Schoharie Library Notes for Wednesday, August 19, 2020
The Schoharie Library is pleased to announce that we will be welcoming patrons back into the library beginning Monday, Aug. 24. The 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 p.m.
Patrons are required to wear a mask to enter the library and staff will wear masks at all times.
No more than 15 people will be allowed in the library at one time, computer use will be limited, and social distancing will be required. Further details, in the library’s reopening plan, may be found on the library website, www.schoharielibrary.org.
The library will continue to offer “curbside” pickup at the ramp door. For this service, request books with an online catalog: pac.sals.edu, e-mail: sholib@midtel.net, or phone: 518-295-7127. Return books in the book-drop. Donations are accepted.
Build a House
Come build a fairy/gnome house at the Schoharie, Middleburgh, or Cobleskill libraries or area parks! For information, activities, online programs, and a map of participating libraries and parks: https://www.518fairyhomes.com/ or Facebook: 518 Fairy Homes.
Online Programs
Schoharie Library Online Programs: Check our Facebook Events for online activities. To sign up for online programs or take & make craft kits, 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 through August: Video “All About Bees & Beekeeping” with local beekeepers Bob and Alyson Montione, https://vimeo.com/440995068 Password: Bees4Librariez
Online Book Discussion series: “How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi. Wednesday, August 19, 6:30pm. Signup form is on the website and Facebook event. Contact the library to reserve a book.
Online “UFO” Unfinished Object Club, Thursdays, Aug. 20, Sept. 3 and 17, at 10 a.m.
Online Writing Club: Meets every Monday at 6 p.m. No Writing Club on Aug. 24.
Online Knitcetera Club: Tuesdays, Aug. 25, Sept. 8 and 22, at 10:30 a.m.
Online Storytime: Play Dress-up and Talent Show! Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 10 a.m.
Take & Make Kits: Flower Fairy kits available now; Woven Flower kits soon; other projects through the fall! Sign up to reserve a kit!
Schoharie Library lists many resources for reading, videos, and community resources on our website, www.schoharielibrary.org.