Berne Library Notes for Friday, October 28, 2016
— Photo from Judy Petrosillo
A safe repository: Patrons of the Berne Library may now return borrowed items to the new through-wall book-return bin. Standing next to the new bin are, from left, Berne Councilman Joe Golden, Knox Supervisor Vas Lefkiditis, Senator George Amedore, library director Judy Petrosillo, Berne Supervisor Kevin Crosier, and library board trustee Ellen Doolin.
"I've never turned into a bee — I've never been chased by a mummy or met a ghost. But many of the ideas in my books are suggested by real life." said American writer, R. L. Stine. If you are looking for a spooky story for Halloween, any Stine book will do. He is best known for his “Goosebumps” series for middle readers and “Fear Street” series for teens.
There are ghost stories associated with real life experiences at the town of Berne Museum located in the town hall. Take a spooky museum tour on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Be sure to visit the room of skeletal bones assembled by the library staff.
The library will be open on Monday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 8 p.m. Since this is Halloween, stop in for a treat. No tricks please.
Story time
It is easy to imagine creepy creatures when listening to the rustling of leaves. Have no fear; Storytime will be about leaves and not creatures. Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1. This pre-literacy program includes stories, activities, and a craft with autumn leaves.
Friends meet
American novelist Chuck Palahniuk said, "To merely observe your culture without contributing to it seems very close to existing as a ghost." If you would like to participate in activities that support the library, attend the monthly meetings of the Friends of the Library. The next meeting is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Movie night
Ghosts will be a part of movie night at the library on Friday, Nov. 4. The film, recently released on DVD, will be shown at 6:30 p.m. in the community room. The movie is rated PG-13 and runs for 116 minutes. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. Show us that you ain't afraid of no ghosts.
Book discussion
The book club will meet at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 6. The group will be discussing the novel “Same Sweet Girls” by Cassandra King. Skeletons come out of the closet when college friends have a reunion. Now that they are in their 50s, can they still be the same sweet girls? All interested adults should attend.
Ghost stories often begin with a dark night in the country. As English author Susan Hill said, "It would be difficult to write a convincing ghost story set on a sunny day in a big city." You can borrow scary boo-oks from the library during our daytime or nighttime hours with a free library card.