Berne Library Notes for Friday, August 12, 2016
Libraries should be customer oriented. The American Library Association Code of Ethics states the values to which we are committed. The first item in this code is as follows: "We provide the highest level of service to all library users through appropriate and usefully organized resources; equitable service policies; equitable access; and accurate, unbiased, and courteous responses to all requests."
Are we following the stated values? Do you have requests for us? Your feedback is essential to good service. Drop your comments into our suggestion box, or email or the library board president .
Instruction for using digital devices such as tablets, e-readers, computers, and smart phones is one of the services we provide. Make arrangements for one-on-one instruction with Judy by calling the library at 872-1246.
Summer reading program
The summer reading program for ages 1 to 18 concludes on Monday, Aug. 15 with a trip to FunPlex. Thanks to all who participated in our six week program. Keep on reading. The adult program continues until Sept. 11.
Family playtime
Although there is no scheduled story time until Sept. 13, there is Family Playtime at the library. Stop in the community room on Tuesdays or Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., or on Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Toys, games, puzzles, puppets, Legos, and dress-up clothes are available for your use.
Orienteering
Can you orient yourself using a compass and a map? Learn how during the orienteering program on Friday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m. This program is for adults and young adults, including TAG. Find your way up the hill from County Route 1 to the Game Farm Road Lodge for this program presented by Sue Hawkes-Teeter. This is a good excuse to check out the town's property.
Save-the-dates
Two additional adult programs are scheduled for August. Save the date for our coloring and herbal tea tasting session at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 25. No registration is required.
The second program is at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30. The Alzheimer Association is oriented toward informing the public about Alzheimer's Disease. This presentation is on the basics of Alzheimer's.
Thank you
The last Music in the Park was held on Aug. 10. Thank you to the members of the five bands who volunteered their time to entertain the community. The bands included Wood Chuck Wood, Just a Bunch of Guys, Two's Company, Slim Pick'ins, and the Bluestones. Lots of fun was had by many.
WiFi
If you see cars in the library parking lot and people on the porch during off hours, don't be concerned. They are accessing the internet through the library's WiFi. This is just one of the many ways that we provide equitable access to information.