On Tuesday, Sept. 5 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 required.
Living With Alzheimer’s for Middle - Stage Caregivers
On Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 1 p.m. the library program on the middle stage of Alzheimer's disease; for those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join us for this 3-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer's. Registration is required
Insight Meditation
On Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 5:15 p.m. join us for a simple group Zazen meditation practice. All are welcome. No registration is required.
For more information on events, see our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info.
On Tuesday, June 27, 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? They will teach you how. No problem. No registration is required.
Insight meditation
On Tuesday, June 27, at 5:15 p.m. join us for a simple group Zazen meditation practice. All are welcome. No registration is required.
Kundalini Yoga
On Wednesday, June 28, at 5 p.m. join us for Kundalini Yoga. It involves repetitive movements with the breath, building strength, toning the nerves and clearing the adrenal glands. Wear comfortable clothing and bring two blankets or a mat and blanket. A $5 donation is requested. Please use the back entrance when entering the building. No registration is required
Knitting circle
On Thursday, June 29 at 7 p.m. the friendly ladies knit and crochet, 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.
Build a Better World
On Friday, June 30 at 3 p.m. join us for Build a Better World: Teens Minute to Win It. Ready to test your smarts and skills? Come to the library and try your luck with our Minute to Win it games. From Kix Chopstick Race to the Breakfast Scramble. Bring your skills! Awards will be given out during this program. This program is part of our Build a Better World Summer Reading Program is for kids in going into sixth grade and up. Registration is required.
For added programs, visit our web site at www.middleburghlibrary.info.
On Monday, June 19 from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m. registration for the summer reading program begins.
Adult coloring
On Monday, June 19 at 2 p.m. come and experience the latest trend in relaxation, adult coloring books. Studies how coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Coloring pages designed especially for adults as well as colored pencils will be provided. This will be a recurring program. We will meet every third Monday of the month at 2 p.m. Registration is required.
Teen volunteers
On Monday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. come to the Summer Reading Teen Volunteer Orientation meeting in the community room for an information meeting to learn what it’s all about. Do you need community service hours? Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? If you cannot make the meeting, call the library at 827-5142 or stop in and speak to the director. We're looking forward to a summer full of fun.
Mahjong
On Tuesday, June 20, 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? They will teach you how. No problem. No registration is required.
Insight meditation
On Tuesday, June 20, at 5:15 p.m. join us for a simple group Zazen meditation practice. All are welcome. No registration is required.
Matinee
On Wednesday, June 21 at 1 p.m. join us for free popcorn and the movie "Ghostbusters" rated PG-13.
Knitting circle
On Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m. the friendly ladies knit and crochet, 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.
Concert
On Thursday, June 22 at 7 p.m. join us for "Durham County Poets". Durham County Poets are from the Chateauguay Valley located in Quebec, Canada. Their influences are varied, from blues to folk, from jazz to gospel, with elements of the Band, James Taylor, Jimmy Reed, even some Leon Redbone. Each member brings a different musical background to the band that marries into a sound that has been labeled as soulful folk. Check out their music at their website.
No reservations are required. Tickets are available at the door. A $10 donation is suggested.
Book discussion
On Saturday, June 24 at 7 p.m. join us for a NYSCA Book Discussion of "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towels with Mary Cuffe-Petez acting as facilitator.
Cooking by the Vegan Book
On Saturday, June 24 at 1 p.m. the Middleburgh Library presents its monthly book club, "Cooking by the Vegan Book." We pick the cookbook, you pick and make the recipe. The book club is free and open to the public. How the cookbook club works; every month, a cookbook will be selected and will be at the circulation desk, for you to pick 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.
Please check our Calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info. for added or future programs.
The library will have its board of trustees meeting on Monday, June 12, and the public is welcome to attend.
Mahjong Mania
Every Tuesday afternoon 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 required.
Insight Meditation
Join us for a simple group Zazen meditation practice on Tuesday, June 13 at 5:15 p.m. All are welcome. No registration required.
Wednesday Matinee
This week’s movie — played at 1 p.m. on June 14 — will be “The Hunt for the Wilderpeople,” which is rated PG-13. There will be free popcorn
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga involves repetitive movements with the breath, building strength, toning the nerves, and clearing the adrenal glands. Wear comfortable clothing and bring two blankets or a mat and blanket. A $5.00 donation is requested. This event will be held on Wednesday, June14 at 5 p.m. Please use the back entrance when entering the building. No registration required.
Summer reading
The Summer Reading Program registration begins on Thursday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with “Build a Better World.” Registration will also be held on June 17 rom 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and June 19 from 1:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Knitting Circle
6/15 - 7:00 PM – Knitting Circle - These friendly ladies (men are welcome, but we haven’t seen any yet!) knit and crochet, 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 required. The group is scheduled to meet on Thursday, June 15 at 7 p.m.
Please check our Calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info. for added or future programs.
On May 3, at 7 p.m. join us for a concert with Martyn Joseph a powerful singer and songwriter gifted with the rare ability to speak to the soul with his expressive and poignant lyrics. With a career spanning 30 years, 32 albums, over a half a million record sales and thousands of live performances, the versatility of his music touches genres of folk, rock, soul, folk funk and Americana, yet somehow all these labels cannot define the spirit of his music.
This event is made possible (in part) with public funds from the decentralization program and the New York State Council on the Arts, administered through the Community Arts Grants Program by the Greene County Council on the Arts. Tickets are available at the door. Please use back entrance.
Story time
On Tuesday, May 2, at 10:45 a.m. join us for Drop-in Storytime. 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 required
Mahjong
On Tuesday, May 2, 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? They will teach you how. No problem. No registration is required.
Insight meditation
On Tuesday, May 2, at 5:15 p.m. join us for a simple group Zazen meditation practice. All are welcome. No registration is required.
Discovery Wednesday's
On Wednesday, May 3, at 11 a.m. you never know what Miss Andrea will come up with in her discovery Wednesday. Art, science, stories, and more in this interactive program for ages 3 and up and their caregivers. Registration is required.
Movie
On Wednesday, May 3 at 1 p.m. join us at the library for a showing of “Collateral Beauty” rated PG. Enjoy the free popcorn.
Energy healing
On Wednesday May 3 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. join us for Energy Healing. At any stage of life optimum health is necessary for us to lead a fulfilling existence. Come explore the potential energy healing can have on your physical, mental, and emotional well being. Eileen Knott uses a non-invasive, hands off technique (Reconnective and Matrix Energetics Systems) of working with your body's energy fields to initiate your own innate healing abilities. This work is particularly effective for acute pain, anxiety, and depression. Registration is required. For more information contact Eileen at 410-4402.
Kundalini Yoga
On Wednesday, May 3, at 5 p.m. join us for Kundalini Yoga. It involves repetitive movements with the breath, building strength, toning the nerves and clearing the adrenal glands. Wear comfortable clothing and bring two blankets or a mat and blanket. A $5 donation is requested. Please use the back entrance when entering the building. No registration isrequired
Knitting circle
On Thursday, May 4 at 7 p.m. the friendly ladies knit and crochet, 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.
Board games
On Saturday, May 6 from 3 to 10 p.m. join us for board games for adults.
For more information on events, see our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info.
On Tuesday, April 25 at 10:45 a.m. join us for Drop-in Storytime. 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 required
Mahjong
On Tuesday, April 25, 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? They will teach you how. No problem. No registration is required.
Insight meditation
On Tuesday, April 25, at 5:15 p.m. join us for a simple group Zazen meditation practice. All are welcome. No registration is required.
Discovery Wednesdays
On Wednesday. April 26 at 11 a.m. join Miss Doreen as she welcomes children ages 3 to 6 to her storytime. Lots of fun with stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. No registration required.
Movie
On Wednesday, April 26 at 1 p.m. join us at the library for a showing of “Hidden Figures” rated PG. Enjoy the free popcorn.
Knitting Circle
On Thursday, April 27 at 7 p.m. the friendly ladies (men are welcome, but we haven't seen any yet!) knit and crochet, 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 required.
Concert
On Saturday, April 29 at 1 p.m. join us for singer/songwriter Gail Sparlin performing songs inspired by Kurt Vonnegut.
A northern Minnesota native and a music educator, Gail performs in the capital district of upstate New York. “So It Goes,” a song cycle based on the writings of Kurt Vonnegut staged last fall for the Albany Public Library’s Reading Music Series, and performing as a finalist in this year’s songwriter competition at Solarfest. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is suggested. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, see our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info.
On Monday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. the library’s board of trustees will meet. This meeting is open to the public. Please join us. The holiday does not affect the board meeting. Please use back entrance.
Story time
On Tuesday, April 11 at 10:45 a.m. join us for drop-in storytime. 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 required
Mahjong
On Tuesday, April 11, 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? They will teach you how. No problem. No registration is required.
Insight meditation
On Tuesday, April 11, at 5:15 p.m. join us for a simple group Zazen meditation practice. All are welcome. No registration is required.
Discovery Wednesday's
On Wednesday, April 12 at 11 a.m. join Miss Doreen as she welcomes children age 3 to 6 to her storytime. Lots of fun with stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. No registration is required.
Movie
On Wednesday, April 12 at 1 p.m. join us at the library for a showing of “Lion” rated PG. Enjoy the free popcorn.
Energy healing
On Thursday, April 13 at 4 p.m. join us for Energy Healing. At any stage of life optimum health is necessary for us to lead a fulfilling existence. Come explore the potential energy healing can have on your physical, mental, and emotional well being. Eileen Knott uses a non-invasive, hands off technique (Reconnective and Matrix Energetics Systems) of working with your body's energy fields to initiate your own innate healing abilities. This work is particularly effective for acute pain, anxiety, and depression. Registration is required. For more information contact Eileen at 410-4402.
Knitting Circle
On Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. the friendly ladies (men are welcome, but we haven't seen any yet!) knit and crochet, 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 required.
Please check our Calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info. for added or future programs
On Monday, April 3 at 7 p.m. join us for a concert with Martyn Joseph. Martyn Joseph is a powerful singer and songwriter gifted with the rare ability to speak to the soul with his expressive and poignant lyrics. With a career spanning 30 years, 32 albums, over a half a million record sales and thousands of live performances, the versatility of his music touches genres of folk, rock, soul, folk funk, and Americana, yet somehow all these labels cannot define the spirit of his music.
This event is made possible (in part) with public funds from the decentralization Program and the New York State Council on the Arts, administered through the Community Arts Grants Program by the Greene County Council on the Arts. Tickets are available at the door. Please use back entrance.
Story time
On Tuesday, April 4 at 10:45 a.m. join us for drop-in storytime. 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 required
Mahjong
On Tuesday, April 4, 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? They will teach you how. No problem. No registration is required.
Insight meditation
On Tuesday, April 4, at 5:15 p.m. join us for a simple group Zazen meditation practice. All are welcome. No registration is required.
Discovery Wednesday's
On Wednesday, March 29 at 11 a.m. join Miss Andrea for art, science, stories and more in this interactive program for ages 3 and up and their caregivers No registration is required.
Movie
On Wednesday, April 5 at 1 p.m. join us for a showing of “Collateral Beauty,” rated PG.
Kundalini Yoga
On Wednesday, April 5 at 5 p.m. join us for Kundalini Yoga. It involves repetitive movements with the breath, building strength, toning the nerves, and clearing the adrenal glands. Wear comfortable clothing and bring two blankets or a mat and blanket. A $5 donation is requested. Please use the back entrance when entering the building. No registration is required.
Knitting Circle
On Thursday, April 6 at 7 p.m. the friendly ladies (men are welcome, but we haven't seen any yet!) knit and crochet, 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 required.
Family dinner and movie
On Friday, April 7 at 5:30 p.m. come to the library for a showing of "Fantastic Beasts & Where to Fine Them" rated PG-13. Join us for a family version of our popular Dinner & a Movie! The library will provide pizza and drinks and you bring a dessert or a snack to share. Registration is required. Please note that this film is rated PG-13 and is not appropriate for very young children.
Book club
On Saturday, April 8 at 1 p.m. Cooking by the Vegan Book — "Forks over Knives Family". The Middleburgh Library presents its monthly book club, We pick the cookbook, you pick and make the recipe. The book club is free and open to the public. How the cookbook club works: Every month, a cookbook will be selected and will be at the circulation desk, for you to pick 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 duplicate.
For more information on events, see our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info.
On Tuesday, March 28 at 10:45 a.m. join us for drop-in storytime. 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 required
Mahjong
On Tuesday, March 28, 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? They will teach you how. No problem. No registration is required.
Insight meditation
On Tuesday, March 28, at 5:15 p.m. join us for a simple group Zazen meditation practice. All are welcome. No registration is required.
Discovery Wednesday's
On Wednesday, March 29 at 11 a.m. join Miss Doreen as she welcomes children ages 3 to 6 to her story time. Lots of fun with stories, songs, fingerplays, and a craft. No registration is required.
Movie
On Wednesday, March 29 at 1 p.m. join us for a showing of “Jackie,” rated R. Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy fights through grief and trauma to regain her faith, console her children, and define her husband's historic legacy. No registration is required.
Knitting Circle
On Thursday, March 30 at 7 p.m. the friendly ladies (men are welcome, but we haven't seen any yet!) knit and crochet, 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 required.
For more information, see our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info.
March 20 at 2 p.m., come and experience the latest trend in relaxation: adult coloring books! Studies how coloring can have a calming effect on the adult mind and helps promote overall wellness. Coloring pages designed especially for adults as well as colored pencils will be provided. This will be a recurring program. We will meet every third Monday of the month at 2 p.m. Registration is required.
Story time
On Tuesday, March 21 at 10:45 a.m. join us for drop-in storytime. 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 required
Mahjong
On Tuesday, March 21, 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? They will teach you how. No problem. No registration is required.
Insight meditation
On Tuesday, March 21, 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, March 21 at 7 p.m. join us for a discussion of "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen. When 23-year-old Jankowski learns that his parents have been killed in a car crash, leaving him penniless, he drops out of Cornell veterinary school and parlays his expertise with animals into a job with the circus, where he cares for a menagerie of exotic creatures.
Discovery Wednesday
On Wednesday, March 22 at 11 a.m. you never know what Miss Andrea will come up with in her discovery Wednesday, Art, science, stories, and more in this interactive program for ages 3 and up and their caregivers. Registration is required.
Movie
On Wednesday, March 22 at 1 p.m. join us for a movie and free popcorn. We are showing "Fences" rated PG-13. Troy Maxson makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player, but was deemed too old when the major leagues began admitting black athletes. Bitter over his missed opportunity, Troy creates further tension in his family when he squashes his son's chance to meet a college football recruiter.
Kundalini Yoga
On Wednesday, March 22, at 5 p.m. join us for Kundalini Yoga. It involves repetitive movements with the breath, building strength, toning the nerves and clearing the adrenal glands. Wear comfortable clothing and bring two blankets or a mat and blanket. A $5 donation is requested. Please use the back entrance when entering the building. No registration isrequired
Adult Crafternoon
On Thursday, March 23 at 11 a.m. come let your creativity shine as we try our hand at beaded jewelry with crafter Paige Bulmer from Creative Spirit Designs. Make a necklace, earrings, bracelet or all three. Refreshments will be served.Registration is required.
Knitting circle
On Thursday, March 24 at 7 p.m. the friendly ladies knit and crochet, 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.
Please check our Calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info. for added or future programs.