Schoharie Library Notes for Tuesday, July 21, 2020
The Schoharie Library now has book pick-up at the ramp door!
Our hours are 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 2.pm.
The public may not come inside the library yet. Patrons may request books through the online catalog: pac.sals.edu, e-mail: sholib@midtel.net, or phone: 518-295-7127. A pickup date and time will be set; items will be placed in the entryway at the ramp door for pickup. Please bring a photo ID to show through the window.
The Schoharie Library is accepting returns in our book drop, with no late fees at this time.
We are also accepting donations; contact us to set up a drop-off time. Donated books are available on the front porch.
Summer Reading Program
Programs for all ages, runs from through Aug. 14! Online signup is at https://schoharielibny05.readsquared.com/ This includes access to a reading log, badges, mini-games, activity ideas, and book lists. Paper signup sheets and reading logs are available at the library in the ramp door entryway. All who sign up receive a fairy journal and pen and Stewart’s ice cream coupon!
Come build a fairy/gnome house at the Schoharie Library, the Lily Park, Fox Creek Park, Landis Arboretum, or the Schoharie River Center! The Mohawk Valley Library System and member libraries are sponsoring a fun summer program, “Fairies and Gnomes - Imagine Their Homes.” For more information, activities, online programs, and a map of participating libraries and parks, go to: https://www.518fairyhomes.com/ or check the Facebook page and group, 518 Fairy Homes.
Clothesline Art Show on the Library Lawn on Tuesday, July 28, from 1 to 5 p.m. Kids can drop off their artwork ahead of time, we’ll hang it on clotheslines, and people can come see (staying at least 6 ft. apart and wearing masks, of course!) Sign up on the library website/facebook page or email JMosher@mvls.info.
Schoharie Library Online Programs: Check our Facebook Events for online activities. To sign up to receive a link for online programs, contact JMosher@mvls.info or click the link to the sign-up sheet on our website, www.schoharielibrary.org or on our Facebook page.
Online Writing Club: Meets every Monday at 6pm. Great chance to share and discuss your work with other writers!
Online Make-it-up Storytime: Thursday, July 23, 10 a.m. Kids help decide where the story goes!
Online Book Discussion: Wednesday, July 29, 7 p.m. “How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi. Part one of a series. Signup form is on the website and Facebook event. Contact the library to reserve a book.
Online “UFO” Unfinished Object Club, Thursday, July 30, 10 a.m. It's always easier to work on a project when you've got company! Maybe we'll even finish something
Online Knitcetera Club: Tuesdays, Aug. 11 and 25, 10:30 a.m. Work on knitting, crocheting, quilting, and embroidery projects, catch up with friends, enjoy some connection.
Online Storytime with Miss Heather will resume in the fall. Check our Facebook page over the next few weeks for updates on special summer storytimes.