by CPH Friends | Jun 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
by Beth Offenbacker The first time I walked into the Shenendehowa Free Library in 1977 as a shy, nerdy 12-year old, my world was transformed. I immediately felt at home. The creaky floor of the former schoolhouse and the enchanting scent of “eau de book” made me feel...
by CPH Friends | Jun 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
A group of 27 enjoyed a bus trip to the North Country on Saturday May 30. We began our exploration at the Adirondack Experience Museum in Blue Mountain Lake. Our second stop was at the North Creek Rail Depot Museum where we learned about the history of railroads in...
by CPH Friends | Apr 30, 2026 | Two Towns One Book, Uncategorized
Shenendehowa High School East was buzzing on Tuesday evening, April 28, as 1,200 attendees gathered to hear Liz Moore—award‑winning novelist, professor, screenwriter, and author of CPH Friends 2026 Two Towns One Book selection The God of the Woods—share stories from...
by CPH Friends | Apr 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Two Towns One Book is looking to recruit 4- 5 additional volunteer Summer Readers. Click here for a description of the tasks. Two Towns One Book is entering into a critical stage of selecting the 2027 Book of the Year. The community book nomination process will come...
by CPH Friends | Apr 21, 2026 | Community / Human Interest, Uncategorized
Each quarter, we randomly select a CPH Friend who joined or renewed their membership in the past three months to win a book of their choosing from the New York Times Best Seller List. On April 7, we selected the 1st Quarter winner – Winona Einhorn-Hitt (left)...
by CPH Friends | Apr 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Kathy (Adam) Browne enters her 47th year of involvement with the CPH Library in 2026. During those years she’s been a librarian, an assistant director, liaison to the FOL Board of Directors, and upon her retirement, a co-president of the board and a substitute...
