Hours at the Schoharie Library are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m; Thursday from noon to 7 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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.

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

The Summer Reading Program for all ages runs until August 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! 

Build

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.

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. The programs include:

—Online “Honeybees for Libraries,” Wednesday, Aug. 5, 10 a.m. Learn about the amazing world of bees and honey with beekeepers Bob and Alyson Montione! Video with interactive Q & A;

— Online “UFO” Unfinished Object Club, Thursdays, Aug. 6 and 20, at 10 a.m. It's always easier to work on a project when you've got company! Maybe we'll even finish something;

— Online Writing Club: Meets every Monday at 6 p.m. Great chance to share and discuss your work with other writers;

— Online Knitcetera Club: Tuesdays, Aug. 11 and 25, at 10:30 a.m. Work on knitting, crocheting, quilting, and embroidery projects, catch up with friends, enjoy some connection;

— Online Storytime with Show & Tell: Wednesday, Aug. 12, at 10 a.m. Show us a pet, something you made, a book you like, etc.; and

— Online Book Discussion series:  “How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi. Part one of a series. Signup form is on the website and Facebook event. Next meeting TBA. Contact the library to reserve a book.

Check our Facebook page every week for updates on special summer programs and stories!

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

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.

The Schoharie Library is getting ready to re-open; check the website and Facebook page for updates and full information! We will accept returns in our book drop starting Monday, June 15, with no late fees. 

Beginning on Monday, June 29, transition hours will be: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday, noon to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Patrons will be able to request books through the online catalog, email: , or phone: 518-295-7127. A pickup date and time will be set, and items will be placed in the entryway for pickup.

Online Activities

We continue to offer clubs and activities for children and adults online! Check our Facebook Events for more information and updates. To sign up to receive a link for online programs, contact or click the link to the sign-up sheet on our website, www.schoharielibrary.org or on our Facebook page. 

Online “UFO” Unfinished Object Club, on Thursdays, June 18 and July 2, at 3 p.m. It's always easier to work on a project when you've got company! Maybe we'll even finish something!

Online Storytime with Miss Heather on Friday, June 19 at 10 a.m. is our last regular Storytime until September. Interactive stories, songs, and activities!  Have paper, crayons, and scissors ready.  Remember to sign up ahead so we can send you the link to join! 

Online Writing Club is every Monday at 6 p.m. Great chance to share and discuss your work with other writers!

Online Knitcetera Club on Tuesdays,  June  23, July 14 and 28, at 10:30 a.m. Work on knitting, crocheting, quilting, and embroidery projects, catch up with friends, and enjoy some connection!

Summer Reading

The Summer Reading Program starts soon, with ideas to make this summer magical! We'll offer online reading signup and logs, with a paper option. Virtual activities, take-and-make kits, a clothesline art show, scavenger hunts, special evening Storytimes, and more. And a fun new program with other libraries throughout the region: Fairies and Gomes — Imagine Their Homes. Use your creativity and natural materials from your yard or woods to create fairy and gnome homes, and see if you can find signs of the fairies! Stay tuned for details!

Schoharie Library Services and Resources

Our services and resources include:

— The library is getting ready to reopen and when we do, we plan to offer “curbside” pick up for books and a separate time for seniors and those who are immunocompromised to visit. More information will be coming soon, so check our website and Facebook page;

— Wi-fi is available outside the building and in the parking lot;

— The book drop is closed — please hang onto your books till we reopen. No late fees will be charged as long as books are returned within 2 weeks of the library's re-opening; 

— E-books, audio books, and e-magazines are available through Libby, Overdrive, and other links on the Schoharie Library and MVLS websites: https://schoharielibrary.org/ and https://mvls.overdrive.com/;

—  If you don't have a library card, you can get an instant library card for borrowing e-books, etc. at https://mvls.overdrive.com/ or in the Libby app at https://meet.libbyapp.com/;

— Teen audiobooks are available for free at https://www.audiobooksync.com/;

— The Schoharie Library website has a page of resources which is frequently updated:

https://schoharie.mvls.info/resources-during-covid19/;

— We’re planning Summer Reading Program - it will be different this year, but fun; and

— The Schoharie Library Facebook page has links to online events, stories read aloud, and more!.

Please check our website for updates: www.schoharielibrary.org.

Although the Schoharie Library is still closed and our in-person activities are canceled or postponed, we’re holding clubs and activities for children and adults online! Check our Facebook Events for more information and updates.

To sign up to receive a link for online programs, contact or click the link to our sign-up sheet on our website, schoharielibrary.org or on our Facebook page.

Budget vote

The Schoharie Central School budget vote for the 2020-21 fiscal year will be held by mail due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Ballots must be returned by June 9.

A proposition to increase the Schoharie Free Library Association’s annual budget by $10,000 per year will be included on the school budget ballot. For most taxpayers, this tax increase is about the price of a medium-size ice-cream cone and will allow us to continue to provide programming for all residents of the school district.

Voters will receive a postage prepaid absentee ballot that will include the Schoharie Free Library’s proposition. The absentee ballot must be returned by 5 p.m. on June 9 in order to be counted.

Army Field Band

The United States Army Field Band featured Schoharie Library in the “Everyday Heroes” segment during its performance on May 18 called “Musical Passport: A Journey Through Time and Space.” What a talented group of musicians! Watch at: http://www.youtube.com/ArmyFieldBand.

Online

Online library activities include:

— “UFO” Unfinished Object Club, Thursdays, June 4 and 18, at 3 p.m. It’s always easier to work on a project when you’ve got company! Maybe we'll even finish something;

— Story Time with Miss Heather on Fridays at 10 a.m. We’ll have interactive stories, songs, and activities! Have paper, crayons, and scissors ready. Remember to sign up ahead so we can send you the link to join;

— Writing Club meets every Monday at 6 p.m. Great chance to share and discuss your work with other writers;

— Knitcetera Club meets Tuesdays, June 9 and 23, at 10:30 a.m. Share knitting, crocheting, quilting, and embroidery projects, catch up with friends, enjoy some connection; and

— Books & Chocolate Book Chat: Sunday, June 7, at 7 p.m. Join us in cyberspace to talk about books you’ve enjoyed and share ideas for future reading! You’ll have to provide your own chocolate for now — maybe we can share recipes, too;

—Writing Club: Every Monday at 6 p.m. — a great chance to share and discuss your work with other writers; and

— Social Media Marketing on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to promote a business, organization, event, book, art, music, etc. with social media. This project, facilitated by Mohamed Baligh, is supported by funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services Program.

Resources

The Schoharie Library offers these services and resources:

— Wifi is available outside the building and in the parking lot;

— The book drop is closed; please hang onto your books till we reopen. No late fees will be charged as long as books are returned within two weeks of the library’s re-opening;

— E-books, audio books, and e-magazines are available through Libby, Overdrive, and other links on the Schoharie Library and MVLS websites: https://schoharielibrary.org/ and https://www.mvls.info/;

— If you don’t have a library card, you can get an instant library card for borrowing e-books, etc. at https://mvls.overdrive.com/ or in the Libby app at https://meet.libbyapp.com/;

— Teen audio books are available for free at https://www.audiobooksync.com/;

— The Schoharie Library website has a page of resources which is frequently updated: https://schoharie.mvls.info/resources-during-covid19/; and

— The Schoharie Library Facebook page has links to online events, stories read aloud, and other interesting stuff.