Berne Library Notes for Monday, November 2, 2015

“To make democracy work, we must be a nation of participants, not simply observers. One who does not vote has no right to complain,” said author Louis L'Amour. 

Remember that Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day.  Although some take the ability to vote for granted, in 1789 only white men with property could vote.  African-American men were constitutionally allowed to vote by 1870 but it wasn't until 1920 that the 19th amendment granted women this right.

Halloween fun

Males and females are allowed to participate in Halloween fun on Saturday, Oct. 31.  Children are invited to trick or treat at the library from 2 to 3 p.m.  Meet the challenges of our Halloween Minute to Win It and earn your treats.  See if you can toss an eyeball into a pumpkin or pick up spiders with a straw.

Death penalty discussion

Would you vote for the death penalty?

This will be part of the discussion on Sunday, Nov. 1.  The book club meets at 7 p.m. to talk about the novel “Change of Heart” by Jodi Picoult.  Whether you have read this book or not, share conversations with other adults who enjoy reading.

Read to Aerial

If dogs could cast ballots, they might vote to have all children read at least 15 minutes a day.  Ariel, our tail waggin' tutor, enjoys hearing books read aloud.

She will be at the library with her handler Amber on Monday, Nov. 2 from 4 to 6 p.m.  Children are encouraged to stop by and read to her. 

Story time

Children ages 1 to 5 may also vote on Election Day by coming to story time.  Ms. Kathy is reading two stories and they are deciding which they like best.  Activities and a craft are also part of this pre-literacy program on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 p.m.

Friends meet

If we were selecting the group most helpful to the library, the Friends of the Berne Library would win the election.  The group meets on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. to discuss the ways and means of supporting the library.  All are welcome to attend.  

Movie Night

Emotions run high during an election season and also during this month's film that is rated PG.  Family Movie Night is Friday, Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m.  Admission is free and refreshments are served.  Check our website www.bernepubliclibrary.org for more information on the film which is newly released on DVD.

Weigh your decisions carefully this week.  After you vote, stop by the library for a great book, magazine, audio-book, or movie.