Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Photographer Sam Bloom documents his adventurous wife’s recovery from a fall that left her paralyzed in the book “Penguin the Magpie — The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family.” The couple’s three young sons rescued the crushed bird that, in turn, recovered and rescued the family. “Experience this breath of wonder,” writes Berne library columnist Sandra Kisselback.
You could be a list maker or a list thinker. That rundown of stuff you have, need, or want to do. What takes precedence? The needing or the wanting? Listing, using pen and paper, gives your brain new views. Stimulating the brain cells to veer off into new directions and increasing brain power to boot.
List your 10 most memorable movies of all time. Make a list of books you’ll read in 2021. Write out the journeys you’ll initiate energetically as each new day presents itself.
Journeys on the Page, the newly formed writing group launched in March of 2020, meets on the second Tuesday of the month. Members receive Friday Night nudges each week to think about, write about, or engage in. No pressure. Just the fun of writing. Like the “could be” list, for instance.
List all the things you could be doing. Could be singing, could be laughing, could be throwing water balloons. Could be writing. Could be drumming. Could be learning Japanese. See where the journey takes you.
With brain droppings spewing on the page, list or don’t list. It’s up to you. Using the GoToMeeting app, Journeys on the Page members are set to meet on Jan. 12, 2021 at 7 p.m. in the library and online.
“Winter Storms”
“Winter Storms” by Elin Hilderbrand starts the new year for the Berne Sunday Book Club. This book rolls in to wrap up the Winter Street trilogy featuring the Quinn family of Nantucket and the Winter Street Inn. Join the group just by reading along or share in the discussion each month. The book club meets Jan. 10 at 7 p.m.
Trustees meet
The Berne Library Board of Trustees is on the schedule for its 6:30 p.m. meeting on Jan. 14, 2021 at the Senior Center.
Breath of wonder
“Penguin the Magpie — The Odd Little Bird Who Saved a Family” by Cameron Bloom and Bradley Trevor Greive, a view. Obstacles quelled with love, determination, a magpie and a mindset. Australian-born Sam Bloom’s story is a bit of a jolt.
Feel her chilling fall, recovery, and adjustment to life in a wheelchair as her story unfolds through words and vibrantly living photos. In Sam Bloom’s words: “When your mind has nothing to do but focus on your discomfort and your anger, it can become terribly destructive.”
Watch how Penguin the Magpie becomes an integral part of her healing. Experience this breath of wonder. Treat yourself to “Penguin the Magpie” today.
Hours
As 2021 opens up, available library hours continue with Monday through Friday from 2 to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until further notice. Virtual story time can be seen Fridays at 3 p.m. on Facebook live, starring your wildly imaginative hostess Miss Kathy. Any questions? Call the library at 518-872-1246.
MineCraft Monday continues at 6:30.