Mountain Top Library Ongoing Events - Fall 2024 - 15 September 2024

Mondays

2-5pm: Monday Meet-Up: Spend the afternoon sipping coffee & socializing - We’ve got games, puzzles, programs, and more! Join us every Monday afternoon to share stories, play games, learn about local history, and enjoy conversation. All ages welcome.

2-4pm: Mahjong: All levels are welcome to join in – instructions are available on-site!

4pm: Yoga with Jess- Conquer Your Case of the Mondays & Start The Week Rejuvenated! All levels welcome – Please bring a mat

Tuesdays

10:30am: Learn English with Kathleen (Starting October 1st)

2pm: Scrabble Club: Come play a friendly game of scrabble! All levels welcome.

Wednesdays

3:30-4:30pm: Chair Yoga with Jessa: Join us for a gentle, rejuvenating stretch. Chair Yoga is a great for everyone, and results in increased mobility & circulation. Thanks to The Friends of the Mountain Top Library.

Thursdays

10am: Joyful Yoga with Mary Cohen - All levels welcome. Please bring a mat. Mary Jude Cohen has been practicing yoga in its many forms since she was 11 years old, and earned a 200-hour certification in 2015. She is also a certified Reiki practitioner and dedicated skier on Hunter Mountain.

Art Exhibit: The Works of Armondo

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Mountain Top Library

Special Events –Fall 2024 

September

Mon. 9/16- 1:00pm: “Wellbeing and How to Foster Happiness.” Presented by Mel Bennett, M.S. Counseling Psychology Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. There have now been decades of psychological research on the state of "well-being". In a world of trouble and turmoil, who are the happiest people? What are they doing to maintain their sense of well-being despite the realities of this world? How can we learn ways to avoid mental traps that lead to fear, stress and depression? How can we keep calm despite worrisome times? Come join this workshop and learn the skills that social science has discovered for enhancing your well-being in a worrisome world. (Next session, Thur. 10/3 @ 11am - Come to one or all sessions!) 

Sat. 9/21- 12:00pm: “Coral in the Diaspora” Book Talk with Author Jerrice J. Baptiste. She will read and discuss her inspiration for her book. 

Mon. 9/23- 10am-5pm: “CatSkill-Share” Learn Something New or Share Your Knowledge! Community Skill Share Events are a Great Way to Socialize, Learn, and Foster Community Resilience. Contact Us If You Are

Interested in Sharing Your Skills! 518-589-5707 or Director@mountaintoplibrary.org. Part of Monday Meet-Up. Refreshments Served All Day! Check out Gardening Tools or Score some Free Seeds & Soil for Your Autumn Garden. Free Tech Help All Day! Provided by Mountain Top Library Digital Navigators. Learn to Preserve Your Family Memories At Our New Archive Station. 

October 

Thur. 10/03- 11:00am: “Wellbeing and How to Foster Happiness”. Presented by Mel Bennett, M.S. Counseling Psychology Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist. There have now been decades of psychological research on the state of "well-being". In a world of trouble and turmoil, who are the happiest people? What are they doing to maintain their sense of well-being despite the realities of this world? How can we learn ways to avoid mental traps that lead to fear, stress and depression? How can we keep calm despite worrisome times? Come join this workshop and learn the skills that social science has discovered for enhancing your well-being in a worrisome world. (Three Sessions at Mountain Top Library- Fri. 8/23 @ 11am, Mon. 9/16 @ 1pm, Thur. 10/3 @ 11am - Come to one or all sessions!) 

Sat. 10/05- 11:00am: “Vanished” Book Talk with Author Roberta Samuels. Borrow your copy today! 

Sat. 10/19- 10am-2pm: “Cause 4 Paws” A Day of Adoption, Awareness & Advocacy.

10am-2pm: Adoptions hosted by Precious Pound Pups (Hillsdale, NY). Local rescue agencies have been working hard to build an animal shelter in Greene County. Come learn about this effort at this free, fun, family event! We will be collecting animal supplies to donate to local rescue organizations through Oct. 19th as part of the great give back. For adoption info, email: preciouspoundpups@yahoo.com.

10am-2pm: “Buggin’ Around Mountain Top Library with artist Maureen Garcia.” Create one of a kind insects out of bottle caps and other recycled, reusable materials. All ages welcome!

11am- 1pm: Free rabies clinic: must pre-register with Greene county public health at 518-719-3600 *option 1* located at 6320 Main Street, Tannersville (old key bank parking lot)

Interested in participating, please contact the library at 518-589-5707. For more information about the event, and pet supply wish list, visit mountaintoplibrary.org.