Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Here’s some news worth celebrating! Regular hours are back. Remember those blue library magnets giving you pertinent info for hours, phone and website? Haul them back to the front of the class.

As of May 1, you can come into the library for your brief 30-minute browsing visits on Monday and Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m., on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m., on Friday from 2 to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Questions about library programs, services or hours? Call 518-872-1246, visit www.bernepubliclibrary.org or check out the library’s Facebook page. 

Bike Ride

In other news, you can be part of “Ride a Bike Day,” with an added byline of “Readers On Wheels,” scheduled for Sunday, May 16, at the Voorheesville Bike Trail. Meet Kathy near the wooden train at 1 p.m. and ride to Stewart’s as you take in the scenery of the trail. Bring your fave book and take a breather to enjoy a few pages as you rest in the great outdoors after your spirited ride.

Glaze a Bowl

A week down the road on Saturday, May 22, you can sign up for the Pottery Bowl Glazing activity. This program has a participant limit of eight people. Call early to vie for one of the available spots. 

Volunteers needed

Speaking of spots, library director Kathy Stempel is looking for volunteer teens willing to star in a 90-second promo spot for the 2021 Summer Reading program. This year’s theme,“Tails and Tales,”  promises to be loaded with outdoor activity. The annual reading event  welcomes readers of all ages to the table. 

Summer reading sign up opens June 1 on ReadSquared or with a paper fill sheet. Be part of the reading celebration to earn badges, prizes and chances on raffle baskets of joy. 

Minecraft

And remember, all you Minecrafters out there, to take advantage of Minecraft Monday virtual meet-ups each week from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Call Kathy, at the library,  for the link. 

Caught Reading

 Reminder: It’s “Getting Caught Reading” month. Have you been caught yet? You are never alone when reading. There are almost always many characters in the room with you. And that’s a wrap.