Songs & Life on the Erie Canal- Doug Yeomans

When: January 9, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Minerva Free Library, 116 Miller Street Sherman, NY 14781

The Erie Canal program presents students with the music and cultures that came together during the building and use of the Erie Canal along with commentary and stories to help students of 2022 relate to the challenges and dynamics of

Different Perspectives of the Erie Canal

When: December 1, 2022 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Minerva Free Library Basement, 116 Miller St, Sherman, NY 14781

We explore the differences and disputes between the Haudeonsaunee and Gov. DeWitt Clinton- we also explore the respect for nature and the plant life indigenous to the Erie Canal.

Conductive Construction

When: December 22, 2022 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Minerva Free Library Basement, 116 Miller Street, Sherman, NY 14781

Students will learn about electricity and how it relates to the carousel.  In the workshop, they will use squishy circuits to learn about closed and open circuits.  Students will use conductive play dough to experiment with circuits in groups. Programming

Merry and Bright Puzzle Party

When: December 13, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Minerva Free Library Basement, 116 Miller Street, Sherman

  Minerva Free Library Hosts Merry and Bright Puzzle Party Wondering what we mean when we say a “jigsaw puzzle party”? Well, it’s a social gathering that centers around laughs, snacks, beverages, and solving a jigsaw puzzle with a group of friends.

Cookies, Cocoa, & Photos with Santa

When: December 10, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Minerva Free Library, 116 Miller Street, Sherman, NY 14781

Enjoy Holiday sweets Give your letter to Santa Get your photo taken with Santa Print your Letter to Santa off here: North Pole Express Mail

Bunco Night

When: October 21, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Minerva Free Library Basement

Fall Felted Ornaments

When: October 25, 2022 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Minerva Free Library Basement

We are very excited to be hosting Vicky Boehmer for a Fundraiser for the library October 25th from 6-8 pm. Vicky will teach us how to make Fall decorations – Please plan to attend this fun event. If interested, sign

Story Trails and Treats

When: October 15, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Minerva Free Library

Join us on Saturday, October 15, Between 10AM and Noon For a STORYWALK Of this Popular Book Room on the Broom.  It will begin at the library and go around the school parking lot block.  The Participants will visit each