Middleburgh Library Notes for Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Drop-in Story Time at the Middleburgh Library will be held on Feb. 25 at 10:45 a.m. 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 Mania
On Feb. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. join a spirited group of people get together in the Community Room to play Mahjong. Don't know how to play? No problem! They will teach you how. No registration required.
Qi Dong
On Feb.25 from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. come to the library for Qi Gong a Chinese healing practice, incorporating breath and gentle movement to create a free flow of energy throughout the body. Wear loose clothing.
Insight Meditation
On Feb.25 at 5:15 p.m. join us for Insight Meditation. 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 day-dreams, 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.
Support Group
On Feb. 25 from 6:20 to 7:30 p.m. the library offers the Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group. Everyone is welcome.
Dinner and a Movie
On Feb. 28 at 5:30 p.m. join us for "Jojo Rabbit" rated PG-13 and dinner. A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy named Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother (Scarlett Johansson) is hiding a young Jewish girl (Thomasin McKenzie) in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler (Taika Waititi), Jojo must confront his blind nationalism. Registration is required. The library will provide pizza and drinks and you bring a dessert or snack to share.
Cooking
On Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. when the Middleburgh Library brings back its popular monthly book club, "Cooking by the Vegan Book." We pick the cookbook, you pick and make the recipe! How the cookbook club works; Every month, a cookbook will be selected and will be at the circulation desk, for you to look at and we will print up the recipe of your choice. Sign up online, call or at the circulation desk, let us know what you're cooking so we don't have duplicates. Registration is required.
Not all of our programs have been scheduled at the time of printing. Please check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info. for future programs.