Schoharie Library Notes for Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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.

Our new hours begin Saturday, April 1: Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, from noon to 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We are closed on Sunday and Monday.

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:

— Printmaking Classes with Maeve McCool: Thursdays, March 23, and 30 and April 6. Learn to carve your design onto a printing block and print it on fabric. Best for ages 9 and up. Signup: https://bit.ly/Printmaking2023;

— Virtual UFO (unfinished objects) Club: Thursdays, March 23 and April 6, at 10 a.m. Work on projects and chat on Zoom. Signup: https://bit.ly/SchoharieLibraryPrograms;

— Teen Thursday: Every Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Young adults are welcome! No registration is required;

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

— History and Hearsay: Schoharie Crossing on the Erie Canal. Saturday, March 25, at 10:30 a.m. Join us as Schoharie Crossing educator David Brooks presents an image-based “virtual” tour of the Erie Canal historic site grounds woven with interesting bits of history and mystery. Within the set of tales is one outright lie! Can you spot it? All ages are welcome;

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

— Knitcetera at the Library: Tuesday, March 28, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Embroider, sew, knit, anything goes;

— Coding Club: Friday, March 31, at 4:15 p.m. Youth in fifth grade and older are invited to attend Coding Club. Explore Hour of Code, learn Scratch, play with our Dash Robot, and much more. The club meets on the last Friday of every month, from 4:15 -to 5:45 p.m. Please register at: https://bit.ly/SHOCodingClub; 

— The Art of Ukrainian Pysanky: Saturday, April 1, at 11 a.m. Laura Boggs Gagnon will demonstrate the intricate wax, flame, and dye process of creating Ukrainian Easter eggs (Pysanky), and talk about the history and significance of the designs. All ages are welcome;

— Middle Grade Book Group: Children in third through sixth grades are welcome to join us. Refreshments are offered; track reading to earn prizes. Sign up today at https://bit.ly/MGBookGroupSHO;

— Service Dogs with Jubilee and Sydney: Wednesday, April 12, at 3 p.m. In this kid-friendly program, Jubilee will introduce her service dog, Sydney, and talk about what service dogs do, how they are trained, and etiquette with service dogs and their handlers. Jubilee and Sydney will also give a demonstration;

— Board of Trustees Meeting: Wednesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to join in person at the library or on Zoom with the link on our website;

— “Hello, Puddle” with children’s author Anita Sanchez: Thursday, April 13, at 11 a.m. This magical, beautifully-illustrated book shows the life of a puddle and all the animals who depend on it. Ms. Sanchez will read the book, speak about it, and answer questions. Though geared toward children, this program will be interesting to all ages; and

— Needle felting with Sally Ziegler: Saturday, April 15, at 10:30 a.m. and Thursday, April 20, at 4:15 p.m.Create a cool design with colorful wool! Ages 10 to adult. Signup: https://bit.ly/NeedleFeltApril2023.