Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Dust off your boat and wipe down your oars; you’re heading out to sea. More tales and fun roll out with this week’s story-time version on Aug. 16 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Miss Kathy as she explores an island theme with your wee ones. There are reported to be around 900,000 islands pinpointed around the world. Which islands will you be touring?
“Paint the Sound”
On Aug. 17 at 1 p.m., sign up for a new encounter called “Paint the Sound.” If you like dabbling in the unique, this is the place for you. “Paint the Sound” is a Zoom event you can enjoy from your home or at the library.
When you come to the library, there’s a nice perk waiting for you. All necessary supplies are provided for full-on engagement in the scene. Sign up today by calling 518-872-1246.
Doubleheader
Looks like there’s a doubleheader pulling in on Aug. 19. That’s righ,t boys and girls, ladies and gents. Starting at 6:30 p.m., Kathy will be running an evening for the tweens and teens with Game Night. There'll be board games and video games galore to toy around with. An early evening out for your tween or teen. What’s not to love? Plus, there’ll probably be a bit of snacking in the mix.
Strolling in at 7 p.m., the monthly “Journeys on the Page” mingle kicks off. This week, we’ll have the pleasure of local author Ashlyn Hanley joining in to talk about the process of self-publishing and researching for her book, “Then and Now…Growing Up a Hilltowner.” The mingle will be held in person and via Zoom. Call 518-872-1246 if you’d like to be in on this interesting conversation.
Free movie
For Aug. 20, it’s another free outdoor movie night in libraryland at 8 p.m. This week’s feature is all about a whale who wants to be set free. Who could that big old orca whale be? Join the evening’s entertainment and you will see.
Reading wrap-up
Summer reading has finished up for the preschool, elementary, and high school humans. That means it’s time to celebrate! And celebrate you will with the Oceans of Possibilities wrap-up program being brought to you by the folks from Via Aquarium. This indoor aquarium is located at the VIA/Port Rotterdam Mall in Schenectady. They bring part of their outreach programs to local schools and libraries with educational hands-on activities.
Be sure to add this to your library events calendar on Aug. 27 at 1 p.m. being presented at the Berne Community/Senior Center at 1360 Helderberg Trail. Come join the celebration! All are welcome.