Berne Library Notes for Thursday, August 6, 2015

This is a week of thrilling events at the Berne Public Library. For amateur astronomers, the Perseid meteor shower will be at its peak with 60- to 100-inch "falling stars" per hour. Look to the northeast where the space debris from the comet Swift-Tuttle will appear to be radiating out from the Perseus constellation. This is one of the brighter meteor showers of the year so hope for clear night skies. 

Altamont Fair

Relish the experience of the Altamont Fair from Tuesday, Aug. 11 to Sunday, Aug. 16. This historic fair is worth the trip down the hill. Altamont hosted the first annual Albany County Fair in 1893. The fair grew over the years and by 1945 included Albany, Schenectady, and Greene Counties. It is the only tri-county fair in New York State.

Library events

Even more exciting for the up-coming week are the library events.

The Grand Finale for ages 1 to 18 will be held on Monday, Aug. 10, at 6:30 p.m. The program in the community room includes activities, refreshments, and door prizes. Each child who completes the library's goal of 500 reading minutes will receive a gift bag.   

Friday, August 7 is the last day to submit reading minutes for ages 1 to 18. Fill in your minutes online or submit the reading log sheet to the library staff.  The adult program doesn't end until Sunday, Aug. 30 so keep reading.

Movie Night at the Library is Friday, Aug. 7. This engrossing film was recently released on DVD and is rated PG-13 for action. Admission is free and popcorn and drinks are provided. The movie runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Check our website for the title.

The last concert of the Music in the Park series is Wednesday, Aug. 12.  Slim Pick'ins will be strumming at the Berne Town Park from 6:30 p.m. to dusk. Bring the family for a hot-dog or chili dinner and foot-stomping music. The music is free but a donation to the Friends of the Library for dinner is appreciated.  

The teens will meet on Friday, Aug. 14 for a superhero versus villain program. Please register for this event by calling the library at 872-1246 or e-mailing [email protected].

Story time resumes

Story time for ages 1 to 5 resumes on Tuesday, Sept. 1.  Although there are no planned children programs for the remainder of August, families are invited to the library to read books and play with Legos, Duplos, puzzles, games, toys, puppets, and dress up clothes. 

The community room is reserved for Family Playtime on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m.  

Reminder to those who need a break from the heat; the library is air-conditioned and provides Wi-Fi, computers, and comfortable reading chairs. It is the place to energize.