For the Birds with Erin Gray
2025-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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
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.

Ice Cream Social to Celebrate Summer Reading
2025-09-04 17:00 - 19:00
It’s time for Summer Reading to come to an end…We have had a great summer of creating and learning…Come celebrate with us and an ice cream sundae…
Last chance to turn in your reading logs for prizes. Children & Teens: Croc charms. Teens & Adults: notepad or pen (or Croc charm).
Final Night for GUESS HOW MANY???
And of course, an ice cream sundae bar with all the toppings. Plus, art projects created throughout the summer will be on display.
Program provided using funding from the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System’s Mini Summer Reading Grant 2025.
