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Contact the Schoharie Free Library?

• Phone & Fax: (518) 295-7127
• 103 Knower Avenue, P.O. Box 519, Schoharie, NY 12157-0519
• sholib@midtel.net

Find the Library?

1. I-88 to Exit 23
2. Rt. 30A to Rt. 30
3. Rt. 30 to Schoharie (Main Street)
4. Main Street to Bridge Street
5. Up Bridge Street one block to Knower Avenue; Library is on the corner

Know when the Library is open?

• Monday: 1-5 & 6-9
• Tuesday: 10-5
• Wednesday: Closed
• Thursday: 1-5 & 6-9
• Friday: 10-5
• Saturday: 10-2
• Sunday: Closed               

   The Library is closed for all major holidays, including but not limited to: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Borrow books and other materials?
   Books, magazines, CDs, CD-ROMs and audio books may be borrowed for 2 weeks.  Videos  & DVDS may be borrowed by adults only (age 16 and older) for 1 week.  The overdue fine for all materials is 5 cents a day to a maximum of $2.00 per item.  Materials may be renewed in person when the Library is open or 24 hours/day by calling the answering machine at 295-7127.  We will need to know your name and the item(s) you wish to renew.

Get a library card?
   To get a bar-coded library card, fill out an application, which is available at the Circulation Desk.  You will need to show some form of photo ID, such as a valid driver's license.  The card can be used at ALL MVLS/SALS libraries in the eight counties of the joint system.

Make a donation to the Building Fund?
    Make your donation to the Schoharie Free Library, c/o Treasurer Margaret Carballeira or drop it off in person.  The Library is a 501(c)(3) institution and gifts are tax-deductible.

Get library materials if I am homebound?
     We have a Homebound Patrons program that was developed to replace the "Books by Mail" program.  For more information, please contact the Library for an information packet and application.