Berne Library Notes for Saturday, April 8, 2017
"If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first." said author Mark Twain.
Doing the worst job first is one way to approach work. I hope your job has few unsavory tasks. The library staffers truly enjoy their work of serving the community. Let them know how they are doing on Library Worker Day, Tuesday, April 11.
Movie night
The last Movie Night at the library is from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. on Friday, April 7. Enjoy an animated movie on the big screen of the community room. This film was recently released on DVD and is rated PG. There are some scary images during a daring mission. Check our website www.bernepubliclibrary.org for the title. Admission is free and refreshments are provided.
Glazing bowls
Your help is needed in the task of glazing bowls for the Bowls for Books Luncheon. Potter Colleen Skiff will instruct you on finishing the bowls that she threw. The workshop takes place from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 8. You may reserve one of your bowls for the luncheon on April 29. This is a fundraiser for the purchase of books on the BKW summer reading list.
Knit Wits
Knitting and crocheting relieve the stress of daily undertakings. Attend Knit Wits at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 9 to work on your own project in the company of interesting adults. Share problems, solutions, ideas, and conversation. Note that this program is a week early because of the Easter holiday.
Story time
Developing skills is hard work but kids don't notice when it takes place in a fun environment. Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to Storytime on Tuesday, April 11. Join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft celebrating National Library Week.
Genealogy
Have you endeavored to discover your ancestry? AncestryLibrary.com is a useful tool for this job and is available on the library's computers. Peg Harbour-Holland from the Capital District Genealogical Society will demonstrate how to navigate through the available information. She will be available to answer questions as you try using the database. The program is at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11. Please register with the library staff since space is limited.
Interview workshop
The most difficult part of job searching is the interview. Dr. Tom Denham from Careers in Transition will hold an interactive discussion on what to do before, during, and after an interview. This workshop is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12. Any community member who is looking for a job or going to a college interview will benefit from this free program. Registration is required. Call 872-1246 and leave a message or email .
Board meets
The volunteers who make up the Library Board of Trustees are responsible for the welfare of the library. The next monthly meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13. This is an open meeting and community participation is encouraged.
TAG
Teen night at the library is Friday, April 14. Although there will be lots of fun and games, there are also two tasks to accomplish. The TAG group will be deciding on furniture for the teen sitting area and planning the upcoming open mic event. Any interested teen may join Ms. Kathy at 6:30 p.m.
Tax forms
Along with a job comes the paying of income taxes. The deadline to submit your 2016 tax forms is Tuesday, April 18. Printed forms are available at the library.
"Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it." said physicist Stephen Hawking. If you need something to do, consider volunteering at your local library.