Schoharie Library Notes for Wednesday, September 9, 2020

The Schoharie Library welcomes patrons back into the library. 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 p.m.

Patrons are required to wear a mask to enter the library and staff will wear masks at all times. 

No more than 15 people are allowed in the library at one time, computer use is limited, and social distancing is required. Further details about the library’s reopening plan may be found on the library website, www.schoharielibrary.org. 

The library continues to offer ramp door pickup. Request books with online catalog: https://pac.sals.edu/polaris, e-mail: , or phone: 518-295-7127. Return books in book drop.

Online programs

Check our Facebook Events for online activities. To sign up for online programs or take & make craft kits, contact or click the link to the sign-up sheet on our website, www.schoharielibrary.org or in our Facebook events.

Our online events include:  

— Online Storytime: Fridays at 10 a.m. starting Sept. 11;

— Online Writing Club: Meets every Monday at 6 p.m.;

— Online Books & Chocolate Club: Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 7 p.m. Chat about books we enjoy; share ideas for reading, and maybe even a recipe or two;

— Online “UFO” Unfinished Object Club, Thursday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m.; 

— Online Knitcetera Club: Tuesdays, Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m.;

— Online “How to Use Zoom”: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of how to join a meeting, use in-meeting controls, or host a meeting. This project is supported by funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services program; and

— Come build a fairy/gnome house at the Schoharie Library or area parks! For information, activities, and online programs: https://www.518fairyhomes.com/ or Facebook: 518 Fairy Homes.

Schoharie Library lists many resources for reading, videos, and community resources on our website, www.schoharielibrary.org.