Berne Library Notes for Friday, July 15, 2016

Pope Francis said, "Together with a culture of work, there must be a culture of leisure as gratification.  To put it another way:  people who work must take the time to relax, to be with their families, to enjoy themselves, read, listen to music, play a sport.”

Educators feel that reading should be the number one leisure activity for the summer.  Children ages 1 to 18 may still sign up for the summer reading program and earn a reduced fare to FunPlex on Aug. 15. The library has books to read for fun and assigned books to read for school. Adults are also encouraged to read by completing a summer reading challenge. Books on hobbies, the Olympics, and those written by comedians are all on the challenge sheet available at the library.  

Adult programs

Upcoming adult programs focus on relaxing.  On Sunday, July 17 join us for Spa Night at 7 p.m. with Crystal Keyes. Enjoy a shoulder massage and a facial mask while listening to calming music.  

Then on Thursday, July 28, relax by doodling. Learn Zentangle with Melissa Borys at 7 p.m.

If you need to improve flexibility, attend the yoga program on Thursday, Aug. 4 with Cynthia Johnson. Because the class size is limited for all three of these programs, registration is required.  Call the library at 872-1246 or e-mail to sign up for one or all events.

Story time

Listening to music is great for the mind, but dancing to music helps the body. On Tuesday, July 19, the Wee Read Story time theme is Dance, Dance, Dance.  Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, dancing activities, and making a maraca.  

Concert

Dance or just listen to the music at the second Music in the Park concert. This event is at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20 in the pavilion of the Berne town park. Enjoy the vintage rock music of Just a Bunch of Guys. Admission is free but donations for refreshments are appreciated.  Hot dogs, baked goods, and more are offered by the Friends of the Library.

Sport program

What sport do you think of when you hear the term "extraordinary races"? Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to find out what Ms. Kathy thinks on Thursday, July 21 during the On Your Mark, Get Set program.  The fun starts at 10:30 a.m. before the library opens to the public at noon.  Iditarod and crayons are in the mix.    

Remember that library programs are free and open to the public. In addition, anyone with a free library card may borrow items from the library. What is more relaxing then reading a good book?