Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, July 13, 2022
How do those artists do it? Creating scenes that make you wish you could step into the picture and sit at the benches painted onto the canvas. Or go through a doorway to see what’s waiting for you on the other side. That’s the feel you’ll get when you visit the new Friends Art Gallery artist, Susan Nye.
Susan dove into learning new things after retiring from her job as a chemist in 2014. Putting her energy into the practice and study of creating watercolor images shares her talents in fine fashion.
Now, through the end of July, you’ll be delighted to view a number of painted locations from various parts of the world. Traipsing through the framed array you’ll find images from Italy, Greece, the Netherlands, and Chile. Places in California as well as Clarksville and Niskayuna in New York are also represented.
A total of 15 canvases awaits your keen eye. Take some time to swing by one afternoon and check out Susan Nye’s show in the community room.
Shark Marathon
Is your summer reading challenge paging along? Moving into month two of “Oceans of Possibilities,” the library’s community of readers are enjoying reading books and attending library programs.
Last week, a Lighthouse STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) event for 5- to 10-year-olds was facilitated by Carrie Needham and this week an “Everything Shark Marathon” is being tried out for the tween/teen crowd. Join Kathy Stempel’s Shark Marathon on Friday, July 15, at 6:30 p.m. Sign up and show up for some surprises and fun.
“Growing Up A Hilltowner”
On Monday, July 18, at 7 p.m., you are invited to greet and meet local author Ashlyn Hanley. Sharing her recently published book, “Then and Now…Growing Up A Hilltowner,” you can find out about Ashlyn’s journey to authorship.
Gathering stories from local folks in the Hilltowns, Ashlyn folded the stories into a book for future generations to enjoy. This project enabled Ashlyn to complete her Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest and most prestigious award in Girl Scouting.
Be a part of local history and help congratulate Ashlyn Hanley for all her hard work.
Dolphin Story Time
Dolphins swim, play, and charm the world. Some readers may remember Flipper as she danced into our hearts in the mid 1960s. Following the summer reading ocean theme, kids age 4 and younger can join Miss Kathy at story time on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. This Tuesday, the 19th, Dolphins swim into the spotlight. Hear a story, visit with friends, and be on the lookout for dolphins leaping about.
Hilltown Ramblers perform
As week two of the Library and Friends’ Music In the Park series continues, you’ll be entertained by the Hilltown Ramblers on July 20. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Have a night out in the park to support the library, listen to music, and check out snacks from the Friends kitchen. Keep reading and rockin’ on.