Computer Classes for Beginners

Taught by Janet Spies, classes are for 4 consecutive Thursdays (3/20, 3/27, 4/3 and 4/10) at either 10am-noon OR 6-8 pm. Space is extremely limited, so sign up at the Desk ASAP. Janet plans to start at the beginning and progress as fast as the students can, rather than limiting sessions to one topic.

Programs Needed!!

Do you know anyone who would love to present a program at the Schoharie Library? Everyone seems to know of someone who does, except me! It can be for either children or adults, for fun or for learning, and doesn't have to involve books. Suggested topics are gardening, animals, history, genealogy, music, travel - you name it (except for political campaigning or religious prostelitizing). Please call me at 295-7127, email me @ sholib@midtel.net or send mail to PO Box 519, Schoharie, NY 12157.

Thank You for Bail Money!!

Successful Jailbreak!

I was escorted to the pool-side jail at the Best Western by a Volunteer Deputy, loaned a cell phone to make my one call, photographed, had my money counted and itemized, was given a last meal and then was released - what a relief!

Thanks to all of you I raised $600, which is enough to send one of Jerry's Kids to camp for a whole week. Congratulations!

SSCCAP Workshop

Work with children out of the comfort of your own home!
Who: Schoharie county community members interested in becoming a licensed or registered child care provider and parents interested in quality child care.
What":A free presentation from SCCAP's Child Care Resource and Referral Program on how to get started todat.
Where: The Community Room at Schoharie Free Library
When: Tuesday January 15, 2008 @ 12 noon

I NEED YOUR HELP!!!

HELP HELP HELP!!!
I'm going to be thrown into jail at B.W. Delaney's on Thursday January 24th unless I can raise $1,200 bail money!!
I am the only Library person to be arrested, and I want to show them how GREAT library people are! Stop into the Library to make your donation, or use the MDA info below.
I wanna be able to walk out the EXIT!

Click here to visit my Participant Page.
This year, I have the honor and pleasure of participating in MDA's 2008 Cobleskill Lock-Up to help "Jerry's Kids®". To reach my goal I need your help! I'd like to include you on my list of contributors who are helping me reach my goal. Your donation would help MDA continue the important fight against muscular dystrophy. Check out my web page by clicking on the link above. There you'll find all kinds of information about MDA, and be able to make your tax-deductible donation on-line using your credit card. MDA serves people in our community with neuromuscular disease by providing clinics, support groups, assistance with the purchase and repair of wheelchairs, braces and communication devices, and summer camp for kids. MDA also funds research grants to help find treatments and cures for some 43 neuromuscular diseases that affect people of all ages, right here in our community. I sincerely hope that you'll take the opportunity to support MDA. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me. On behalf of the families MDA serves, thank you!
Warmest Regards,
Catherine Caiazzo
If the link above does not bring you to my Participant Page, cut and paste the address below into the address bar of your internet browser.
https://www.mdaevent.org/ParticipantInfo.aspx?j=dcdf047c-99f5-4cc8-9398-7c8fa59be38d&t=32a3e480-fe0e-4cc3-b98d-01aa9af667fc

Recalls Listings

Just in time for Christmas present safety, use this link for government-issued product recalls.

Christmastime @ The Library

Jody Storytelling <> <> Kellie Rosa & Her Cards

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Andy Being Festive

Christmastime in Schoharie

Event Schedule at the Schoharie Library

10:15-10:30 Christmas Stories told by Jody DeJong

10:30-11:30 Make Your Own Christmas Card with Kellie Rosa

11:30-12:30 Music of the Season by an Instrumental Ensemble from the Schoharie Central School

Help Me with "Operation Paperback"

I have just signed up to participate in Operation Paperback. I read about it in another library's newsletter and it sounds great. As their website says, "We collect gently used books and send them to American troops deployed overseas."
Please help by bringing in paperbacks that fulfill the requirements below - TELL ME THE BOOKS ARE TO GO TO OPERATION PAPERBACK - otherwise, they'll probably wind up in the Book Sale!

Thanks,

Cathy Caiazzo, Director

"Troops have requested the following genres: action, bestsellers, biographies and memoirs, fantasy, history, horror, mysteries, science-fiction, true crime. Do not donate romances such as Harlequin!! condition. Do not donate books with loose, brittle, or missing pages or covers, stains or water damage. "

Unhappy News

Trustee Emeritus John Porteus died 9/11/2007 at Wesley Health Care in Saratoga where he had lived since 2001. John was a teacher, guidance counselor, school psychologist, and school administrator for nearly 50 years, retiring in 1974 from Schoharie Central School. He was a Trustee of the Mary Beatrice Cushing Memorial Library (Schoharie Free Library) for many years and served as Board President. Even after he "retired," John was always around to pick up books, provide practical advice, and talk with everyone who came through the doors.
The full obituary may be accessed at: http://www.langanfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/langan0/obit.cgi?user=john-porteus