Schoharie Library Notes for Tuesday, November 8, 2022

— Photo from authorchriskeefer.com

“We’re especially excited about the book launch for Chris Keefer’s ‘No Comfort for the Undertaker,’ published by Level Best Books,” said Schoharie library columnist Jennie Mosher. “It’s a historical mystery with a setting modeled on this area, featuring a female undertaker. It should be an interesting event!” The Book Launch Party is on Saturday, Nov, 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Schoharie Library.

The Schoharie Library is open on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; on Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m.; on Thursday from noon to 7 p.m.; and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

You can reach us by phone at 518-295-7127 or go to our website at www.schoharielibrary.org.

We’re are currently offering these programs:

— Teen Thursday: Every Thursday 5 to 7 p.m. Come hang out in our Teen Room - socialize, create in our Makerspace,  play board games, code with our Dash Robot, share book recommendations, and much more!! Ages 13 - Young Adult Welcome! No registration required;

— Gratitude Journaling & Decorate a Pencil Case: Thursday Nov 10, 4 to 5:30 p.m., Ages 10+ Engage in Writing Prompts, illustrate a journal entry and learn about daily gratitude journaling.  Decorate a pencil box and a starting journal to take home!  Please Register at: https://bit.ly/SHOjournal;

— Story Time with Miss Yvonne: Fridays at 10 a.m. Stories, songs, fun activities;

Decorate a Ceramic Mug or Bowl: Friday, Nov. 11, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dream up a creative design, then use porcelain markers to decorate. Take it home and bake it to make it permanent. Signup: https://bit.ly/Mug-Bowl;

— Writing Club (Virtual): Mondays at 6:30 p.m. https://bit.ly/SchoharieLibraryPrograms;

— “No Comfort for the Undertaker” Book Launch Party: Saturday, Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join local author Chris Keefer to celebrate the publication of her mystery novel! Chris will talk about the book and her other writings, give readings, answer questions, and sign books. “No Comfort for the Undertaker,” plus a chapbook of Chris’s humorous rants and books by other Writing Club members, will be available for sale until 2 pm. Refreshments will be served;

— Bassett Healthcare Cancer Services Program Table: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1 to 5 p.m. Mitzi Sackett, Community Outreach Specialist, will provide information and answer questions about the Cancer Services Program, which provides screening, diagnostic services and referral to treatment and support. Stop by and learn about this valuable program;

— Service Dogs with Jubilee Schmid: Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m. Join Jubilee Schmid and her service dog Sydney to learn about what service dogs do, how they are trained, service dog etiquette, what they do for fun, and more! No registration required;

— Virtual UFO Club: Thursday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. Work on projects and chat on Zoom. Signup: https://bit.ly/SchoharieLibraryPrograms;

— Middle Grade Book Group: Monday, Nov. 21, 4:15 to 5 p.m. We’re reading Historical Fiction: The War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley. Refreshments, track reading to earn prizes. Children grades 3rd - 6th are welcome to join us — reserve your copy and start reading today!  Sign up today at https://bit.ly/MGBookGroupSHO.  Please let us know if you'd like to attend virtually;

— Knitcetera at the Library: Tuesday, Nov. 22, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Embroider, sew, knit, anything goes; and

— Animal Tracks with George Steele: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 4 p.m. Learn about a variety of mammal tracks, then make an animal track bandana that you can take home. Signup: https://bit.ly/AnimalTracks11-29.

The Schoharie Library will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday, Nov. 24 to 25.