Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, March 4, 2015

What is important to our community?  How can the Berne Public Library contribute to these community aspirations? Those living in the town of Berne will be receiving a library survey in the town newsletter.  Additional copies of the survey are available at the library, the Berne town hall, the Knox town hall, and online through our website at www.bernepubliclibrary.org. The library’s board of trustees asks each individual from ages five to 105 in the townships of Berne and Knox, library users and nonusers, to fill out this survey. Your opinion is needed to form a strategic plan so that the library can service the community in the best possible way.

E-newsletter

Programs are part of the library's offerings. Our monthly e-newsletter lists the programs for March. If you would like to receive a copy of this e-newsletter, e-mail Judy at director@bernepubliclibrary.org.

Movie night

The monthly movie night is this Friday, March 6, at 6:30 p.m. While younger siblings are at the PTA movie night in the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary gym, the teens are invited to the library for a newly released film on DVD that is rated PG-13.  Admission is free and refreshments are provided.

Book discussion

Adults meet at the library to discuss works of literature.  At 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 8, the group will delve into a conversation on “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. Participate in this interesting talk even if you have not read the book.

Story time

Literacy skills are developed in children ages one to five during story time. Join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, March 10 for stories, activities, and a craft.  Bring a favorite stuffed animal to be examined by a veterinarian and learn what vets do for a living.

Memoir group

Author Paulo Coelho said, "Writing means sharing. It's part of the human condition to want to share things — thoughts, ideas, opinions.” The Memoir Group will meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, to do just that. Write a story to share with the group.    

Congratulations

Congratulations to DonnaJo Krimsky, an eight-year-old, for having her writing recently published in the “Scribblers” magazine.  This Capital Region production shares works written by children. Pick up a complimentary copy at the library in order to read DonnaJo's poem on recycling.

Board meets

The library’s board of trustees meets on Thursday, March 12, to discuss library business.  This is an open meeting and community members are encouraged to attend and share their opinions.

Teens meet

The monthly meeting of teens takes place on Friday March 13, at 6:30 p.m. Since this week is Teen Tech Week, expect to find out new ways to use your electronic devices.

Computer help

Remember that the library offers one-on-one computer help for those who ask.  Although tax forms are available at the library, computers, broadband Internet, and free WiFi are also provided for filing taxes.    

 

Please take advantage of all the library has to offer.