The Hamlin Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the hiring of the very well qualified and personable Olivia Durant as our newest library director. She will commence her duties on Monday, August 11. The Hamlin board, Staff and Friends group are very much looking forward to working with Olivia. Olivia is a former longtime teen librarian with experience as an assistant director at the Webster Public Library and most recently Staff Development Librarian at the Henrietta Public Library. She believes that libraries are for everyone and is looking forward to working for the Hamlin Community.

Library Closed for Labor Day

September is... Library Card Sign-Up Month!

If you’re 18+ and sign up for your first library card at the Hamlin Public Library, you could win a “Golden Library Card” from Libro.fm for six free audiobooks! Libro.fm donates a portion of their proceeds from each audiobook they sell to independent bookstores.

You can find more information about the promotion here: https://blog.libro.fm/library-card/

Lego Club

Thurs, September 4th @ 6pm

Build whatever you want or take part in a challenge! Fun for all ages! Legos provided.

*Registration required

Fiber Friends

Mon, September 8th from 3pm-5pm

Have fun with fiber arts! Bring your projects and socialize!

*Registration required

Genealogy Round Table

Tues, September 9th @ 6pm

Whether you’re just getting started on your family tree or don’t know how to continue, get your questions answered here!

*Registration required

Brain Health Presentation

Sat, September 13th @ 11am

A presentation on brain health with optional memory care screening afterward.

*Registration required

Silent Book Club

Tues, September 16th from 6pm-7:30pm

Bring your own book to read! Refreshments provided.

*Registration required

Homeschool Program

Wed, September 17th @ 1pm

RMSC presents: Light & Color! Explore how we percieve color with optic kits, chromatography and filtered light!

*Registration required

Kid's Wood Flag Craft

Sat, September 20th @ 11am

Create a patriotic wooden flag from paint sticks!

(For children ages 5+)

*Registration required

Preschool Story Time

Mondays September 22th & 29th @ 10:30am

True Crime Book Club

Tues, September 23rd @ 7pm

Read the true crime book of the month and discuss with others. This is a VIRTUAL EVENT: Please register at least 24 hours in advance to ensure you recieve the zoom link.

*Registration required

Book Discussion

Wed, September 24th @ 2pm

Read the book of the month and discuss with others.

New Director Meet & Greet

Sat, September 27th @ 11am

Did you know the Hamlin Public Library recently appointed a new director? Come meet Olivia Durant and share with her a little about yourself, plus what you love about our library and the Hamlin community.

*All of our programs are FREE to attend.

Some may require registration due to limited space and supplies.

The Hamlin Public Library is now accepting book, DVD and puzzle donations of great or new condition. NO textbooks, encyclopedias, or VHS tapes. Please bring donations in to the library during open hours. NO outside drop-offs.

Closed:

Labor Day: Mon, Sept 1st

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