Sinclairville Free Library

Books Unlimited Book Club
2025-08-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini
From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini, a bold, revelatory novel about one of the great untold stories of World War I—the women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, who broke down gender barriers in the military and battled a pandemic as they helped lead the Allies to victory.
“An eye-opening and detailed novel about remarkable female soldiers. . . Chiaverini weaves the intersecting threads of these brave women’s lives together, highlighting their deep sense of pride and duty.”—Kirkus Reviews
In June 1917, General John Pershing arrived in France to establish American forces in Europe. He immediately found himself unable to communicate with troops in the field. Pershing needed telephone operators who could swiftly and accurately connect multiple calls, speak fluent French and English, remain steady under fire, and be utterly discreet, since the calls often conveyed classified information.
At the time, nearly all well-trained American telephone operators were women—but women were not permitted to enlist, or even to vote in most states. Nevertheless, the U.S. Army Signal Corps promptly began recruiting them.
More than 7,600 women responded, including Grace Banker of New Jersey, a switchboard instructor with AT&T and an alumna of Barnard College; Marie Miossec, a Frenchwoman and aspiring opera singer; and Valerie DeSmedt, a twenty-year-old Pacific Telephone operator from Los Angeles, determined to strike a blow for her native Belgium.
They were among the first women sworn into the U.S. Army under the Articles of War. The male soldiers they had replaced had needed one minute to connect each call. The switchboard soldiers could do it in ten seconds.
Deployed throughout France, including near the front lines, the operators endured hardships and risked death or injury from gunfire, bombardments, and the Spanish Flu. Not all of them would survive.
The women of the U.S. Army Signal Corps served with honor and played an essential role in achieving the Allied victory. Their story has never been the focus of a novel…until now.

Copies are available through the library system.
No registration is required.

Virtual Write Spirit
2025-08-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-08-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-10 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-17 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.

Write Circle (Hybrid)
2025-08-22 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Writers in all genres meet to encourage, inspire and provide reader feedback to both aspiring and accomplished writers.

Meets Virtually December thru March. Hybrid meetings April thru November.

This group is currently closed to new members. Please consider joining our Write Spirit group.

Sinclairville Samplers
2025-08-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-08-29 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Quilting, knitting, crochet, embroidering, and fun with friends.

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.

Baby Talk
2025-08-27 11:30 - 12:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Babies enjoy some time playing with their peers in our Children’s Room. Babies will gain the building blocks to early literacy through talking, singing, reading and playing.

For ages birth to 2 years old.
Songs, Bounces, Stories, Read-Alongs and Play!!!

Registration is OPEN
Please note TIME CHANGE for Summer Months (July & August)
Schedule of upcoming themes and activities detailed on our monthly Facebook event and on our main website page.

Story Hour
2025-08-27 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-03 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-17 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.
For ages 2 (toddler) to Preschool.
Schedule of upcoming themes and activities available on our Facebook event and the main website page.

Library Board Meeting
2025-08-27 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.

CLSC Book Club
2025-08-30 09:00 - 10:00 | 3 Lakes Cafe, 11 S Main Street, Cassadaga, United States
CLSC BOOK CLUB
The Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle is the oldest book club in the US.
This book club will meet in person at 3 Lakes Cafe (located on Main Street in Cassadaga) to discuss books from the CLSC book list.

August’s Book Selection: Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Caroline Fraser

Hosted by Erin Gray in partnership with the Sinclairville Free Library. Copies are available for checkout through the library’s hold process.
For more information on CLSC.

Closed in Observance of Labor Day
2025-09-01 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782

Baby Talk
2025-09-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2025-09-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Babies enjoy some time playing with their peers in our Children’s Room. Babies will gain the building blocks to early literacy through talking, singing, reading and playing.

For ages birth to 2 years old.
Songs, Bounces, Stories, Read-Alongs and Play!!!

Registration is OPEN
Schedule of upcoming themes and activities detailed on our monthly Facebook event and on our main website page.

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.

Write Circle (Hybrid)
2025-09-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-09-12 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.
Meets Virtually December thru March. Hybrid meetings April thru November
This group is currently closed to new members. Please consider joining our Write Spirit group.

Poetry Reading (Open Mic)
2025-09-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
Share your poetry with other poets and writers. Open to the community.
Presented by author/educator, John Brantingham.

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.

Books Unlimited Book Club
2025-09-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Sinclairville Free Library @ 15 Main Street, Sinclairville NY 14782
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena
You never know what’s happening on the other side of the wall.
Your neighbour told you that she didn’t want your six-month-old daughter at the dinner party. Nothing personal, she just couldn’t stand her crying.
Your husband said it would be fine. After all, you only live next door. You’ll have the baby monitor and you’ll take it in turns to go back every half hour.
Your daughter was sleeping when you checked on her last. But now, as you race up the stairs in your deathly quiet house, your worst fears are realized. She’s gone.
You’ve never had to call the police before. But now they’re in your home, and who knows what they’ll find there.
What would you be capable of, when pushed past your limit?

Copies are available through the library system.
No registration is required.
