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:

— Summer Reading Signup Link: https://bit.ly/SHOSRP2022. Through Aug. 30, read, challenge yourself, earn rewards! For all ages;

— Story time with Miss Yvonne: Fridays at 10 a.m. Stories, songs, fun activities! Aug. 12 theme: Pirates;

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

— Summer Reading Wrap-up Party: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 3 to 4:30 p.m.  Face painting, water rockets, square bubbles and ice cream sundaes!  Come join the fun and celebrate another awesome year of Summer Reading Program;

— Virtual UFO Club: Thursdays, Sept. 8 and 22, 10 a.m. Work on projects and chat. Signup: https://bit.ly/SchoharieLibraryPrograms;

— Local Author Book Fair, Annual Book Sale & Trustees Treasures on the Porch: Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet local authors, check out their latest books 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.!

Local authors who wish to participate may sign up at: https://bit.ly/LocalAuthorBookFair .Browse the library’s huge collection of donated books and other items in the lawn sale.  Lawn sale spots available for a $15 donation.  Please call or stop in to the library to reserve a spot today;

— Middle Grade Book Group: Youth in third through sixth grades are welcome to join Yvonne and volunteer Joann to read a chapter book each month. We will cover the different genres, reading a book together and discussing it. 

We will meet every two weeks beginning Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. with a realistic fiction book.  Anyone interested in participating should complete the signup https://bit.ly/MGBookGroupSHO so we can request copies of the book for everyone;

— Knitcetera at the Library: Tuesdays, Sept. 13 and 27, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Sew, knit, anything goes;

— Board of Trustees Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7 p.m.; and

— Community Forum at the Schoharie Library: Join us on Wednesday Sept. 28, 7 to 8 p.m. at the library in the Eaton Meeting room, refreshments served.  Tell us about your community, dreams and aspirations for the community, and how the library can support the community.

Wade Abbott, from Mohawk Valley Library System would like to hear from you to help Schoharie Free Library plan for the next five years! If you are interested in participating, please complete the registration at https://bit.ly/SFLCommunityForum or contact the library.

The Schoharie Library is hosting these events:

— Summer Reading Signup Link: https://bit.ly/SHOSRP2022. Until Aug. 30, you can read, challenge yourself, earn rewards! For all ages;

— Dive Deeper Thursday for ages 10 and up: Aug 11, 3-5 p.m.: Mystery Room. Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/SHODiveDeeper2022;

— Story Time with Miss Yvonne: Fridays at 10 a.m. Stories, songs, fun activities! Aug. 12 theme: Pirates;

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

— Discovery Tuesday: Aug. 16: Didgeridoo Extravaganza with Pitz Quattrone. Come experience the ancient Australian Aboriginal musical instrument, the Didgeridoo/Yidaki with world traveler and Didgeridoo Maverick, Pitz Quattrone.

Learn about the history, playing techniques, and how the Didgeridoo can be a critical component to many styles of music. This is all showcased by explanation, demonstrations, and musical performance. No registration is necessary.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and administered in Schoharie County by the Greene County Council on the Arts dba CREATE Council for the Arts;

— Summer Reading Wrap-up Party: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 3 to 4:30 p.m.; and

— Local Author Book Fair, Annual Book Sale & more: Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet local authors, check out their latest books! Browse the library’s huge collection of donated books and other items in the lawn sale.

The Schoharie Library is holding these programs:

— The Summer Reading Signup Link is https://bit.ly/SHOSRP2022. The program runs from June 21 to Aug. 30. Read, challenge yourself, earn rewards! For all ages;

— Dive Deeper Thursdays - Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/SHODiveDeeper2022;

— July 28, 3 to 5 p.m.: Ocean Conservation & Make-Your-Own T-Shirt Bag (Bring an old T-shirt to repurpose);

— Aug. 11, 3 to 5p.m.: Mystery Room;      

— Story Time with Miss Yvonne: Fridays at 10 a.m. Stories, songs, fun activities! July 29 theme: Conservation & sea turtles;

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

— Discovery Tuesdays: Through Aug. 16. To register: https://bit.ly/DiscoveryTuesdays2022. Visit www.schoharielibrary.org or our Facebook page for a complete schedule:

— Aug. 2, 10a.m.: STEM Challenge: All About Water;

— Aug. 9: Traveling Lantern Theater Co.; and

— Aug. 16: Didgeridoo Exploration with Pitz Quattrone.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and administered in Schoharie County by the Greene County Council on the Arts dba CREATE Council for the Arts;

— Knitcetera at the Library: Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilt, embroider, knit, crochet - anything goes; and

— Summer Reading Wrap-up Party: Tuesday, August 30, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

The Schoharie Library is offering these programs:

— Summer Reading runs from June 21 to Aug. 30. Here’s the signup link: https://bit.ly/SHOSRP2022. Read, challenge yourself, earn rewards! For all ages;

— Circus Theatricks with Seano Fagan: Thursday, July 14, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Experience the athleticism and artistry of circus performance!  Learn juggling, balance, and other tricks with circus performer Seano Fagan. Registration appreciated, not required.: https://bit.ly/CircusTheatricks7-14-22;

— High School Senior Send-off & Musical Celebration with SCS Performing Arts: Friday, July 15, 6 p.m. Featuring clips from “Once Upon a Mattress” and “The Little Mermaid” musicals, carnival theme with activities, and fun for all ages;           

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

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

— Discovery Tuesdays: Through Aug. 16. To register: https://bit.ly/DiscoveryTuesdays2022. Visit www.schoharielibrary.org or our Facebook page for a complete schedule;

— July 19, 10 a.m.: Ocean Wildlife Closeup with Via Aquarium. Learn about ocean wildlife and see the sea creatures up close in a touch tank;

— July 26, 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.: Tie Dye with Sally Ziegler (registration required);

— Aug.  2, 10 a.m.: STEM Challenge: All About Water;

— Aug. 9: Traveling Lantern Theater Co.; and

— Aug. 16: Didgeridoo Exploration with Pitz Quattrone;

— Portrait Drawing with Joel Bramer: Wednesdays, July 20 and 27, 6-7:30 p.m. Explore the shapes and structure of the face while drawing with a live model and excellent instruction. Materials are provided. Suggested for ages 9 through adult. Registration required: https://bit.ly/PortraitClass2022.

This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrants Program, a program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and administered in Schoharie County by the Greene County Council on the Arts doing business as CREATE Council for the Arts;

— Dive Deeper Thursdays - Click here to sign up: https://bit.ly/SHODiveDeeper2022;

— July 21, 3 to 5 p.m.: VR Deep Sea Exploration - B.Y.O.D (Bring your own “smart” device);

— July 28, 3-5 p.m.: Ocean Conservation & Make-Your-Own T-Shirt Bag (Bring an old t-shirt to repurpose);

— Aug 11, 3-5 p.m.: Mystery Room; and

— Knitcetera at the Library: Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilt, embroider, knit, crochet - anything goes!