusterman said, “Try to see things differently — It's the only way to get a clearer perspective on the world and on your life.” We certainly do not all see things the same way but we hope you view your library as a worthwhile part of the community.