Berne Library Notes for Thursday, November 17, 2016

When the Native Americans and Pilgrims sat down for their Thanksgiving feast, journals indicate that venison was on the table. Fowl is also listed by Edward Winslow although turkey is not specifically mentioned. No hunting licenses were needed by the Pilgrims for harvesting deer or turkey in 1621.  Regulations did not occur until the 1900s.    

The first Federal law protecting game was the Lacey Act in 1900. Present day hunting regulations are designed to keep the wildlife population under control. Regular deer season for this area opens on Saturday, Nov. 19 and ends Dec. 11. Since rifles are now allowed for hunting in the southern zone, please be careful in the woods.

TAG

Teens will need to control themselves on Friday, Nov. 18 in order to accomplish the task of flipping water bottles. TAG meets at 6:30 p.m. with a short physics lesson before performing some experiments.  Bring your instruments for jamming after the program. All teens are welcome.

Storytelling

Hunters are known for their stories of the one that got away. Telling a good story is definitely a skill possessed by the members of the Story Circle. Celebrate storytelling at Tellebration on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. "It Ain't Necessarily So" includes stories celebrating the human spirit and takes place at the GE Theater of Proctors.

Knit Wits

Warm hats are a requirement when spending time outdoors in late November. Hunters need to dress warmly and so do children waiting for the bus. The Knit Wits are currently collecting hats for the Toys for Tots train. Anyone may drop off hats at the library for this project. The deadline is Wednesday, Nov. 30. The Knit Wits meet on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. for knitting or crocheting personal projects in addition to hats. Share problems, solutions, and conversations with other adults.

If you missed the deadline for the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Coats for Kids drive, you may still donate coats, hats, and mittens at the library. Kiwanis is collecting winter gear until Nov. 30. Items will be donated to the Hilltown Community Resource Center.  

Story time

Children ages 1 to 5 will be talking turkey at storytime on Tuesday, Nov. 22. Join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft. Tom the Turkey, a puppet, will make a special appearance.

Holiday closing

The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Please plan accordingly.

Make A wreath

An evergreen wreath brings a part of the great outdoors to our home. This year you can make your own wreath at the library. Susan Pezzolla from the Cornell Cooperative Extension Service will guide you through the process at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30. For a $7 material fee, you will have a wreath to take home. Registration is required for this event. Please notify the library staff by Monday, Nov. 28 by calling 872-1246 or emailing .