Berne Library Notes for Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Friends of The Berne Library are trumpeting their invite to any and all photography enthusiasts to be part of the Friends 8th Annual Juried Photography Contest. Entry forms and guidelines are ready for pick up.
The same tried-and-true formula is being used, but the 2023 themes have been changed to surprise the innocent. Submit your photos by January 31, 2023. Zoom in on these new categories to capture your prize winning photos:
— 1. Wacky Weather;
— 2. Nostalgia;
— 3. Frisky, Four-Legged Friends; or
— 4. Lights, Camera, Action.
The two divisions for entries are Adults, over 18 years of age, and Juniors, ages 8 to 18. All are encouraged to give it a go.
Book club
Sunday Book Club members gather their thoughts for discussing “The Rose Code” by Kate Quinn. A World War II tale filled with secrecy, betrayal, and three once closely allied women trying to break a final code together.
After being estranged through a less-than-understood betrayal, Mab, Beth, and Osla find they need to rekindle their alliance to discover their real enemy, a traitor to be exposed. Becoming allies may be their only hope for healing some very deep wounds from their decryption work during the war.
Story club
Story Time on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 10:30 .m. features whatever Miss Kathy decides to do. Be prepared to be amazed through stories, movement, and a fun craft.
Homeschool Hangout
On Wednesday, pop in for a Homeschool Hangout at 11 a.m. Any and all homeschoolers are welcome to join in, share and relax.
Time to write
The Journeys On the Page writing group meets up on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. on Zoom and in person. An ongoing theme surfaces at the mingles: “I just don’t have time to write.”
So, we tried a quick exercise:
— 1. Throw out a prompt. For example, your first driving experience; and
— 2. Set a timer for 3 to 5 minutes and just write until the timer goes off. Some found their writing went far beyond the 5 minutes.
It was different, it was fun, and we discovered we all have stories to tell. Interested writers are always welcome.
Trustees meet
Those trusty Berne Library Board of Trustees will have their December open meeting to the public on the 8th at 6:30 p.m.
The library is seeking interested applicants to fill one upcoming vacancy on the board of trustees. Please forward a letter of intent to director@bernepubliclibrary.org. For more info, call and ask for Kathy at 518-872-1246.