VITA Tax Preparation Services
2025-03-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
The Sinclairville Free Library is a site for the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Preparation Services. This free tax preparation service requires that you make an appointment by calling 2-1-1. Information detailing the income guidelines to qualify for this service is also available by calling 2-1-1.
Complete needed forms. Returns to be prepared and quality reviewed off site. Taxpayers will pick up their completed returns the following week (3/10 or 3/14).

Local Author Visit: Mindy Nichols Wendell
2025-05-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Light and Air by Mindy Nichols Wendell
It’s 1935, and tuberculosis is ravaging the nation. Everyone is afraid of this deadly respiratory illness. But what happens when you actually have it?
Mindy Nichols Wendell writes middle grade historical fiction. Before beginning her writing career, Mindy taught writing and literature at SUNY Fredonia for more than thirty years. She lives in western New York with her husband. Light and Air is Mindy’s debut novel.
Light and Air published by Holiday House (2024) and is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection.
mindynicholswendell.com

Shaving Cream Marbling with Peggy Minckler
2025-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Shaving cream marbling is a fun, artistic technique that creates unique, marbled patterns on paper or other surfaces by using shaving cream and water color paint. It’s a process of layering colors on a shaving cream base, swirling them together, and then transferring the design to a chosen surface. This method is popular for its ease of use, vibrant results, and the element of surprise with each print.
Each participant will create a “marbled” print on paper using shaving cream and liquid watercolor paints.
All ages.
Registration Required.
Participants are asked to leave their art projects for our Community Art Show displaying all projects created throughout the summer. Projects will be labeled with artists first initial, last name and age. Select projects may be laminated to help preserve the piece. Projects will be on display through the 25th Building Anniversary that will be celebrated as part of the 26th Annual History Fair on Saturday, September 16th.

Tie-Dye with Miss Meagan
2025-07-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Tie-Dye is a textile art form where fabric is folded, twisted, or tied, then dyed to create unique patterns. The tied areas resist the dye, resulting in vibrant, colorful designs. This resist dyeing technique has ancient roots and has been adapted throughout history in various cultures.
Each participant will bring one fabric item to tie-dye. No towels or blankets. Bind the fabric to create desired design and apply dye. Items will be placed in labeled bags to allow “set” time and wash/rinse process. Wash/Rinse process will be completed by Miss Meagan & Miss Jessica. Items will be available for pickup at the next Community Art Night.
Items may be taken home for “set” time and wash/rinse process. Instructions will be available.
Prepare your selected item for Tie-Dye:

Pre-wash the fabric: Use hot water and a textile detergent to remove any sizing, oils, or finishes that might hinder dye absorption.
Soda ash soak (optional, but recommended): Soak the fabric in a soda ash solution (sodium carbonate) for 5-15 minutes. This helps the dye bond with the fabric. Follow the instructions on the soda ash packaging, usually involving mixing it with warm water.

No towels or blankets.
All Ages are Welcome.
Registration Required
Participants are asked to leave their art projects for our Community Art Show displaying all projects created throughout the summer. Projects will be labeled with artists first initial, last name and age. Select projects may be laminated to help preserve the piece. Projects will be on display through the 25th Building Anniversary that will be celebrated as part of the 26th Annual History Fair on Saturday, September 16th.

Crafted to Grow: Nature Art with Corinne Kelly
2025-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Exploring what a plant needs to thrive through art inspired by Nature Author/Illustrator, Yuval Zommer. He is known for the “Big Book” series and other books like “The Tree That’s Meant to Be” and “A Thing Called Snow”. His books often focus on nature and wildlife. Join, CVCS Science teacher, Corinne Kelly to create an art piece using natural and recycled materials to help us understand the basic ingredients a flower needs to grow.
Each participant will create a nature art piece using a variety of natural/recycled materials and basic craft and art supplies.
All ages.
Registration Required.
Program provided using funding from the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System’s Mini Summer Reading Grant 2025.
Participants are asked to leave their art projects for our Community Art Show displaying all projects created throughout the summer. Projects will be labeled with artists first initial, last name and age. Select projects may be laminated to help preserve the piece. Projects will be on display through the 25th Building Anniversary that will be celebrated as part of the 26th Annual History Fair on Saturday, September 16th.

Art in Motion with Erin Gray
2025-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Join us for a reading of Jackson Pollock Splashed Paint and Wasn’t Sorry by Fausto Gilberti and enjoy three interactive painting stations. We will experiment with pendulum painting, blowing crazy hair pictures with straws and rolling marble designs.
Each participant may create an art piece at each station.
All ages.
Registration Required.
Program provided using funding from the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System’s Mini Summer Reading Grant 2025.
Participants are asked to leave their art projects for our Community Art Show displaying all projects created throughout the summer. Projects will be labeled with artists first initial, last name and age. Select projects may be laminated to help preserve the piece. Projects will be on display through the 25th Building Anniversary that will be celebrated as part of the 26th Annual History Fair on Saturday, September 16th.

For the Birds with Erin Gray
2025-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
In this artistic adventure, we will read For the Birds: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson by Peggy Thomas. Roger Tory Peterson was an American naturalist, conservationist, citizen scientist ornithologist, artist and illustrator, educator, and a founder of the 20th-century environmental movement, where he was an inspiration for many. Peterson, known for his sketches and paintings of birds and nature was born in Jamestown in 1908. The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) is located in Jamestown and is part of the library system’s Day Adventure Pass program.
Each participant can create a parrot using their handprints.
All ages.
Registration Required.
Program provided using funding from the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System’s Mini Summer Reading Grant 2025.
Participants are asked to leave their art projects for our Community Art Show displaying all projects created throughout the summer. Projects will be labeled with artists first initial, last name and age. Select projects may be laminated to help preserve the piece.
Projects will be on display through the 25th Building Anniversary that will be celebrated as part of the 26th Annual History Fair on Saturday, September 16th.

Art of Succulents with Miss Jessica
2025-08-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Learn how to care for and propagate succulents. Succulents are a group of plants that store water in their leaves. The leaves tend to be thick and fleshy. Succulents tend to thrive in dry climates and don’t like a lot of humidity.
Each participant can create a small decorative hanging planter with real succulents propagated by Miss Jessica from her very own collection. Different succulents to select from along with decorative items.
All ages.
Registration Required.
Program provided using funding from the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System’s Mini Summer Reading Grant 2025.
These projects will be taken home the day of the event.

26th Annual Sinclairville History Fair
2025-09-13 | Village of Sinclairville
SCHEDULE FOR LIBRARY RELATED EVENTS
10 am Parade (departs from Elementary School) Watch for the library’s float!!!
11 am to 1 pm Audubon Society Live Animal Encounter
11 am to 1 pm Free Face Painting
11 am to 3:30 pm Visit our table in Minckler’s Commons for friendly faces, library information and painted rocks for sale
11:30 am until Sold-Out Chicken Barbeque at the Firehall (benefits the library)
2 pm to 4 pm Local Author Showcase! Meet and support local published authors
4 pm 25th Building Anniversary Celebration!!! Light Refreshments

Community Art Show All Day…Check out the pieces created throughout the summer…

Visit Village of Sinclairville or Town of Charlotte Facebook page(s) for a full calendar of all the days events. Presented by the Valley Historical Society and the Village of Sinclairville.

The library will be open from 10 am to completion of building celebration.
Public restrooms, Wi-Fi and air-conditioning.
Community event parking available.

Learn to Fly Fish
2025-09-18 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-02 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-09 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Come Tie Your Own Flies
Free fly tying instruction for all ages.
All tools and materials provided for free.
Learn to tie flies you can use to catch the big fish.
Register: Click or Call 716.962.5885

Fly Tying Vise Kits with all needed materials are also available to check out on a valid library card and a signed Checkout Agreement.

Valley Historical Society Monthly Meeting
2025-11-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Click for more information on the Valley Historical Society.

Volunteers & Veterans Soup Dinner
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Park Church, 49 Sinclair Drive, Sinclairville, NY
Different types of soups prepared by our Library Board provided in appreciation of our wonderful volunteers and our amazing community veterans.

Library Advocacy with NYS Senator, George Borello
2025-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Anderson-Lee Library, 43 Main Street, Silver Creek, NY

Local Author Showcase
2025-12-13 10:30 - 13:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Winter Local Author Showcase
Please join us in welcoming:
Romance author Joan Wahl is a lifelong resident of Chautauqua County, but her love of country music and Nashville inspired series set in Music City. Wahl’s stories have a similar Hallmark-movie vibe with some “spice”. Both books in the series, Summer Love in Music City and Falling for Autumn, will be available for purchase by cash or credit card. Joan is targeting an October 2026 release date for book three, Brennan’s Winter Promise.
Multi-genre writer Jason K Bussman debut book is now available. FUMBLE: Just a Dad Trying Not to Drop the Ball is about Bussman’s experiences as a dad, both winning and not winning. Bussman specializes in memoir writing and recently earned an MFA in Creative Professional Writing at Western Connecticut State University.
Rev W Craig Stratton’s Remembrances of a Hospital Chaplain: The Day I Lost My Face is an intimate look into a chaplain’s daily encounters serving individuals and families during their times of greatest vulnerability. Documented in dialogue-filled stories, it sheds light not only on the patient but also on the ways a chaplain is impacted by his work, creating an engaging memoir.
Also featuring writers from our Write Circle Writer’s group, Clark Zlotchew and Richard Knott. Zlotchew has published 19 books and was honored in 2008 with a promotion to the rank of SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor of Spanish Language and Spanish and Latin American Literatures.
Visit our website at sinclairvillelibrary.org or call 716.962.5885 to register for any of our events.

VITA Tax Preparation Services
2026-03-02 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-06 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Call 2-1-1 to schedule an appointment.

Roswell Park Cessation Services
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Roswell Park Cessation Services
Provided by Chautauqua County Office of Aging
For more information on the this program visit quitquest.roswellpark.org
