It has been an exciting month thus far here at the Library!   We are counting down the days until we begin our summer reading program, the first since Irene! Our big kick-off is July 8th!  Look for a full calendar coming soon in your MY Shopper!  

Our new friend, Hannah,
visited the library
to autograph her new book
Rescued

Happy Reading!

Erika Schmid

Program Director

Library Events for June

Mondays Knitting & Needles 6:00-9:00pm Open time We are expanding! Bring your latest project to share. Whether it be knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting. Come for a good old-fashioned work frolic! There is nothing more relaxing than to sit and work a needle and chat about the latest news! Call 295-7127 for details.

Tuesdays Munchies & a Movie 2:00pm in the Eaton Room. Join your hostess, Linda Lown, as she shows some of the greatest movies of yesterday and today. Bring your own munchies or enjoy some of ours! Screenings include: June 18^th: Grand Torino; June 25^th: The Iron Lady; July 2^nd : Julie & Julia; July 9^th: Singin in the Rain; July 16^th: The Man Who Would Be King; July 23^rd : Hot Fuzz

Monday, June 17^th Chess Club (All Ages) 7;00-9:00 pm Whether expert or just beginning, join an enthusiastic group of chess players every 1^st and 3^rd Monday in the Eaton Room learn new strategies and play! Open to all ages! Call 295-7127 for details.

Friday, June 21^st Storytime! with Mrs. Jill Sholtes (Pre-K+ & Homeschoolers welcome!)

This weeks theme: First Day of Summer! Join Mrs. Sholtes as she reads stories and creates a craft to ring in the summer season. Call 295-7127 for details.

Friday, June 28^th Storytime! With Mrs. Sholtes (Pre-K+ & Homeschoolers welcome!) Join Mrs. Sholtes for our last Storytime of the school year. As a special treat bring YOUR favorite book for Mrs. S to read to your Storytime friends. But shhhhhhhh....keep your story a secret until then!

July 8^th Dig Into Reading Summer Reading Program Kick-off Party COME TO THE ZOO! 1:30pm Come sign up for the library's summer reading program and stay for our exciting afternoon of fun! Join Ziggy, Razz-ma-taz, Fella, our mini horse friends, and their pals as they put on a show. Check out how far we have come in the rebuilding process! Enter for a chance to win exciting prizes! Get a jump start on your summer reading goals!

Hello Friends of SFL!

We have two VERY exciting events coming up that you don't want to miss!  Please pass the news to your family and friends!

We look forward to seeing you at the library!

Happy reading!
Erika

Erika Schmid
Program Director

Book Signing!

Schoharie Free Library is excited to host a presentation and book signing event for Central New York native, author Coleen Balch, and Middleburgh illustrator and graphic artist, Cathleen Berry, on Saturday, June 8th from 10:30am until 12:00pm in celebration of their new book Rescued, the first in a series of Hannah's Happy Dog Tales(published by Grindstone Press and Graphics).

It is the story of Hannah and her three friends, a group of stray pit bulls simply trying to get by on their own. Sergeant Jeremy, just home from the service, is trying to do the same thing. Learn how they rescue each other (and a few others along the way), and finally find their forever home. Intended for 8- to 12-year-olds, this inspiring book addresses several timely topics: bullying, stereotypes, animal cruelty, bravery, trust, adjustment of returning war veterans, and cooperation.

Join the library for a morning of celebration including a presentation, book signing, refreshments, and a free activity booklet with each book purchased. As an extra special treat Hannah, the real dog who inspired the story, will be there to meet new friends and take pictures! Grindstone Press is pleased to donate 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this series to pit bull rescue organizations across the country.

Dream Big Seminiar!

Schoharie Free Library is pleased to host a Dream Big Seminar with Life Coach Cyd Collischonn on Thursday, June 13th at 6:30pm with a repeat seminar on Saturday, June 15th at 10:30 am. In light of the Great Recession and Hurricaine Irene many have lost their financial security, their homes....their dreams. Join Coach Cyd and rediscover your dream as she helps you discover, chart, and align what you want to achieve in your own personal rebuilding process.

It is a journey of self-discovery, with Coach Cyd guiding you in identifying your own solutions and strategies while teaching you how to become accountable in positive goal setting. During the Dream Big Seminar you will learn how to set realistic goals, what can hinder those goals, as well as learning the steps in the decision making process, bringing you to that moment when you can celebrate the achievement of your goal. The sky is your limit!

Cyd Collischonn is a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God, a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), and board-certified by the Board of Christian Life Coaches (BCLC). She, her husband Robert and son, Samuel live in Cobleskill, N.Y., where Cyd serve s as counselor and life coach at Calvary Assembly of God and also volunteers as Director of Creative Arts.

Seating is limited. Pre-Registration is requested. To request a seat for either session please call Schoharie Free Library at 295-7127 or drop by at 103 Knower Ave in Schoharie.