Berne Library Notes for Friday, September 2, 2016

Over the last few years, a new genre of play called "Real Escape Room" has taken hold in the United States. This is a real world version of a type of video game.

They must work at solving puzzles in order to escape the room before time runs out. The fun lies in the joint problem-solving and is often used for team-building in corporations.

The movie for this month is based on a video game. Enjoy a free night of entertainment on Friday, Sept. 2. Family movie night at the library begins at 6:30 p.m. and refreshments are provided. The title of the movie is available on our website www.bernepubliclibrary.org. The animated film is rated PG.

Holiday

The workers of corporations, small businesses, and governments are essential for the well-being of our country. The library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours will be in place on Saturday, Sept. 3. Also remember that we return to our normal Thursday hours of 2 to 8 p.m. beginning Sept. 8. Story time resumes on Tuesday, Sept. 13.  

Friends meet

The Friends of the Berne Library work together to tackle the fiscal realities of the library. The group meets on Wednesday, Sept. 7 to discuss their next major fundraiser. The lasagna dinner and cake walk is on Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Hilltown senior center.  If you are able to make lasagna or a cake for this event, please contact the library staff or Donna Gwin at .

Trustees meeting

One job of the library’s board of trustees is to oversee library services that help solve community problems. Decisions are made during monthly meetings which are open to the public.  The next meeting is at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 8.  

TAG

The teen action group will work to escape the main library room on Friday, Sept. 9. Test your problem solving skills as you work with other teens to beat the clock. The action takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Reading program

The end of the summer reading program for adults is at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11. Bring a healthy dish to share at our potluck dinner. Place settings and drinks will be provided. Discussion of the best summer reads will follow the dinner. Bring your completed challenge sheet in order to receive a prize.  Any adult may attend but please notify the library staff so we have sufficient supplies.  

Library lesson

If you find your digital device to be puzzling, consider a one-on-one lesson at the library. It is easier to have someone show you some tricks then to figure them out yourself. Call 872-1246 to make an appointment with Judy.

As children return to school, reflect on the words of dramatist John Ciardi, "The classroom should be an entrance into the world, not an escape from it."