Middleburgh Library Notes for Wednesday, April 22, 2015

On Monday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m., join us at the Middleburgh Library for an evening of creativity as you learn how to make your own jewelry by stringing beads. Create a necklace, earrings, bracelet, or all three. No experience necessary, and all materials will be provided. Children over the age of 10 are welcome with a parent.   Registration is required.

Story time

On Tuesday, April 28, at 10:45 a.m., join us at the library for drop in story time. Get ready to move in this interactive story time designed especially for children up to age five and their caregivers.  We’ll read books, sing songs, recite fingerplays, dance, and watch a short movie based on a weekly theme.

Mahjong

On Tuesday, April 28, at 1 p.m., at the library, adults are invited to come learn the game of Mahjong.  No experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun. No registration is required.

Book discussion

On Tuesday, April 28, at 7 p.m., join us to discuss “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander. This book challenges the civil rights community, and all of us, to place mass incarceration at the forefront of a new movement for racial justice in America. This discussion will be facilitated by local folk performer and educator, Kim Harris. No registration is required. Books may be picked up at the information desk.

Voting held

 On Tuesday, April 28, from noon to 8 p.m., voting on the proposed library budget and trustee will be held. The vote is open to qualified voters in the Middleburgh Central School District. Voters will decide on a proposed public library budget of $122,500, which represents an increase of $7,000 or 6 percent from last year. Under New York State Education Law, public library funding is collected by the school district in which the library is located and then forwarded to the library. Public libraries are totally independent of the school district in which they are located.

Wednesday movie

On Wednesday, April 29, at 1 p.m., the library will show the movie “The Imitation Game” This movie is based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing. The film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II. 

Please note that this film is rated PG-13. No registration is required and the popcorn is free.

Kundalini Yoga

On Wednesday, April 29, at 5 p.m., join us for Kundalini Yoga. This program 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 30, at 7 p.m., the friendly ladies knit and crochet, embroider and quilt, and more. You can learn a new skill here, share your own special talents with others or just craft in the company of friends. Drop in anytime. No registration is required.

For more information on events, see our website at www.middleburghlibrary.info.