Join Miss Terry at 10:45 a.m. on Sept. 20 for this fun, interactive drop-in storytime geared toward little ones up to age 5 and their caregivers! We’ll read books, sing songs, and watch a short film based on our weekly theme. All children will go home with a coloring sheet or take home craft. No registration is required
Mahjong
On Sept. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mahjong is back at the Middleburgh Library. Come and join the group. If you don't know how t0 play and want to learn, the group will help you.
Wearable
On Sept. 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. join us for Embellished and Embroidered Clothing Show & Tell with Textile Artist Betty Pillsbury.
Please join textile artist and author Betty Pillsbury as she shares her wearable art. Although Betty is well known for her crazy quilts, she has created many wearable art items, as well as embellishing ready-made clothing. We'll spend the evening talking with Betty and looking at her amazing works of art. Registration is required.
This program is made possible with funds from the statewide Community Regrants Program, a program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support from Governor Kathy Hochel and the NYS Legislature and administered in Columbia County by the Green County Council on the Arts dba at CREATE Council For the Arts.
Please check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info for future programs. Also, don't forget our Facebook page.
Join Miss Terry for a fun, interactive drop-in story time on Sept. 13 at 10:45 a.m. geared toward little ones ages up to age 5 and their caregivers! We’ll read books, sing songs, and watch a short film based on our weekly theme. All children will go home with a coloring sheet or take-home craft. No registration is required.
Mahjong
On Sept. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mahjong is back at the Middleburgh Library. Come and join the group. If you don't know how to play and want to learn, the group will help you.
Please check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info for future programs. Also, don't forget our Facebook page.
The Middleburgh Library will be closed on Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day.
Storytime
Drop-in Storytime will be starting up again in September. Please check our Calendar at: www.middleburghlibrary.info for start date. Thank you.
Mahjong
On Sept. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mahjong is back at the Middleburgh Library. Come and join the group. If you don't know how to play and want to learn, the group will help you.
Please check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info for future programs. Also, don't forget our Facebook page.
Mahjong is back at the Middleburgh Library. Come and join the group on Aug. 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. If you don’t know how to play and want to learn, the group will help you.
Mahjong is back at the Middleburgh Library. Come and join the group on Aug. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. If you don't know how to play and want to learn, the group will help you.
Summer Reading
On Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. join us for Summer Reading - Teen Dinner and a Movie: "Fantastic Beasts, the Secrets of Dumbledore" (PG-13).
Join us for a fun evening of food and friends! The library will provide pizza and drinks and you bring a dessert or snack to share while we watch our film. Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines? Registration is required and space is limited.
Raffle
Dr. Best Museum Raffle - Win Two All Access Passes to All Our Haunted History Events in October, $400 Value. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. They are available at the Middleburgh Library and our booth at the 4th Friday event on Aug. 26. Online payment available: Venmo, PayPal, or CashApp. Contact Bobbi Ryan at or on Facebook. Deadline is Aug. 31. Individual event tickets sold beginning Sept. 1. Watch our website and Facebook for details. www.DrBestHouse.com. Proceeds benefit the Dr. Best Museum.
Please check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info for future programs. Also, don't forget our Facebook page.
David Rowe will perform on Aug. 14 at 4 p.m. as part of the Middleburgh Library’s Not so Quiet Concert Series.
Hailing from the great state of Maine, yachtsman Dave Rowe, is a traveling troubadour — a singer-songwriter and interpreter of traditional and modern song — whose 35-year career has had him on stages all over the eastern seaboard and throughout America’s heartland.
Armed with a guitar, a dream, a quick wit, a soaring tenor voice, and the heart of an entertainer, he has enthralled audiences everywhere he’s gone, bringing them from raucous sing-alongs to laughter to tears and everything in between.
A $15 donation is suggested. Reservations, masks, and proof of vaccination are required. For reservations, please call 518 827-4953.
Summer Reading
On Aug. 15, at 1:30 p.m. join us and Build Your Own Seahorse Plush Take and Make (Your Home). For our youngest participants, celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a take home kit of a shiny seahorse (think Build a Bear). You'll get all the materials to stuff your seahorse and you'll even get a "birth certificate" so you can name your new, fuzzy friend. Registration is required and kits are limited. For kids going into preschool through second grade. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Then at 1:30 p.m., on Aug.15 Build Your Own Killer Whale Plush Take and Make (Your Home). For our youngest participants, celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a take home kit of a cuddly killer whale! (think Build a Bear). You'll get all the materials to stuff your whale and you'll even get a "birth certificate" so you can name your new, fuzzy friend. Registration is required and kits are limited. For kids going into preschool through second grade. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Board meets
On Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. the library board of trustees will meet. The public is welcome.
Story time
On Aug. 16 at 10:45 a.m. as part of the Summer Reading Drop-in Storytime enjoy Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Have you ever wondered what happens in the library after we close the doors and turn out the lights? Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend with you to storytime and find out! We'll read books about night time and you'll make a name tag for your fuzzy friend. When storytime is over you'll leave your stuffed animal at the library so they can have a fun sleepover. The next day pick up your stuffed animal and see all the fun things they did during the night. Registration is required for this storytime. For kids going into preschool through second grade. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Mahjong
On Aug. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mahjong is back at the Middleburgh Library. Come and join the group. If you don't know how to play and want to learn, the group will help you.
More Summer Reading
Join us for more Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading programs:
- Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. a Family Matinee - "Ponyo" (PG). When it's hot outside, come in and watch a fun afternoon film with your family! A young boy named Sosuke rescues a goldfish named Ponyo, and they embark on a fantastic journey of friendship before Ponyo's father forces her to return to the sea. Ponyo's desire to be human upsets the balance of nature and only Ponyo's mother can restore nature's balance and make Ponyo's dreams come true. Includes World of Ghibli, an extraordinary interactive experience. Free popcorn! No registration required. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program;
- Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. Luminescence: Things That Glow - (The Dr. Best Museum). Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by living organisms. Bioluminescence occurs widely in ocean vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as in some fungi, microorganisms including some bioluminescent bacteria, and bugs such as fireflies. But did you know that other chemicals in common items can also emit light? Come explore the hidden world around us that GLOWS! Learn about the infusion of chemicals like Uranium into everyday items that allow things to GLOW under blacklight. Learn about how Uranium is used to x-ray the body! We'll have fun in the museum at night finding out which things glow and why. Registration is required. For kids going into fourth grade and up. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program. Join our Waiting list;
- Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. Digeridoo Day! The didgeridoo is one of the oldest instruments in the world, dating back thousands of years. It is known as the “sound of Australia” and is a central part of Aboriginal culture. You'll be listening to the sounds of the Digeridoo and making one for yourself. You'll even learn how to play it! Registration is required. For kids going into grades 2-5;
- On Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. End of Summer Reading Splash Party (outside). You did so much reading and learning this summer, let's have a party! We'll have water games and prizes and of course some popsicles outside on the lawn, weather permitting. It's a good day to turn in your reading records too! For all ages. No registration required; and
- Aug. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m Teen Castaways - End of Summer Gaming. Come hang out in the Teen Room and celebrate the end of summer reading. We'll have a variety of board games, the Playstation 2, a simple craft, and snacks! Registration is required. For kids ages 12 through twelth grade. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program. Join our waiting list.
Please check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info for future programs. Also, don't forget our Facebook page.
A Trre Grows in Brooklyn
As part of our summer reading program, we’ll talk about “Sammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise” by Wendelin Van Draanen on Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Middleburgh Library.
Secret codes! Clues! Delicious red herrings! A classic whodunit on the high seas, where Sammy and her dad find themselves in some seriously shark-infested waters. Read the book and get ready to talk about it and do some sleuthing of your own.
You'll get to keep the paperback copy of the book. Registration is required. This program, for kids going into grades 4 to 6, is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Treasure hunt
On Aug. 9 at 10:45 a.m., we’re going on a summer-reading Treasure Hunt Story Time. The pirates lost their treasure and we’re going to find it! We’ll be having lots of fun as we read books, sing, and go hunting for the treasure chest!
Registration is required. This program, for parents and caregivers and little ones ages 1 to 5, is also part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Mahjong
Mahjong is back at the Middleburgh Library. Come and join the group on Aug. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. If you don’t know how to play and want to learn, the group will help you.
Family matinée
A Summer Reading Family Matinee will be held on Aug. 9 at 1 p.m., screening the film, “A Turtle’s Tale,” which is not rated. When it’s hot outside, come inside the cool library and watch a fun afternoon film with your family.
A sea turtle hatched in 1959 spends the next 50 years swimming the oceans, searching for the love of his life, and watching how global warming changed the planet. Free popcorn! No registration is required. This program, too, is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Kraken Attack!
Kraken Attack! — at 1 p.m. and then again at 2:30 p.m., and again at 4 p.m., all on Aug. 10 — is part escape room and part scavenger hunt. Teams of four will work together to solve the puzzles and get out of danger.
After miles of sailing on the calm sea, you spot this enormous black cloud approaching rapidly. You try to steer the boat away, but the waves are violently hitting the hull. Out of nowhere, tentacles emerge from the water, dragging the boat into a deep whirlpool to the bottom of the sea.
Will you escape from this violent storm before it’s too late? Hold your breath! Registration is required. This program, for kids going into grade 3 to 5, is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program. Join our waiting list.
Teen Castaways
As part of Teen Thursdays, teens can come to the Bermuda Triangle Escape Room on Aug. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. You’re invited on a non-stop flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico. We’ll be flying over the Bermuda Triangle — can we make it through without disappearing?
Registration is required. This program, for kids ages 12 through 12th grade, is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Afternoon Tea & Books
On Aug. 11 at 1 p.m., join our book club for a spirited discussion of “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” and enjoy tea and treats while we talk. For a copy of the book, please order online through your library account or call 518-827-5142 and we will request a copy for you. No registration is required.
“A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” by Betty Smith is set in 1912, and tells the story of Francie Nolan. She lives with her family in a tenement house in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The book opens on a Saturday afternoon when Francie goes to collect junk for pennies. Her neighborhood is filled with people who love each other and spend their time together happily. Although they live among poor families, the Nolans are happy because they are surrounded by love and warmth from friends and family members.
“Murder on the Titanic”
In a summer reading program for adults, we’ll take on “Murder on the Titanic” on Aug. 12, at 6 p.m. Come on board the Titanic as we sail off onto new adventures. There will be drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and a murder — are you the murderer, a suspect, or the victim? Dress up or come as yourself!
Registration is required. This program, for adults 18 and over, is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Please check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info for future programs. Also, don’t forget our Facebook page.
On July 31 at 4 p.m., David Roth will perform as part of the Middleburgh Library’s Not so Quiet concert Series.
Roth strikes many chords, hearts, and minds with his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories, sense of the hilarious, and powerful singing and subject matter.
As singer, songwriter, recording artist, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and instructor, he has earned top honors at premier songwriter competitions — in Kerrville, Texas and Falcon Ridge, New York — and taken his music, experience, and expertise to a wide variety of venues in this and other countries full-time for three decades.
Please call 518-827-4953 for reservations. Suggested donation is $15. A mask and proof of vaccination is required to attend.
This program is made possible with funds from the statewide Community Regrants Program, a program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support from Governor Kathy Hochel and the New York State Legislature and administered in Columbia County by the Green County Council on the Arts doing business st CREATE Council For the Arts.
Summer Reading
On Aug. 1 at 1:30 p.m. enjoy the Summer Reading - Sea, Sand, and Surf and explore the science of the sea and learn about what sand is made from, how shells are used by animals for protection, and what animals live in the ocean. Then, make your own ocean in a bottle to take home! Registration is required. For Kids going into Pre-K through K. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Then at 3 p.m. on Aug. 1 children in the first through fifth grade program are part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
On Aug. 2 at 10:45 a.m. join the Summer Reading Drop-in-Storytime with Miss Terry for a fun, interactive, literacy based storytime every Tuesday morning. We'll read books, sing songs, dance, play games and watch a short film centered around our weekly theme. No registration required. For parents and caregivers and little one ages 0 to 5 although older siblings are more than welcome to attend.
Also on Aug. 2 at 1 p.m. come to the library for the Summer Reading Family Matinee "Dolphin Tale" (PG) . When it's hot outside, come in and watch a fun afternoon film with your family! Inspired by the amazing true story of a brave dolphin and the compassionate strangers who banded together to save her life. Swimming free, a young dolphin is caught in a crab trap, severely damaging her tail. She is rescued and transported to the Clearwater Marine Hospital, where she is named Winter. But her fight for survival has just begun. Without a tail, Winter's prognosis is dire. Free popcorn! No registration required. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Mahjong
On Aug. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mahjong is back at the Middleburgh Library. Come and join the group. If you don't know how to play and want to learn, the group will help you.
More Summer Reading
On Aug. 3 at 11 a.m. Summer Reading - Water Science - Join us for a fun morning of discovery as we explore water science with books and activities. Registration is required. For preschoolers ages 4-6 and their caregivers. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Also on Aug. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Summer Reading - Teens Murder On The Titanic. Come on board the Titanic as we sail off onto new adventures. There will be drinks, dinner, and a murder...are you the murderer, a suspect, or the victim? Dress up or come as yourself! Join Waiting List. Registration is required. For kids ages 12 through twelfth grade. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program
Then on Aug. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. Summer Reading - Teen Castaways - Ride The Waves - Come hang out in the Teen Room! Life can be overwhelming and stressful, learn some tips about how to deal with stress. We'll be making stress balls, writing or drawing in your new notebooks, and eating chocolate. Registration is required. For kids ages 12 through 12th grade. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Teen Dinner & A Movie
On Aug. 5 at 5:30 p.m. come enjoy Summer Reading - Teen Dinner & A Movie - showing of ” Fantastic Beasts, the Secrets of Dumbledore”(PG-13).
Join us for a fun evening of food and friends! The library will provide pizza and drinks and you bring a dessert or snack to share while we watch our film. Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission, where they encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers. But with the stakes so high, how long can Dumbledore remain on the sidelines? Registration is required and space is limited.
Please check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info for future programs. Also, don't forget our Facebook page.
Join us on July 25 at 5:30 p.m. for a session called DIY Cleaner and Greener Living. Adults will learn to make cleaning and household products from everyday items that do less harm to our planet and to us
We’ll talk, look at some recipes, make one to take home, and test one out. Registration is required. This program, part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program, is for adults 18 and older.
Summer Reading
On July 26 at 10:45 a.m. come to the library and enjoy Summer Reading Drop-in Storytime - Pirate Ship Roundup - Ahoy there Matey! Come decorate your pirate ship and hop in while Miss. Terry reads some rip-roaring books about pirates and boats! There will be lots of fun in this pirate-themed storytime! Registration is required. For parents and caregivers and little ones ages 1 - 5. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Then on July 26 at 1 p.m. join us for Summer Reading Family Matinee - "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl{ (PG-13) - When it's hot outside, come in and watch a fun afternoon film with your family! Captain Jack Sparrow's idyllic pirate life capsizes after his nemesis, wily Captain Barbossa, steals his ship--the Black Pearl--attacks the town of Port Royal and kidnaps the governor's daughter, Elizabeth. In a gallant attempt to rescue her and recapture the Black Pearl, Elizabeth's childhood friend Will joins forces with Jack. What Will doesn't know is that a cursed treasure has doomed Barbossa and his crew to live forever as the undead. Free popcorn! No registration required. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Mahjong
On July 26 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mahjong is back at the Middleburgh Library. Come and join the group. If you don't know how to play and want to learn, the group will help you. Mahjong has moved back to Tuesdays.
More Summer Reading Fun
On July 27 at 1 p.m. Summer Reading "Building Bonanza Legos and More - Bring your imagination and your engineering skills for this 90 minute building bonanza afternoon! You'll have Legos, Magnatiles, Keva Planks and the QB Maze to work with and some fun challenges to keep it interesting. Registration is required. For kids going into 2nd grade and up. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
On July 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. Summer Reading Teen Castaways - "Building a Hurricane - Come hang out in the Teen Room! Design and make a tower as tall as possible that will withstand hurricane winds, rain, and maybe even an earthquake! Registration is required. For kids ages 12 through 12th grade. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Also on July 28 at 1 p.m. Summer Reading - "Hello Puddles!" Author visit with Anita Sanchez - Local author, Anita Sanchez, will read from her glorious new nonfiction picture book Hello Puddle! She'll bring along some of the creatures that can be found in a puddle and we'll get to learn about their life in the tiniest body of water. Registration is required. For kids going into Kindergarten to third grade. This event is part of our Summer Learning Program: Oceans of Possibilities.
Then on July 29 at 6:30 p.m. Summer Reading Teen Friday Night Madness - Come hang out with us at the library, after hours. We'll be playing a crazy game of hide and seek and playing a game of life-sized Clue! We'll have snacks, drinks, and loads of silly fun! Registration is required. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Concert
On July 31 at 4 p.m. the Not So Quiet Concert Series with David Roth. David Roth strikes many chords, hearts, and minds with his unique songs, offbeat observations, moving stories, sense of the hilarious, and powerful singing and subject matter. As singer, songwriter, recording artist, keynote speaker, workshop leader, and instructor, David has earned top honors at premier songwriter competitions – Kerrville (TX) and Falcon Ridge (NY) – and taken his music, experience, and expertise to a wide variety of venues in this and other countries full-time for three decades.
Please call 518- 827-4953 for reservations. Suggested donation is $15. A mask and proof of vaccination is required to attend.
This program is made possible with funds from the statewide Community Regrants Program, a program of the New York State Council on the Arts with support from Governor Kathy Hochel and the NYS Legislature and administered in Columbia County by the Green County Council on the Arts dba at CREATE Council For the Arts.
Please check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info for future programs. Also, don't forget our Facebook page.
Have some “Scratch Coding Fun!” on July 18 at 2 p.m. at the Middleburgh Library.
Scratch is a computer programming website www.scratch.mit.edu that makes it easy to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, and more! Join us to learn the basics and create your first project. Registration is required.
This program, for kids going into grades 4 to 6, is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Board meets
On July 18 at 6 p.m. the Library Board of Trustees will meet. The public is welcome.
Summer Reading Program
On July 19 at 10:45 a.m. join the Summer Reading Drop-in Storytime with Miss Terry for a fun, interactive, literacy based storytime every Tuesday morning. We'll read books, sing songs, dance, play games and watch a short film centered around our weekly theme. No registration required. For parents and caregivers and little one ages 0 - 5 although older siblings are more than welcome to attend.
Also on July 19 at 1 p.m. the Summer Reading Family Matinee will show "Finding Dory" (PG) When it's hot outside, come in and watch a fun afternoon film with your family! When Dory, the forgetful blue tang, suddenly remembers she has a family who may be looking for her, she, Marlin, and Nemo take off on a life-changing quest to find them, with help from Hank, a cantankerous octopus; Bailey, a beluga whale who's convinced his biological sonar skills are on the fritz; and Destiny, a nearsighted whale shark! Dive into the movie overflowing with unforgettable characters, dazzling animation, and gallons of fun! Free popcorn! No registration required. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Mahjong
On July 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mahjong is back at the Middleburgh Library. Come and join the group. If you don't know how to play and want to learn, the group will help you.
More Summer Reading
On July 20 Summer Reading "Jellyfish in a Bottle" come make your own jellyfish in a bottle and learn some cool facts about these mysterious ocean creatures. Registration is required. For kids going into grades 2 through 5. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
On July 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. Summer Reading - Teen Castaways: Recycled Magazine Beads. Come hang out in the Teen Room and make recycled beads out of paper, You can then make bracelets, key chains, and necklaces or use your imagination to make something completely unique. Registration is required. For kids ages 12 through 12th grade. This program is part of our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program.
Book Sale
On July 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. come to the Middleburgh Library Annual Book Sale - Be sure to stop in. We have a lot of great books for you to browse through.
Please check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info for future programs. Also, don't forget our Facebook page.