Berne Library Notes for Friday, January 8, 2016
Which is warmer to wear on your hands, mittens or gloves? From the Berne Public Library's website, you may access a database known as Gale's Academic One File. A UWire article discusses the pros and cons of mittens.
According to Frank Pellegrino, "With four fingers together in the same area, they can work as a team to generate heat — far more heat than a single finger can manage on its own." Thus mittens are warmer than gloves.
Game night
However, when it comes to playing board games, wearing mittens would be disastrous. Take them off once you arrive at the library for Game Night on Sunday, Jan. 10. Adults are invited to the cozy community room at 7 p.m., to play Scrabble, Settlers of Catan, and other games.
Story time
To avoid losing mittens, children may need them attached to their coats. Mittens is the theme for story time on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Children ages 1 to 5 are invited to join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m., for stories, activities, and a craft. Try out a game where you match mittens.
Board meets
It is with warm hands and warm heart that we welcome three new trustees to the library board. Ted Borys, Lisa Raymond, and Missy Worden were appointed to the board on Jan. 1. Their first library board meeting is on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 6:30 p.m. This monthly meeting to discuss library business is open to the public. Come and meet your new representatives.
Photo contest
Mittens should be removed before attempting to take any pictures with a camera. Your photographs of the Hilltowns may be entered in the photography contest sponsored by the Friends of the Berne Library. The submission deadline is Saturday, Jan. 30. Entry forms are available at the library or online at HYPERLINK "http://www.bernepubliclibrary.org/"www.bernepubliclibrary.org.
Teen fitness
Because gloves allow more dexterity, they are chosen over mittens in many sports activities. Teens are encouraged to bring a sports outfit to teen night at the library on Friday, Jan. 15. The group will be working on a video for the summer reading program incorporating the 2016 theme of fitness. Join Ms. Kathy at 6:30 p.m.
Lego League
Putting together Legos while wearing mittens could be difficult. Try your hand at it on Saturday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m., during Lego League. Children ages 5 to 12 are invited to create objects using the library's Legos.
Knit Wits
If knitting mittens is your talent, attend Knit Wits on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. This group shares ideas, problems, and solutions while working on individual projects.
Wear mittens for maximum warmth but wear gloves for dexterity. Brian Miller adds an additional viewpoint regarding fashion in that same UWire article. He said, "By no means do I strive to have the trendiest of winter wear, but unless your style is 'I am six years old' — you should probably get yourself some gloves." What's the most important factor for you?