Mondays. July 6, 13, 20 @ 10:30am

Read, sing and dance with Mrs.Carlson!

No registration required.

Thurs. July 2 @ 6pm

Legos and Mega Blocks available for all ages to play and build with your imagination!

Tue. July 7 @ 11am

‘Amazing School Assemblies & Library Shows’ performer Cris Johnson brings the laughs – and facts! – in this educational, interactive program about dinosaurs. Play dinosaur-themed games, dig for fossils, touch and feel museum quality fossil replicas and more! Start your Summer Reading Challenge off with fun for the whole family!

Wed. July 8 @ 2pm

In this inquiry-based program, our museum educator brings a selection of shiny wares along with the tools used to make them, allowing the audience to observe both the process and the final product. The audience is challenged to be a “historical detective” and determine how this technology was used to solve specific problems and meet particular needs. This program also provides insights into the role of tinsmiths in early American economies and compares it to that of their 21st-century counterpart – the hardware store.

This program is for ages 3 years to adult.

Tues. July 14 @ 6pm

Eat snacks, play games, share ideas, talk books and more! Please let us know if you have any food allergies when you register. (For ages 13-17)

Learn how to use every inch of garden space whether growing herbs, vegetables or flowers. Get suggestions for container plantings and DIY projects too. This is a VIRTUAL event. Please register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the Zoom link.

Wed. July 15 from 10:30am-12pm

Come see BIG machines in the Hamlin Town Hall Parking Lot! Take tours inside and around a school bus, ambulance, S.W.A.T. truck and more! Fun for all ages – No registration required!

Tues. July 21 from 1pm-2:30pm

Bring your own item of cotton clothing to tie dye any way you want for a fun, fashionable summer style! Fun for all ages – No registration required!

Thurs. July 16 @ 10am

Discover the Wonderful World of Worms through storytime and hands-on educational environmental activities and then enjoy a snack! This program is geared towards families with children ages 8 and under, but all are welcome.

This program is at Hamlin Beach State Park.

Mon. July 20 from 3pm-5pm

Welcome all who love to knit, crochet, spin, weave, felt or needle work of any kind! Bring your projects and come visit!

Wed. July 22 @ 2pm

Read “Lab Girl” by Hope Jahren, discuss as a group and enjoy a fun botany activity at Hamlin Beach State Park. Copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.

Tues. July 21 from 6pm-7:30pm

A quiet hour for reading your own book in the company of other book lovers. Refreshments provided.

Thurs. July 23 @ 6pm

Come learn about the fascinating lives of monarch butterflies in this program for kids, teens and adults.

Thurs. July 23 @ 6:30pm

A presentation on what composting is, how to start and maintain a compost pile at home, and the usefulness of amending your soil with compost. This is a VIRTUAL event. Please register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the Zoom link.

Sat. July 25 @ 12:30pm

Think you can tell your cookies apart? Put your taste buds to the test in this chocolate chip cookie taste-off! We’ll sample a variety of popular brands, and you’ll try to guess which is which while rating them on taste, texture, sweetness, and more. Cast your votes to crown the ultimate cookie champion—and enjoy plenty of sweet samples along the way.

This event is for teens entering grades 6-12.

Mon. July 27 @ 10:30am

Join us for a rawr-some Dinosaur storytime presented by Rochester Museum and Science Center! No registration required!

This event is for preschool age children and their parents.

Tues. July 28 @ 11am & 6pm

Did you know that dinosaurs LOVE tea parties? Dress up if you’d like and join us for a fancy event featuring a short storytime, tea-time snacks, and dinosaur-themed activities. This program is geared for children ages 3-7.

Register for Tea-Rex Tea Party – 11am

Register for Tea-Rex Tea Party – 6pm

Tues. July 28 @ 7pm

Read “When a Killer Calls” by John Douglas, then discuss with others. Books are available at the Hamlin Library and through the Libby app. This is a VIRTUAL event. Please register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the Zoom link.

Thurs. July 30 from 11am-12:30pm

Everything bubbles! Make bubble wands, bubble art, giant bubbles and play in bubbles! No registration required! For ages 1-12

This program is outdoors. A rain date will be decided if it’s needed.

Thurs. July 30 @ 6pm

Discover the joy of macrame in this beginner-friendly class for adults. All supplies are provided. By the end of the session, you’ll have learned basic macrame skills and will leave with a plant holder.

Fri. July 31 from 10am-12pm

Have questions or concerns about local or state issues? A spokesperson for New York Assemblyman Steve Hawley will be here to answer! No appointment or registration required.

You may also contact Assemblyman Hawley through email at: hawleys@nyassembly.gov or call him at (585) 589-5780