Berne Library Notes for Friday, November 20, 2015

In the United States, the fourth Thursday of November is the designated day for giving thanks.  However, daily appreciation of people and things in your life would be more appropriate. "Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow." says American writer Melody Beattie.

Lego League

The Pilgrims showed their thankfulness for the 1621 harvest with a feast. The meal, recorded by colonist Edward Winslow, included wild fowl and venison. Turkey became the Thanksgiving meal of choice in the late 1800s. 

Make a Pilgrim scene during Lego League on Saturday, Nov.  21.  Meet Ms. Kathy at 11 a.m. to use the library's Legos for your creations. The scenes will be displayed during the remainder of November. This program is designed for children ages five to 15.

Story time

Turkeys will be the main focus of story time on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. The pre-literacy program includes stories, activities, and a craft. Family playtime follows story time.

Thanksgiving closing

The library will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. We will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. Stop by early in the week to stock up on movies, books, and magazines to entertain friends and family over the holiday.

Book donations

The staff is grateful to those who offer to donate items to the library.  Recently we were unable to accept books due to lack of storage space. Fortunately, the Friends have located a place to store books until the book sale on March 19 and 20.  Single boxes and bags of books, jewelry, and fashion scarves are being accepted at the library during hours. If you have multiple boxes, please make other arrangements with me by calling the library at 872-1246.

We recently receive a complimentary copy of “State University of New York at Cobleskill” from Aracdia Publishing and the History Press. The book, written by the the Alumni Association, showcases over 200 vintage images depicting the evolution of the college.  If you are interested in this topic, visit the library to peruse the book.   

Whether people are grateful often depends on their view of life. French critic Alphonse Karr said, "Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses." The staff at the library appreciate the opportunity to work with a wonderful community and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.