Middleburgh Library Notes for Friday, January 15, 2016

On Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the 3rd Annual Wellness Fair with free admission,  demonstrations and drawings including a grand prize of a Schwinn 270 Recumbent Comfort Exercise Bike will take place at the Guilderland Public Library.   

Library holiday

On Monday, Jan. 18 Martin Luther King Day the library will be closed.

On Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 10:45 a.m., join us at the library for drop-in story time. Get ready to move in this interactive story time designed especially 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.

Mahjong Mania

On Tuesday, Jan. 19, 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. 19, at 5:15 p.m. join us for a simple group Zazen meditation practice. All are welcome. No registration is required.

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 is required.

Chair Yoga

On Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 9 a.m. join Vicki DeGroff in the community room for Chair Yoga. There is a $5 donation. 

Singing and dancing

On Wednesday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m., drop into the library for Shake, Shimmy, and Dance.  This 45-minute session of singing and dancing will surly get your little one up and moving.  No registration required.

Tai Chi

On Thursday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. join us for Beginning Tai Chi or at 11 a.m. for Advanced Tai Chi. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Registration is suggested.

Knitting Circle

On Thursday, Jan. 21, 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. 

Dinner and a movie

On Friday, Jan. 22, at 5:30 p.m. join us for the movie "Everest," rated PG 13. The library provides pizza and drinks and you bring a dessert or snack to share. Registration is required. 

Etsy training

On Saturday, Jan. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., join us for Esty Entrepreneurship Training. Are you a crafter or do you sell vintage items?  Have you always wanted to open an Etsy shop but didn't know how?  Now is the time.  Join us for this hands-on workshop that will give you the basics of setting up and selling your wares on Etsy.  Leah Lafera has over 18 years of small business and teaching experience. She is a certified Etsy craft entrepreneurship trainer and has taught both business and hands-on craft programs at public libraries in upstate New York.  This workshop is appropriate for crafters and sellers of vintage items ages 20 and over.  Registration is required and limited.  Light refreshments will be served. 

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