Berne Library Notes for Saturday, August 27, 2016

Be Kind To Humankind Week is Aug. 25 to 31. According to the website BK2HK.org, it is a week of reflection and kind thoughts of others to make this world a better place. Of course, organizers suggest practicing kindness daily, but this is the week to take it to the next level.

The BK2HK site suggests that people should come together in harmony and the town of Berne is supplying the venue. The Berne Summerfest is on Saturday, Aug. 27 from noon to dark.

Come celebrate Berne with a day of live bands, reptiles and raptors, caricature drawings, and wall climbing. Look for Ms. Kathy Stempel at the library booth and pick up a scavenger-hunt sheet to complete for a prize.

Admission is free and all are welcome. Food and arts and crafts vendors will also be there at the Berne town park. Support the library by purchasing food items at the Friends of the Berne Library booth. The event concludes with glorious fireworks at dusk.  The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 28.

Family playtime

Although story time does not resume until Sept. 13, young children and their caregivers can join together during Family Playtime at the library. Enjoy playing with Legos, puzzles, games, dress-up clothes, puppets, and toys.

The community room is available for playtime on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m.

Forgiving your foe

For Friday of BK2HK week, work on forgiving your foe. Try to find enough forgiveness in your heart to alleviate the anger, confusion, or hatred you may be feeling towards other people or even towards yourself.

As poet Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind."

Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease

The mood and personalities of people with Alzheimer's can change so they are easily angered.  Learn the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia during a program at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30.  

Movie night

Is it possible to put anger to a good use?  Find out during Family Movie Night at the library on Friday, Sept. 2. The animated film is rated PG and runs from 6:30 to 8:10 p.m. Admission is free and refreshments are provided. Go to our website www.bernepubliclibrary.org for the title. Kick off Labor Day weekend with this entertaining family event.

Library hours

The library will be open on Saturday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Perhaps your child still needs to do the required summer reading before school starts.  Request the book today to assure that it will be available before school starts.  We will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day.  

Let the following Emerson quote lead your actions this week:  "You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late."