“anyone with a cervix needs to know about cervical cancer screenings”
It’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Cervical Cancer Info Session
“Anyone with a cervix needs to know about cervical cancer screenings”
Thursday January 23rd from 4:30-5:30pm at the Schoharie Public Library
103 Knower Ave Schoharie NY 12157
The Cancer Services Program offers no cost breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings to uninsured NYS residents, and provides information to the community about the importance of screenings. Call 1-888-345-0225 for more information.
Anime Club
Each month, anime club participants watch 2-3 episodes of an anime show, eat snacks, and make an optional craft. Open to middle and high schoolers only. Sponsored by The Community Library.
All Ages Craft Buffet
Each month we bring out our arts & crafts supplies and invite you to come in and make something wonderful. Painting, drawing, origami, knitting, beadwork, embroidery, you name it. We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Friends of the Library Meeting
The Friends of the Community Library are involved in volunteering and fundraising to support the library.
Library Board Meeting
Library board meetings are open to the public. People interested in learning more about the operations of the library are invited to attend.
Teen Paint & Sip
Join us for a relaxed night of painting and hot chocolate! Paint your masterpiece with acrylic paints and canvas while you sip on hot chocolate with fun flavors and toppings. Space for this program is limited, and registration is required. Sign up early to save your seat! Open to middle and high schoolers (ages 11-18) only. Sponsored by The Community Library.
First New York Cobleskill Shred Day
First New York understands the importance of your personal privacy. When it comes to keeping your sensitive information safe, First New York believes that privacy shouldn’t come with a price. That’s why we’re offering free Shred Days to our members and community. Limited to 100lbs of shredding per person.
Stuffed Animal Hospital
Keep your favorite stuffie healthy with a visit to the doctor! We’ll read a story together, then you can take your stuffie through different stations to find weight and height, listen to their hearts, check their eyes, bandage their injuries, and more! Recommended for ages 3 and up. Story at 11:00 am, then free play at stations until 12:30 pm.
Please note, this is not a repair clinic for torn or damaged toys; it’s an opportunity for imaginative play and thinking about how doctors and hospitals help keep us healthy. Sponsored by The Community Library.
LEGO Club
Join other LEGO fans for a fun afternoon of building and creativity! Test your skills with one of our building challenges, or build something from your own imagination. All LEGO supplies provided. Open to kids in grades K-8. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Online Health Resources at a Glance
The internet can be an excellent source for learning more about your or a loved one’s health. This presentation will introduce you to the topics and tools offered on two reputable websites, MedlinePlus and Mayo Clinic. You’ll also learn how to evaluate health-related information online. Don’t just Google it! Use these reputable health info websites instead. This is a Senior Planet from AARP supported lecture for individuals 50+ years of age. Registration is requested at bit.ly/HealthOnlineWorkshop or by calling the library. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Engineering Challenge: Scrappy Circuits
Discover electrical circuits with this innovative and hands-on activity! Participants will explore how circuits work and make take-home electrical component kits out of basic office supplies and dollar-store items. Open to 4th-8th graders.
First New York Cobleskill Shred Day
First New York understands the importance of your personal privacy. When it comes to keeping your sensitive information safe, First New York believes that privacy shouldn’t come with a price. That’s why we’re offering free Shred Days to our members and community.
Come to First New York to take advantage of the Shred Day and shred up to 100 lbs per person for FREE!
First New York Cobleskill Member Appreciation Day
Get ready to celebrate at our Cobleskill Branch! Join us for Member Appreciation Days from 9 AM to 1 PM, where you can enjoy complimentary food, drinks, and entertainment. It’s our way of saying thank you for being a valued member!
Fuzzy Belly Felting Friends
Drop in and spend some time working on needle felted projects alongside other friendly, crafty library patrons. Basic supplies will be provided. The program is open to adults and teens over 12. Note: This is more of a workshop/studio than a traditional class, but beginners can get tips and inspiration from our regulars. Come experience the soothing, meditative joy of repeatedly poking a ball of wool with a needle! Sponsored by The Community Library.
Last Chance Craft Show and Farmers Market
Looking to save time, fuel, and personal energy, to find unique, hand crafted gifts and locally produced foods?
More than 30 crafters and farmers offer a wide variety of wares.
Give a gift of food or prepare your holiday meal with local flavor: beef, whole roaster chicken, eggs, cheese, lamb, mutton, maple syrup, honey, chocolates, fudge, baked goods, jams, winter vegetables.
Distinctive gifts include leather goods, wooden ornaments and serving pieces, soaps, candles, pottery, jewelry, hats, mittens, baby items, wool blankets, needle felted pins and ornaments, and dog coats and scarves.
Consider a holiday flower arrangement for yourself or a friend.
Enjoy a chair massage to ease your feelings of tension.
Faith Bible Academy Bell Ringers Performance
Faith Bible Academy 4th through 7th grade students lead by music teacher Vyanna White will provide a handbell and hand chime program of 3-4 songs. The Friends of The Community Library will provide a light snack.
Wiggle Worms Play and Explore
Stop by the library for some age-appropriate play and discovery time with sensory toys and activity stations. For babies and toddlers ages 3-24 months and their caregivers. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Silver Screenings
This continuing film series will highlight small, independent, and foreign films featuring senior citizens as main characters. We’ll meet in the library’s program room for mid-day matinees, free popcorn, and post-screening conversation. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Mindfulness Apps for Seniors
Engineering Challenge: Scrappy Circuits
Discover electrical circuits with this innovative and hands-on activity! Participants will explore how circuits work and make take-home electrical component kits out of basic office supplies and dollar-store items. Open to 4th-8th graders.
Tiny Book Ornaments
Create a personalized ornament filled with tiny books! Participants will assemble their itty-bitty books and decorate the ornament globe to take home. When you sign up, please submit a list of 12-15 books you would like to include in your ornament–these can be your favorite reads from 2024, favorites of all time, favorite holiday or children’s books, or any other set you like.
Registration is required to ensure adequate supplies and prep time. Open to teens and adults ages 12 and up. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Holly Jolly Party
• Free Photos with Santa in Lansing Manor
• Every child gets a holiday ornament!
• Letter writing to Santa, kids crafts, horse and wagon rides and more!
All Ages Craft Buffet
Each month we bring out our arts & crafts supplies and invite you to come in and make something wonderful. Painting, drawing, origami, knitting, beadwork, embroidery, you name it. We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Make a Sock Snowman
Make your own fun winter decoration with socks and other simple items. Open to kids and teens ages 5 and up (kids under 10 must have a participating adult present). Sponsored by The Community Library.
Blenheim-Gilboa Festival of Trees
Dazzling trees adorned in energy-efficient lights and decorated by local clubs and businesses.
Library Board Meeting
The Board meets on the second Thursday of the month.
LEGO Club
Join other LEGO fans for a fun afternoon of building and creativity! Test your skills with one of our building challenges, or build something from your own imagination. All LEGO supplies provided. Open to kids in grades K-8. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Fan Favorites Book Club
Join us for our casual conversation about what we’re reading, watching, and listening to lately. No assigned readings; just book-lovers talking about the books, movies, and shows they love. We meet at noon on the first Friday of every month. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Anime Club
Each month, anime club participants watch 2-3 episodes of an anime show, eat snacks, and make an optional craft. Open to middle and high schoolers only. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Fuzzy Belly Felting Friends
Drop in and spend some time working on needle felted projects alongside other friendly, crafty library patrons. Basic supplies will be provided. The program is open to adults and teens over 12. Note: This is more of a workshop/studio than a traditional class, but beginners can get tips and inspiration from our regulars. Come experience the soothing, meditative joy of repeatedly poking a ball of wool with a needle! Sponsored by The Community Library.
Wiggle Worms Play and Explore
Stop by the library for some age-appropriate play and discovery time with sensory toys and activity stations. For babies and toddlers ages 3-24 months and their caregivers. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Libby for Overdrive
Are you interested in using your device to download books, audiobooks and magazines? Are you currently downloading but paying for your books? Kim Zimmer will introduce you to the Libby App on the Overdrive platform and demonstrate how you can get your books and magazines for free. All you need is your library card. Participants should bring your laptop, tablet, kindle/Fire, phone, power cords, Amazon passwords and your library card. Don’t have a library card? Stop into your local library and staff will assist you. Reminder for a new card you will need identification and a piece of mail.
Fall Harvest Craft Show and Farmers Market
Festival Farmers Market and the Gathering Place will hold a fall harvest craft festival and farmers market to open the holiday season.
Our farmers and producers offer a variety of goods. Stock up on fall vegetables and fruit—winter squash, apples, garlic, cabbage, onions and more—and locally produced beef, chicken, lamb, mutton, and eggs.
Choose delicious chocolates, candies , cookies, and sourdough bagels, and maple syrup and honey.
Start your holiday shopping and decorating. Our crafters and artisans have jewelry, fabric wares, crocheted gifts, artwork and more for your consideration.
Special feature—Witches Brew Food Truck will be here! They prepare delicious breakfast sandwiches perfect for a fall breakfast or lunch!
Reminder:FMNP checks are valid until November 30, 2024! Freshchecks expire on December 31, 2024. SNAP benefits receive double benefit for each $2.00 spent.
Our final event will be a Last Chance Market and Holiday Craft Show on December 24,2024 (10 – 3).
Silver Screenings
This continuing film series will highlight small, independent, and foreign films featuring senior citizens as main characters. We’ll meet in the library’s program room for mid-day matinees, free popcorn, and post-screening conversation. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Small Business Workshop Series- Access to Capital
The Institute for Rural Vitality invites you to attend Access to Capital on November 14th, 6pm-8pm! We will explore how to secure supplemental funding for critical upgrades to your operations and learn about funding opportunities including loans and rebates. The format of the event will be a 15-minute presentation by all participating organizations followed by a roundtable discussion.
Link to register and learn more! Small Business Workshop Series – Winter 2024 Registration
Detective Fiction Workshop
Award-winning crime fiction author Libby Cudmore will lead this writing workshop for those interested in writing detective fiction. Libby will lead exercises to help authors create an original detective character whose exploits and adventures can drive a mystery plot forward and maybe even form the basis of an entire series. Space is limited and registration is required. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Nonfiction Studio
The new Nonfiction Studio offers an opportunity for writers of memoir, personal essays, rants, and other forms of creative nonfiction to share and receive constructive feedback on works-in-progress. No prior writing experience is required, just a willingness to share work and offer and accept peer feedback.
Last Outdoor Festival Farmers Market of the Season!
Festival Farmers Market Outdoor Season Ends this Weekend!
Frost is on the pumpkin. Colorful leaves have fallen. Days are growing shorter, and the air is crisp and cooler.
It’s time to stock up on fall veggies, apples, and locally produced meats for healthy, hearty, tasty fall and winter meals.
The folks at Festival Farmers Market close their outdoor season Saturday with a colorful array for your purchase: pumpkins, cabbage, peppers, onions, apples both red and green, garlic, squashes, frozen beef, chicken, lamb and mutton. Add maple syrup and honey for a touch of sweetness. Angie the baker tempts you with homemade sourdough bagels, jumbo cookies, and other tasty bits of deliciousness.
Parking is easy, and the farmers are friendly and helpful!
Business Generators Group Speed Networking
Date: Thursday, November 7th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Elks Club, Cobleskill
Join us for an exciting Speed Networking event designed to connect local professionals and foster valuable relationships within our community. This unique opportunity allows you to meet fellow chamber members, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations.
Event Details:
- Capacity: 25 participants
- Networking Format: Quick, structured interactions to maximize connections
- Who Should Attend: Any business or organization.
Anime Club
Each month, anime club participants watch 2-3 episodes of an anime show, eat snacks, and make an optional craft. Open to middle and high schoolers only. Sponsored by The Community Library.
All Ages Craft Buffet
Each month we bring out our arts & crafts supplies and invite you to come in and make something wonderful. Painting, drawing, origami, knitting, beadwork, embroidery, you name it. We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Teen Craft: Personalize a Journal
Open to middle and high schoolers only. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Library Board Meeting
The Board meets on the second Thursday of the month. Library board meetings are open to the public. People interested in learning more about the operations of the library are invited to attend.
Learn to Sew for Kids part 2
Our beginner sewing series continues with a drawstring bag workshop! Participants should be familiar with threading a needle, tying knots, and sewing a running stitch (all covered in our last workshop). Open to kids ages 8 to 14.
Please note: This workshop includes supervised use of a hot iron. If you do not want your child to use the iron, please make a note in your registration.
LEGO Club
Join other LEGO fans for a fun afternoon of building and creativity! Test your skills with one of our building challenges, or build something from your own imagination. All LEGO supplies provided. Open to kids in grades K-8. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Engineering Challenge: Mousetrap Car
Join engineers from the Schoharie Mohawk Institute for Science and Technology to learn how to make a working car powered by a mousetrap! Open to grades 4-8. Sponsored by The Community Library .
Fenimore Asset Management Open House
We’re excited to host an open house at our Cobleskill home office. Everyone is welcome to stop by, take a tour, and meet the team (feel free to bring a friend or family member, too).
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
9AM to 5PM
384 North Grand Street
Cobleskill, NY 12043
While you can come anytime, we will be offering small group sessions at 9AM, 11AM, 1PM, 3PM, and 4:30PM that include:
- Welcome remarks from our President, Christian Snyder, and CEO, Anne Putnam
- Research team meet and greet and investment updates
- Service team overview: learn about the services we provide
You’ll also have the option to meet one-on-one with a member of the service team.
If you can’t make it and want to arrange a visit on another day, or have questions, you can contact us anytime.
We hope to see you there!
Fan Favorites Book Club
Join us for our casual conversation about what we’re reading, watching, and listening to lately. No assigned readings; just book-lovers talking about the books, movies, and shows they love. We meet at noon on the first Friday of every month. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Trivia Night at the Library
Assemble a team and join us for our live, in-person trivia contest covering a range of general knowledge categories including history, music, geography, politics, business, and culture. Bragging rights (and modest prizes) are at stake at this monthly, hour-long program. Sponsored by The Community Library.
Needle Felted Halloween Decor for Beginners
Looking for an opportunity to try needle felting for the first time? This special program will introduce basic felting techniques using simple Halloween decorations as practice projects. Drop in and give it a try. Then, if you like it, you can continue practicing at our monthly Fuzzy Belly Felting Club, every third Thursday of the month. Open to adults and teens over 12 years old. No admission fee, no experience needed, no registration required, and we’ll provide all the supplies you’ll need. Sponsored by The Community Library.