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About the Library
Our School District Association library serves patrons in the Schoharie Central School District. We are part of the Mohawk Valley Library System and our patrons can access materials from other libraries in this system and Southern Adirondack Library System through our joint automated catalog and through Interlibrary Loan. We are a fine free library with access to Books, Magazines, DVDs, games, e-books and audiobooks, and so much more!
Hours of Operation
Tuesday: 10am - 8pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 7pm
Thursday - Friday: 11am - 6pm
Saturday: 10am - 2pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
Regular Programs
Online Writing Group meets Monday's from 6:30 - 8pm. Get together with other writers to share & discuss your writing and ideas!
Children's Storytime every Friday morning at 10am. Join us for Stories, Crafts & Playtime with Yvonne!!
For the Love of Books Group: Book Lovers unite to discuss your latest reads and share recommendations! Bring 2-3 books that you've read to share over refreshments. 4th Tuesday evening of the month - 5:30 -7pm, beginning in September. No Registration required!
Schoharie Library Art Club: All ages are welcome! You'll receive an email when we plan an art or craft program. Your free membership also entitles you to register for grant-funded arts education programs, which will include a series of fine arts programs such as drawing, cyanotype, painting, and more.
Homeschool Hangout! Come enjoy the books, arts & crafts, toys & games! Socialize and meet new and old friends. No registration required. Fall Date TBD.
Printing/ Copying/ Faxing Service
Available during open hours
Print $.50/ page | Fax $1.00/ phone line
We DO NOT do bulk or high quantity printing
We DO NOT accept credit/debit card for printing costs
We reserve the right to refuse service for reproduction of materials that would violate Copyright Laws
Library History
The Schoharie Free Library was founded in 1916 by a group of women from the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. It obtained its absolute charter from the State of New York in 1927 and became an Association Library in 1959. Also in that year, the Library joined the Mohawk Valley Library Association (MVLA).
In 1963, the weight of the books was damaging the DAR Hall and a fund drive to buy a new home for the Library was begun by the Schoharie Kiwanis Club, the Schoharie Rotary Club and others. Mr. James Cushing donated the money to buy the Miers house and the Library was called the Mary Beatrice Cushing Memorial Library in honor of his deceased wife.
In 1989, Schoharie was hit by a rare tornado. In 1994, the Library was hit by a different kind of storm as our first computer was installed. Also that year, the Carriage House in the back yard was destroyed by a fire caused by an overheated light fixture, and in January of 1995 a Flood of the Century deposited five feet of water in the basement. Of course, 2011’s Hurricane Irene did major damage as the 7 feet of water in the parking lot meant the entire cellar and 27” on the first floor were inundated.
Through it all, the Library has kept growing and has kept pace with the new technologies common to libraries today. We fully participate in the automated circulation system common to both MVLS (Mohawk Valley Library System) and SALS (Southern Adirondack Library System). The Addition/Renovation Project has yielded a beautiful new Children’s Area and an elegantly redecorated interior. Stop in and visit us!
