Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Yes, boys and girls, ladies and gents, tots and toddlers — story time is back from vacation! That’s right fans. Starting at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, Thumbprint Art will be springing to action to delight the crowd.
Most everybody has thumbs. When you look closely, you can see all those little swirling lines across the soft tops. Add a little art product and voilá, Thumbprint Art is born. Combining reading, playing, talking, maybe a little song and dance and writing leads to early literacy goals hitting the mark week after week during the Berne Public Library’s story time programs. Always fun. Always interactive.
Family Farm Day
Sunday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cornell Cooperative Extension's Family Farm Day at Two Rock Ranch opens the day to visitors for learning and experiencing many farm related activities. Kathy Stempel, director of the Berne Public Library, is hosting a table at this free family friendly event. Rain or shine there will be lively happenings at the library booth, and all around the farm, for all to enjoy.
Stempel, along with library trustee JoAnne Brady, recently participated in “Barnyard for Books” at the Altamont Fair. Reading stories, sharing books and connecting to community made for a great outreach experience. Thanks to all who visited.
Mini Expedition
Hey, if you didn’t get enough of the Library Expedition last autumn, join in at the mini expedition. Sign up ahead of time at the library. Then join us at the Crossings Park in Colonie on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. Staff from the Berne Public Library will be there to represent our awesome library.
Library Programs
Two public interest programs are set to take place during the first full week of school. Mark your library events calendar for Sep. 10 at 7 p.m. for a “Cyber Security” program presented by John Borst, from the NYS Office of Information Technology.
Learn what you can do to protect your personal information while trolling the internet, paying bills, ordering merchandise. Find out which sites are generally safe and how to spot red flags for danger.
Following on the heels of keeping your electronic devices in good health is a program sharing tips on your physical being feeling well. It’s “Get Healthy: Stay Healthy - Prevent Diabetes” facilitated by Albany County’s Department of Health. Wednesday, Sep. 11 at 1 p.m. Tricia Bulatao, RDN and Selethia Garcia, CHW have just the insights you need to kick start that healthy lifestyle plan.
Information from their flyer states Prediabetes shows up in 1 of 3 adults. Many are unaware of signs indicating the disease. Take advantage of this free program to hear about getting healthy and staying healthy. Following the 20 minute talk is a question and answer session. Sign up sheets for both programs will be at the front desk. This gives the library an idea of how many people to plan for.