Berne Library Notes for Friday, June 8, 2018
The hillsides are greening up. Lawnmowers are on the move. Gardens are beginning to sprout. While the growth cycle of veggies start out green, resulting colors as the season glides along encompass a rainbow in living color. ABC your vegetable list starting with artichoke. You go next and put a star next to your favorites.
“Eat Your Veggies” is this week’s topic during story time on Tuesday, June 12 at 10:30 a.m. Kids 5 and under, with caregivers, will get a chance to voice their opinion on their all time top vegetable pick. Are there stories starring vegetables? Of this, you can be sure.
Public meeting
A series of public meetings presented by the Albany County District Attorney’s office wants your opinion on new marijuana laws being talked about. Legalization, public safety, recreational and/or medical use? What are your thoughts? On Monday, June 11 at 6 p.m., a community discussion takes place at the Berne Public Library. Visit www.albanycountyda.com for a look at June’s meeting schedule plus an online survey.
Board meets
The library trustees are unfurling their flag for the monthly board meeting at 6:30 p.m. on June 14, Flag Day. In case you were wondering, President Woodrow Wilson established Flag Day in 1916 with a presidential proclamation. In the world of wonderment you should also note that the Library Board welcomes public attendance.
Speed dating
Speed dating at the library? That’s right. It’s new, it’s bold and it’s happening at the Berne Public Library at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 15 . Ages 18 and up are invited. Bring your favorite book to break the ice as you speed into several three minute conversations. Maybe you could trade your favorite book for someone else’s favorite book and then discuss the read in a month or two. Stretching past boundaries and maybe a new book on your coffee table with Speed Dating or is that speed reading?
Library events
Two event flags to wave you thru the weekend. June 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. is the Tween/Teen triva challenge night. Safe hang out for you and your friends. June 9 between 10 and noon is the “Dare to Repair” program for bike and camping equipment. Activate your library calendar planner to take advantage of programs, books, movies and a gamut of creative opportunities.