Berne Library Notes for Friday, June 24, 2016
In the minds of students, summer begins when school ends despite what the calendar may say. And so, the crazy, hazy days of summer are here.
You will be hearing a lot about fitness of the body and mind for the next two months. Fitness is the 2016 national theme for public library programs. Many of our regular programs are taking a summer vacation but special programming replaces them.
The Berne Public Library has two summer components for children ages 1 to 18. One is attendance at programs that use games, sports, and healthy eating to promote fitness. Participate in one or all of the programs offered to your age group.
The other component encourages reading by challenging you to read for 500 minutes between June 24 and Aug. 11. Although 500 sounds like an insane number, it means reading about 10 minutes a day. Non-readers have someone read to them. On your mark, get set, read starting June 24. Children keep track of their reading minutes by signing up at the library or online at www.bernepubliclibrary.org.
Story time
There is no story time this week. Regular story time resumes on Tuesday, Sept. 13. In its place, Ms.Kathy has scheduled six weeks of Wee Read Story time for the summer beginning July 5.
Circus fun
The first unique program of the summer is a variety show of acrobatics and juggling on Thursday, June 30. A professional duo will perform at the Hilltown Senior Center, 1360 Helderberg Trail, Berne. This program is designed for all ages but only children will be allowed to try out the circus equipment after the show. Bring your friends and family for a free night of nutty entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Movie night
A zoo can be a collection of living animals or a situation marked by confusion. Either definition describes the film for Family Movie Night. The movie is being shown at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, July 1 in the air-conditioned community room of the library. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. The movie is rated PG.Adult reading
Adults have their own challenge and programs for the summer. Pick up a challenge sheet after June 24 and complete five of the 12 choices by Sept. 8. Attend any programs that interest you, including the book club on Sunday, July 10. Meet at 7 p.m. to discuss “The Boys in the Boat” by Daniel James Brown. This is a true story that emphasizes the wild amount of training required to be fit for Olympic competition. Note that this program is a week later than usual because of the July 4 weekend.
Congrats
Congratulations to the seniors graduating this Saturday from the Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School. Continue to learn and broaden your experience outside the classroom by coming into the library. For those who have more years of high school, your summer reading has been assigned.
Most of these books may be borrowed in hard copy or as e-books from the public library. All you need is a free library card, one of the tools for success.