Middleburgh Library Notes for Thursday, December 13, 2018

The Middleburgh Library is holding a book sale from Dec. 15 to 22. Gently-used books make good stocking stuffers.

Teen fun

Teens can drop in for snacks and gaming at the Middleburgh Library on Dec. 17 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. We’ll have games like King of Tokyo, Castle Panic, Sapien, Boss Monster, Forbidden Island, and Evolution.

Drop in for a half-hour or stay the whole time! This program is for kids ages 13 and up. Registration is suggested but not required. Call, stop in, or sign up online.

Storytime

On Dec. 18,  join us for Drop-In Storytime. Get ready to move in this interactive storytime designed especially for children ages 0-5 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 Mania

On Dec. 18  at 1 p.m., a spirited group of people will get together in the Middleburgh Library 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 Dec. 18, 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 daydreams, 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 so give it a try. No registration is required. There is no fee. All are welcome.

Book discussion

On Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. join us to discuss "Firefly Lane" by Kristen Hannah. In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the “coolest girl in the world” moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all — beauty, brains, ambition. So begins Kristin Hannah’s magnificent novel. Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant, powerful story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives.

Yoga

Join us on Dec. 19, from 5 to 6 p.m. for Yoga Classes with Deb. Move, grove, shake up your body for better health, plus Qi Gong cool down. On a donation basis and donations go to the library. Please use back entrance as the library is closed that evening.

Qigong

On Dec. 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. join us for Qigong with Debbie Krol. Tai Chi and Qigong, from China, is the cultivation of human energy. Gentle slow movements, strengthen the body and calm the mind. These practices have been used for agility, balance, cognition and longevity.  Suggested donation, $5. Please use back entrance as the library is closed on Fridays.

HEGS

On Dec.21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. join Home Educators of Schoharie County a group of homeschooling families with a wide variety of backgrounds, approaches to education, and religious affiliations. We exist to provide secular support for homeschooling families, offer information about homeschooling, and to allow for the sharing of educational opportunities.We hope to increase public awareness, acceptance, and support of home education in Schoharie County. Please check out our facebook page. Or contact Rebecca at for more information. We will meet the first and third Friday of each month.

Not all of programs have been scheduled at time of printing. Please check our Calendar on our website at  HYPERLINK "http://www.middleburghlibrary.info" www.middleburghlibrary.info. for future programs.