Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, August 20, 2014
The dog days of summer are over. According to TWC, the weather channel website, the expression refers to the days from July 1 to Aug. 11. The expression dates back to the ancient Romans. Sirius, a bright star in the constellation Canis Major, was also called the Dog Star. It was visible in April but by mid-summer, the star would rise and fall with the sun. The Romans reasoned that since Sirius was so bright, it must be adding to the heat to produce the hottest time of the year. They were certainly barking up the wrong tree.
SRP
The summer reading program for children at the Berne Public Library, known as SRP, is also over for the year. We had 39 children participate with 27,904 reading minutes logged in. Great job. Thanks to all who participated.
The adult SRP continues with the theme of solving mysteries with forensics. Pick up a book at the library, write a review, and be entered for a prize. The concluding program will be on Sunday, Sept. 6, so please save the date.
Summerfest
The best way to celebrate summer is with the entire community. Join us for the Berne Summerfest on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Berne town park. The music starts at noon along with many vendors and activities for every age group. The Friends of the Library will be selling subs, chips, soda, water, and baked goods. Purchase items from their food booth to support the library. Visit Ms. Kathy at the library booth and design your own bookmark.
Story time
Story time is on summer hiatus. The program will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Memoir writing
Did you have a dog while growing up? Perhaps you would like to write down your memory and share it with others. The memoir-writing group meets on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the community room of the library.
Consider reading Dog Stars by Peter Heller. It is available through the library as a book, a large print book, audiobook on CD, e-book, or e-audiobook, pick your favorite format and borrow the item with your free library card.