Berne Library Notes for Friday, August 5, 2016
With the goldenrod beginning to bloom, the last days of summer will arrive too soon. Rather than be glum about summer coming to an end, view the time like Italian polymath, Leonardo da Vinci. "In rivers, the water that you touch is the last of what has passed and the first of that which comes; so with present time."
Movie night
If good guys finish last, what happens when they fight against each other? Find out during Movie Night at the Library on Friday, Aug. 5. This month's film is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action. The recently released movie on DVD runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments are provided.
Story time
The last Wee Read Storytime for the summer is on Tuesday, Aug. 9. Children ages 1 to 5 are invited to play sports with Ms. Kathy. The program begins at 10:30 a.m. and includes stories, activities, and a craft. After a four week hiatus, Ms. Kathy will return with the first story time for the school year on Sept. 13.
Music in the Park
The last hurrah for the 2016 Music in the Park concert series is Wednesday, Aug. 10. The Bluestones are playing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Berne town park pavilion. Admission is free and there is a doorprize. Dinner and snacks are available for purchase from the Friends of the Library.
Read programs
The last chance for children ages 5 to 12 to attend an “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read” program is Thursday, Aug. 11. Join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. before the library opens at noon.
Reading minutes for youth ages 1 to 18 must be submitted online or to the library staff by Thursday, Aug. 11. Those that meet the goal will receive prizes and a 50 percent discount on admission to FunPlex on Aug. 15.
Library trip
Enjoy the library's trip to Funplex in East Greenbush on Monday, Aug. 15. Details are at the library or on the website www.bernepubliclibrary.org. This trip is open to the community with preference to summer reading program participants. The bus leaves the library at 9 a.m. and returns at 1:15 p.m. Sign up at the library or by email to by Thursday, Aug. 11. There is an admission fee for this trip.
Board meets
The library board, from the first to the last trustee, has the best interest of the community at heart. The group meets on Thursday, Aug. 11 for an open meeting to discuss library business.
TAG
Although summer programs for children end this week, there is still one last program for teens. TAG meets on Friday, Aug. 19 so teens should save the date. There are also more summer adult programs to look forward to including an orienteering program at the Game Farm Road property on Aug. 19. Stay tuned for last minute details.