Middleburgh Library Notes for Thursday, January 31, 2019

Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen will perform at the Middleburgh Library on Feb. 3 at 4 p.m.

“Steve and Cindy have hit on a combination that consistently produces high quality recordings and entertaining stage shows. Their voices and their styles meld seamlessly with a gentleness and a maturity that is unmatched in the world of folk duos,” wrote Matt Watroba in Sing Out Magazine

Tickets are available at the door. A $10 donation is suggested. Please use the library’s 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 through the Community Arts Grant Program by the Green County Council on the Arts.

Drop-in Storytime

On Feb. 5 at 10:45 a.m. join us for this fun and interactive program is meant for children ages 0 to 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 required.

Mahjong Mahjong

On Feb. 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 Feb. 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.    

Storytime

On Feb. 6 at 11 a.m. join us for Storytime with Miss Doreen. The them is "Valentine's Day is Coming"

Wednesday Matinee

On Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. the library will show "First Man"  rated PG-13. A Biopic on the life of the legendary American Astronaut Neil Armstrong from 1961-69, on his journey to becoming the first human to walk the moon. Exploring the sacrifices and costs on the Nation and Neil himself, during one of the most dangerous missions in the history of space travel. No registration required. The popcorn is free.

Teen Depot

On Feb. 6 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. come hang out with us at the Teen Depot. We will have crafts, board games, video games, and snacks. Bring your own board games, crafts and Phones, Tablets, Swithes, laptops and any other devices you want. This program will be held every Wednesday for kids 12 and up.  

Registration is not required but appreciated!

Yoga

On Feb. 6, from 5 to 6 p.m., Yoga Classes with Deb - Restorative - Restorative Yoga:  Relaxation yoga, using props and gravity to do the work. Plus Qigong integrating finish By donation with the  donations going to the library. Please use back entrance as the library is closed that evening.

Moon Walk

On Feb. 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 Feb. 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.

Suggested donation, $5. Please use back entrance as the library is closed on Fridays.

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.