Guilderland Library Notes for Thursday, February 28, 2019

Tim Grimm will perform at the Middleburgh Library on Sunday, March 3, at 4 p.m. He has, for the past 15 years, blended songwriting, travel, and the storytelling through acting in theater and on film and television.

His most recent recording, “A Stranger in This Time,” is a collaboration with his wife, Jan, and sons Connor and Jackson, known as the Family Band. In the fall of 2016 the same group recorded the single “Woody’s Landlord,” which was the number-one song on Folk Radio for the year.

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.

No registration is required. Tickets are available at the door. A $10 donation is suggested. Please use the back entrance.

Storytime

Drop-in Story Time at the Middleburgh Library will be held at 10:45 a.m. on March 5. This fun and interactive program is meant for children up to age 5 and their caregivers, although older siblings are always welcome.

We read books, sing songs, play games, dance, and watch a short movie based on a weekly theme. No registration is required.

Mahjong Mahjong

On March 5, from 1 to 4 p.m., a spirited group of people will get together in the library’s Community Room, as they do every Tuesday, to play Mahjong.

Don’t know how to play? No problem! They will teach you how. No registration is required.  

Insight Meditation

On March 5, at 5:15 p.m., a meditation group will meet at the library.

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.   

Tea Party

On March 6, at 11 a.m. join us for a special Tea Party at Story time with Miss Doreen. Please bring a guest, perhaps a stuffed animal, doll, or action figure! Miss Rebecca might bring her pet Rock to help us make some special tea time treats.

Before the tea party, we will read stories, play games, sing and have fun!  This program is for kids ages 2 to 6 but siblings are always welcome to join in!

Movie

On March 6, at 1 p.m. the Wednesday Matinee with the movie to be determined. No registration required.  Free popcorn!

Moon Walk

On Mar 7 at 10:30 a.m. join us for an  Indoor walking workout. During this time of year when the weather is unpredictable, walking outside can be a challenge. Why not walk with us inside the library as we work through Leslie Sansone's Walk at Home workout videos. These “Walking” workouts burn more calories than a stroll around the park because they focus on a series of multi-muscle moves. A higher muscle engagement leads to higher calorie burn and of course more muscle tone all while being easy on the joints! Walking is the most natural and effective way to health and wellness, and works for anyone, any age, any size and anywhere. Classes with be 30 to 40 minutes long with time for cool down and conversation and will be led by our resident yoga instructor Vicki DeGroff. Please wear loose fitting and comfortable clothing. Registration is required.

Tai Chi with Earl O'Bryan

On March 8 from 10 to 11 a.m. come enjoy Tai Chi and Qigong, from China. It is the cultivation of human energy. Gentle slow movements, strengthen the body and calm the mind. These practices have been used for agility, balance, cognition and longevity.

Not all of programs have been scheduled at time of printing. Please check our Calendar on our website at  HYPERLINK "http://www.middleburghlibrary.info" www.middleburghlibrary.info. for future programs.