Schoharie Library celebrates 60 years on Knower Avenue
— Photo from the Schoharie Library
The historic building that houses the Schoharie Free Library is the former Miers house, a Second Empire Victorian built in 1866. It was donated by the family of Mary Beatrice Cushing, and dedicated in her memory on Oct. 13, 1963.
To the Editor:
The Schoharie Free Library Association invites the community to celebrate its historic building’s 60th anniversary with an event on Friday, Oct. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature local musician Rebecca Schmid on the piano and local authors. Guests are invited to enjoy charcuterie and desserts.
“The Schoharie Library is such an important fixture in our community and has been for decades,” said Schoharie Free Library Association Board President Jackie Hadam.
We serve everyone who walks through our doors, beyond our ever-expanding book collection and essential services like Wi-Fi and computers. We are especially proud of the programs and services we provide with the support of our community and grants. We would like to be seen as a gathering place, a place everyone is proud to call their library.
The Oct. 13 event is open to adults age 21 and older. The $30 ticket price includes a free drink from Wayward Lane Brewing or Middleburgh Winery, with additional drinks available for purchase. Folks can also try their luck with the 50/50 raffle.
Tickets are available at: www.schoharielibrary.org or can be purchased in person at the library, located at 103 Knower Avenue in the Village of Schoharie. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Schoharie Library.
The beautiful, historic building that houses the Schoharie Free Library is the former Miers house, a Second Empire Victorian built in 1866. It was donated by the family of Mary Beatrice Cushing, and dedicated in her memory on Oct. 13, 1963.
The Schoharie Free Library Association’s history in the village dates back to its formation by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1916.
After the growing collection of books outgrew its home at the DAR’s Lasell Hall on Main Street, local organizations, including the Schoharie Kiwanis Club, the Schoharie Rotary Club, and others, raised the funds to renovate and move the library to its new home at 103 Knower Ave.
The library obtained its charter in 1927, so building is just part of a 107-year legacy of serving as the community’s library.
For more information, visit the library’s website or contact the library at 518-295-7127. Library hours are Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday, from noon to 7p.m.; Thursday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Yvonne Keller-Baker
Director
Schoharie Library