Berne Library Notes for Friday, June 9, 2017

There is a long-running debate on whether nature or nurture determines human behavior. Is the ability to write well due primarily to genetics or life experiences and environment?  Authors who may have inherited good DNA from their fathers include Joe Hill, son of Stephen King; Alafair Burke, daughter of James Lee Burke; and Jesse Kellerman, son of Jonathan Kellerman.  

We like to acknowledge the accomplishments of sons and daughters. Our Teen Action Group includes a group of seniors who will be graduating in a few weeks. TAG will be celebrating their successes at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, June 9. All teens are invited to participate in the fun.

Story time

Father's Day is only a week away. Children ages 1 to 5 will be preparing for the holiday during Storytime on Tuesday, June 13. Join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for a pre-literacy event that includes stories, activities, and making a craft for an important male.

Our ancestors

You can find information about your forefathers by researching your family's history. The library edition of Ancestry.com is available on the library's computers and it is free to use in the library. Take advantage of this wonderful genealogical resource during library hours.

Summer reading

An environment that includes reading books can lead to success. As the school year comes to an end, the summer events at the library kick into gear for every age group. Register on Beanstack to keep track of your reading, write book reviews, and earn prizes. The Beanstack link can be found in the right hand column of our website www.BernePublicLibrary.org. Stay tuned for activities that begin the last week of June.

Jesse Kellerman said, “My dad never pushed me to pursue writing or any other career; he’s a believer in forging one’s own destiny, and he has repeatedly told me that his only wish is for me to be happy. Importantly, I believe him.”  This is a great example of what a father and child relationship should be.