Berne Library Notes for Thursday, April 19, 2018
— Photo from Donna Gwin
The Berne Public Library recently welcomed Kathy Stempel as its new director. She had been the Youth Services Librarian for many years, coordinating teen programs and weekly story-time activities. She continues in that role and now also manages the library.
— Photo by Kathy Stempel
It's hands-on at the Tween Escape Room at the Berne Public Library.
— Photo by Kathy Stempel
A bowl of tomato soup made from dough is displayed by its creator at the Berne library's story time.
Enterprise file photo — Marcello Iaia
Bruce Dearstyne will speak at the Berne Public Library on Monday, April 23, at 7 p.m. about 200 years on the Erie Canal.
A week of world, national, and state events. That’s an apt description of plans kicking up dust in the library newsroom. Earth Day, the world over, bustles in on April 22.
Story time
Story time at the Berne Public Library gets underway, Tuesday, April 24, at 10:30 a.m. Kathy Stempel’s story-time radar zooms in on Earth Day in library speak.
Draw a globe, paint a tree, swirl an ocean, grow a bean, learn recycling in a flash as you separate your trash. Kids age 5 and under plus caregivers will experience books, songs, and crafts. Bring an item for the recycle bin.
Celebrating the Erie Canal
Resourceful and resilient describes builders of a state canal. The Erie Canal traveling exhibit is calling all visitors to the library’s community room. Sign the guest book and help us reach our 201-visitors goal.
Developed by the Western New York Library Resources Council, the display began its journey in July 2017. Canal history banners and images abound. Come explore this incredible feat of engineering built in the mid-1800s.
Local author, historian, and professor Dr. Bruce Dearstyne shares his canal history knowledge on Monday, April 23, at 7 p.m. In Dr. Dearstyne’s book, “Spirit of New York — Defining Events in the Empire State’s History,” one chapter relates the Erie Canal’s story.
The Berne Historical Society partners with the library for a “Night at the Erie Canal.” Leave your mules at the door.
Release the poet within
It’s “Poetry Café” night on April 25 at 7 p.m. Talents abound with stanza sharing during April’s National Poetry Month.
Locally grown poet and philosopher known only as Avery, exudes his energy and love of the written word. Tipping points of interest include: ‘get your poem out’ workshop, aerobic performance poetry, refreshments, and a “You’re a poet and didn’t know it” open-mic opportunity.
Do you have a favorite poem you’d like to share? Bring it to the Poetry Café or put it in your pocket. April 26 is “Poem in Your Pocket Day.”
Release the poet residing within as Sandra Leigh did with this poem:
Spill a landscape vision across your brow
Locate books to help you heal and dance
Fold paper cranes, origami style
Build an orangish purplish kite to fly
Or run a race
And dream awhile
With words that jump across with smiles.