Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, September 9, 2020
It’s a fall for all. Anything can happen this time of year. Warm, chilly, cloudy, silly. Rainy, sunny, misty, giddy. Tips from Broccoli Spear of Berne Library’s Seed Library fame has this to say for September:
“Prune, deadhead, order, and divide. You can also set your plan in motion for planting bulbs that will flower next spring,” notes Broccoli Spear.
“By deadheading annuals and perennials, you may get a little more flowering punch for your buck. And those flowering shrubs that are now a sea of green? Prune, prune, prune.
“The time is ripe to order garlic for October planting. Then, before the ground becomes rock hard, get out there and divide those herbaceous perennials as weather cools.
“Always lots to do in your little slice of garden heaven.” Broccoli Spear invites you to stay tuned for more tips.
Summer Reading
Sept. 12. It’s a wrap. The 2020 summer reading program recognizes its conclusion on Saturday, Septe.12 with a crunching of the numbers. How did you do? Did you reach your 500 minutes reading goal? Did you earn 1000 points by engaging in special activities?
Many took on the summer’s “Imagine Your Story” challenge over the last three months. Certificates of completion and prizes are being prepared for distribution to participants. Look for your rewards starting Monday September 14th. Thank you to all who joined the reading game.
Census
The U.S Census for this decade is still in motion. Have you been counted? Numerous notices posted in the Altamont Enterprise have encouraged community members to do so.
There are several ways of getting your Census info in by Sept. 30:
— Complete the online version. Go to my2020census.gov.;
— Call the Census hotline: 844-330-2020; and
— Mail in the paper questionnaire that was sent to your home.
Take time now to be counted and improve federal fund distributions and Congressional representation for the area in which you live.
Book Club
“A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman is the newest selection by the Berne Sunday book club up for discussion at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Berne Town Park.
Ove is grumpy and thrives in his grumpiness. Bring in a couple of youngsters belonging to the new neighbors who just happen to have mowed down his mailbox with their U-haul and you have the makings of a bestseller which was made into a movie in the author’s native country of Sweden. Comedy and angst all in one package.
Writing Circle
Journeys On the Page, a writing circle of varied interests, meets this Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. Daily adventuring, memory tales and true life stories are ongoing works in progress. To all those writers out there, take a moment to celebrate Grandparents Day on Sept. 13. Fan the flame of remembrances by penning a tale of Grandparent capers, make a homemade card or call loved ones near and far.
Director’s note
On Sept. 19 at 7 p.m., the Berne Public Library will host a virtual role-playing board game called Call of Cthulhu. Call of Cthulhu is a game of secrets, mysteries, and horror. Do you want to be an investigator who can travel to strange and dangerous places and uncover foul plots? This trial game is estimated to last about one hour and is for ages 10 and up. Contact the library if you are interested at 518-872-1246.