Berne Library Notes for Thursday, July 25, 2013
— Photo by Judy Petrosillo
Building a gnome home was the order of the day for participants, like these, in the Summer Reading Program at the Berne Library.
— Photo by Judy Petrosillo
Serious business: As part of the Summer Reading Program at the Berne Library, this boy is participating in the “digging Up Trouble” project, focusing on gnomes, leprechauns, fairies, and trolls.
It is dismaying to look outside at the garden and see that varmints demolished the vegetables. Many of these creatures live underground, including woodchucks, rabbits, and chipmunks. Like Mr. McGregor, it takes a crafty gardener to win this war. Visit your library, and borrow a gardening book for tips on controlling these destructive animals.
Summer reading
The Summer Reading Program will be investigating underground animals this week at the Emma Treadwell Thatcher Nature Center off Ketchum Road. On Tuesday, July 30, the preschool children are invited to discuss "Vivacious Animals" with Megan. Intermediate readers, ages 5 to 12, should join Megan on Thursday, Aug. 1, to explore "Burrowing Animals." Meet Kathy at the Nature Center at 11 a.m. for these special summer reading programs.
Teen program
The library is also sponsoring a special presenter for our teen program on Monday, July 29. Ms. Ceceri will help teens create a moving robot by reusing household items and adding a solar source. The Wobblebot program starts at 6 p.m. Register for this program before noon on Monday by calling the library at 872-1246.
Concert
Dig up the dance floor, or sit back and listen, at Music in the Park on Wednesday, July 31. The Bluestones will be providing the tunes for this week's concert, which begins at 6:30 p.m. There is no admission fee for this family event. Refreshments will be available for purchase from the Friends of the Berne Library.
Underground communities
"Underground Communities" continues this week as the theme for the adult summer reading program. Paul and Mary Stewart invite adult community members to a free program on the Underground Railroad. They will share their extensive knowledge on Sunday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. in the town of Berne meeting room.
Secret Caverns
Although there is another month of summer vacation, the youth summer reading program ends on Aug. 10. The exciting trip to Secret Caverns is on Thursday, Aug. 8. The school bus will leave Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School at 9:45 a.m., and return at 1:15 p.m. In order to earn a free trip, incentive charts for Wee Read and Intermediate Readers must be submitted by Wednesday, Aug. 7, and 600 reading minutes must be logged in. If you did not earn a free trip, you are still encouraged to attend at the cost of $7 per child and $10 per adult. Children under the age of ten must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your own food and drinks for lunch. Please sign up for this trip at the library.
Summer reading grand finale
The grand finale for the youth summer reading program, ages 1 to 18, is on Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Hilltown Senior Center on Route 443 in Berne. Join us from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for presentation of summer reading program certificates and prize bags, activities, and refreshments.
Construction
While underground digging is occurring on the main street of Berne, the work at the new library is above ground. Asbestos floor tiles were removed for the safety of our patrons, and insulation was installed in the ceiling and walls to keep down our energy costs. We are currently applying for a 75 percent matching grant from the New York State Library Construction Grant Program in order to complete the renovations and furnish the building. If you would like to contribute, each dollar will be matched with three. Send your donations to the Friends of the Berne Library, PO Box 42, Berne, NY 12023.