Berne Library Notes for Thursday, June 21, 2018
The art room is open and ready for viewing. June’s featured artist in the Berne Library’s community space is Colleen Skiff sharing lively framed watercolor works. Comments or questions are welcomed by the artist at colleenskiff@gmail.com.
Kickoff Event
Bells and Motley perform “15 Miles on the Erie Canal” to kickstart the library’s full array of summer events including the Rockin’ Summer Reading Program. Mark your calendars for Monday, June 25 at 7 p.m. and attend this music filled participatory show at the Berne Senior Center located at 1360 Helderberg Trail in Berne. Funds from the Stewart’s Shop and the Berne Historical Society help bring it on.
As school closes down for summer, the library gears up with 2018’s “Libraries Rock” theme. Summer reading programs are underway to keep the cobwebs from settling in. Registration packets are waiting for pick-up behind the circulation desk. Read, log your minutes via paper or computer log on to Beanstack, get prizes. It’s that simple. Everyone, from wee ones to adults, is encouraged to give it a go. Any questions? Call the library at 518-872-1246 or email .
Story time
Story time rocks on throughout the summer. “Wee Rockers” of 5 and under meet Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. “Rock Crews” aged 6 to 12 join the beat each Thursday at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 26 the “Wee Rockers” gather in the community room for “Drumming with Dawn”. Kathy Stempel starts off with a fine tale thumping to the rhythm of an extraordinary day.
The “Rock Crew” is invited in on Thursday, June 28 at 2 p.m. to dance to percussion moves after listening to drumming in book form. Bongo, snare, bass and tabor equal a smattering of drum types to explore. Even a tambourine is considered a drum instrument wee rockers, rock crews and people of all ages can enjoy getting to know and play.
Friends photography
The Friends of the Berne Library are shouting out their January 2019 Photography contest themes. Focus your cameras on:
— Charms of the Seasons;
— All Creatures Great and Small;
— Shadows and Reflections; and
— Our History/Heritage.
Be on the lookout for that perfect shot in each category as the summer months stroll by.