Schoharie Library Notes for Wednesday, June 5, 2019

The Schoharie Library will burst into bloom with a garden of quilts and flowers for the upcoming show “Quilts in Bloom.” Quilts and wall hangings by the Schoharie Valley Piecemakers and other local quilters will be on display from June 4 to 17. The Schoharie Valley Garden Club will decorate the library with coordinating flower arrangements from June 7 to 10. The public is invited to visit during library hours, and to take special photos in this unique and beautiful venue.

The library will host several special events during “Quilts in Bloom”:

— Friday, June 7, at 3:30 p.m., “Make a Tabletop Planter”: Fabric piecing and gardening transform a can into a pretty pot of flowers or herbs. All materials will be provided;

— Saturday, June 8, at 11:30 a.m., “Growing Roses” with herbalist and quilter Betty Fikes Pillsbury;

— Saturday, June 8, from noon to 2 p.m.: Tea Party with a variety of  home-baked treats. Guests are welcome to wear flower hats if they wish; and

— Tuesday, June 11, at 3:30 p.m., “Make a Quilt Square”: Learn from a quilter! Fabric is available at the library for a sewn square or a card or collage on heavy paper.

The Schoharie Valley Garden Club was founded in 1947, and is dedicated to education, conservation, and the beautification of public spaces in the area through gardening, including the planters in front of the Schoharie Library.

Members further their knowledge of gardening, sponsor a scholarship program for agriculture and nature education for young people, run the “Garden of the Month” program, participate in the “Festival of Trees” at the New York Power Authority, contribute to low-income water projects, and participate in other gardening and community service activities. The club is a member of the Central Atlantic Region of National Garden Clubs Inc., and of the 3rd District of the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State.

The Schoharie Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild was formed in 1986 “to further the art of quilting.” Many members have been inducted into the Catskill Mountain Quilters’ Hall of Fame. In the spirit of the “quilting bee,” the group also pools their talents to support numerous community and individual needs by making and donating various quilted items, such as small and large quilts, bibs, placemats, and wall hangings, including the ones in the Schoharie Library.

The Schoharie Valley Piecemakers is also a main member of the larger regional co-op of guilds that sponsors the Empire Quilt Fest, held every other year in the New York capital area.

The Flower and Quilt Show, Make a Fabric Planter, Growing Roses, Tea Party, and Make a Quilt Square are free and open to people of all ages. Library hours are Monday and Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Schoharie Library is located at 103 Knower Ave. in Schoharie, with parking in the Bridge Street lot and on Knower Avenue.

Knitcetera Club

Tuesdays, June 11 and 25, from 10:30 a.m. to noon knit, crochet, embroider, quilt; bring a project, start something new, learn with our stash!

Read with Ariel

On Friday, June 14 and 28, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. come read to a therapy dog. It  is a great way for kids to gain confidence and have fun with books! All are welcome to drop by the library and spend some time with Ariel and a good book.

Writing Club

Mondays, June 17 and July 1 and 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Writers of all ages are welcome! Bring your fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc. to share, discuss and critique.

Tie Dye

   On Tuesday, June 18, 3:30 from 5 p.m. Bring your own white cotton T-shirt or use one of ours and have some wild, colorful fun! All ages are welcome; children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Storytime

PJ Storytime with Ariel: Thursdays, June 20 and July 11, at 6:30 p.m. Bring a stuffed animal and snuggle with Ariel while Emily Young reads some great stories! Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.