Berne Library Notes for Friday, September 11, 2015

What is cooler than being cool? Having a Berne Public Library card.

Snoopy, the world-famous beagle also known as The Flying Ace and Joe Cool, has added a new title to his résumé. September is Library Card Sign-up month and Snoopy is the honorary chair. 

Snoopy would like to remind adults, caregivers, children, and teens that the coolest card of all is a library card!

With a free library card, patrons can check out so much more than books. The library has magazines, movies on DVDS, music CDs, and audiobooks. Your card also gives you access to free e-books and e-audiobooks, even the new releases.

From finding a job, starting a new business, to getting homework help, and becoming more engaged in your community, a library card offers limitless opportunities to transform lives through education and lifelong learning. 

TAG

Teens interact at the library during their monthly TAG programs.  Join other teens for video gaming on Friday, September 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

Game night

Adults are invited to play games also, but that monthly game night is for those interested in playing board games. Meet with Jodi on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m.

Read to a dog

Although Ariel is not a beagle, she is a also a great library supporter. This tail-waggin’ tutor will be at the library on Monday, Sept. 14 with her handler Amber. Children may read aloud to the dog anytime between 4 and 6 p.m.

Focus groups

Libraries belong to the community.  If you received an invitation to participate in the upcoming focus groups, please rsvp today. A reminder that the meeting is on Monday, Sept. 14 at the Hilltown Senior Center, 1360 Helderberg Trail in Berne.

Story time

It is not the cool weather, but a combination of rain and sunshine that produces a rainbow.   Rainbows are the theme for story time on Tuesday, Sept. 15.  Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft.

Bird watching

As you look to the skies, it is quite an experience to witness a soaring eagle or a flitting goldfinch.  If you would like to learn how to identify birds, attend the bird watching program on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. Ralph and Jan Miller will discuss birding and share some of their experiences.  

Save the date

Save Saturday, Oct. 3 for the lasagna dinner and cake walk sponsored by the Friends of the Berne Library. Donated trays of lasagna and homemade cakes are needed for this event. Contact the library at 872-1246 or e-mail HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" if you are able to help. Of course we also need people to come and eat. Tickets are on sale at the library for $10 per adult and $8 per child. Tickets for adults will be $12 at the door.  

If you have a library card, that is cool. If not, it would be great if you stopped at the library this month to get one. Either way, we hope to see you soon.