Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, July 2, 2014

On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence.  Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston comprised the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration. Jefferson wrote most of the document, while John Hancock, the President of the Second Continental Congress, was the first signer. If you are interested in this time period of our history, there are many nonfiction books available at the Berne Public Library.

Movie night canceled

There will be no Family Movie Night this month because of the holiday but the library will be open on Saturday, July 5. The library will also open two hours earlier on Thursdays during July and August.  

Read to a dog

Many people will be wearing red, white, and blue on the 4th.  If you have seen a dog with a red and blue bandanna in the library, then you have seen Ariel with her handler Amber Pitcher.  Ariel is a therapy dog who loves having children read to her. Sign up at the library for a 15-minute session with Ariel between 4 and 6 p.m., on Monday, July 7.

SRP

The summer reading program at the library is in full swing.  Register at the library or on-line at bernepubliclibrary.org.  There is a program for every age.  Although it is not necessary to register for SRP events, children are asked to sign up for SRP to record their reading minutes. Those who meet the library's goal will receive gift bags and a free trip to MiSci.

Story time

The science of colors is the focus of the SRP Wee Read Story time on Tuesday, July 8.  Preschool children and their caregivers are invited to join Kathy at 11 a.m.  Stories, activities, and a craft are all part of the fun with red, white, and blue.

Writing program

Can you write as well as Thomas Jefferson?  Try your hand at writing your memories of past Independence Days.  Share your composition during the Memoir Writing Program on Tuesday, July 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  MaryJo McKeon facilitates and drop-ins are welcome.

Sounds

Fireworks are often displayed on the 4th of July.  Report, another name for the bang, can be heard for miles. During the SRP on Thursday, July 10, children ages five to 12 will be investigating sounds. This Fizz, Boom, Read program begins at 11 a.m.  Sounds good.

Board meets

The library’s board of trustees meets on Thursday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m., for training on long-term planning. The open meeting will follow at around 7:30 p.m.  The public is invited to the meeting portion where the board discusses library business.  

Teen event

This month's teen event is a Mad Scientist Party. All teens interested in trying experiments are invited to attend the SRP on Friday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m.  Beware, some combinations may go boom.  

SRP for adults

Scientifically Engaging is the bi-weekly theme for SRP adults.  Choose a book from those set aside at the library or choose your own book to read.  Write a book review for each book read between June 29 and July 12 to be entered in a contest for a prize. It's interesting to see which books are enjoyed by our compatriots.  

Freedom to read and write is a great part of being American.  Happy Independence Day.