Berne Library Notes for Thursday, October 25, 2018
— Photo from Kathy Stempel
Ryan Smithson, who wrote “Ghost of War” and “10 Klicks South of Whiskey,” speaks at the Berne Public Library.
Last week, after hearing the tale of Dave, a local recovering zombie, we learned his main concern was getting through the Halloween feast. Just a few more days, Dave. Just a few more days. In the meantime, it’s time to turn our attention to story time.
Story time lands on Halloween eve — Oct. 30 at 10:30 a.m. and it’s about to get spooky. Already lurking about the library stacks are witches, pumpkin-head dolls, skeletons, and spiders. A mini-Frankenstein could be on site to hear ghost stories, move to the monster beat, and craft a new friend to take home.
Welcome to the 5-and-under crowd, plus their caregivers, for this year’s version of spooky-stuff story time. Feel free to dress up for the occasion and show some monster mash dance moves.
Lasagna dinner
The annual lasagna dinner fundraiser by the Friends of the Berne Library is coming up fast. Dinner includes various styles of lasagna (including vegetarian and gluten-free), salad, bread, beverages and ice cream sundaes. Plus, the wildly popular cake walk rounding out the night with all manner of creations. Is your mouth watering yet?
Pre-purchase tickets at the library for $10 until Nov. 2. Tickets at the door are $12/adults and $8/children 12 and under.
Mark your library event calendar for this fundraiser benefits Berne Library programs big and small. Details to get you there:
The date is Saturday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. (1 seating) at the town of Berne Community and Senior Center, 1360 Helderberg Trail in Berne. Call 518-872-1246 or email director@bernepubliclibrary.org with any questions.
Library friends
Many thanks are extended to the Friends year round support of the library. This energetic group plans 9 events per year. A juried photo exhibit is the lead-in for January. Every March the Senior Center explodes with books, movies and music for the book and jewelry sale.
Next up is a tasty ‘Bowls for Books’ gathering around April. Each summer Music In the Park strums along for 5 consecutive weeks with 5 local bands entertaining the crowds at the Berne Town Park. Then the Lasagne dinner and cake walk brings the year into the home stretch.
Membership envelopes for the Friends group are available at the library’s front desk.
Folks are welcome to volunteer with or without membership.