Schoharie Library Notes for Wednesday, April 21, 2021

The Schoharie Free Library is open to visitors a total of 35 hours a week: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday from noon to 7 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

COVID safety protocols are still in effect at the library, meaning visitors must remained properly masked while in the library, regardless of their vaccination status. 

Volunteers needed

The library is seeking to build a new list of volunteers to help with specific projects. Volunteers aged 12 and above are invited to visit our online sign-up form at bit.ly/LibraryVolunteerList to answer a few questions about their interests. Possible volunteer opportunities include helping with clerical duties, reshelving books, collaborating on seasonal decorations and displays, working on the building and grounds, and assisting with programs. 

Meetings online

All our regularly scheduled programs are still meeting online via Zoom. Find a complete calendar of events for the month of April at schoharie.mvls.info/calendar. Here’s what we have scheduled for the coming week:   

— At 10 a.m. on Friday, April 23, Miss Heather’s Online Storytime will feature children’s books with an Earth Day theme; 

— Our Writing Club will next meet online on Monday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. and our Young Adult Advisory Council will gather the same night at 7 p.m. to review books to purchase for the library’s teen fiction collection;  

— Our Arts & Crafts with Miss Sally series continues on Tuesday, March 27 with an online program where participants will learn about Japan’s Children’s Day celebration and make Japanese carp kites; and 

— On Wednesday, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. we’ll welcome back guest presenter Aneesa Hussain for the next installment of our successful Tech Savvy series with a new workshop, “Choosing a Laptop or Smartphone That’s Right for You.” 

For more information or to sign up for any of the library’s upcoming programs, contact or visit our Facebook events page.