Berne Library Notes for Thursday, December 1, 2016
American author Bryant McGill issued the following invitation: "Join me in my quest for a greater understanding of our existence. Join me in my desire for a greater self. Join me as I seek the humility to love and understand my fellow man." There are resources and programs at the Berne library that can help in your search.
Movie night
By observing others on a mission, you learn something about yourself. Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 features a film with a character on an ominous quest. Enjoy this Japanese animated adventure film that is rated PG. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. More information about the movie is available on the website www.bernepubliclibrary.org.
Book discussion
A journey inspired by one reason often results in unexpected findings. That is the theme for the Sunday Book Club on Dec. 4. The group will discuss the novel, “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry,” by Rachel Joyce. Adults are invited to participate in the conversation beginning at 7 p.m.
Read to a dog
Ariel, our tail waggin' tutor, has hiked all of the Adirondack High Peaks. Although she is unable to share her adventures, she is willing to listen to your tales and stories. Ariel, and her handler Amber, will be at the library from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5. Children improve their literacy skills by reading aloud to our non-judgmental furry friend.
Story time
If you travel in pursuit of seeing a penguin and a polar bear in the same area, go to a zoo. Polar bears live in the northern arctic regions while penguins are found only in the Southern Hemisphere. Penguins will be the focus of story time on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Children ages 1 to 5 are invited to join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft about this bird that cannot fly.
Photography
On their quest to document New York City in the late 1970's and early 1980's, Paul Tick and Agnes Zellin used their cameras. Tick’s approach was to get to know his subjects and capture them in beautiful portraits paired with their own matter-of-fact utterances. Zellin’s pictures are of everyday activities that speak of a time and place when people knew their neighbors like family. During the Street Photography program at 7 p.m.on Tuesday, Dec. 6, the couple will share their photographs and techniques. It is not quite journalism, not quite art; rather, a form of personal documentary work.
Photo contest
Perhaps your mission is to capture the essence of the hill towns in your photographs. Although the Friends of the Berne Library are not meeting in December, plans are being made for the 2nd Annual Photography Contest. Rules and entry forms are available at the library or from our website. Pictures are to be submitted after the first of the year and before Jan, 31. The four categories are "Joy of Reading", "Reflections & Shadows", "Down on the Farm", and "Hilltowners". You may enter a photo in each category.