Middleburgh Library News (May 10th-16th)

Week of May 10. 2015 – Middleburgh Library

5/2 to 5/15 – Art at the Library – In the Tech Room - Join us for a photographic journey of Middleburgh and Schoharie County with artist Voitek Moszynski.  Originally from Cracow, Poland, Mr. Moszynski considers photography as his lifetime hobby, not as a source of livelihood.  He travels extensively and takes photographs everywhere that he travels.  His photographs have been exhibited in numerous galleries.  All of his photographs are processed by him in his own laboratory. Voitek is especially proud of the Golden Award that he received from the Sierra Club of San Francisco, California in 1975.  Opening reception will be held on May 2nd at 7:00 at the library.

5/11 – 6:30 PM – Board of Trustees Meeting - Our meetings are open to the public.  Please join us!

5/12 – 10:45 AM - 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.  

5/12 – 1:00 PM – Mahjong Mania - Men and women are invited to come learn the game of Mahjong.  No experience necessary!  Just a willingness to learn and have fun!  No registration necessary.

5/13 – 11:00 AM – Doodlebugs - Doodlebugs is preschool art exploration for little ones and their caregivers.  Appropriate for ages two and up.  Registration is required.

5/13 – 5:00 PM - 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 2 blankets or a mat and blanket. A $5.00 donation is requested. Please use the back entrance when entering the building.  No registration required.

5/14 - 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.   

5/16 – 9:00 – 5:00 PM – Colonial Beer Fest – 1870 Beer Challenge & Revolutionary War Festival – Activities include a Revolutionary War Encampment, colonial brewing & cooking demonstrations, 18th century toys & games for kids, talks on the history of beer and hops in upstate NY and the Schoharie Valley.  There will be Schoharie Valley hops display at the Middleburgh Library, beer samples from Green Wolf Brewing Co. and MacKinnon Brother, of Ontario Canada.

9:00-2:00 – Hops history display in the library.

12:00-10:00 – Green Wolf Tap Room open.

1:00-5:00 – Revolutionary war encampment (behind the library) with the Burning of the Valleys Military Association (US) and the King’s Royal Yorkers living historians (Can), plus talks on Beer and Hops.

Admission $15.00 for Adults 21 years of age and older, includes beer sampling - $10.00 for non-drinkers or those 20 years or younger.  Children under 10 are free.

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