Schoharie Library hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Programs 

In-person programs include:

— Teen Thursday@YourLibrary: Thursdays, 5 to 7 p.m. Share book and reading recommendations, play games, craft your own projects, and more;

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

— What to Read Next: Monday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. Explore authors and titles in the library catalog, make requests, get reading suggestions from Goodreads and Novelist, use the Libby App. Signup: https://bit.ly/SHOWhatToRead;

— Knitcetera Club: Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilt, knit, anything goes; and

— Board of Trustees meeting: Wednesday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m.;

— Make a Valentine: Thursday, Feb. 10, at 4 p.m. Use fancy papers, doilies, and “bling” to make something cool! Then get the warm fuzzies with a pom pom/googly eye craft; and

— Fused Glass: Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 1 and 3 p.m. Registration required; the workshop is almost full. Contact to inquire. Presented by The Studio for Art & Craft.

For virtual programs, contact or click the event link below or on our website/FB  to register:

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

— UFO (Unfinished Object Club): Thursday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m. athttps://bit.ly/SchoharieLibraryPrograms;

— Crafts Around the World — Worry Dolls: Thursday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. Learn about the legend of worry dolls from Guatemala, and make one for yourself in this fun virtual program. Materials provided. Presented by Sally Ziegler. Sign up at https://bit.ly/SignupforWorryDolls.

This project is made possible with funds from the Community Project Support Grants Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered in Schoharie County by CREATE Council on the Arts;

— Tech Savvy — How to Use Zoom: Friday, Jan. 28, at 12:30 p.m. Learn the basics of joining and hosting a Zoom meeting, screen sharing, privacy/security, and more. Signup: https://bit.ly/HowtoUseZoom1-28-22;

— Tech Savvy — Linked In Savvy: Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to create a Linked In account and profile and use Linked In effectively for job searches and professional networking. Signup: https://bit.ly/TechSavvyLinkedIn.

These two Tech Savvy projects are supported by funds from the New York State Library’s Adult Literacy Library Services Program; and

— Books and Chocolate Book Chat: Wednesday, Feb. 16, at 6:30 p.m. Lively discussion about whatever books we’re reading, and lots of ideas about what to read next. We meet on the third Wednesday of each month at https://bit.ly/BooksandChocolate.

The Schoharie Free Library was awarded a 2021 Technical Assistance Grant from the Preservation League of New York State and their partners at the New York State Council of the Arts.

This grant will fund a Building Condition Survey of the front porch of the library. The library board plans to repair and renovate the front porch of the library building, according to Bridey Finegan, the library board’s secretary.

“The Schoharie Library building is a beautiful home built in 1866,” said the library’s director, Yvonne-Keller Baker, in a release from the preservation league.

“Keeping it beautiful requires constant care and attention,” she went on. Repairing the front porch, she said, will “be a multi-step process, beginning this spring with a professional assessment of the needed repairs. We are grateful that these funds will aid us in the preservation of this historic building.”

During this grant cycle, 17 projects representing 14 counties across the state have been selected by an independent panel of preservation professionals. A total of $62,953 was awarded.

With the announcement of the 2021 awards, support provided by TAG since its launch in 2012 totals $533,974. These grants have directly advanced the efforts of 172 preservation projects.

Programs

By Jennie Mosher

The Schoharie Library is offering these in-person programs:

— Teen Thursday@YourLibrary: Thursdays, 5 to 7 p.m. Share book and reading recommendations, play games, craft your own projects, and more;

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

— Parent Time@YourLibrary: Drop in Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. Come socialize with other parents before school pickup. Young ones are welcome to play;

— What to Read Next: Monday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. Explore authors and titles in the library catalog, make requests, get reading suggestions from Goodreads and Novelist, use the Libby App. Signup: https://bit.ly/SHOWhatToRead;

— Knitcetera Club: Tuesday, Jan. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilt, knit, anything goes; and

— Mandala Plates: Rescheduled for Saturday, March 12, at 10 a.m. and noon: With The Studio for Art & Craft. Registration is required as space is limited. Signupat https://bit.ly/MandalaPlate-FusedGlass.

This project is made possible with funds from the Restart New York Regrants, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered in Schoharie County by CREATE Council on the Arts. 

For virtual programs, contact or click the event link below or on our website/FB  to register:

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

— Books and Chocolate Book Chat: Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m.;

— UFO (Unfinished Object Club): Thursday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m. athttps://bit.ly/SchoharieLibraryPrograms;

— Tech Savvy: Intro to Personal Security Online: Thursday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m. Signup at https://bit.ly/PersonalSecurity1-20-22;

— What to Read Next: Friday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m. Signup: https://bit.ly/SHOWhatToRead;

— Crafts Around the World — Worry Dolls: Thursday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. Learn about the legend of worry dolls from Guatemala, and make one for yourself in this fun virtual program. Materials provided. Sign up at https://bit.ly/SignupforWorryDolls; and

— Tech Savvy: How to Use Zoom: Friday, Jan, 28, at 12:30 p.m. Learn the basics of joining and hosting a Zoom meeting, screen sharing, privacy/security, and more.

Schoharie Library hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We’re closing at 1 p.m. on Dec. 31 and will be closed on New Year’s Day.

Programs 

In-person programs include:

— Teen Thursday@YourLibrary: Thursdays, 5 to 7 p.m. Share book and reading recommendations, play games, craft your own projects, and more;

— Parent Time@YourLibrary: Drop in Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. Come socialize with other parents before school pickup. Young ones are welcome to play;

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

— Knitcetera Club: Tuesday, Jan. 11 and 25, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilt, knit, anything goes; and

— Mandala Plates with The Studio for Art & Craft: Saturday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. and noon. Registration is required because of limited space.

This project is made possible with funds from the Restart New York Regrants, a regrant program ofthe New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered in Schoharie County by CREATE Council on the Arts.

For virtual programs, contact or click the event link below or on our website/FB  to register:

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

— UFO (Unfinished Object Club): Thursdays, Jan. 6 and 20, at 10 a.m. https://bit.ly/SchoharieLibraryPrograms;

— Books and Chocolate Book Chat: Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m.;

— What to Read Next: Friday, Jan. 21, at 6:30 p.m..; and

— Take-and-make kits: Pipe-cleaner angels and Webb Space Telescope bookmarks.

Schoharie Library hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We’re closed Dec. 24 and 25 for Christmas. We’re also closing at 1 p.m. on Dec. 31 and will be closed on New Year’s Day.

Programs 

In-person programs include:

— Teen Thursday@YourLibrary: Thursdays, 5 to 7 p.m. Share book and reading recommendations, play games, craft your own projects, and more;

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

— Parent Time@YourLibrary: Drop in Mondays from 1 to 3 p.m. Come socialize with other parents before school pickup. Young ones are welcome to play;

— Knitcetera Club: Tuesday, Dec. 21, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Quilt, knit, anything goes; and

— Family Story Time - PJ Edition: Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 5 p.m. Wear your favorite holiday pajamas as a family and come in for story time! Registration required: https://bit.ly/PJFamilyStorytime.

For virtual programs, contact or click the event link below or on our website/FB  to register:

— UFO (Unfinished Object Club): Thursday, Dec. 16, at 10 a.m. https://bit.ly/SchoharieLibraryPrograms;

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

— Take-and-make kits: Pipe-cleaner angels and Webb Space Telescope bookmarks.