Berne Library Notes for Friday, September 16, 2016
Tom Cat and Jerry Mouse are animated characters created by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera in 1940. “The Tom and Jerry Show,” a spin off of the original cartoons, is still on television today. The plots usually center on Tom's attempts to capture Jerry and the mayhem and destruction that follows. Jerry's cleverness saves him from demise. At times, the two work together to pursue a common goal. DVDs of the cartoons are available at the library.
TAG
Teens are invited to show their cleverness during TAG at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16. The community room will become a Real Escape Room. Try to find the clues, solve the problems, and escape the room before the time limit is up.
Community book
It doesn't seem possible that Tom and Jerry existed before World War II. Our servicemen may have been entertained with these cartoon shorts while waiting for deployment. A scrapbook of community members that served in World War II was compiled by Linda Carman and tweaked by JoAnne Brady. The book will be available for viewing at the library with other local history resources on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library is just one of the many stops of the Farms and Artisans Tour being held this weekend by the Helderberg Hilltown Association.
Knit Wits
The Knit Wits program returns on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. Adults who are interested in knitting or crocheting are invited to bring their projects to the library. Instructions will be available for knitting a toy mouse for a cat.
Story time
Children ages 1 to 5 are welcome at story time on Tuesdays. Nice mice are the focus for Sept. 20. Join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft.
Inky Fingers
The Inky Fingers program begins a new season at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22. Adults and teens interested in creating pieces of art on paper cards should attend. A small material fee of $3 or less may be applied but you will be taking home some great cards. It could even be a card for your favorite cat lover.
Cat month
According to the CATalyst Council, September is Happy Cat Month. The annual event was created to assist in spreading the word about the health, welfare, and value of companion cats. This group would definitely not approve of any real life antics that copy the Tom and Jerry show.
Friends fundraiser
Working together to achieve a common goal is what the Friends of the Berne Library do. Their major fundraising event is the annual lasagna dinner and cake walk. This year's event takes place at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1. Tickets are now on sale at the library. A silent auction for homemade cakes occurs after the dinner. Please offer to help by making a tray of lasagna, baking a homemade cake, or attending the event. Contact the library for more details.