Berne Library Notes for Friday, September 23, 2016

Red is the color of fire and blood. It is the color connected with the Devil and Cupid. According to color-wheel-pro.com, "Red is a very emotionally intense color."  It is associated with energy, danger, power, as well as passion and desire.

Challenged books

Some books are written to such extremes that they are outside our comfort zone.  Fortunately, the library values open access to all information. Celebrate Banned Book Week, Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, by reading a book that has been challenged or banned. “Looking for Alaska” by John Green, and “Fifty Shades of Grey” by E.L. James were the two most challenged books in 2015.  

Our internet connection also allows access to all information.  If your child is using a library computer, please sign the form that indicates you understand that this information is unfiltered.    

Story walk

To escape the intensity of life, enjoy a story walk at the Berne or Knox town park.  Each location has pages of a picture book along a walking path. Read a comfortable story and exercise at the same time.

The story walk at the Berne town park is the silver project of girl scout Jordan Latter. The dedication of the story walk takes place on Monday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. The brief ceremony will highlight Jordan's achievement and our gratitude toward donors. Donors include the Kiwanis, Rudy Stempel Family Sawmill, Lowes, and the Friends of the Berne Library. Scott Green and the youth summer crew installed the posts.

Story time

Red apples are the focus of storytime on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Children ages 1 to 5 are invited to join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft. Fortunately, the red apples at the program will not signify danger as they should have for “Snow White.”

Fund raiser

Red enhances human metabolism which might account for the amount of lasagna a person can eat.  The lasagna dinner and cake walk is Saturday, Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hilltown senior center. The meal includes lasagna (meat, vegetarian, or gluten-free), salad, bread, beverage, and an ice cream sundae.  Tickets are on sale at the library for a discounted price or at the door for full price. This is an annual fundraiser by the Friends in support of the library.

Book club

The color red has very high visibility which is why stop signs and fire equipment are painted red.  Planes did not stop and fire equipment was needed in the book “In the Unlikely Event” by Judy Blume.  The Sunday book club will be discussing it at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2.  

Enjoy a novel

Red is so intense that people suffering from temporary blindness due to a brain injury will begin to perceive red long before they see any other colors. Perhaps that is why Lois Lowry choose to use red in her book “The Giver.”  Read the novel to see what this means.

For a challenge this week, download a free e-book from the library's website that has the word red in the title.