Middleburgh Library Notes for Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Middleburgh residents Tom and Geri White will play traditional folk and roots music during the final concert of the Middleburgh Library’s 2020 Not So Quiet Concert Series, held virtually on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.
The final concert of the Middleburgh Library’s 2020 Not So Quiet Concert Series will be held virtually on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m. The performers will be long-time Middleburgh residents Tom and Geri White who have been playing and performing traditional folk and roots music with a focus on Appalachian and Celtic traditions for over 35 years.
They play a variety of instruments, including guitar, banjo, fiddle, dulcimer, and more, weaving in many songs and tunes they have both written and collected over the years.
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To watch the concert: Join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84500513088. The meeting ID: 845 0051 3088 Passcode: concert
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Trustees meet
The Middleburgh Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6 p.m. on Nov. 9. The public is welcome.
Stay at Home Storytime
On Nov. 10 at 10:45 a.m. join Miss Terry for a fun, interactive storytime for children 0-5 and their caregivers. We will read stories, sing songs, play games and participate in activities around a weekly theme. This week's theme is all about books and libraries! Registration is required. This storytime will take place on the Zoom platform. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/y6fly8vu. Once you register you will receive the Zoom join link.
Virtual Insight Meditation
On Nov. 10 at 5:15 p.m. our popular Insight Meditation group meets 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
Dog Training
On Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. training Your Dog (Online). Andrea Dugan has been training dogs for competition since 1985. Common complaints she gets from clients are that their dogs are stubborn, refuse to obey, or won’t listen.
She says: My methods are unique as I look at training from the dog’s point of view and develop programs based on each dog’s own drives and sensitivities. I create a two-sided conversation with the dog, and set up situations where the dog is successful."
Join us for an online introduction to training your dog. In this first workshop Andrea will compare training methods.
Survey – Dog owner’s needs and provide time for questions and answers. Registration is required. This workshop will be held on Zoom. Once you register you will be given the join link. Use Zoom on your laptop, computer, device or phone.
Browse the Library
In addition to our curbside service for library material in-library use of computers and printing and faxing, you can now come into the library to browse for what you want! If you'd like to come in to browse please call the library at 518-827-5142 to make an appointment. Drop-ins may not be able to be accommodated as there is a limit to how many people can be in the library at one time. Just call us from the parking lot and we'll see if there is room for you to come in. We now have a doorbell for those who do not have cell phones.
Please remember that masks are required and must be worn the entire time you are inside. For any one unable to wear a mask or for those of you who are not comfortable coming inside, curbside service is still available. Alas, our bathrooms are unavailable right now and time is limited to thirty minutes for each patron. We hope to see you soon! We thank you for your patience at this time.
Book Bundles
Middleburgh Library Book Bundles! Are you having trouble finding books for yourself, your children, your parents or an elderly neighbor? Does your child love trucks, bugs, or super heroes? Are you interested in finding out more about knitting, drawing, or speaking another language? Let us help! Contact Rebecca at and let her know what you are looking for, she will research, gather and collect library material and you can pick up your books.