Berne Library Notes for Thursday, February 23, 2017
— Photo from Judy Petrosillo
John Valachovic shares his knowledge of and materials on the history of the Albany Main rail line at the Berne Public Library on Feb. 16.
Remember the career aptitude test given to you in middle school to determine what occupation you might enjoy? If you like to put things in order, your suggested career included librarian. Although classifying objects keeps a library organized, the American Library Association lists the top skill for a librarian as "the desire to meet and serve the library's user community".
Photo contest
Participants of the photography contest classified their pictures into one of the following groups: Reflections and Shadows, Hilltowners, Down on the Farm, and The Joy of Reading. Winners in each category, the grand prize, and the people's choice will be announced during a reception at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25. All are welcome to come support the photographers and enjoy refreshments.
Story time
According to developmental charts, a child begins to group, sort, and categorize at eight months old. They begin to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar people and objects.Children ages 1 to 5 years old are invited to Storytime at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. Plan to match some mixed up socks with Ms. Kathy on Feb. 28. Stories, activities, and a craft are all part of this program that develops pre-literacy skills.
Friends meet
The Friends of the Library like to mix business with pleasure. The next meeting is at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1. The group is working on sign-ups for the book and jewelry sale on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26. Sort through your possessions for things to donate. Books, jewelry, games, puzzles, movies, and music on CDs are being accepted from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 18. If this time is inconvenient, please contact Judy for alternative times by calling 872-1246 or emailing .
Movie
Movie Night is from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3. Enjoy a 2017 Oscar nominated film on the large screen of the community room. The projected movie is rated PG-13 for brief strong language and would be categorized under science fiction and suspense. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. The title is available at the library or on our website.
Search your past
Ancestry.com is an online program that can help sort out your ancestral history. The library edition is free to use at the library with computers connected to the Internet. Search your past without committing to a paid subscription to Ancestry.
Painting eggs
The Artful You class in March is painting eggs. Linda Hall is teaching a method that is not as complicated as Ukrainian egg painting, but definitely at a higher level than coloring Easter eggs. If you like to mix and match color, register for this workshop being held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 11. The class size is limited to eighteen.
Author E. B. White said, "We should all do what, in the long run, gives us joy, even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry."