Schoharie Library Notes for Thursday, March 28, 2019
The Schoharie Library holds story time with Erika Schmid on Fridays at 10 a,m. Upcoming themes are: March 29, Planet Earth; April 5, Egg-cellent Eggs; April 12, Chirping Chicks; and April 19, Easter is Coming. There is no story time on April 26.
All ages are welcome to join us for stories, music, crafts, and games. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Writing Club
On Monday, April 1, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. writers of all ages are welcome! Bring your fiction, non-fiction, poetry, or any other type of writing to share, discuss, and critique.
Storytime
Evening "Egg Tree" Storytime is on Thursday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m. Put on some cozy jammies and listen to the story that inspired the Easter Egg Museum! Refreshments will be served.
Museum
The Easter Egg Museum on Covered Bridge Lane, Schoharie will be open April 5 to 7, 12 to 14 and 19 to 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and April 21, noon to 5 p.m. to benefit the Schoharie Library. Come see the spectacular array of egg art!
Workshops
Embroidery & Embellishment Workshops with Betty Fikes Pillsbury on Saturdays, April 6 and May 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Come to either or both of these fun, free events and learn how to use various stitches, beads, etc. to jazz up your quilts, clothing, or accessories. To register, call the Schoharie Library at 518-295-7127 or e-mail . This project is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and administered by the Greene County Council on the Arts.
18th Century Medicine
On Monday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. imagine dealing with illness, broken bones, and surgery without antibiotics, x-rays, lasers, or most modern painkillers or sterile techniques! Dave Goodrich brings alive the challenges and ingenuity of medicine in Colonial America.
Knitcetera Club
On Tuesdays,April 9 and 23, from 10:30 a.m. to noon bring a project, start something new, learn with materials from the library! All are welcome.
Eggs
From Egg to Chick on Thursday, April 11, at 6:30 p.m. An egg looks so smooth and still...but what's really happening on the inside? Learn all about it with Schoharie County Cornell Cooperative Extension. And right now, the Schoharie Library has an incubator full of eggs, so come check it out!
Read with Ariel
On Friday, April 12, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. join us for reading to a therapy dog. It is a great way for kids to gain confidence and have fun with books!
Easter Eggs
The Art of Ukrainian Easter Eggs on Saturday, April 13, from 10:30 a.m. See how a plain egg can be transformed into an intricate work of art using wax, dye, and flame! Laura Boggs Gagnon will demonstrate the centuries-old tradition of pysanky. All ages are welcome.
Career Information
Finding the Career Direction that Fits on Monday, April 15, at 6 p.m. What careers fit your skills and interests? Where do you find job opportunities? How do you make connections and network with people who can help? Find out about all this and more at this free workshop with Marsha Lazarus, MBA and career coach. Free one-on-one sessions available afterward by appointment; call 518-295-7127 or e-mail to schedule an appointment or register for the workshop. This program is supported by funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services Program.
Computer Coding Club
The Schoharie Library will be starting a group to learn coding with Vidcode, a user-friendly program teaching Javascript through working with images, videos, and sound. If you are interested in joining the group or helping as a mentor, please contact .