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 | 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.

Ice Cream Social to Celebrate Summer Reading
2025-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
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.

Summer Reading Stomp Off & Junior Paleontologist Training
2026-06-01 14:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
In celebration of National Dinosaur Day, the library will be hosting our STOMP OFF to start our annual Summer Reading Program.

For this years theme, “Unearth A Story”, the library will be traveling back in time to the era of the dinosaurs. Join us all summer long for family programs, mobile summer reading with Miss Jessica and Chet, teen & adult challenges and a roaring good time.

STOMP OFF Activities & First Junior Paleontologist Training Night*:Sign up for our Reading Challenge(s)*Hands-On Dig: Observation
Dino Stomp: Identification
Fossil Rubbing: Identification
Dino Name: Classification

ALL ACTIVITIES START AT 5 PM

Watch for our Dino friend. He’ll be stomping around with prizes.

Light refreshments.

Activities are designed for all ages. Parent/Caregiver must stay with child(ren). Event is free and open to all.

Registration is requested for the STOMP OFF.

Bronto‑Be‑Registration

This program is made possible through the CCLS Summer Reading 2026 Mini Grant, provided by the Southern Chautauqua Community Foundation
&
CVCS Sinclairville Elementary School PTO

More information on Summer Reading and becoming a sponsor.

*Junior Paleontologist Training Nights: July 6th, August 3rd & August 31st
*One observation journal per child for all four (4) Training Nights
*Patrons may register at anytime during our program dates (June 1st – August 31st), participation in our reading challenge not required to attend programs/events

Junior Paleontologist Training Night #2
2026-07-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
For this years theme, “Unearth A Story”, the library will be traveling back in time to the era of the dinosaurs. Join us all summer long for family programs, mobile summer reading with Miss Jessica and Chet, teen & adult challenges and a roaring good time.

Junior Paleontologist Training Night:Hands-On Dig: Excavation
Dino Bone Assembly: Reconstruction
Dino Scavenger Hunt: Observation
Fossil Necklace: Artifact Creation

ALL ACTIVITIES START AT 5 PM

Light refreshments – Dinosaur Trail Mix

Activities are designed for all ages. Parent/Caregiver must stay with child(ren). Event is free and open to all.

Bronto‑Be‑Registration

This program is made possible through the CCLS Summer Reading 2026 Mini Grant, provided by the Southern Chautauqua Community Foundation

More information on Summer Reading and becoming a sponsor.

*Junior Paleontologist Training Nights: June 1st, July 6th, August 3rd & August 31st
*One observation journal per child for all four (4) Training Nights
*Patrons may register at anytime during our program dates (June 1st – August 31st), participation in our reading challenge not required to attend programs/events

Mobile Summer Reading
2026-07-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-17 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-24 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-31 09:30 - 12:00 | Summer Recreation Locations
MOBILE SUMMER READINGFridays July 10th thru August 7th
Village of Sinclairville & Town of Charlotte Summer Recreation @ 9:30
Town of Gerry Summer Recreation @ 11:00
Travel back in time with Miss Jessica’s Mobile Summer Reading Program! Each week of the DINOLYMPICS brings new dinosaur tales and minute‑to‑win‑it challenges.
DINOLYMPICS SCHEDULE
Ready, set, RAWR! The DINOLYMPICS begin soon.
This program is made possible through the CCLS Summer Reading 2026 Mini Grant, provided by the Southern Chautauqua Community Foundation

Unearth A Story: The Street Beneath My Feet
2026-07-13 17:00 - 18:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
The Street Beneath My Feet
Presented by Sarah Hatfield, 4-H Youth Development Educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension | Chautauqua County
Learn about all that lies beneath your feet, buried or growing in the earth. From bones to rocks to buildings from long ago, the cycles of wind, rain, and time have created layers of mystery, just waiting to be discovered. Delve deep into the earth and come back up learning about geology, biology, ecology, archaeology, paleontology, and more. Real objects will make the discoveries in the book tangible and spark curiosity for years to come. Join 4-H for this special program as part of the Unearth a Story theme of the summer.
Program based on the children’s picture book: The Street Beneath My Feet by Charlotte Guillain

Registration Required
Summer Reading full program details.
This program is made possible through the CCLS Summer Reading 2026 Mini Grant, provided by the Southern Chautauqua Community Foundation
Children can also earn 25 points for their Summer Reading Challenge by attending this program.*
*Requires registration for our Summer Reading Challenge
*Patrons may register at anytime during our program dates (June 1st – August 31st), participation in our reading challenge not required to attend programs/events

Unearth Your Talent: Music with Susan & Rico
2026-07-13 18:00 - 18:30 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Unearth Your Talent
Music
with Susan & Rico
Join local musicians, Susan & Rico, as part of our UNEARTH YOUR TALENT series as they share 30 minutes of original music.
Light Refreshments
Do you have a unique skill or talent that you would like to share or teach??? Contact the library…We would love to hear about it…
Information on all of our Summer Reading Programs.
Refreshments provided by sponsor CVCS Sinclairville Elementary School PTO

Unearth Your Story: Life Story Writing (Hybrid)
2026-07-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Join us to explore life themes together and to create a written life story for personal reflection or to share with friends and family members.
All materials (scrapbooking, etc) provided. For ages 12 and up.
Event is held in person and online. Register to receive online link.

Unearth a LEGO Creation
2026-07-18 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-01 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-08-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
UNEARTH A LEGO CREATION
Our LEGO dig site is open for junior makers. Unearth bricks, build something brilliant, and take your creation home as a trophy of your imagination.
BUILD IT , KEEP IT
Children can also earn 25 points for their Summer Reading Challenge by attending this program.*
*Requires registration for our Summer Reading Challenge
**For ages 5 & up. Parent/Caregiver must stay with child.
**Patrons may register at anytime during our program dates (June 1st – August 31st), participation in our reading challenge not required to attend programs/events

Unearth Your Talent: Flower Pounding & Embroidery with Brenda Nickerson
2026-07-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Unearth Your Talent
Flower Pounding & Embroidery
with Brenda Nickerson
Join local artist, Brenda Nickerson, as she unearths her talent of flower pounding, embroidery and applique. Flower Pounding is a fun art that uses a hammer to smash fresh flowers and leaves onto fabric. Embroidery is the art of decorating fabric using a needle and thread. You may also incorporate other embellishments like beads. The designs are sewn directly onto the material to add texture, color, and visual appeal. Applique is a decorative needlework technique where smaller pieces of fabric are cut and fused onto a larger background fabric to form a picture.
Framed Completed Project Example
Close-up of Flower Pounding and Embroidery
This is a two-part class: Monday, July 27th & Monday, August 10th from 5 to 7 pm.
For ages 12 & up.
Each class has a fee of $10. Cash, Check, PayPal*
Registration is Required

*Framing of project is not included in the class.
*PayPal Giving Fund (no fees, visit Support Your Library )
This program is made possible through the CCLS Summer Reading 2026 Mini Grant, provided by the Southern Chautauqua Community Foundation

Junior Paleontologist Training Night #3
2026-08-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Junior Paleontologist Training Stations:Hands-On Dig: Excavation
Design a Dino Egg: Creative Interpretation
Pasta Dino: Evidence-Based Creativity
Dino Eggs & Babies: Observation

ALL ACTIVITIES START AT 5 PM
This is a drop in event – Each craft/activity should take around 15+ minutes.

Light refreshments – Dinosaur Krispies

Activities are designed for all ages. Parent/Caregiver must stay with child(ren). Event is free and open to all.

Bronto‑Be‑Registration

This program is made possible through the CCLS Summer Reading 2026 Mini Grant, provided by the Southern Chautauqua Community Foundation

All Trained Junior Paleontologist will receive a Hat, Vest & Supply Bag during our final training night on August 31st.

More information on Summer Reading and becoming a sponsor.

*Junior Paleontologist Training Nights: June 1st, July 6th, August 3rd & August 31st
*One observation journal per child for all four (4) Training Nights
*Patrons may register at anytime during our program dates (June 1st – August 31st), participation in our reading challenge not required to attend programs/events

Mobile Summer Reading
2026-08-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
