Berne Library Notes for Friday, June 10, 2016
— Photo from Judy Petrosillo
Plant them and they will grow: Ann Hein, a member of the Friends of the Berne Library, spent an afternoon planting flowers to improve the entrance to the library.
When talking about gaming, designer Warren Spector said, "We set up a situation and let you interact with it and see the consequences of your choice. That's what gaming does." Whether you play fantasy wargames or board games, you are always learning something.
TAG
Teens will be playing life-size games during TAG on Friday, June 10. Join Ms. Kathy at 6:30 p.m. as the library becomes a giant Pacman scene. Games of life-size Jenga and Scrabble are also planned for the evening. Bring a friend and participate in the fun.
Board games
Adults will be playing board games at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 12. Anyone interested in learning a new game or playing an old one should attend this program.
WWII scrapbook
Real war games are not as much fun. Linda Carman made a scrapbook of Hilltowners who participated in World War II from spotters to soldiers. The book is currently at the library for you to look through. It is interesting to see how many residents helped with the war effort.
Book discussion
Prior to WWII, the 1936 Olympics took place in Berlin. That time period is the setting of the next book for the Sunday Book Club. Request a copy of “The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics” by Daniel James Brown. The discussion about this true story takes place on Sunday, July 10.
Flag Day
The Revolutionary War gave our country its independence. According to the website USFlag.org, the first Flag Act was passed on June 14, 1777 to establish an official flag for the new nation. June 14 was established as Nation Flag Day by President Truman in 1949.
Story time
Red, white, and blue flags are the focus of story time on Tuesday, June 14. Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to celebrate Flag Day at the library. Join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft.
Water damage
The library looked like a war zone last week. The west side of Berne received heavy rainfall on Sunday, May 29 causing water to seep into the library. Thanks to Diane Cook and Marion Burghart who helped with the drying process before the water damage restoration company arrived. Everything should be cleaned, repaired, and back in place by this weekend. Fortunately, the water did not reach the bookshelves. Thank you for your understanding when story time was cancelled on May 31.