Middleburgh Library Notes for Thursday, April 5, 2018

On April 9 at 6:30 p.m. the library’s board of trustees will meet. This meeting is open to the public.

Storytime

On April 10 at 10:45 a.m. drop in and get ready to move in this interactive storytime 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

Every Tuesday afternoon at 1 p.m., including on April 10, 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 is required.

Insight Meditation

On April 10 at 5:15 p.m. join us for meditation practice. 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.

Wednesday Matinee

On April 11 at 1 p.m., watch "The Battle of the Sexes" (PG-13). In the wake of the sexual revolution and the rise of the women's movement, the 1973 tennis match between women's world champion Billie Jean King and ex-men's-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs was billed as the Battle of the Sexes and became one of the most watched televised sports events of all time.

Knitting Circle

On April 12 at 7 p.m., friendly ladies (men are welcome, but we haven't seen any yet!) will knit and cr,ochet, embroider and quilt, and more. You can learn a new skill here or share your own special talents with others- or just craft in the company of friends.

Drop in anytime! No registration is required.

Wooden Bangles

On April 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Join us to create a beautiful and colorful wooden bracelet using "decopatch" papers and paste! This bracelet will be a statement with that new outfit or be a wonderful handmade gift for someone special. Registration is required and space is limited.

Book club

On April 14 at 2 p.m. join us for Cooking by the Vegan Book the book to be announced. 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 or at the circulation desk, let us know what you're cooking so we don't have duplicates. Registration is required.

Adult board games

On April 14 at 3 p.m. come join us for a night of board games.

Volunteer get together

On April 14 at 1 p.m. there is a volunteer get together at the Dr. Best House. Are you curious?  Have you thought about volunteering for the Dr. Best House and Medical Exhibit but don't know what's involved or how you can share your special talents? You'll have a chance to meet current volunteers and ask questions about volunteer duties. Take an informal tour of the house and enjoy finger foods and punch. Spend as much time as you like and you may find that you would like to join our team. Please register just so we know how many people to plan for.  

Please check our Calendar on our website at  HYPERLINK "http://www.middleburghlibrary.info" www.middleburghlibrary.info. for added or future programs.