CLOSED 5/1

Please be aware that the Library will be CLOSED this Thursday 5/1.  No fines will be charged for that day.  I do plan to be open Friday, altho the place may be a mess.  Getting a  CIRCULATION DESK and other library WOOD things like counter tops and bookcase ends installed!!!!!  So excited!!
Cathy

Our Egg-centric Egg Mueseum Events are winding down but we still have plenty of egg-citement to go around! Thursday, April 17th 6:30 pm Bring out the family for Classic Movie Night The Library will provide snacks and drinks. You provide the audience! Pre-registration is always appreciated at 295-7127

They Have Hatched!

Many thanks to Leslie Rigley from Cornell Cooperative Extension/Schoharie County for the loan of the equipment and the encouragement!  23 live chicks from the original 54 eggs...
 

 We are hatching!!

Ukranian Egg Decorating Demonstration Schoharie Free Library Saturday, April 12th 11:00am-12:00pm Have you ever wondered how these beautiful eggs are created? Pysanka have been in existence for centuries. Watch as these beautiful works of art are created before your eyes! Then journey over to the Egg Museum to see some of these beautiful creations on display!

Our celebration of the opening of the Mildred Vrooman Egg Museum continues! Schoharie Free Library is hosting our very FIRST Chicken Egg-Spo Friday, April 11th at 6:30pm in cooperation with Cornell Cooperative Extension Eggs are wiggling! We are opening after hours and have HIGH hopes that our new baby chicks will be arriving!   Come and learn about how they hatch and what you can do to start your own little chick farm! Chick themed activities and fun for all! Pre-registration is appreciated! Call 295-7127

Bedtime Storytime! Thursday, April 10th 6:30 pm Join us as we continue to celebrate the opening of the Mildred Vrooman Egg Exhibit with an evening honoring the author and the book that started it all! Egg decorating Chick Hatching (we hope!) Egg hunt for prizes Pictures with the Easter Bunny! and a surprise feathered guest!   Pre-registration requested Call 295-7127 for details.

The ribbon has been officially cut

and the Mildred Vrooman Egg Exhibit is officially open!

The Easter Egg Museum, located on Covered Bridge Lane

at the intersection of Routes 30 and 443 in Schoharie,

will be opening every Friday through Sunday from April 4^th- 20^th

and by appointment to benefit the Library.

For more information regarding the museum

please contact schoharie.easteregg@gmail.com

or call the library at 295-7127.

A complete calendar of library and town-wide event

s is also available on our website www.schoharielibraryTJ Promo April 4 2014.org.

Just click on the Activities icon.

Brochures are also available at the Library and at local area businesses.

Raffle tickets are still available

for the Egg Museum Basket and the Keur-Egg Basket.

Tickets can be purchased at the Egg Museum,

where the baskets are now on display, or at the Library.

Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. A

ll proceeds go toward future library projects.

We are hoping that our baby chicks will be hatching this week between April 10^th-12^th. We will be celebrating their arrival with an exciting week of programming.

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Saturday, April 5^th Egg-cellent Science 11:00am-12:00pm

Eggs-perience a magical show surrounding the science of eggs.

Open to all ages

Come and take a peek at our eggs in the incubator

while you learn the marvels of their shells that can support your weight!

Watch eggs bounce, learn how to make an egg stand on end

and MUCH more!

Tuesdays Movie Mornings April 8^th 10:15am-11:45pm (All are welcome!)

Come and watch a family friendly movie with your library friends!

The Library will have popcorn and cheese puffs to share!

Now Showing: an Easter Double Feature!

“Here Comes Peter Cottontail” & “The Easter Bunny is Coming to Town”

Thursday, April 10^th Bedtime Storytime The Egg Tree 6:30pm

Come listen to the story that started it all Katherine Milhous' “The Egg Tree”

Our baby chicks should be hatching! Come and take a “peep”!

Egg decorating, an egg hunt with prizes

and a special poultry guest will round out the evening.

Pre-registration requested 295-7127

Fridays Storytime with Mrs. Jill Sholtes 10:00-11:00am (All ages)

Join Mrs. Sholtes for a time of stories and crafts. This week's theme: Eggs!

Friday, April 11^th Chicken Egg-Spo with Cornell Cooperative Extension 6:30pm

Come and learn all that you ever wanted to know about chicks. Open to all ages. Activities, demonstrations and of course our little peepers!

Saturday, April 12^th Ukranian Egg Decorating Demonstration 11:00am-12:00pm

Have you ever wondered how these beautiful eggs are created?

Pysanka have been in existence for centuries.

Watch as these beautiful works of art are created before your eyes.

Mondays in February Knitting & Needles 6:00-9:00pm Open time.

Our new project is creating “Lap-gans” for the the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center. Each lap-gan is 4'x 4' in size and can be in any design or color.

If you are unable to join us on Mondays please feel free to stop by

and pick up your yarn to begin your project during library hours.

Friday April 18^th Storytime with Mrs. Jill Sholtes 10:00-11:00am (All ages)

Join Mrs. Sholtes for a time of stories and crafts. This week's theme: Eggs!

Monday April 14^th & 28^th Bridge Club 7:00-9:00pm

You do not have to know how to play to join a

nd you do not have to be an adult to play!

All ages and abilities are encouraged to enjoy this game of strategy together!

Interested in mentoring an enthusiastic group of beginners?

Please contact the Library at 295-7127.

Tuesday April 15^th & 29^th Game Day 10:15-11:45am

Games will be provided. Join us for the fun!

Thursday April 17^th Family Movie Night 7:00pm

Bring out the family to watch a true classic.

Fred Astaire and Judy Garland star in the quintessential classic “Easter Parade”

Snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is appreciated 295-7127.

Friday April 18^th Storytime with Mrs. Jill Sholtes 10:00-11:00am (All ages)

Join Mrs. Sholtes for a time of stories and crafts. This week's theme: Easter!

Saturday April 19^th Pottery Magnets

with The Studio for Art and Craft 10:00am-11:00am

Help us close out our month long Egg Museum celebration

with The Studio for Art and Craft

as we paint pottery magnets in celebration of the Studio's fifth birthday!

Monday April 7^th & 21^st Chess Club 7:00-9:00 pm(All Ages).

New players of all ages and abilities are joining every week!

Come and hone your skills or play for the first time!

The club meets every 1^st and 3^rd Monday in the Eaton Room

Learn new strategies and play!