Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, August 12, 2020
How do you make summer last? Just a sec. Hold on a minute. It might take a day or two. That formula’s got to be here somewhere.
Ahh, here it is. And it all begins with a visit to the library:
Check out lots of books from the library
At least five or six a week
Or maybe even more
Have a supply of little umbrellas on hand
You know, for the mocktails you’ll drink
Create and decorate a big sun picture you can pull out in case of rain
Pen in your journal daily
Join the “Journeys on the Page” writing circle
Write about your summer noticings
Sketch nature scenes
Note your book-reading endeavors for the summer reading challenge
Pick up a few movies from the library’s DVD collection
Explore new hobbies through the eyes of books at the library
Follow the Berne Sunday Book Club readings or better yet join in
Become a member of the Friends of the Berne Library group
New members are always welcome
Schedule a MiSci visit with the museum pass available at the library
Watch Facebook story time with Miss Kathy on Fridays at 3
Maybe inspire the start of a healthy cooking group
Pick up more books
Make summer last
In all these many ways
And it all begins with a visit to the library.
Writing circle
The next Journeys on the Page writing circle will meet outside the library on Tuesday, Aug., 18 at 7 p.m. Folks can still attend virtually via GoToMeeting. Contact sandra@bernepubliclibrary.org if you’d like the online link for the meet up. All interested are welcome.
“The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron is a book of interest to spark your creativity whimsy. Try writing a daily dose of free flow with a three-page goal as suggested in the book. Get yourself into the practice of writing today.
Story time
This week would be Fair Week in Altamont with story-time readings in the barn with Kathy Stempel, known to her fans as Miss Kathy. Always a crowd pleaser.
Even though fairs are unable to strut their wares, Berne Library story time remains active virtually through Facebook live. Every Friday at 3 p.m., look for Miss Kathy and her host of characters for a fun listen. Last week dragons, this week could be elephants or fairies or clouds. Check it out this Friday, Aug. 21, at 3.
Summer hike
A family-friendly, six-foot social-distance hike at White Birch Pond is on the calendar for Sunday, Aug. 23, at 11 p.m. Bring your lunch and your mask to this summer library event. Questions? Call the library at 518-872-1246.