Sinclairville Free Library

Virtual Book Club
2026-06-25 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Join the discussion from the comfort of your living room!!!
Title Selection: My Friends by Fredrik Backman

Goodreads Choice Award
Winner for Readers’ Favorite Fiction (2025), Nominee for Readers’ Favorite Audiobook (2025)

My Friends by Fredrik Backman is a deeply moving literary novel that explores the meaning of friendship, loyalty, and the invisible ties that shape our lives.
With warmth, humor, and emotional depth, Backman tells a powerful story about human connection and the lasting impact of the people who stand beside us through life’s most defining moments.
Richly layered and beautifully written, this novel captures both heartbreak and hope, making it an unforgettable reading experience.
Perfect for readers who love character-driven fiction and emotionally resonant storytelling.

(from Goodreads)

Register at Event & Program Registration.
You can request a copy be reserved during registration. Virtual link (Zoom) will be provided after registration.

Write Circle (Hybrid)
2026-06-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-07-24 09:00 - 10:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Writers in all genres meet to encourage, inspire and provided reader feedback to both aspiring and accomplished writers.
Hybrid meetings April thru November. Meets Virtually December thru March.
This group is currently closed to new members. Please consider joining our Write Spirit group.

Sinclairville Samplers
2026-06-26 10:30 - 12:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering and fun with friends.

Baby Talk
2026-07-01 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-08 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-15 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-22 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-29 11:30 - 12:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Each month focuses on one theme related to baby development. Sing songs, fun movements, learn baby sign language and spend time with other babies.

For ages birth to 2 years old.
Songs, Bounces, Stories, Read-Alongs and Play!!!
Registration is Required Please note that once your child is registered for our weekly Wednesday programs, they will have a spot until 1 month of no attendance.
Schedule of upcoming themes and activities detailed on our monthly Facebook event and on our main website page.
PLEASE NOTE THE PROGRAM TIME CHANGE FOR JULY & AUGUST
11:30 to 12:00 pm

Story Hour
2026-07-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-29 13:00 - 14:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Children will gain the building blocks to early literacy through talking, singing, reading, writing and playing.
Participate in stories, songs and learning. Craft or take away activity for extended learning.
Registration is Required. Space is Limited. Please note that once your child is registered for our weekly Wednesday programs, they will have a spot until 1 month of no attendance.
For ages 2 (toddler) to Preschool.
Schedule of upcoming themes and activities available on our Facebook event and the main website page.

Virtual Write Spirit
2026-07-01 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-08 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-15 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-22 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-07-29 19:30 - 20:30 | VIRTUAL EVENT
Christian writers meet to encourage, inspire and provide reader feedback to aspiring and accomplished writers.
Group meets virtually. Meeting link will be provided after registration.
Registration is Open.

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

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

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.
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 a LEGO Creation
2026-07-18 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 )

Library Board Meeting
2026-07-29 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-26 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-09-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Board Meetings are open to the public.

Meetings are held at the library.

Please see Board of Trustees for more information on our board.
