Berne Library Notes for Friday, November 3, 2017

Surely you have noticed the signs along the road promoting candidates for Election Day. In addition to voting for people, the ballot also contains proposals. Be sure to turn the paper over while engaging in this important democratic right.

Lasagna dinner

If you haven't met those running for office, they may be present at the lasagna dinner and cake walk. This fundraising event for the library takes place at the town of Berne Community and Senior Center, 1360 Helderberg Trail, Berne.  Join us at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4.  

Adult tickets are $10 at the library and $12 at the door. Children ages 12 and under are $8 with a family limit of $50 (two parents and children under 18). The meal includes lasagna (meat, vegetarian, and gluten-free), salad, bread, beverage, and an ice cream sundae.   

Proposal number three

Proposal number three on the 2017 ballot is an amendment that authorizes the use of forest preserve land for specified purposes by town, village, and counties. If there is no viable alternative, forest land along established highways may be used to address bridge hazards or road safety issues. It also allows bicycle paths but no new gas or oil pipelines.  

Book discussion

Forest lands from Georgia to Maine make up the Appalachian Trail. Bill Bryson guides you along the path in his memoir Walk in the Woods. The Sunday Book Club discusses the book at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5. Any adult interested in book conversations should attend.

Election Day fun

The library is open on Election Day. Children ages birth to 5 years old will vote for their favorite animal during Storytime.  Join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 for the story Vote for Duck by Doreen Cronin. Songs, activities, and a craft are included in this pre-literacy event.

Trustees meet

The trustees of a municipal library are not elected, but are appointed by the town board.  Persons interested in positions on the library board should make inquiries to the town clerk. Attend the next meeting of the library trustees at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9 to see what duties they fulfill.  

By next week, the elections will be over. No matter who wins, it will be nice to see the highway free of political signs!