Congratulations to Emmajane on Reading her First 100 Books for the Cheney Library Challenge!
Emmajane Cottrell was born on Babcock Lake Road in Grafton July 24, 1922 to Howard and Lucy Babcock. Raymond and Esther were her older brother and sister. They grew up on the family farm and walked to the schoolhouse just up the road from their home. Emmajane also attended the high school in Berlin for a couple of years. In October 1944 she married Sherman Cottrell and went to live on his Wilson Hill Road farm. Emmajane was a typical farmer’s wife, taking care of the home, helping in the barn, growing and canning vegetables, plus mowing the grass and raising flowers. Sherman and Emmajane had two sons, James and Peter. She is a grandmother to 7 and great-grandmother to 3.
Emmajane is a wonderful cook and every meal ended with a piece of pie or cake or cookies. She stayed busy and her home was well cared for as well as the yard. Today she lives at Wood Park, where she lovingly takes care of her rooms. Emmajane loves to read westerns, English novels about the 1800s and the antics of Miss Julia; she rarely misses Bob Ross’s program on TV because she is also an accomplished artist.
Emmajane is a lifelong member of the Hoosick Falls First Babtist Church. She is willing to help anyone out in any way that she can, maybe with a warm meal, a listening ear or a helping hand. And when Emmajane smiles, which is often, she lights up the room.
Tuesdays (10 AM - 11 AM)
Cheney Library Story Time
Join us at the library for stories, rhymes, and fun! This program is geared toward pre-school children, but all ages are welcome. All participants must be accompanied by an adult.
March 10 (12 PM - 1 PM)
Tea Exchange
Staff favorite teas, sweet and savory snacks, and bring a box of tea if you'd like to participate in the exchange! This event is geared toward adults.
March 17 (3 PM - 4 PM)
D.I.Y. Self-Care Club
Pamper yourself in 2023! Join us at the library to craft DIY self-care items. Teens & adults welcome!
March 24 (3 PM - 4 PM)
Library Crafternoons
Bring your project to the library and spend time with other crafters. Whether you like to sew, draw, sculpt, or create in another way, you are welcome to hang out, share, and learn new skills! Crafternoons take place on the fourth Friday of every month from 3 PM - 4 PM. All ages are welcome.
March 28 (6:30 PM)
Cheney Library Board Meeting
Cheney Library will be holding a board meeting inside the library on Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 P.M. The meeting will be open for public attendance. Please email director@cheneylibrary.org for more information.
Cheney Library 100 Book Challenge
Can you read 100 books between October 22, 2022 and November 23, 2023? All readers who reach the 100 book finish line may select a title to add to our library which will feature their name in a commemorative bookplate. Talk to a librarian for more details and an entry form!
Cheney Library Book Sale
Cheney Library's book sale is open whenever the library is open. There is always something new to see, so be sure to check in and see what's on our shelves!
We are also currently accepting donations of books in good condition. If you have items you would like to donate, please bring books to the library during our open hours so that a librarian can review any items of interest.
New eBooks and Audiobooks on OverDrive
Cheney Library offers eBooks, audiobooks, and more through OverDrive. You can read magazines using OverDrive, as well! See available magazine titles here.
