Berne Library Notes for Friday, January 15, 2016

The word corn was used in the past to signify the most-used grain of a specific place. Wheat, barley, or oats were called corn in other countries.  Since maize was the common American corn, it took that name and keeps it today. Jan. 19 is National Popcorn Day.  

Fitness video

Teens should pop into the Berne Public Library at 6:30 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 15. The teen action group is working on a fitness video for the summer reading program and all teens are welcome.  Bring a sports uniform if you have one.  

Photo contest

There are four common types of corn:  sweet, dent, flint, and popcorn. Only popcorn has a hull thickness that allows it to pop. As the water inside the kernel heats up, the steam superheats the starch.  The pressure inside the grain will reach 135 pounds per square inch before finally bursting the hull open.    

The Friends of the Library are bursting with enthusiasm regarding their photo contest. Entries must be submitted by Saturday, Jan. 30. Grab your camera and take a shot of scenery, people, or wildlife in the Hilltowns. Corny or serious, your pictures are wanted. Details and entry forms are available at the library or at HYPERLINK "http://www.bernepubliclibrary.org/"www.bernepubliclibrary.org.

Lego League

The Lego League meets at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 16. Use the library's Legos to create whatever pops into your head. This monthly program is designed for children ages 5 to 12.

Knit Wits

There is a decorative crochet stitch known as the popcorn stitch. Learn this technique and other stitches during Knit Wits on Sunday, Jan. 17, at 7 p.m. Bring your own yarn and needles to work on a project with other passionate knitters, and crocheters.  

 

Story time

Children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers are invited to story time at the library on Tuesday, Jan. 19. Join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m., to investigate popcorn. There is sure to be a snack at this program along with stories, activities, and a craft.

Popcorn makes a great snack.  It is a whole grain food with only 35 calories per cup if oil-popped. Of course, adding butter will increase the calories. To achieve the utmost in popability, the moisture content should be about 14 percent. Store popcorn in an airtight container to prevent the kernels from becoming too dry.   

The information on popcorn is from the website HYPERLINK "http://www.popcorn.org/"www.popcorn.org sponsored by the Popcorn Board. Pop over for a visit at the library to discover more about corn using our books or computers.