Middleburgh Library Notes for Friday, January 8, 2016

By Anne Lamont

On Monday, Jan. 11, at 6:30 p.m., the Middleburgh Library’s board of trustees will meet. Our meetings are open to the public. Please join us. The holiday does not affect the board meeting.

Mahjong mania

On Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 1 p.m. men and women are invited to come learn the game of Mahjong.  No experience or registration is necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun. 

Insight meditation

On Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 5:15 p.m. join us for a simple group Zazen meditation practice.  All are welcome.  No registration is required.

Chair Yoga

On Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 9 a.m. join Vicki DeGroff in the community room for Chair Yoga. There is a $5 donation.

Kundalini yoga

On Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 5 p.m. join us for Kundalini Yoga. This program involves repetitive movements with the breath, building strength, toning the nerves, and clearing the adrenal glands.   Wear comfortable clothing and bring two blankets or a mat and blanket. A $5 donation is requested. Please use the back entrance when entering the building.  No registration is required. 

Tai Chi

On Thursday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. join us for Beginning Tai Chi and then at 11 a.m. we offer Advanced Tai Chi. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Registration is suggested.

Knitting Circle

On Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m., the friendly ladies knit and crochet, embroider and quilt, and more. You can learn a new skill here, share your own special talents with others or just craft in the company of friends. Drop in anytime. No registration is required. 

Wellness fair

On Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., join us for the third annual wellness fair. Admission is free. There will be demonstrations and drawings, including a grand prize drawing for a Schwinn 270 Recumbent Comfort Exercise Bike.   

Holiday closing

The library will be closed to observe the Martin Luther King holiday.

Book discussion

On Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p..m., join us for a discussion of "Island Beneath the Sea" by Isabel Allende. "The story of a mulatta woman, a slave and concubine, determined to take control of her own destiny in a society where that would seem impossible."  Books are available at the information desk. No registration required.

For more information on events, see our website at  www.middleburghlibrary.info.