Middleburgh Library Notes for Wednesday, May 4, 2022

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Mike Agranoff will perform in the The Not so Quiet Concert Series on May 8 at 4 p.m.

Mike takes the notion that folk music is passé or boring, and blows that all to Kingdom Come. He presents an intelligent and highly entertaining program of songs, tunes, stories, and humor.

Mike plays a superb fingerstyle guitar in idioms ranging from traditional fiddle tunes to the American Songbook to contemporary Americana. He is a master of the little-known English Concertina, applying it anywhere from a haunting and poignant song accompaniment to an unexpected virtuoso transcription of a Bach concerto.

A performance might include a song of heart-stopping emotional impact, an acapella Irish patter song sung to the melody of a mile-a-minute fiddle tune, a riveting recitation in the style of Robert Service, and some of the most horrible parodies ever perpetrated on an unsuspecting audience.

More a singer-songfinder than a singer-songwriter, Mike combs the canon of contemporary and traditional songs for little-known gems, puts his unique stamp on them, and brings them to the stage. Visit his website at: https://mikeagranoff.com/bio.php.

Please call 518-827-4953 for reservations. Suggested donation is $15. A mask and proof of vaccination is required to attend.

Storytime

On May 10 at 10:45 a.m. join us for Drop-in Storytime afun, interactive storytime geared towards little ones ages 0-5 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 required.

Budget vote

On May 10 from noon to 8 p.m. the library budget vote in our Community Room, open to voters in the Middleburgh Central School District.

Tea and Books

5/12 - 1:00 PM - On May 12 at 1 p.m. join us for Afternoon Teas & Books. “This Is How It Always Is" by Laurie Frankel will be our book club’s spirited discussion 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 required.

"This is How It Always Is"  Dr. Rosie Walsh is pregnant with her fifth son, Claude. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her writer husband, Penn Adams, and their four boys. At the beginning of the book, Rosie reflects on her sister Poppy’s early death and wonders if perhaps she has been waiting to give birth to a girl to replace the child who was lost. While in labor with Claude, all Rosie can think is Poppy.

 Potluck

On May 14 at 1 p.m. join us for our first-ever Mystery Spice Potluck! Sign up and on May 5 your Mystery Spice bag will be available for pick up, you will find your mystery spice, the history of your spice, and example recipes. Make your mystery spice dish and bring it to the potluck!  Registration required. Potluck attendees will receive a free raffle ticket to win an awesome kitchen goodies gift basket. This program is for our adult patrons and registration is required, potluck will be held outdoors, weather permitting.
 

Please check our calendar on our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info for future programs.  Also, don't forget our Facebook page.