Berne Library Notes for Thursday, September 15, 2022

Rush, rush rush. So many things to do. Remember, you have a deadline. Get that report in, turn in your essay, finish your homework. Put those books away by day’s end, before class is finished or at least by the time your shift is done for the day. 

These words could apply to adult and school-age children, college-bound persons and people under pressure to get it all done ASAP. Hardly a chance to take a breather, a walk, or a slow sit to savor your favorite tea.

But, you may just have a moment here or there to visit the library for a quiet respite among the stacks or take advantage of the offered events from one week to the next. Give yourself permission for a quick sit-down and have a look at the Berne Library activities coming up:

— This Saturday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m, it’s the Incredible Heldercon being held at the Berne Town Park just west of the library off of 443. There are games, food, a photo booth, face-painting, vendors, a costume parade, and a craft corner. There’s also a scavenger hunt planned plus raffles and door prizes. Take a hop over to this free family-friendly bonanza of fun. Did you read that part about being entirely free? Yeah. Free. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 17th;

— On Sunday, Sept. 18, Knit Wits are back in town for their monthly third-Sunday mingles starting at 7 p.m. The 500 Hats campaign continues to gather steam with any and all homemade hats being added to the growing pile of donations. Interested? All are welcome;

— Story time at the library is on the prowl for Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 10:30 a.m. with a focus on cats. Hear some cat stories and share some cat stories at your next visit to Cat Story Time on the 20th;

— For all you homeschoolers out there, how about a Homeschool Hangout? This new experimental gathering gets under way for the first time on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 11 a.m. Questions on how to sign up or anything in between? Call the library at 518-872-1246; and

— Finally, for the upcoming week, is the open-to-the-public trustee meeting happening on Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Interested in listening in? Pop in and hear about all the exciting things the trustees are working on. 

That’s it for this week. See you next week for a brand new show.