Berne Library Notes for Thursday, December 29, 2016
— Photo from Judy Petrosillo
Kids learn coding at the Berne Library on Tuesday, Dec. 27.
The best thing about the year coming to an end is the ability to change in the new year. As author James R. Sherman said, “You can’t go back and make a new start, but you can start right now and make a brand new ending.” Making resolutions is easy but it does take determination to keep them.
Additional hours
One of the 2016 goals of the library board was to increase the hours that the library is open. Thank you to the towns of Berne and Knox for supplying the necessary funding for four additional hours each week. The doors open on Wednesdays at noon instead of 4 p.m. beginning Jan. 4.
Story time
Parents wish for well-behaved children. That could include not jumping on the bed. Ms. Kathy is reading about five monkeys who misbehave during Story time on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to attend this pre-literacy program that includes stories, activities, and a craft. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m.
Friends meet
Perhaps you would like to increase your community involvement in 2017. Working with the Friends of the Berne Library is a great way to support the library and interact with really nice people. The group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Join them on Jan. 4 to discuss the upcoming photography contest, book sale, and bowls for books.
Photo contest
This year might be your year to win a prize at a photography contest. Submit your 8-by-10-inch photos in 11-by-14-inch mats by Tuesday, Jan. 31. The categories are "The Joy of Reading", “Hilltowners,” “Down on the Farm” and "Reflections & Shadows.” Rules and entry forms are available at the library or from our website www.bernepubliclibrary.org.
Museum passes
If you resolve to investigate museums in the area this year, look for museum passes at the library. The Friends of the Berne Library recently purchased two MiSci passes for your use. There are many interactive displays at this museum of innovation and science in Schenectady. Each pass provides free entrance for an entire family into the museum and planetarium. All you need is a free library card to check out the pass.
Movie nights
Spend less money this year by using the library. There is no admission fee for movie nights and refreshments are provided. An adventure film recently released on DVD will be shown at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 6. Check our website for the title of the movie which is rated PG-13.
Book discussion
Because of the New Year holiday, the first book club of the year will be on Sunday, Jan. 8. The conversation will center on the junior novel “Wonder” by R.A. Palacio. The discussion on being different and being accepted starts at 6:30 p.m. Any interested adult may attend.
Learn a language
Put learning a new language on your list of resolutions. Mango Languages is a learning resource available online with your library card. Access the program from the right-hand column of the library's website. It is available from your home computer, hand-held device, or a library computer.
As we approach the beginning of a new year, consider following the advice of Benjamin Franklin, "Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man" (or woman).