Middleburgh Library Notes for Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Annie and the Hedonists a band with a great lead singer and tight harmonies, covering an eclectic mix of acoustic blues, vintage jazz and swing , will play on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m. at the Middleburgh Library.

The band interprets the songs of the great female blues artists of the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s: Bessie Smith, Sippie Wallace, Memphis Minnie, Billie Holiday, Rosetta Tharpe, Blue Lu Barker, Ella Fitzgerald, and others. Other styles include western swing, bluesy country, and roots Americana.

“Annie struts right to the heart of each sassy nostalgic song and gives us a piece of her mind in a voice that sits comfortably alongside the greats of the American jazz tradition,” said Sarah Craig, the manager of Caffe Lena in Saratoga.

No registration is required. Tickets are available at the door. A $10 donation is suggested. Please use the library’s back entrance.

Storytime

On Sept. 24 at 10:45 a.m. join us for Drop-in Storytime. This fun and interactive program is meant for children ages 0-5 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 Sept. 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons at 1 p.m. 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 Sept. 24 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 meditators, teens to seniors. Give it a try. No registration is required. There is no fee. All are welcome.  

Support Group

On Sept. 24, from  6:20 to 7:30 p.m. join us for the Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group. This program is open to anyone caring for a Alzheimer's patient.

Dinner and a Movie

On Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m., join us for a showing of "Yesterday" rated PG-13. In Lowestoft UK, Jack Malik is a frustrated musician whose musical career is going nowhere despite the faith that his friend/manager Ellie Appleton has in him. However, on the night Jack decides to give up, the whole world is momentarily hit with a massive blackout during which Jack is hit by a bus. Upon regaining consciousness, Jack learns to his astonishment that he is apparently now the only one who knows the music of the Beatles.

Join us for our popular Dinner & a Movie Event! The library will supply pizza and drinks and you bring a dessert or a snack to share. Registration is required

Not all of out programs have been scheduled at the time of printing. Please check our Calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info. for future programs.