Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, July 17, 2019
On Saturday, July 20, from 1 to 3 p.m., experienced scrapper JoAnne Brady presents “Treasures of Your Past” using archival scrapbooking. This free program will inspire you to pull out those family photos and documents to create a visual family history you can share with loved ones and friends.
Sign up sheets are at the front desk to reserve your seat. Questions? Call 518-872-1246 or check www.bernepubliclibrary.org for details.
Seed Library
New growth has sprouted at the Berne Public Library. The 2019 Seed Library, carefully planted and landscaped by Ann, code name Broccoli Spear and Marge, code name Bean Sprout, is in the building.
Here’s an excerpt from a recent interview in the garden with Broccoli Spear and Bean Sprout.
Interviewer: “Bean Sprout, what can you tell us about the new Seed Library?”
Bean Sprout: “Broccoli Spear and I have written to various seed companies and received over 200 seed packet donations of flowers, vegetables and herbs.”
Interviewer: “Broccoli Spear, you’ve both put in a lot of hours to bring this idea to fruition. What was your motivation?”
Broccoli Spear: “Stirring up interest in gardening for food and pleasure. Making a variety of seeds available to the community and giving young people the opportunity to start a mini garden of their own.
Interviewer: “What’s been the response to your Seed Library?”
Broccoli Spear: “People seem to be excited about the idea and are taking seeds home at a rapid pace.
Bean Sprout: “We’re looking forward to seeing new gardens springing up.
Interviewer: “Thank you both for making this Seed Library happen. The library and gardening community is grateful.”
If you have a few moments, pop in and check out the ease of bringing home a few seeds from the new Seed Library and add some color to your garden.
Story Time
Story time for the wee explorers aged 5 and under invites you in at 10:30 a.m. on July 23 with space ships at the ready. What’s it like to be an astronaut in an orbiting spaceship with various items floating around the cabin due to no gravity? Hang on as you hear a story, move at space warp 9 and make a craft.
Star Crew
For the 6 to 12 group, Star Crew Thursday shoots for the moon July 25 at 1 p.m. It’s all part of the Universe of Stories summer reading. Books exploring space and the moon are located throughout the library. Activities, reading and exploration comes together for all Star Crew members.
Music in the Park
Music in the Park continues during week 3 of 6 this Wednesday, July 24 starting 6:30 p.m. at the Berne Town Park. On stage “Two’s Company” entertains with their classic rock and roll repertoire. Dennis White takes the mic while guitar picking, Mary White adds the bass guitar, Bill Dibble guitars it and Glen Gray drums on. Refreshments provided by Friends of the Berne Library, jokes provided by Kathy.
Book discussion
Another new event on the Berne Public Library launching pad is the “Books and Brews!” gathering at the Helderberg Mountain Brewing Company. An outside the library building box get together for adults. Bring your favorite book on Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. to 83 Main Street in East Berne, to discuss books and enjoy a brew if you so desire. It’s “Books and Brews!” Friday in the hilltowns.