Middleburgh Library Notes for Friday, August 12, 2016
On Monday, Aug. 15 at 2 p.m., join us for the Lego block party. We'll participate in a number of timed challenges from 15 minutes down to 1 minute and test your engineering skills. Everyone's a winner, but the builder of the best structure in each category will get to choose a prize from the prize basket. This program is appropriate for kids going into sixth grade and up. Registration is required.
Board meets
On Monday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. the board of trustees will meet.
Winnie the Pooh party
On Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 11 a.m. we have a fun way for preschoolers to end their summer reading program with a Winnie the Pooh party. We'll have snacks, craft stations, games, and more. This program is appropriate for preschoolers and their caregivers. Registration is required.
Puppet People
On Tuesday, Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. join us for the Puppet People’s presentation of the “Tortoise and the Hare” (and other stories). Using incredible, hand-constructed puppets, the Puppet People share their incredible skills in three stories sure to delight children. This program is appropriate for all ages. Registration is required.
Mahjong
On Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 1 p.m. men and women are invited to the library for a get together in the community room to play Mahjong. Don't know how to play? No problem. No registration is required.
Insight meditation
On Tuesday, Aug. 16 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, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. join us to discuss "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs. Books are available at the circulation desk. No registration is required
Create
On Wednesday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. enjoy Gizmos, Gadgets and Games. These are little bits of color coded electronic circuits that you can use to create crazy contraptions. This program is appropriate for kids going into second grade and up. Registration is required.
Sushi bar and Anime film
On Thursday, Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. come and give vegetarian sushi a try. We'll watch the anime film “Steamboy,” rated PG-13. Everyone will go home with a set of chopsticks! This program is appropriate for kids going into sixth grade and up. Registration is required.
Garage sale
On Saturday, Aug. 20 at 8:30 a.m. join us for the Middleburgh community garage sale. The library has 25 spaces available on the grass behind the library. No electric and bring your own canopy. Spaces are $10. To reserve your space, stop in at the library and sign up at the circulation desk.
For more information and added programs, see our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info.