Schoharie Library Notes for Thursday, October 11, 2018

Vanessa Repicky leads story time at the Schoharie Library on Fridays at 10 a.m. throughout the school year. These autumn themes will entertain youngsters in upcoming weeks: Oct. 12, Fall Leaves; Oct. 19, Pumpkins; and Oct. 26, Halloween.

All ages are welcome to join us for stories, music, crafts, and games. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Cider making

Let’s Make Apple Cider on Monday, Oct. 15, from 3:30 to  5 p.m. Help make apple cider using an old-fashioned, hand cranked cider press and delicious local apples! Then sample the cider along with a yummy cider donut.

Writing Club

Join us for Writing Club meeting on Mondays, 15 and 29, from  6 to 8:30 p.m. If you like to write, and you want to share & discuss writing with others, this group is for you!

Poetry

It Takes a Village to Write a Poem on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Everybody writes a verse, then we put it all together! How far can we stretch it? Bring a friend and join this fun, creative project. Facilitated by James P. Wagner, author of Japanese Poetry Forms, founder of Local Gems Press. All ages are welcome.

Emergency help

Introduction to CPR, AED, and Narcan with Aidan O’Connor: Monday, Oct. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mr. O’Connor, a paramedic and New York State Assembly candidate, will discuss the basics of these life-saving techniques, then take time to answer questions and listen to concerns.

Minecraft Club

On Monday, Oct. 22, from  6:30 to 7:30 p.m. join us to build worlds and explore with this popular computer game! Please bring your own I-Pad, tablet, laptop, or other gaming device. The club meets on second and fourth Mondays; all ages are welcome.

Crafts

Knit, Crochet & Needlework Club will meet on  Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Bring a project, start something new, or learn to knit/crochet with this friendly group. Knitting needles, crochet hooks, and yarn are available at the library. The club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. All ages and abilities are welcome.

Fun night

The library will have Music & Poetry Night on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sing, play an instrument, read a poem, join the sing-along, or just listen. All ages are welcome.

Halloween

Our Halloween party and costume parade is is  Saturday, Oct. 27, from 11 .a m. to 12:30 p.m. Crafts, activities, refreshments. Costume parades at 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.