Berne Library Notes for Tuesday, November 1, 2022
On Nov. 6 at 5 p.m., the Berne Sunday Book Club will discuss “Orphan Train,” a 2013 epic tale by Christina Baker Kline.
Two women brought together through a community-service project discover they have common experiences. Abandonment, living their lives cared for by strangers, and secrets.
Vivian Daly, an orphaned Irish Immigrant and living survivor of the Orphan Train movement, is 91 years old. Molly Ayer, a 17-year-old Penobscot Indian aging out of the foster care system, is paired with Vivian as a helper.
The Orphan Trains, part of a welfare movement between 1854 and 1929, transported over 250,000 orphaned, abandoned, or homeless children from the crowded cities to rural parts of the Midwest.
Story time
On Nov. 8 at 10:30 a.m., join us for a Moon Story Time.
November’s full moon lands on the 8th so what better day to feature that galactic body during Tuesday story time? Bring your little ones in to hear moon tales, participate in fun movements, and try out a craft.
Financial Workshop
Nov. 8 is Week 5 of 6 for the Financial Workshop, which meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
On Tuesday November 8, it’s week 5 of 6 for the free Zoom Financial Workshop. This week’s topic: Saving for College: Retirement Planning.
Zoom in at the library or at home. You can register on the library’s website with the RSVP: tinyurl.com/TinaWorkshopRSVP link.
Trustees meet
On Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. the library’s board of trustees will hold its monthly meeting; meetings are open to the public.
Director’s note: The library is reaching out to the community for interested people to serve on the board of trustees to fill an upcoming vacancy. Please forward a letter of intent to .
Journeys On the Page
Do you enjoy writing, but aren’t sure if you have anything interesting to say? Join the Journeys On the Page writing group on the second Friday of each month and find encouragement in a safe and friendly environment. Interesting writers are always welcome. The next meeting is Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
Word of the Month Club
Those scalliwags have joined forces once again for another engaging word to think about. Roxanne, Cindy Leigh, Eric, and the gang are milling about just waiting for the purple gong of attention to sound off.
Charlotte steps up with a quick flick and everyone’s eyes move toward her.
“Thank you everyone. I am excited to announce our November word of fortitude.
“Fortitude, meaning to face adversity, unsettling events, and difficulties with courage, strong mental and emotional strength, and patience. Let us explore, learn, and develop fortitude this month.”
With raised glasses and a resounding “Cheers to fortitude,” the group gathered round for a shared dinner of turkey, cranberry dressing, smashed potatoes, greens, and numerous home-baked pies.
Art by Mengo
New display by previously featured artist Sandra Mengo, is now ready for viewing in the community room’s Art Gallery Wall, facilitated by Friends’ member Ann Hein.