Adult D&D

Tuesday, Jun. 3, 6:00-7:30 pm
Calling all adult gamers out there! Join us for our twice-monthly Dungeons & Dragons sessions and join a campaign with other adult fans of role-playing games. Bring some friends or meet new ones here. Beginners welcome! We meet the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Sponsored by The Community Library.

Landis Arboretum Spring Plant, Book, and Bake Sale

It’s a can’t-miss event for gardeners! 
Saturday and Sunday, May 17 & 18, from 10 AM to 4 PM

Many gardeners wait impatiently to find out what plants or plant groups will be featured in Landis’ sales. Of course, there will be hundreds of perennials, shrubs, grasses, and trees for a range of conditions, including many unusual varieties. Gardeners return year after year for strong, vibrant plants. This year we’ll have a nice selection of organic vegetable seedlings and herbs as well as some lovely hanging baskets.

Gardening Tech At a Glance

Thursday, May 29, 2:00 pm
Do you want to improve your green thumb or just make gardening easier? Technology may be the answer. Join us in this introductory lecture to learn about different types of gardening tech. We’ll go over some popular apps and explain their common features that will help you with everything from designing your garden to identifying plants and caring for them. You’ll also learn about outdoor smart irrigation systems and sensors, as well as indoor gardening devices. Can tech give you a green thumb? Come to this lecture to find out!

Register at https://forms.gle/BXTvtzQd3JrBMnPc9

Short Fiction Workshop

The Short Fiction Workshop is open to teens and adults regardless of previous writing experience. Join us for creative exercises, writing prompts, and supportive feedback on your work. Sponsored by The Community Library.

Fan Favorites

Friday, Jun. 6, 12:00 pm
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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, Jun. 3, 5:00-7:00 pm
Come play D&D at the library with other teens and tweens! New players are welcome, and you can create a character for the campaign when you arrive. Open to 6th-12th graders (ages 11-18). Light snacks served.  Sponsored by The Community Library.

Paws For Reading (dog)

Thursday, May 22, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Join a friendly therapy animal for reading and cuddles! This is a great, relaxed opportunity for kids to practice their reading with a friendly face. All participating critters are certified therapy animals or in training to receive certification.

Short Fiction Workshop

Tuesday, Jun. 10, 6:00-7:30 pm
The Short Fiction Workshop is open to teens and adults regardless of previous writing experience. Join us for creative exercises, writing prompts, and supportive feedback on your work. Sponsored by The Community Librar

Storytime

May 28, 10:30 am (Wednesdays)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for fun stories, songs, and early literacy activities.

Anime Club

Tuesday, Jun. 10, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Each month, anime club participants watch 2-3 episodes of an anime show, eat snacks, and make an optional craft. This is a great opportunity to share your love of anime and manga with other fans or to learn more about Japanese media if you’re curious. Open to middle and high schoolers only.  Sponsored by The Community Library.

Storytime

May 21, 10:30 am (Wednesdays)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for fun stories, songs, and early literacy activities.

Engineering Challenge with SMIST – Speed Racer

How steady are your hands? Do you have nerves of steel? You will need both as you build this mechanical car game out of common materials and try to avoid oncoming traffic.Open to grades 4-8. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Schoharie Mohawk Initiative for Science and Technology.

Tabling Tuesday – Immigration Aid

Tuesday, May 27, 12:00-3:00 pm
The Community Library invites non-profit, social service organizations to set up a table in the Pine Room and share information about programs, services, and benefits available to members of our community. No cost, no appointment necessary.

Today’s organization is: Hiscock Legal Aid Society – Immigration Program.

Storytime

Wednesday, May 7, 10:30 am (Wednesdays)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for fun stories, songs, and early literacy activities.

Paws For Reading (dog)

Thursday, May 8, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Join a friendly therapy animal for reading and cuddles! This is a great, relaxed opportunity for kids to practice their reading with a friendly face. All participating critters are certified therapy animals or in training to receive certification.

Paws for Reading (cat)

Saturday, May 10, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Join a friendly therapy animal for reading and cuddles! This is a great, relaxed opportunity for kids to practice their reading with a friendly face. All participating critters are certified therapy animals or in training to receive certification.

Board of Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees meets every 2nd Thursday at 1:00 PM. Library board meetings are open to the public. People interested in learning more about the operations of the library are invited to attend.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, May 20, 5:00-7:00 pm
Come play D&D at the library with other teens and tweens! New players are welcome, and you can create a character for the campaign when you arrive. Open to 6th-12th graders (ages 11-18). Light snacks served.  Sponsored by The Community Library.

Tabling Tuesday – Cancer Services

Tuesday, May 13, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
The Community Library invites non-profit, social service organizations to set up a table in the Pine Room and share information about programs, services, and benefits available to members of our community. No cost, no appointment necessary.

Today’s organization is: Bassett Hospital – Cancer Services Program.

Healthy Relationships

Thursday, May 8, 6:00 pm
Join us for an informational program about healthy relationships with Catholic Charities. We will be talking about different types of abuse, who it can happen to, different flags to look for, services that Catholic Charities offers, statistics on domestic violence, and where to get help. Open to ages 14+

Adult D&D

Tuesday, May 6, 6:00-7:30 pm
Calling all adult gamers out there! Join us for our twice-monthly Dungeons & Dragons sessions and join a campaign with other adult fans of role-playing games. Bring some friends or meet new ones here. Beginners welcome! We meet the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Sponsored by The Community Library.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, May 6, 5:00-7:00 pm
Come play D&D at the library with other teens and tweens! New players are welcome, and you can create a character for the campaign when you arrive. Open to 6th-12th graders (ages 11-18). Light snacks served.  Sponsored by The Community Library.

Tabling Tuesday – Alzheimer’s

Tuesday, May 6, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
The Community Library invites non-profit, social service organizations to set up a table in the Pine Room and share information about programs, services, and benefits available to members of our community. No cost, no appointment necessary.

Today’s organization is: Alzheimer’s Association.

Foster Care Informational Session

Are you interested in becoming a Northern Rivers Foster Parent? Come to a free informational session at The Community Library and discuss what to expect along your foster journey. We’ll explain the support foster parents receive, including on-call and in-home support with 24/7 availability, online resources such as discussion groups and training materials, and full health and wellness coverage for foster children. Consider joining a network of more than 200 foster families in upstate New York!

Sponsored by The Community Library and Northern Rivers .

Paws For Reading

Join a friendly therapy animal for reading and cuddles! This is a great, relaxed opportunity for kids to practice their reading with a friendly face. All participating critters are certified therapy animals or in training to receive certification.

Paws For Reading (dog)

Tuesday, May 13, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
Join a friendly therapy animal for reading and cuddles! This is a great, relaxed opportunity for kids to practice their reading with a friendly face. All participating critters are certified therapy animals or in training to receive certification.

All Ages Craft Buffet

Thursday, May 8, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Patrons of all ages are invited to join us for open craft time at The Community Library. We’ll have tables full of craft supplies available for participants to use. Come let your imagination inspire you to create whatever you choose!

Anime Club

Each month, anime club participants watch 2-3 episodes of an anime show, eat snacks, and make an optional craft. This is a great opportunity to share your love of anime and manga with other fans or to learn more about Japanese media if you’re curious. Open to middle and high schoolers only.  Sponsored by The Community Library.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, May 13, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Come test your building skills with themed challenges,or build what inspires you! Open to kids in grades K-8

Short Fiction Workshop

Tuesday, May 13, 6:00-7:30 pm
The Short Fiction Workshop is open to teens and adults regardless of previous writing experience. Join us for creative exercises, writing prompts, and supportive feedback on your work. Sponsored by The Community Library.

Tabling Tuesday – Mental Illness Awareness

Tuesday, May 20, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
The Community Library invites non-profit, social service organizations to set up a table in the Pine Room and share information about programs, services, and benefits available to members of our community. No cost, no appointment necessary.

Today’s organization is: National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI).

Storytime

May 14, 10:30 am (Wednesdays)
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us each week for fun stories, songs, and early literacy activities.

Special Event: Summer Solstice Celebration

Special Event:  Summer Solstice Celebration

Friday, June 20, 10:00-12:30 and 1:00-3:30

Please join Joey Crawford, A Quantum Reiki Healer and Spiritual Life Coach as she shares her personal awakening experience and journey connected with Divine Energies.  You will also receive tools and guidance to help harness the L.O.V.E. (Love of Vibration and Energy) frequency connected to your journey.  This experience is free with admission to the museum.

 

Friday, June 20, 5:00 pm – Celebrate the start of summer with a beginning yoga class at the Iroquois Museum with a lifelong educator.  Colleen Sheehan brings humor and experience to the yoga classroom.  Flow through yoga sequences and deep breath work plus a short meditation for maximum stress relief and relaxation.  Achieve tranquility of the mind and spirit while also building strength.  All fitness levels are welcome; no prior yoga experience is required.  Please bring a mat and water. 

$15.00 for Museum Members/Non-Members.  All donations support the Museum’s education programs.

Adult D&D

Calling all adult gamers out there! Join us for our twice-monthly Dungeons & Dragons sessions and join a campaign with other adult fans of role-playing games. Bring some friends or meet new ones here. Beginners welcome! We meet the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Sponsored by The Community Library.

Rodney & Juliet’s Wedding – A Murder Mystery Dinner

A Wedding to Die For – Murder Mystery Dinner Theater!

When two star-crossed lovers decide to tie the know, a wealthy family and a family of hillbillies will have to learn how to get along. Of course, a guest getting murdered right before the ceremony doesn’t help matters! Can you guess WHODUNIT?

Cost is $65.00 per-person and includes a delectable dinner catered by The Olde Tater Barn. Cash bar will be available. To pay by credit card or to sponsor this event, please call Tammy Ruise at (518) 702-4515. Funds raised from this event benefit people with disabilities in Schoharie County supported by The Arc Lexington and the programs that empower them to live their best lives.

The Great Puzzle Race

The Great Puzzle Race is back! Each team of up to FOUR players gets the same 500-piece puzzle and up to two hours to complete it. The fastest finishers win prizes! Registration is required, and limited to 12 teams, so don’t wait! Please have one person register for your team, and list your team members.  Sponsored by The Community Library.

Block Party

Wednesday, Apr. 16, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Stop by The Community Library for some fun building time! We’ve got something for all ages and skill levels. Special building sets for this program include Magnatiles, Keva Planks, and building straws, and we’ll have classics like LEGO and wooden blocks, too!
Special for spring break include: Goldie Blox and Clip and Create Builders too!

Blackout Poetry

Thursday, Apr. 24, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Drop in and celebrate National Poetry Month with some Blackout Poetry! No experience necessary. All materials provided. Open to teens and adults ages 14+

Sponsored by The Community Library.

LEGO Club

Tuesday, Apr. 8, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
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.

Anime Club

Tuesday, Apr. 8, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Each month, anime club participants watch 2-3 episodes of an anime show, eat snacks, and make an optional craft. This is a great opportunity to share your love of anime and manga with other fans or to learn more about Japanese media if you’re curious. Open to middle and high schoolers only.  Sponsored by The Community Library.

Tabling Tuesday – Domestic Violence

Tuesday, Apr. 15, 10:30 am-1:30 pm

The Community Library invites non-profit, social service organizations to set up a table in the Pine Room and share information about programs, services, and benefits available to members of our community. No cost, no appointment necessary.

Today’s organization is: Catholic Charities – Domestic Violence Program.

34th Annual Sharon Springs Community-Wide Garage Sale Day

The Sharon Springs Community-Wide Garage Sale experience begins with a stop at the United Methodist Church on Rte. 20 {across from the school).  After 8 am, you can grab a FREE map that contains a listing of all the sales, what is being sold and directions to each of the 50+ sales.  You can also browse the sale in the church hall and those on the grounds.  Out front, under the tent, food and drinks will be available – coffee, cold drinks and water, and the smells of the items on the grill will fill the air.  After studying the map for a bit, you can make a plan for which sales you would like to visit.  Every sale will offer treasures for everyone.  The day is being sponsored by the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church.  Questions?  Call Donna at 518-284-2675.

Short Fiction Workshop

Tuesday, Apr. 8, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
The Short Fiction Workshop is open to teens and adults regardless of previous writing experience. Join us for creative exercises, writing prompts, and supportive feedback on your work.

Family Movie – The Wild Robot

Saturday, Apr. 19, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come relax and enjoy a free family movie complete with popcorn in the library’s program room.
Showing: The Wild Robot

Dino Day

Tuesday, Apr. 15, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Join us at The Community Library for a dino-riffic time building with dinosaur bones!

Drew’s Magic and Balloon Animals

Saturday, Apr. 12, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Join us at the library for a magical event! Drew will be performing magic at 11am and twisting balloons from 11:30am – 12:30pm.
Fun for all ages!

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, Apr. 29, 5:00-7:00 pm
Come play D&D at the library with other teens and tweens! New players are welcome, and you can create a character for the campaign when you arrive. Open to 6th-12th graders (ages 11-18). Light snacks served. 

Sponsored by The Community Library.

Family Stay and Play

Young children and their caregivers are invited to join us for relaxed social time with blocks, books, and coloring while our regular Storytime program is on hiatus. Special add-on activities may be offered as staff time and supplies allow.

Springtime All Ages Craft Buffet

Thursday, Apr. 17, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
If you haven’t had a chance to check out our All Ages Craft Buffet or if you have and you love it, we are offering a special Springtime All Ages Craft Buffet at an earlier time during Spring Break week.

Adult D&D

Tuesday, Apr. 15, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Calling all adult gamers out there! Join us for our twice-monthly Dungeons & Dragons sessions and join a campaign with other adult fans of role-playing games. Bring some friends or meet new ones here. Beginners welcome! We meet the first and third Tuesdays of every month.

Sponsored by The Community Library.