Middleburgh Library Notes for Thursday, July 26, 2018
A book sale is being held in the foyer of the Middleburgh Library. Come and stock up your home library.
David Roth concert
On July 29, at 4 p.m., David Roth will perform. He strikes many chords, hearts, and minds with his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories, sense of the hilarious, and powerful singing and subject matter.
As singer, songwriter, recording artist, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and instructor, David has earned top honors at premier songwriter competitions and taken his music, experience, and expertise to a wide variety of venues in this and other countries full-time for three decades.
A $10 donation is suggested. Tickets are available at the door. Please use the back entrance.
This event is made possible in part with public funds from the Decentralization Program and the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Community Arts Grant Program by the Greene County Council on the Arts.
Mahjong Mania
On July 30, at 2 p.m., a spirited group of people will get together in the Community Room to play Mahjong. Don't know how to play? No problem! They will teach you how.
No registration is required.
Libraries Rock
On July 30, from 5 to 6 p.m., teens will play board games and eat pizza. We’ll have Castle Panic, Forbidden Island, and others.
On July 31, at 10:45 a.m., drop-in story time is designed for children up to age 5 and their caregivers. We’ll read books, sing songs, recite fingerplays, dance, and watch a short movie based on a weekly theme. No registration is required.
On July 31, at 1 p.m., it’s time for Music Together.
Insight Meditation
On July 31, at 5:15 p.m., the library will host a meditation group.
What do you want most deeply? Seeing your life calmly and clearly helps answer this. Insight Meditation is a simple way to steady your mind, stop wandering in daydreams, and end the suffering of troubling thoughts.
Our group is a place to sit quietly in safety, supported by others; to allow understanding and compassion to arise; to encourage loving-kindness and patience. We welcome those with no experience to advanced mediators, teens to seniors. Give it a try. No registration is required. There is no fee. All are welcome.
Rocking the Block
On aug. 1, at 1 p.m., we’ll be setting out the Legos, the Keva Planks, and the Qb2 Maze set for you to build with. What can you imagine?
This program is part of our Libraries Rock! summer reading program and is for kids going in to kindergarten and up to fifth grade. Registration is required.
Teen Maker Wednesday
On Aug. 1, from 2 to 3 p.m., teens can Create, Make and Explore at Makerspace in the Village. Join us in the tech room. Registration is required.
Pet Rocks Rule!
On aug. 2, at 1 p.m., create pet rocks, which are guaranteed to never need trips to the vet, expensive diets, litter box training, or a fenced-in yard. You can make yours a special house if you want to, or you can just keep it in your pocket or on your desk to admire.
We'll create our little friends, name them, and take them home. This program is part of our Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program and is for kids going into first through fifth grades. Registration is required.
Knitting Circle
On aug. 2, at 7 p.m., friendly ladies (men are welcome, but we haven't seen any yet!) knit and crochet, embroider and quilt, and more. You can learn a new skill here or share your own special talents with others — or just craft in the company of friends.
Drop in anytime! No registration is required.
Teen Iron Chef
On aug. 3, at 2 p.m., join us in the community room for Teen Iron Chef! There will be three rounds: Quickfire Appetizers, Entree Trivia, and Delicious Desserts.
All dishes will be judged. Prizes will be awarded and lots of fun will be had. This program is part of our Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program and is for kids going into sixth grade and up. Registration is required.
Grown-up games
On Aug. 4 from 3 to 10 p.m., adults will play board games. Come join the fun.