Berne Library Notes for Friday, April 22, 2016

According to Earthday.org, the first Earth Day was in 1970 when human energy was officially channeled toward environmental issues.  Forty-six years later, we continue to observe the day with the power of example. What are you doing on April 22, and every day, to help create a greener, more sustainable future?

Earth Day will be the focus of storytime on Tuesday, April 26.  Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft.  Learn what even the youngest of humans can do to help the Earth.

Kiwanis members discovered a lot of litter during their highway clean-up.  Consider acknowledging Earth Day by collecting garbage along a section of your road with family members.  Hopefully, this task will encourage them not to litter.  

Pajama story time

A Native American Proverb says, "We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children."  Put your children in their pajamas on Tuesday, April 26, and head to the library to learn more about being green.  Ms. Kathy is holding a pajama story time at 6:30 p.m. for children ages 1 to 5.  Members of the pre-school book club will receive their ribbons.

Vacation Makerspace

Ecologist Barry Commoner said, "The proper use of science is not to conquer nature but to live in it."  Science is the theme of Vacation Makerspace at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, April 27.  During the school break, engage in hands-on activities including soldering and examining remote controls.  Work on a flying aircraft with other youth ages 10 to 18.   

Inky Fingers Club

The three R's — reduce, reuse and recycle — all help to cut down on the amount of waste we throw away. Participants of the Inky Fingers Club definitely follow that mantra.  They make outstanding handmade cards from scraps instead of purchasing cards at a store.  The club meets at 7 p.m.,  on the fourth Thursday of each month.  Join them on April 28, as they share equipment and techniques. If you are interested in seeing what types of cards they make, visit their incredible display in the community room of the library.
 

Low-maintenance gardening

Growing your own produce contributes to a more sustainable Earth. Save Tuesday, May 3, at 7  p.m., to learn about low-maintenance gardening.  Judith Fetterley, a master gardener from the Cooperative Extension Service, will present this program.

Thank you

A huge thank you goes out to all those who helped with the Friends Bowls for Books event. The chili and soups were delicious and being able to take home the bowl was an extra bonus. The library books purchased with the proceeds will add to our junior nonfiction collection.  

Libraries are definitely green since they loan out books over and over again. Help save trees by using your library.