Middleburgh Library Notes for Tuesday, October 4, 2022
— Photo by Irene Young
Emma’s Revolution: Sandra O and Pat Humphries will perform at the Middleburgh Library on Oct. 9.
Emma’s Revolution will perform on Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. as part of the Not so Quiet concert series at the Middleburgh Library.
Known for fearless, truth-telling lyrics and melodies you can’t resist singing, Emma’s Revolution is the dynamic, award-winning activist duo of Pat Humphries and Sandy O. The duo are in their 20th year performing together. Emma’s Revolution’s songs have traveled around the world and have been sung for the Dalai Lama, praised by Pete Seegerm, and covered by Holly Near.
Registration is required. Please call 518-827-4953 for reservations. Suggested donation is $15. A mask and proof of vaccination is required to attend.
Library closed
On Oct. 10 the library will be closed to observe Columbus Day.
Drop-in Storytime
On Oct. 11 at 10:45 a.m. join Miss Terry for this fun, interactive storytime geared toward little ones ages 0-5 and their caregivers! We'll read books, sing songs and watch a short film based on our weekly theme. All children will go home with a coloring sheet or take home craft. No registration required.
Mahjong
On Oct. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mahjong is back at the Middleburgh Library. Come and join the group. If you don't know how to play and want to learn, the group will help you.
Family Activities
On Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. join us for Barn Dance! An Afternoon of Family Activities with PBS and WMHT. Join Public Television and educators from WMHT for a program of family activities. Watch the Barn Dance story, make an owl hat, and carry home the Big Red Barn story book by Margaret Wise Brown! Apple cider donuts and juice will be served as a snack. Registration is required. For children in preschool to second grade and their caregivers.
Book discussion
On Oct. 13 at 6:30 p.m. join us for Books & Bites: "Hour of the Witch" by Chris Bohjalian. Mary Deerfield is smart and outspoken, which wouldn’t be a problem except she’s a woman in seventeenth-century Boston. When she tries to divorce her husband on grounds of brutality, the trial quickly spirals out of control and Mary finds herself accused of witchcraft and facing the gallows. This story of the original American witch hunt has many themes that resonate today, making it a great selection to delve deeper. With a short power point presentation, we'll learn more about the lives of women of the era and what led to the rise of witchcraft trials. We'll sample some dishes from the Puritan woman's kitchen and end the evening with your thoughts about the book and some Devil's Food cake - not a 17th century recipe, but wholly appropriate for the subject matter! Request a copy of the book through your online account or call the library at 518-827-5142 for assistance. Registration is required. Trigger warning: This book depicts scenes of domestic abuse and rape.
Please check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info for future programs. Also, don't forget our Facebook page.