Middleburgh Library Notes for Tuesday, July 21, 2020
The next concert in the Middleburgh Library Not So Quiet Concert Series will take place on Sunday, July 26, at 7 p.m. The performers will be Pat Humphries and Sandy O, known collectively as Emma’s Revolution.
Emma’s Revolution’s songs have been sung for the Dalai Lama, praised by Pete Seeger, and covered by Holly Near. With beautiful harmonies and genre-defying eclecticism, Emma’s Revolution delivers the energy and strength of their convictions, in an uprising of truth and hope for these tumultuous times.
“The powers that be can control the media but it’s hard to stop a good song … Pat’s songs will be sung well into the 22nd Century,” said Seeger.
Their music has been featured on All Things Considered and Democracy Now. By now, you've realized that this is not your typical folk duo! You can learn more about them at Emmasrevolution.com
Due to the weird circumstances in which we are living, the concert will be streamed live on the internet. We hope you will also be generous and give a donation.
You may register in advance at https://tinyurl.com/EmmasRevConcertSunJuly26
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Back to Regular Hours
We're moving into our next phase of library service! Beginning Monday July 27 library staff will be in the building during our regular hours. What does that mean for you? We will continue to provide curbside service of library material. Order online or call anytime the library is open to schedule a time for pick-up.
Also, on the 27th, we will begin taking appointments for you to use a computer. In our effort to provide safe service, here are the rules: appointments for computer use will be for 1/2 hour and only two people will be allowed in the library at any one time. Masks or face coverings must be worn the entire time you’re in the building — absolutely no exceptions.
If you have a medical reason and cannot wear a face covering, we will bend over backwards to make sure you get what you need, however you will not be allowed in the library without one. Please talk to us by calling 518-827-5142 and we will work out a solution.
Unfortunately, no bathrooms or water fountain are available at this time and no browsing of the shelves or library material. You will be able to clean your hands at our sanitizing station when you enter the building. Please note that social distancing protocols will apply. We hope to see you soon!
Lego Challenge
On July 27 at anytime — Imagine Your Story: LEGO Challenge (Online) Monday's Love LEGO'S? Get ready for our weekly LEGO challenge. Join our Middleburgh Library LEGO club on Facebook. Challenges will be posted on Monday mornings through Aug. 20. Use your imagination and post a picture or video of your creation in the group. For all ages.
Storytime
On July 28 at 10:45 a.m. enjoy Stay at Home Storytime. Join Miss Terry for an interactive storytime on Zoom. We'll read books, sing songs and we'll be able to see each other and talk! This weekly event is perfect for little ones ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Please have your children bring a stuffed animal with them so that we can "Throw our Teddy Bears"!
Registration required. Register here to receive your zoom join link: https://tinyurl.com/y9gnwk2q. Zoom can be accessed on your computer, laptop, tablet or phone. You do not have to have the Zoom app installed to attend. After you register you will be given the join link. If you have difficulties, please call the library at (518) 827-5142.
Virtual Insight Meditation
On July 28 at 5:15 p.m. our popular Insight Meditation group is meeting virtually!
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. We will be using the Zoom platform for our meetings for the time being. Registration is required to receive the join link. You can use a computer/laptop, tablet or phone to access the meeting. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/ybuf2xcq,
Tin Foil Prints and a self-portrait
On July 29 at 7 p.m. join us for Imagine Your Story: Tin Foil Print Making & Self Portrait (Outside). Imagine your story with art teacher Lara Kelley! She'll lead you through the fun process of making tin foil prints and a self portrait. This program will be held outside, socially distanced on the library lawn. Masks are required of everyone attending over the age of 2. This program is for kids going into 2nd grade through 5th. Registration is required. Space is limited. Dependent on the weather — rain date is July 30.
Summer Reading Programs
Imagine Your Story - this summer with the Middleburgh Library! Although it looks a bit different, we're hoping that everyone participates and has fun reading this summer. Go to http://midlibny11.readsquared.com/ to go to our online reading log where you can keep track of all the books you read. Register according to your age - pre-school, children's, teen or adult. Complete missions, earn badges and reach your reading goal to be entered into drawings to win great prizes. Watch our Facebook page, our website and the newspapers for upcoming online programs, challenges, craft make and takes that you can pick up here at the library and even some very socially distant events out on the library lawn. More info to come!
Page Turner Adventures - Daily - Big news! As part of our summer reading program we've partnered with Page Turner Adventures to keep your kids reading and entertained all summer long! From cooking to virtual science museum visits, see what this program has in store for your children this summer. This 7-week program will be offered for free to all library patrons and will bring new and exciting adventures for preschoolers-teens, five days a week! Go to our Facebook page Monday to Friday for watch parties of the day's virtual programming. Watch parties will happen each day at 8 and 10 a.m., and 1 and 3 and 7 p.m. No registration required.
Welcome to Fairies & Gnomes: Imagine Their Homes! This is a summer learning project of the Mohawk Valley Library System, whose mission is to provide a summer of magical opportunities for families working together— using social-distancing guidelines and natural “found” materials — to build fairy and gnome homes at their own residences, on library lawns, in community parks and other local sites — wherever the shy and mystical “wood folk” might be found! In Middleburgh, you can build fairy and gnome homes in your yard, on nature paths, here in the gardens surrounding the library or the Dr. Best House and Medical Museum. Share your creations in our Facebook group 518 fairy homes and go to 518fairyhomes.com for all kinds of fun ideas!