Berne Library Notes for Friday, September 9, 2016

As children head back to school, backpacks are being filled with essentials. A library card should be included. September is Library Card Sign-up Month and that free library card can lead to many surprises.  Coming into the library for one reason may result in the discovery of other pleasures. Poet Carl Sandburg said, "Nearly all the best things that came to me in life have been unexpected, unplanned by me."  

Potluck

Participating in a potluck dinner means taking a chance. Everyone could bring a tossed salad. The summer reading program for adults concludes with a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11. Bring a healthy dish of your choice. Place settings and beverages will be provided. Favorite summer reads will be discussed after dinner. Prizes will be given to those who have completed the challenge sheet.  

Book club

“In the Unlikely Event” by Judy Bloome will be distributed to the book club members after the program. If you are interested in joining the club, request a book to read before the next meeting on Oct. 2. This novel is based on three plane crashes that took place in Elizabeth, N.J. over the course of 58 days.  Quite unlikely but it actually did happen.

Story time

Story time starts for the season with fresh, new, and unanticipated ideas. Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 for Up, Up, and Away.  This pre-literacy program includes stories, activities, and a craft.   

TAG

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Teen Action Group will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16 instead of Sept. 9. The planned activity is a real escape room. Expect to be locked in the library with only your wits and brainpower to figure a way out before the time limit is up.  

Knit Wits

Plan ahead for the Knit Wits program at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18. You will need your own pattern and materials for knitting or crocheting. The fun is in sharing conversations, ideas, problems, and solutions.

Friends fundraiser

It should come as no surprise that the Friends of the Library group works hard to raise money to support the library.  The lasagna dinner and cake walk is the next fundraiser. The dinner is at the Hilltown Senior Center on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m. The $10 meal includes lasagna, salad, bread, beverage, and an ice cream sundae. Volunteers are needed to make trays of lasagna or homemade cakes.  Contact Donna at .  

Expect the unexpected at your local library.