Schoharie Library Notes for Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Story time returns to the Schoharie Library every Friday at 10 a.m. Themes for upcoming sessions include: Happy Birthday on Sept. 20, Author Jan Thomas on Sept. 27, and Fall on Oct. 4.

Stories, crafts, games, and more are all part of story time. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Knitcetera

The Knitcetera Club will meet on  Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 10:30 a.m. Knit, crochet, embroider, quilt and join this fun, creative group! Meets second and fourth Tuesdays.

Read to a Dog

Read with Ariel on Friday, Sept.  27, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Reading to a therapy dog is a fun way for kids to enhance reading skills! 

Writing Conference

“The Write Stuff” meets Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The keynote speaker is author Coleen Paratore; and remote Q&A with fantasy author Elizabeth Bear. The panel discussion is followed by a light lunch. Free program, registration required. 

More info and registration at www.schoharielibrary.org and Schoharie Library facebook page, or call the library at 518-295-7127. 

*This program is part of a series made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature. Sponsored by the Mohawk Valley Library System and participating member libraries. Venues are accessible for people with disabilities. Complete schedule available at www.mvls.info/current-projects.

Writing Club

On Monday, Sept. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m..writers of all ages are welcome! Bring your fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc. to share, discuss and critique. Meets first, third, and sometimes fifth Mondays.

Upcoming Programs

Looking ahead: The Schoharie and Middleburgh libraries present “Tech Savvy,” a series to help people gain and expand computer skills. “E-mail Basics,” Oct. 8, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Schoharie Library. “Getting Started on Etsy,” Oct. 12, 1 to 4 p.m., Middleburgh Library. More to come! This project is supported by funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services Program.