Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, January 7, 2015

“Snowflakes, like people, are all different and beautiful, but they can be a nuisance when they lose their identity in a mob”. The unknown author of this quote aptly states why we like snowflakes but not blizzards and why we like people but not crowds.  

Fortunately the Berne Public Library can accommodate quite a few teens before it would be considered crowded. The teens take over the library on Friday, Jan. 9, at 6:30 p.m. The group is currently working on a hero video and all teens are invited to participate.

Family Playtime

According to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a snowflake begins to form when an extremely cold-water droplet freezes onto a pollen or dust particle in the sky. As the ice crystal falls to the ground, water vapor freezes onto the primary crystal, building the six arms of a snowflake. The temperature and humidity of the air determines the final unique shape.

Help your children develop into unique and creative individuals with the help of the library. Join other families for Family Playtime on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m..  Drop in and use the library's games, puzzles, and dress-up clothes.

Craft group

A new craft group is forming on the second Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. This open program for adults includes making a craft and then deciding on a craft for the following month using the Pinterest website. The first craft planned for Sunday, Jan. 11, is a pair of sweater slippers. Bring an old sweater, scissors, pins, yarn, and a darning needle.  Add snowflakes to your finished product.  Extra supplies will be available for those who need them. 

Story time

The theme for story time on Tuesday, Jan. 13, is snowflakes.  Children ages one to five and their caregivers should join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft. Hopefully, there will not be a large accumulation of snowflakes outside.

Memoir program

How do current snowfalls compare to those of the past?  Do you have a favorite story about a snowfall? The memoir program resumes on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. MaryJo will facilitate as the group shares stories they have written. New participants are always welcome.

For those who enjoy the winter weather, let it snow!