Berne Library Notes for Monday, May 1, 2017
Children's Book Week is the annual celebration of children’s books and reading. Established in 1919, it is the longest-running national literacy initiative in the country. The week for 2017 runs from May 1 to May 7 and the goal is to make every child a reader.
One of the fun parts of this initiative is for children to nominate and vote for their favorite book. Votes on the finalists are accepted online until May 7 at EveryChildAReader.net. The winners will be announced on May 31st at the BookExpo in NYC.
Bowls for Books
The Friends of the Berne Library generously supplement the library's budget so that more children's books may be purchased. The money raised at the Bowls for Books luncheon is specifically earmarked for this use. Join us for homemade soup, chili, and dessert on Saturday, April 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The best thing about this event is that you may keep the pottery bowl once you are done eating. Thanks again to Colleen Skiff for her work on these bowls.
Read to a dog
Is your child uncomfortable reading aloud to people? Try having them read to a dog. Ariel, our tail waggin' tutor will be at the library with her handler Amber Pitcher on Monday, May 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. Stop by the library and read a book to Ariel. It will help improve reading skills.
Story time
Developing children into readers is the focus of story times on Tuesdays. Ms. Kathy does this in a fun way using stories, activities and a craft to engage children ages 1 to 5. The class at 10:30 a.m. on May 2 will be celebrating Children's Book Week.
Friends meet
The Friends of the Berne Library meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3. This month's discussion will be on the results of the Bowls for Books event and the upcoming Music in the Park summer concert series. The Friends have received additional surplus road signs from the town of Berne highway department. Make a donation to the library and own a sign of your road. The updated list is at the library.
Artful You
The Artful You class for May is on making homemade greeting cards that look professional. Design unique cards for the special women in your life at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 4. Remember Mother's Day is coming soon. Kim Young will demonstrate techniques and provide supplies for your use. This program is designed for adults and young adults. Registration is requested so there are adequate supplies.
Book discussion
"Once you let a book into your life, the most unexpected things can happen" according to Katarina Bivald, author of “The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend”. This novel will be discussed at book club on Sunday, May 7. Request a book from the library and be a part of the conversation that begins at 7 p.m.
Health care maze
Parents want their children to grow into healthy, intelligent adults. If a loved one becomes ill, where do you look for information? What questions do you ask the doctor? Find the answers to these questions at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 8. Specialists in navigating the healthcare maze are coming to Berne from Albany Medical College. Registration is suggested for this session. Call 872-1246 or email .
Author Mem Fox said, "When I say to a parent, "read to a child", I don't want it to sound like medicine. I want it to sound like chocolate." Borrow great children's books from your public library.