The Altamont Enterprise - Judy Petrosillo http://www.altamontenterprise.com/author/judy-petrosillo en Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, December 17, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/12172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-december-17-2014 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Whether you celebrate the Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, or Kwanzaa, the Berne Public Library invites you to start a lifelong holiday tradition in your home. Gift wrap a book and place it on each child's bed so they awaken to find a present they can open right away. If you need a book to wrap, the library has donated books to share.  </p> <p>The campaign, A Book on Every Bed, is sponsored by the Family Reading Partnership. As this develops into a holiday tradition, your child will look forward to a book year after year. By promoting the value of books, learning is fostered along with a lifelong love of reading.  What a great gift!</p> <p><strong>Lego League</strong></p> <p>On Saturday, Dec. 20, any child age five to 12 may participate in Lego League at 11 a.m.  Use the library's Legos to produce a holiday scene. The creations will be on display until next month when the Lego pieces will be taken apart and reused. </p> <p><strong>Knit Wits</strong></p> <p>If you are attempting to finish knitting or crocheting some holiday gifts, escape your household routine and come to the library. The Knit Wits meet on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 7 p.m.  Work on your own projects with the support of your peers. </p> <p><strong>Story time</strong></p> <p>Santa's role in bringing gifts will be examined during story time on Tuesday, Dec. 23.  Join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft.  This pre-literacy program is designed for children ages 1-5.</p> <p><strong>Holiday hours</strong></p> <p>The library will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas. We will reopen on Saturday, Dec. 27, at 10 a.m.  Be sure to stop in before Wednesday for books, magazines, and movies for the holiday break.  </p> <p><strong>Special event</strong></p> <p>There will be a special event for children ages five to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 30.  Save the date for a Makerspace program beginning at 2 p.m.  </p> <p>The winter season officially begins this weekend, which means the hours of daylight begin increasing. No wonder people celebrate the Winter Solstice.  Happy Holidays.</p> <p> </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">December 17, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/12172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-december-17-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, December 17, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/12172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-december-17-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/12172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-december-17-2014"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/12172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-december-17-2014" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Thu, 18 Dec 2014 02:57:38 +0000 admin 4660 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com Berne Library Notes for Friday, December 12, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/12122014/berne-library-notes-friday-december-12-2014 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Why does the Post Office have characters from the film, <em>Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer</em>, featured on stamps this season? The film premiered on Dec. 6, 1964, and we are celebrating its 50th birthday. The animated tale was told with Japanese puppets and stop motion. The movie is a yearly classic featuring Burl Ives on the soundtrack.</p> <p>Unlike the reindeer who made Rudolph feel like an outcast, the Berne Public Library embraces diversity.  All library programs are open to the public and there is no admission charge so please join the fun.</p> <p><strong>Teen video</strong></p> <p>The teens take over the library on Friday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. They are developing super heroes to be used in a teen video. The characters may be as evil as the Abominable Snow Monster or as helpful as Rudolph with his glowing nose.</p> <p><strong>Game night</strong></p> <p>Reindeer games are on the schedule for game night. Join other adults at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, to play board games. This will be the last game night for a while. We are trying out a new Pinterest group for the second Sunday of the month in 2015. Watch for upcoming details.  </p> <p><strong>Story time</strong></p> <p>Children ages one to four and their caregivers are invited to story time on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 10:30 a.m. Learn about reindeer through stories, activities, and a craft.  Stay after for Playtime and pretend to be on the Island of Misfit Toys.</p> <p><strong>Gifts</strong></p> <p>If you are interested in delivering an end of the year gift to the library, there are a couple of ways to do so. Consider purchasing a leaf on our Giving Tree in honor of a loved one. The form is on the Friends page of our website <a href="http://www.bernepubliclibrary.org/">www.bernepubliclibrary.org</a> or at the library. </p> <p>If shopping at Amazon, enter their webpage through the library's website and the Friends of the Library will receive a donation from AmazonSmile.  <br /> The best suggestion for the holiday season is to buy a book for a child and encourage reading. </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">December 12, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/12122014/berne-library-notes-friday-december-12-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Friday, December 12, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/12122014/berne-library-notes-friday-december-12-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; 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The lasagna dinner and cake walk is the most recent example of how Hilltown people come together to accomplish a goal. Thank you to those who made cakes or trays of lasagna, served the meal, or helped clean up.  Thanks also to those who supported the library by attending the event.  </p> <p><strong>Pardon the turkey</strong></p> <p>In the United States, celebration of the harvest can be traced back to the 16th Century but the presidential turkey pardon is relatively new. The pardon became a yearly event starting in 1989 with President George H. W. Bush. Since then, at least one of the turkeys presented to the president has been taken to a farm where it will live out the rest of its natural life. </p> <p><strong>Story time</strong></p> <p>Turkeys will be the focus of story time on Tuesday, Nov. 25. Children ages one to five and their caregivers are invited to join Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a turkey craft.  </p> <p><strong>Playtime</strong></p> <p>Story time is followed by pglaytime for those interested. The community room is also reserved for playtime from 2 to 4 p.m., on Thursdays and 10 a.m. to noon, on Saturdays.  Thanks to Zenie Gladieux for providing a tote of dress-up clothes along with a mirror for Playtime. The community room will not be available for playtime on Saturday, Nov. 22 because of the basket weaving class.</p> <p><strong>Memoir writing</strong></p> <p>The memoir-writing group is now meeting during the day to accommodate those who avoid night driving. The workshop will be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. For the meeting on Nov. 26, write a story that demonstrates gratitude or on a topic of your choice. Bring the story to share with the group and facilitator MaryJo McKeon.</p> <p><strong>Library schedule</strong></p> <p>In observance of Thanksgiving Day, the library will be closed from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, until 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29.  Be sure to stop by early in the week for books, movies, and magazines to entertain friends and family over the holiday.</p> <p> </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">November 19, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/11192014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-november-19-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, November 19, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/11192014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-november-19-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/11192014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-november-19-2014"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/11192014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-november-19-2014" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Thu, 20 Nov 2014 02:17:50 +0000 admin 4472 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, October 22, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/10222014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-october-22-2014 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>According to the Farmer's Almanac, the tender pumpkin plant requires 75 to 100 frost-free days of growth. Since the seeds should not be planted until all danger of frost has passed, pumpkins may still be green when the vines die in the fall. The good news is that green pumpkins will ripen out of the patch if given sunlight, warmth, and time. </p> <p>The heaviest pumpkin in the <em>Guinness World Records</em> weighed 2,032 pounds when it was presented by Tim Mathison in October, 2013. That could make a lot of pumpkin pie.  </p> <p><strong>Story time</strong></p> <p>Pumpkins are the theme of story time on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at the Berne Public Library.  Preschool children and their caregivers are invited to join Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft.  Family Playtime follows the program for those interested in staying.</p> <p><strong>Memior writing</strong></p> <p>The Memoir Writing class will not meet on Oct. 28. Instead, the members are traveling to UAlbany for a program sponsored by the Writers Institute.  Najla Said, an American author, actor, playwright, and activist, will be reading at the performing arts center.  </p> <p><strong>New senior program</strong></p> <p>The Senior Services of Albany are offering a new Hilltowns program for seniors age 60 and older.  Helderberg Haven is an adult day program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church in Berne.  Door-to-door transportation, breakfast, hot lunch, and structured, supervised group activities are included in the fee. More information will be available at the library on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 2 and 6:30 p.m..  Attend one of the half hour presentations to see if this program is right for you or a loved one.  </p> <p>Enjoy using your creative talents while carving  pumpkins into jack o' lanterns for Halloween. For those less artistic, help is available in craft books or online using the library's computers or WiFi. </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">October 22, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/10222014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-october-22-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, October 22, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/10222014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-october-22-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/10222014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-october-22-2014"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/10222014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-october-22-2014" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Wed, 22 Oct 2014 23:30:47 +0000 admin 4271 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, September 24, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09242014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-24-2014 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>According to the National Chicken Council, September is National Chicken Month.  Every year, chicken producers and grocery retailers come together to offer promotions and showcase delicious recipes. "Tastes like chicken" is considered a compliment.</p> <p>If you are interested in raising your own chickens, the Berne Public Library is a wonderful source of information. All you need is a free library card. There is no charge for borrowing items as long as they are returned by their due date. Add to your nest egg by using your library's resources instead of purchasing items.  </p> <p>Story time</p> <p>Story time on Tuesday, Sept. 30 will focus on chickens. Children ages one to five and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Kathy at 10:30 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft.  Perhaps she will teach you the Chicken Dance.</p> <p>Friends meet</p> <p>The Friends of the Berne Library meet on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 7:30 p.m., in the Community Room of the library. The group plans to hatch some ideas for the lasagna dinner fund-raiser on Nov. 15. If you are interested in supporting the library, they are interested in having you as a Friend.</p> <p>One of the Friends is supporting the library with proceeds from her tag sale. The sale is at 232 Rock Road, Knox on Oct. 3 and 4, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Since it will be in the basement, there is no need for a rain date.  Get up with the chickens for the best deals.</p> <p><strong>Movie night</strong></p> <p>Chickens are believed to have evolved from reptiles.  A large reptile is featured during movie night at the library on Friday, Oct. 3, at 6:30 p.m. The film is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of destruction, mayhem, and creature violence and may not be appropriate for young children.  Admission is free and refreshments will be served.  </p> <p>If you have not visited the library at its new location, this is the month to show that you are not chicken-hearted. Hope to see you there. </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">September 24, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09242014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-24-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, September 24, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09242014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-24-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09242014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-24-2014"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/09242014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-24-2014" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Thu, 25 Sep 2014 01:38:31 +0000 admin 4069 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, September 17, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-17-2014-0 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> The American Library Association has a code of ethics for library staff. It includes upholding the principles of intellectual freedom and resisting all efforts to censor library resources. September 21 through 27 is Banned Book Week. This annual event celebrates the freedom to read.  </p> <p>The list of the top ten challenged books in 2013 includes <em>The Hunger Games</em> by Suzanne Collins, <em>The Bluest Eyes</em> by Toni Morrison and the <em>Captain Underpants</em> series by Dav Pilkey.  Stop by the Berne Public Library to check out these books.</p> <p><strong>Family Playtime</strong></p> <p>In addition to books, there is a community room at the library. This room is being reserved on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to noon for Family Playtime.  There are Legos, Duplos, puzzles, and games for children to play with. This is a great way to socialize with other families in a welcoming environment.   </p> <p><strong>Knit Wits</strong></p> <p>The freedom to seek and express ideas is a part of our Knit Wits program.  Meet with adults who knit or crochet on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m.  Share problems, solutions, and conversations as well as ideas.  </p> <p><strong>Story time</strong></p> <p>Story time is on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 10:30 a.m. Children ages one to five and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Kathy for stories, activities, and a craft about dogs.  The freedom to read should begin with our children.</p> <p><strong>Memoir Writing </strong></p> <p>The Memoir Writing group meets on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m. Develop the skill of sharing past events in an engaging, written form. Any interested adult can drop in for this bi-monthly program facilitated by MaryJo McKeon.</p> <p>Librarians have a special obligation to ensure the free flow of information and ideas to present and future generations.  Author Salman Rushdie asked, “What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.” </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">September 17, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-17-2014-0" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, September 17, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-17-2014-0&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-17-2014-0"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/09172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-17-2014-0" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Thu, 18 Sep 2014 01:04:15 +0000 admin 3989 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, September 17, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-17-2014 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> The American Library Association has a code of ethics for library staff. It includes upholding the principles of intellectual freedom and resisting all efforts to censor library resources. September 21 through 27 is Banned Book Week. This annual event celebrates the freedom to read.  </p> <p>The list of the top ten challenged books in 2013 includes <em>The Hunger Games</em> by Suzanne Collins, <em>The Bluest Eyes</em> by Toni Morrison and the <em>Captain Underpants</em> series by Dav Pilkey.  Stop by the Berne Public Library to check out these books.</p> <p><strong>Family Playtime</strong></p> <p>In addition to books, there is a community room at the library. This room is being reserved on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to noon for Family Playtime.  There are Legos, Duplos, puzzles, and games for children to play with. This is a great way to socialize with other families in a welcoming environment.   </p> <p><strong>Knit Wits</strong></p> <p>The freedom to seek and express ideas is a part of our Knit Wits program.  Meet with adults who knit or crochet on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m.  Share problems, solutions, and conversations as well as ideas.  </p> <p><strong>Story time</strong></p> <p>Story time is on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 10:30 a.m. Children ages one to five and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Kathy for stories, activities, and a craft about dogs.  The freedom to read should begin with our children.</p> <p><strong>Memoir Writing </strong></p> <p>The Memoir Writing group meets on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6:30 p.m. Develop the skill of sharing past events in an engaging, written form. Any interested adult can drop in for this bi-monthly program facilitated by MaryJo McKeon.</p> <p>Librarians have a special obligation to ensure the free flow of information and ideas to present and future generations.  Author Salman Rushdie asked, “What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.” </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">September 17, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-17-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, September 17, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-17-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-17-2014"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/09172014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-17-2014" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Thu, 18 Sep 2014 01:04:04 +0000 admin 3988 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, September 10, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09102014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-10-2014 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Many readers are enthralled by pirates. From Long John Silver in <em>Treasure Island </em>to Captain Hook in Barrie's <em>Peter Pan</em>, pirates have sparked the imagination.  Some real pirates such as Edward Teach, aka Blackbeard, are legendary.  </p> <p>Blackbeard relied on his fearsome look to intimidate those he met. Appearances do count. Teens will meet at the Berne Public Library on Friday, Sept. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., to improve the look of our Facebook page. Plans also include making binary bracelets and playing video games such as <em>Pirates of the Caribbean</em>. Brin' a bucko.</p> <p><strong>Game night</strong></p> <p>Game Night is Sunday, Sept. 14 beginning at 7 p.m. Play board games with other interested adults. Place treasures in your ports during a game of Settlers of Catan.</p> <p><strong>Therapy dog</strong></p> <p>Ariel, the therapy dog, will be at the library with Amber on Monday, Sept. 15, from 4 to 6 p.m.  Reading to a nonjudgmental audience is a great way to improve literacy skills. Register your child for a fifteen-minute time slot by calling the library at 872-1246 or just drop-in. The book <em>Pirates Ahoy! </em>by Hans Wilhelm would be a perfect choice for this week.  </p> <p><strong>Story time</strong></p> <p>Although meeting real pirates would not be fun, talking like them can be. Talk Like a Pirate Day is Sept. 19. Kathy is celebrating this holiday on Tuesday, Sept. 16, during story time. Children ages one to five and their caregivers are invited for pirate stories, activities, and a craft. This program begins at 10:30 a.m. Thar be lots o' fun.</p> <p>Ayyy, matey. Stop at the library this week for a great pirate book or movie.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">September 10, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09102014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-10-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, September 10, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09102014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-10-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/09102014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-10-2014"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/09102014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-september-10-2014" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:54:13 +0000 admin 3941 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com Berne Library Notes for Saturday, August 30, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/08302014/berne-library-notes-saturday-august-30-2014 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The first Labor Day parade and massive picnic was held on Sept. 5, 1882 in New York City. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the parade was organized by the Central Labor Union. Nearly 25,000 union members and their families participated in the event. Many of the locals that were a part of the union are now AFL-CIO members.  </p> <p><strong>Library schedule</strong></p> <p>The library will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 30 through Monday, Sept. 1, in observance of the social and economic achievements of American workers. After Labor Day, the library will return to its regular hours which are as follows:  4 to 8 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays; 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursdays; and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.</p> <p><strong>Story time</strong></p> <p>Story time resumes on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m., with a focus on the library. Pre-school children and their caregivers are invited to explore the library through stories, a scavenger hunt, and a craft.  </p> <p><strong>Thank you</strong></p> <p>The mission of the Friends group is to support the library. Thanks to all those who worked to make the Berne Summerfest booth a successful fund-raiser. The results will be reported at the next meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m. Future events will also be explored. New members and new ideas are always welcomed.</p> <p><strong>Movie</strong></p> <p>Family Movie Night is Friday, Sept. 5, from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m.  The film is rated PG for mild action.  Admission is free and refreshments are provided.  Contact the library staff for the movie title.</p> <p><strong>Adult read</strong></p> <p>Adults are encouraged to read at least one more book before the end of their summer reading program on September 6.  The topic for this week is forensic science.  Read a mystery that is solved with hard work and forensics.  </p> <p>President Theodore Roosevelt said, “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”  Happy Labor Day.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">August 30, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/08302014/berne-library-notes-saturday-august-30-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Saturday, August 30, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/08302014/berne-library-notes-saturday-august-30-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/08302014/berne-library-notes-saturday-august-30-2014"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/08302014/berne-library-notes-saturday-august-30-2014" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Sat, 30 Aug 2014 16:03:19 +0000 admin 3852 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, August 20, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/08202014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-august-20-2014 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The dog days of summer are over.  According to TWC, the weather channel website, the expression refers to the days from July 1 to Aug. 11. The expression dates back to the ancient Romans. Sirius, a bright star in the constellation Canis Major, was also called the Dog Star.  It was visible in April but by mid-summer, the star would rise and fall with the sun.  The Romans reasoned that since Sirius was so bright, it must be adding to the heat to produce the hottest time of the year.  They were certainly barking up the wrong tree.</p> <p><strong>SRP</strong></p> <p>The summer reading program for children at the Berne Public Library, known as SRP, is also over for the year. We had 39 children participate with 27,904 reading minutes logged in. Great job. Thanks to all who participated.  </p> <p>The adult SRP continues with the theme of solving mysteries with forensics. Pick up a book at the library, write a review, and be entered for a prize. The concluding program will be on Sunday, Sept. 6, so please save the date.</p> <p><strong>Summerfest</strong></p> <p>The best way to celebrate summer is with the entire community. Join us for the Berne Summerfest on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Berne town park. The music starts at noon along with many vendors and activities for every age group. The Friends of the Library will be selling subs, chips, soda, water, and baked goods. Purchase items from their food booth to support the library. Visit Ms. Kathy at the library booth and design your own bookmark.</p> <p><strong>Story time</strong></p> <p>Story time is on summer hiatus. The program will resume on Tuesday, Sept. 2.</p> <p><strong>Memoir writing</strong></p> <p>Did you have a dog while growing up?  Perhaps you would like to write down your memory and share it with others.  The memoir-writing group meets on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the community room of the library.</p> <p>Consider reading <em>Dog Stars</em> by Peter Heller. It is available through the library as a book, a large print book, audiobook on CD, e-book, or e-audiobook, pick your favorite format and borrow the item with your free library card. </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">August 20, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/08202014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-august-20-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, August 20, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/08202014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-august-20-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/08202014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-august-20-2014"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/08202014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-august-20-2014" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:42:43 +0000 admin 3766 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, August 6, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/08062014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-august-6-2014 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>The summer reading program for children ages one to 18 is rapidly nearing its completion. As the Roman poet Virgil said, "All our sweetest hours fly fastest."</p> <p><strong>Teen program</strong></p> <p>The teen program concludes with Artistic Expression on Friday, Aug. 8.  Join Kathy from 6:30 to 8 p.m., to create musical instruments and see how sweet an impromptu band can sound. If you prefer not to perform, please attend anyway. The musicians will need an audience.</p> <p><strong>Surplus items for sale</strong></p> <p>The time has come to clear out the garage behind the library so the yellow house can be sold.  Surplus items from the church and the library will be for sale.  Check the library website <a href="http://www.bernepubliclibrary.org/">www.bernepubliclibrary.org</a> for a partial list of items.  The sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9.</p> <p><strong>Finale for summer</strong></p> <p><strong>reading program</strong></p> <p>The Family Finale for the summer reading program` is this Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Hilltown Senior Center, 1360 Route 443, Berne. Certificates and gift bags will be presented to children who complete the library's goal of 500 reading minutes. Activities and refreshments will be part of this program that runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.</p> <p><strong>Field trip</strong></p> <p>The SRP field trip this year is to the Museum of Innovation and Science in Schenectady on Monday, Aug. 11. Interested community members are invited to attend but there are limited seats and time is running short. The last day to sign up at the library is Saturday, Aug. 9.  </p> <p><strong>Time travel</strong></p> <p>The adult SRP continues through Sept. 7.  Disregarding Time is the topic for Aug. 10 to 23.  Read any book on time travel and write a short review to share with others.  </p> <p><strong>Story time</strong></p> <p>Although the children's SRP has reached its conclusion, there will be one more story time in August. Preschool children and their caregivers are invited to the library at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Aug. 12, to explore time.  Stories, activities, and a craft are all part of this program.</p> <p><strong>Memoir writing</strong></p> <p>What special memories do you have of your lifetime?  Make time to write down these events and share them with your peers at the Memoir Writing program on Tuesday, Aug. 12.  The group meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m.</p> <p><strong>Concert</strong></p> <p>If you haven't made time to attend a Music in the Park concert, there is one last chance this year. Chuck Wagon will entertain the crowd on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 6:30 p.m. to dusk in the Berne town park. Admission is free. Refreshments are available for purchase from the Friends of the Library.  </p> <p><strong>Board meets</strong></p> <p>The library’s board of trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday Aug. 14.  This monthly meeting is to discuss library business and is open to the public.  </p> <p>Italian playwright Dario Fo said, "Know how to live the time that is given you."  If your local library is not a part of your life, you are missing a good time.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">August 6, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/08062014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-august-6-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, August 6, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/08062014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-august-6-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/08062014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-august-6-2014"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/08062014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-august-6-2014" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Wed, 06 Aug 2014 22:29:11 +0000 admin 3621 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, July 23, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/07232014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-july-23-2014 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>If asked to list famous scientists, who would be on your list?  Einstein, Galileo, Madame Curie, or Darwin may come to mind.  Over the next two weeks, adults in the summer reading program will be asked to read and review a book about scientists or their discoveries.  <em>Silent Spring </em>by Rachel Carson is on that list of books along with many others.  Any interested adult may participate.</p> <p><strong>First magnets</strong></p> <p>The first magnets were not invented by a scientist, but rather were found from a naturally occurring mineral called magnetite.  Lodestone is another name for magnetite, an iron oxide.  Magnets will be the focus of the Wee Read SRP on Tuesday, July 29.  Children ages 1 through 5 are invited to join Ms. Kathy at 11 a.m. for stories, activities, and a craft.</p> <p><strong>Music in the park</strong></p> <p>Lodestone is also defined as a thing that is the focus of attraction.  If good music is your lodestone, the Berne Town Park is the place to be on Wednesdays.  The Music in the Park concert series features Slim Pick'ins on July 30.  The band will be playing from 6:30 p.m. to dusk and admission is free.  Refreshments will be available for purchase from the Friends of the Berne Library.</p> <p><strong>Grossology</strong></p> <p>Army surgeon, William Beaumont, discovered how the stomach breaks down food.  In 1822, a gunshot victim allowed the surgeon to insert a tube into the wound that penetrated his stomach.  Beaumont was able to observe the workings of the stomach and to collect and analyze the contents.  Sound gross?  Grossology is the title for the next Fizz, Boom, Read SRP for children ages 5 to 12.  Meet at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 31 for an exploration into things that could be considered disgusting. </p> <p><strong>Family movie night</strong></p> <p>The inventor of Lego building blocks may not have been aware of all its possibilities.  Imagine a movie based on these plastic pieces.  Family Movie Night is Friday, August 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Contact the library for this month's film title. It is an animated film that is rated PG for mild action and rude humor.  Admission is free and refreshments will be served.</p> <p><strong>Summer reading list</strong></p> <p><em>Silent Spring</em> by Rachel Carson is also on the B-K-W summer reading list.  Now is a great time to pick up the books that students need to read before school begins.  Scientists have shown that reading over the summer helps prevent learning loss.  Sounds like a smart idea.</p> <p> </p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">July 23, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/07232014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-july-23-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, July 23, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/07232014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-july-23-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/07232014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-july-23-2014"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/07232014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-july-23-2014" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Wed, 23 Jul 2014 22:35:28 +0000 admin 3528 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, July 2, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/07022014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-july-2-2014 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence.  Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston comprised the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration. Jefferson wrote most of the document, while John Hancock, the President of the Second Continental Congress, was the first signer. If you are interested in this time period of our history, there are many nonfiction books available at the Berne Public Library.</p> <p><strong>Movie night canceled</strong></p> <p>There will be no Family Movie Night this month because of the holiday but the library will be open on Saturday, July 5. The library will also open two hours earlier on Thursdays during July and August.  </p> <p><strong>Read to a dog</strong></p> <p>Many people will be wearing red, white, and blue on the 4th.  If you have seen a dog with a red and blue bandanna in the library, then you have seen Ariel with her handler Amber Pitcher.  Ariel is a therapy dog who loves having children read to her. Sign up at the library for a 15-minute session with Ariel between 4 and 6 p.m., on Monday, July 7.</p> <p><strong>SRP</strong></p> <p>The summer reading program at the library is in full swing.  Register at the library or on-line at <a href="http://bernepubliclibrary.org/">bernepubliclibrary.org</a>.  There is a program for every age.  Although it is not necessary to register for SRP events, children are asked to sign up for SRP to record their reading minutes. Those who meet the library's goal will receive gift bags and a free trip to MiSci.</p> <p><strong>Story time</strong></p> <p>The science of colors is the focus of the SRP Wee Read Story time on Tuesday, July 8.  Preschool children and their caregivers are invited to join Kathy at 11 a.m.  Stories, activities, and a craft are all part of the fun with red, white, and blue.</p> <p><strong>Writing program</strong></p> <p>Can you write as well as Thomas Jefferson?  Try your hand at writing your memories of past Independence Days.  Share your composition during the Memoir Writing Program on Tuesday, July 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  MaryJo McKeon facilitates and drop-ins are welcome.</p> <p><strong>Sounds</strong></p> <p>Fireworks are often displayed on the 4th of July.  Report, another name for the bang, can be heard for miles. During the SRP on Thursday, July 10, children ages five to 12 will be investigating sounds. This Fizz, Boom, Read program begins at 11 a.m.  Sounds good.</p> <p><strong>Board meets</strong></p> <p>The library’s board of trustees meets on Thursday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m., for training on long-term planning. The open meeting will follow at around 7:30 p.m.  The public is invited to the meeting portion where the board discusses library business.  </p> <p><strong>Teen event</strong></p> <p>This month's teen event is a Mad Scientist Party. All teens interested in trying experiments are invited to attend the SRP on Friday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m.  Beware, some combinations may go boom.  </p> <p><strong>SRP for adults</strong></p> <p>Scientifically Engaging is the bi-weekly theme for SRP adults.  Choose a book from those set aside at the library or choose your own book to read.  Write a book review for each book read between June 29 and July 12 to be entered in a contest for a prize. It's interesting to see which books are enjoyed by our compatriots.  </p> <p>Freedom to read and write is a great part of being American.  Happy Independence Day.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">July 2, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/07022014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-july-2-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, July 2, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/07022014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-july-2-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/07022014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-july-2-2014"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/07022014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-july-2-2014" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Thu, 03 Jul 2014 00:39:57 +0000 admin 3393 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, June 25, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/06252014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-june-25-2014 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>School has ended and that means more time for fun at the Berne Public Library. In case you haven't heard, the 2014 national theme for the summer reading program (SRP) is science. The SRP is a great way to keep in touch with friends, prevent summer learning loss, read great books, and enjoy special programs. Sign up at the library or online as soon as possible. There is something for every age group.</p> <p><strong>Reusing discarded objects</strong></p> <p>Upcycle means to reuse discarded objects or material, in such a way, as to create a product of a higher quality or value than the original. Upcycling is our first adult SRP on Sunday, June 29, at 7 p.m. Pick up ideas for reducing the trash flow and take home an upcycled project. Possibilities include herbs in a sack, a book planter, a storage jar, or a T-shirt rug. All interested adults are invited to attend.</p> <p><strong>Reading program kickoff</strong></p> <p>The Family SRP kickoff is on Monday, June 30, at the senior center, 1360 Helderberg Trail, Berne.  Starting at 6:30 p.m., Ms. Butterfly, aka Carol Ann Margolis, will perform an interactive program. Crafts, activities, and refreshments will all be a part of this entertaining program. Help us kick off the summer in style by attending with friends and family.</p> <p><strong>Preschool read</strong></p> <p>Fizz, Boom, Read for Wee Readers takes place on Tuesdays at 11 a.m.  Preschool children and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Kathy on July 1 to learn about dinosaurs.  </p> <p><strong>Robot fun</strong></p> <p>Middle Readers, ages five to 12, will meet on Thursdays at 11 a.m.  Fun with Robots is the program for July 3.  Plan on making a robot hand with Ms. Kathy.</p> <p><strong>Friends meetings</strong></p> <p>The Friends of the Berne Library will not be meeting in July. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, at 7:30 p.m. The group will need help with the Music in the Park programs, which begin July 23.  Volunteer by contacting the library.</p> <p><strong>Summer programs</strong></p> <p>As parents arrange to keep their children engaged over the summer, look to the library. All programs are free of charge unless indicated otherwise.  More information is available on our website at <a href="http://www.bernepubliclibrary.org/">www.bernepubliclibrary.org</a> or by calling the library at 872-1246.</p> <p>Congratulations to all the Berne-Knox-Westerlo graduates.  If you are interested in seeing who graduated this year, a 2014 yearbook is available to peruse while you are at the library.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">June 25, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/06252014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-june-25-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, June 25, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/06252014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-june-25-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/06252014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-june-25-2014"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/06252014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-june-25-2014" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:04:38 +0000 admin 3290 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, June 18, 2014 http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/06182014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-june-18-2014 <div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above">by <a href="/author/judy-petrosillo" typeof="skos:Concept" property="rdfs:label skos:prefLabel" datatype="">Judy Petrosillo</a></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Summer officially begins this weekend and the Berne Public Library is ready.  The best parts of summer are the exciting activities planned at the library. The Summer Reading Program known as SRP begins June 28. While encouraging reading, the weekly events will focus on hands-on activities that promote science.  It promises to be a lot of fun. Sign up online or at the library.  </p> <p><strong>Lego League</strong></p> <p>To celebrate the season, participants in Lego League are invited to create summer scenes with the library's Legos.  Children ages five to 12 should meet at the library at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21.  Projects will be put on display in the library.</p> <p><strong>Read to a dog</strong></p> <p>Research shows that children feel more comfortable reading aloud when they read to a dog.  Amber is bringing her therapy dog, Ariel, to the library on Monday, June 23, from 4 to 6 p.m. Sign up for a time slot by calling the library at 872-1246.</p> <p><strong>Story time</strong></p> <p>Author and illustrator Eric Carle turns 85 on June 25. His collage technique for illustrating children's books is known for being bright and cheerful. Preschool children and their caregivers are invited to investigate the creations of Eric Carle during story time on Tuesday, June 24, at 11 a.m.  The focus will be on Carle's most celebrated book, <em>The Very Hungry Caterpillar</em>. </p> <p><strong>Memoir writing</strong></p> <p>Do you have a favorite memory of summer?  The Memoir Writing program is on Tuesday, June 24, at 6:30 p.m.  Bring a story to share with the group.  Drop-ins are always welcome at this class facilitated by MaryJo McKeon.  </p> <p><strong>Science program</strong></p> <p>The first science program of the summer is scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, at 3 p.m..  Sam from the Thatcher Park Nature Center will join Kathy at the library to explore dinosaurs with kids ages five and six. Each participant in the program will receive a free book <em>Boy Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs</em> by Kathleen Kudlinski. Register by calling the library at 872-1246 or e-mailing <a href="mailto:Kathy@bernepubliclibrary.org">Kathy@bernepubliclibrary.org</a>. Unless otherwise stated, all library programs are free of charge.</p> <p><strong>Trustee of the year</strong></p> <p>The library is proud to announce that the Upper Hudson Library System awarded Nancy Lendrum the 2013 Trustee of the Year at their annual dinner on June 11.  Her outstanding contributions to the planning, designing, and overseeing of the Berne Public Library building project earned her this recognition. Congratulations Nancy.</p> <p><strong>Knox book</strong></p> <p>The Knox Historical Society has reissued the book <em>Knox, New York, Sesquicentennial</em>. The Society donated two copies to the library for use by our patrons. If you would like your own copy at a cost of $10, contact Donna Gwin at 872-2161.</p> <p>"Summer: Hair gets lighter. Skin gets darker. Water gets warmer. Drinks get colder. Music gets louder. Nights get longer. Life gets better." by Unknown.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-post-date field-type-ds field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Post date:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even">June 18, 2014</div></div></div><div class="easy_social_box clearfix vertical easy_social_lang_und"> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-twitter first"><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-url="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/06182014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-june-18-2014" data-count="vertical" data-lang = "en" data-via="" data-related=":" data-text="Berne Library Notes for Wednesday, June 18, 2014">Tweet</a></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-facebook"><iframe src="//www.facebook.com/plugins/like.php?locale=en_US&amp;href=http%3A//www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/06182014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-june-18-2014&amp;send=false&amp;layout=box_count&amp;width=48&amp;show_faces=true&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;font=&amp;height=90&amp;appId=" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border:none; overflow:hidden; width:48px; height:90px;" allowTransparency="true"></iframe></div> <div class="easy_social-widget easy_social-widget-googleplus last"><div class="g-plusone" data-size="tall" data-annotation="bubble" data-href="http://www.altamontenterprise.com/community/library-notes/berne/06182014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-june-18-2014"></div></div> </div> <!-- /.easy_social_box --><div class="field field-name-forward-ds-field field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forward?path=community/library-notes/berne/06182014/berne-library-notes-wednesday-june-18-2014" title="Forward this page to a friend" class="forward-page">Email this page</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-print-this-page field-type-ds field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="javascript:window.print()">Print this page</a></p> </div></div></div> Thu, 19 Jun 2014 00:44:44 +0000 admin 3233 at http://www.altamontenterprise.com
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