Berne Library Notes for Thursday, May 3, 2018
— Photo from Kathy Stempel, Berne Public Library director
Littlest library patrons: Kids in the pre-kindergarten class at Berne-Knox-Westerlo, making their monthly visit to the Berne Public Library, hold up their cards and books to check out. Each BKW student can now borrow items and used digital library materials through the “My Card” program, funded in part by a donation from Stewart’s Shops. “Thanks to Judy Petrosillo for all the time spent making sure the students knew how to use the My Card,” said the library’s director, Kathy Stempel.
This weather has heads spinning. Snow? Rain? Sleet? Sixty degrees, 24 degrees, and 70 degrees all in one week? Wake up to the unpredictable world of Mother Nature. You never know what’s behind that next cloud lingering in the sky.
Story time
One thing you can predict with certainty is the library’s weekly story-time show. Every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., the time arrives to break out stories with a theme, a craft. and some wiggly moves.
On May 8, Kathy Stempel will lead children age 5 and under, with caregivers’ eyes sparkling in rapt attention, into a celebration of Mother’s Day. Officially, Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday in May. What better time for story-time participants to create a special gift honoring moms.
Trustees meet
Another monthly calendar jump out occurs the second Thursday when library trustees gather in the community room. On May 10, the trustees meet to discuss library business. Join in for a listen at 6:30 p.m.
Night at the Library
This is where predictability makes a sharp turn when a “Night at the Library” gets underway on Friday, May 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Humans, aged 11 to 19 years old, are invited to seek entry.
This will be a night challenging mind, teamwork, and ingenuity. Or maybe music or magic or cooking? Who knows what the mistress of ceremonies has in store. One can only imagine. However the night unfolds, it is certain smiles will abound.
Support appreciated
Speaking of smiles, the Friends of the Berne Library want to thank you in advance for clicking on the Amazon smile logo located on the right side of the Berne Library’s home page. Register, and choose the non-profit “Friends of the Town of Berne Library, Inc.”
As you go about purchasing Amazon items, the Friends receive a percentage for their numerous projects. Your support is greatly appreciated.