The Schoharie Free Library remains open to properly-masked, socially-distanced visitors during its regular hours: 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. Details and community resources are at www.SchoharieLibrary.org.

Puzzle Swap  

The library is currently  donations of complete, boxed puzzles in preparation for a Puzzle Swap. Bring a puzzle or two to the Schoharie Library before Saturday, March 27, and then come back during the week of March 29 to browse the selection and take a new puzzle home. 

Online Programs

All our regularly scheduled programs are currently meeting online via Zoom. Here’s what we have scheduled for the coming week: 

— Our interactive Online Storytime meets at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 26. This week Miss Heather will highlight the letter X and read from the Daniel Tiger book Daniel’s Marching Band, which--you might have guessed--includes a xylophone;

— Join us on Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m. to learn about Pysanky, the art of Ukrainian Easter Egg decoration. This session, hosted by Laura Boggs Gagnon, will demonstrate how wax, dye, and heat are used to create beautiful designs;  

— We’ll have a busy evening on Monday, March 29 with meetings of two of our regularly-scheduled clubs. The Writing Club meets at 6:30 p.m. and, in a separate Zoom meeting, the Young Adult Advisory Council will convene at 7 p.m.; 

— On Tuesday, March 30, Sally Ziegler will present another in her series of workshops focused on arts and crafts projects inspired by different cultures from around the world. This week Miss Sally will guide participants in the process of making traditional Alaskan Spirit Wheel masks. Sign-up online, then stop by the library to pick up a Take-and-Make kit with the craft supplies you’ll need; and

— Our UFO (Unfinished Objects) Club meets again at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 1. (No fooling!) 

For more information or to sign up for any of the library’s upcoming programs, contact or visit our Facebook events page.

The Schoharie Free Library remains open to properly-masked, socially-distanced visitors during its regular hours: 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. Details and community resources are at www.SchoharieLibrary.org.  

Support for the Library

Through the month of March, patrons can support the Schoharie Library thanks to the Hannaford Supermarket’s Community Bag program. When shoppers buy a reusable shopping bag at any Hannaford location, they can follow the directions on the attached tag to choose the Schoharie Library as their designated recipient of a $1 donation from Hannaford. 

Zoom

All our regularly scheduled programs are currently meeting online via Zoom. Here’s what we have scheduled for the coming week: 

Library Catalog

At 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, Library Director Don LaPlant will present an online workshop focused on “Getting More from the Library Catalog.” Participants will learn how to use the online library catalog to reserve books, to renew items they have checked out, to see a list of recent acquisitions, and to improve their search skills. 

Programs

— Miss Heather’s interactive online Storytime will again meet for stories, crafts, and songs on Friday, March 12 at 10 a.m. Newcomers are always welcome to drop in; 

— Join two local authors for the online launch of their recently published fantasy novel, “Of Shade and Shadow,” this Saturday, March 13 at 10 a.m. In addition to reading from the book and discussing their writing process, the authors will answer questions from attendees;  

— The next meeting of the library’s Young Adult Advisory Council will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 15. Membership is open to people aged 12 to 18 who live in the Schoharie School District;

— Join our Books and Chocolate Club for a friendly discussion of what folks are reading. The next online gathering will convene at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16; and 

— Wednesday, March 17 at 4 p.m., join Program Director Jennie Mosher for a Celtic Celebration where you’ll learn how to make Irish soda bread and hear folk tales from Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. 

For more information or to sign up for any of the library’s upcoming programs, contact or visit our Facebook events page.

The Schoharie Free Library remains open to properly-masked, socially-distanced visitors during its regular hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday from noon to7 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Details and community resources are at www.SchoharieLibrary.org.  

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All our regularly scheduled programs are currently meeting online via Zoom. Here’s what we have scheduled for the coming week: 

— Attend our Interactive Storytime with Miss Heather on Friday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. for stories, crafts, songs, and more. This week, Miss Heather will highlight the letter “U,” which provides a perfect opportunity to talk about unicorns;   

— The next meeting of our Writing Club will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 1. Two long-time members of that club have recently published a novel and the library will be hosting an online book release party for them on March 13; and

— Join Jody DeJong on Wednesday, March 3, at 6:30 p.m. to Get eBook Savvy! Learn how to download books onto your Kindle, e-reader, phone, or other device. This program is supported by funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services Program. 

For more information or to sign up for any of the library’s upcoming programs, contact or visit our Facebook events page.

The Schoharie Free Library remains open to properly-masked, socially-distanced visitors during its regular hours: 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. Details and community resources are at www.SchoharieLibrary.org.  

February is Black History Month and the library is celebrating Black authors whose works span a range of styles and genres. Check our Facebook page every afternoon this month to learn about a new featured author.  

We’ve recently received over 100 new audiobooks on CD. Come check out the new titles on our recently reorganized audiobook shelves. 

All our regularly scheduled programs are currently meeting online via Zoom. Here’s what we have scheduled for the coming week: 

— Attend our Interactive Story Time with Miss Heather on Friday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. for stories, crafts, songs, and more;   

— The next meeting of our Writing Club will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15. Newcomers are welcome. Come to read something you’ve written or just listen and offer feedback to other local writers; 

— Sally Ziegler will return for a new craft program at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Miss Sally will discuss different textiles from around the world with a focus on African fabrics including Kente cloth and Mud cloth. Participants will create a paper weaving inspired by the Kente cloth as well as a paper example of Mud cloth using simple stamping and coloring. Register in advance and visit the library to pick up a take-and-make kit with required supplies; and

— At 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 16, join our “Books & Chocolate” club to discuss what you’ve been reading lately and both give and get recommendations. 

To sign up for any of these programs, contact or visit our Facebook events page.