Berne Library Notes for Friday, June 23, 2017
School's out for the summer, but learning should never stop. The best thing about summer education is there are no tests or grades. Where can you experiment and develop new ideas in a free and fun environment? Go to the local public library, of course. The 2017 summer activities are based on the theme of building a better world. Ask an elementary student which pig built the best house in the skit at the BKW Bulldog Show.
At the Berne Public Library, children from birth to 17 years old can attend events, log in reading minutes, complete an incentive game, or do any combination of these. Adults may also participate by completing a reading challenge and/or submitting book reviews. Pick up a package at the library, download the information from our website, or sign up online at bernepubliclibrary.beanstack.org.
Wee Build
The Wee Build programs are at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays for children from birth to age 5. Join Ms. Kathy on June 27 to discover how to build a better world. The event includes activities, a craft, and stories.
Building Crew
The Building Crew will meet on Thursday, June 29 at 6:30 p.m. to investigate bridges and skyscrapers. This event is for ages 6 to 12 and Ms. Kathy is sure to make it entertaining.
Beatbox and comedy show
The main kickoff event is a beatbox and comedy show for the entire family featuring Jester Jim. His special performance begins at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 6 at the Berne Community and Senior Center, 1360 Helderberg Trail in Berne. This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization program, a regrant program of the NYS Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the NYS Legislature and administered by The Arts Center of the Capital Region. In other words, it is worth your time to attend and there is no admission fee.
What is beatboxing? According to dictionary.com, it is "a musical style or technique . . . in which the sounds and rhythms of percussion instruments . . . are simulated by using the mouth and voice." The comedy part might include watching someone inexperienced attempt to beatbox! Don't let that dissuade you from attending; Jester Jim only uses volunteers.
While school activities decrease, the library activities increase. Be sure to check our website often at www.BernePublicLibrary.org.