Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, December 23, 2020
“The Little Green Girl,” written and illustrated by Lisa Anchin, now available at the Berne Library, is described by Sandra L. Kisselback as “a delightful picture book greeting you with expansive expressions of joy, companionship, and sharing in a well-tended garden.”
That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, a flash-mob event at the library was inadvertently cancelled. If you missed it, it may have been because of that snowstorm that settled over the Hilltowns this past week.
Just kidding. There was no flash-mob event scheduled. Or was there? These pr- planned events are seemingly spontaneous. Your knowledge of it happening, as a spectator, is completely serendipitous. Stunned with a quick flash of entertainment, you are completely taken by surprise. Just as participants move in stealthily, they are just as quick to quietly disburse.
Orchestrating talent in the form of dance, symphonies, choral performances, a flash-mob freeze, or other creative ingredients stirred in, flash mobs debuted in June of 2003. In an interview, creator Bill Wasik said “The mobs started as a kind of playful social experiment…”.
Positive flash-mob events bolster the smile response while watching spectator reactions. “Wow, what’s going on here?” Cell phones are suddenly out and filming the unfolding story. Have a look around the virtual world; there are plenty of these to discover.
The Christmas food court flash mob, bringing you the Hallelujah Chorus on Nov. 11, 2010, is a pleasure. If you enjoy being entertained by watching joy spread across the faces of unsuspecting strangers, check it out.
Maybe someday there will be a flash mob event in the library’s future. Hey, that’s what libraries are here for. Entertainment, lifelong learning, and throwing in a few surprises along the way to possibly add that spot of magic to your day.
A moveable feast
Searching for books or movies with a food and beverage feel to it? Look no further than the gathered items appearing beneath the Kris Kringle figures displayed atop the DVD section of the library.
There’s carrot cake, scones, party food, and peaches. Sweet tea, ming tea, wine, and liquor. If that doesn’t get your taste buds working up an appetite, grab one of the highlighted DVDs. “My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” “No Reservations,” or another of the featured movies filled with scenes of food, fun, and laughter. Treat yourself, you deserve it.
“The Little Green Girl”
“The Little Green Girl,” written and illustrated by Lisa Anchin, a review. A delightful picture book greeting you with expansive expressions of joy, companionship, and sharing in a well-tended garden. A story giving you the vision to feed your curiosity by exploring the world at large and learning it’s OK to experience the unfamiliar with a newfound friend. Anchin’s first book is a welcome addition to the children’s section of the library.
Coming up
The Berne Sunday Book Club’s January gathering will be on the 10th rather than its usual first Sunday of the month. “Winter Storm” by Elin Hilderbrand is the story up for discussion. This being part of the Winter Street series by Hiderbrand, you’ll want to see what’s happening at the Winter Street Inn with the Quinn family.
Mindcraft Monday runs from 6:30 to 7:30, Call the library for a link to play.
Hours
Just a reminder: Library hours have transitioned to a limited schedule until further notice. Hours are Monday through Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Virtual storyt ime continues every Friday around 3 p.m. with a new adventure each week.
Questions? Call the library at 518-872-1246. Thank you for your support.