Closed: All Saturdays in August

Assemblyman Steve Hawley

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

Preschool Story Time

Mondays Aug 3 & 10 @ 10:30am

Read, sing and dance with Mrs.Carlson!

No registration required.

Big Game Day

Tues. Aug 4 from 1pm-2:30pm

Get your body moving with giant games and group activities for Big Game Day! No registration required!

This program is at the Town Hall Tennis Courts. If inclement weather is predicted, this program will be in the Town Hall gymnasium.

Lego Club

Thurs. Aug 6 @ 6pm

Build lego dinosaurs or lego environments for toy dinosaurs with the library’s Lego and Mega Bloks collection. Display your creation for a short time to celebrate “Unearth A Story” at the Hamlin Library!

Teen Library Club

Tues. Aug 11 @ 6pm

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

Summer Reading Finale: Checkers the Inventor's "Great Dinosaur Discovery Show!"

Wed. Aug 12 @ 11am

Learn, laugh and be amazed at Checkers the Inventor’s Great Dinosaur Discovery Show! This performance features comedy, magic, juggling, audience participation and skill-based stunts – all wrapped up in this summer’s dinosaur theme! See you in the Town Hall gymnasium!

Cornell Collaborative Extension: 10 Ways to Combat Climate Change in Your Yard

Wed. Aug 12 @ 6pm

Sometimes we can feel helpless against all of the changes brought on by climate change, but with some small changes in our everyday lives, we can make an impact. Join us to learn simple things that you can do today! This is a VIRTUAL event. Please register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the Zoom link.

Fiber Friends

Mon. Aug 17 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!

Tie Dye Day

Tues. Aug 18 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!

Adventures of Beach Book Worms: Teddy Bear Picnic

Thurs. Aug 20 @ 10am

Today’s the day the teddy bears have their picnic! Participants are welcome to bring along their favorite stuffed teddy bear for storytime with Mrs. Carlson, an educational environmental activity and a small snack! This program is a collaboration between the Friends of Hamlin Beach State Park, New York State Parks and the Hamlin Public Library. The Program is geared towards families with children ages 8 and under, but all are welcome.

This program is at Hamlin Beach State Park.

Cornell Collaborative Extension: Putting the Garden to Bed

Wed. Aug 20 @ 6:30pm

A comprehensive review of all the things needed to do to prepare vegetables and / or flower gardens for winter, while getting a head start on the next growing season. This is a VIRTUAL event. Please register at least 24 hours in advance to receive the Zoom link.

True Crime Book Club

Tues. August 25 @ 7pm

Read “A Hunger to Kill” by Kim Mager, then discuss with others. Co-author and former detective Kim Mager will join us on Zoom to discuss the investigation behind the book and answer your questions. 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.

Silent Book Club

Tues. Aug 18 from 6pm-7:30pm

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

Adult Book Discussion

Wed. July 22 @ 2pm

Read “The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club” by Helen Simonson, 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.

Sons of the American Revolution

Thurs. Aug 27 @ 6pm

This America 250 program is presented by the Rochester chapter of The Sons of the American Revolution. The members of the society are male descendants of people who served in the American Revolutionary War or who contributed to establishing the independence of the United States. They will be sharing about Revolutionary War battles that took place in NY. Actual artifacts found on battlefields as well as replicas of items will be shown.

This program is for ages 8 years and up.

*All of our programs are FREE to attend.

Some may require registration due to limited space and supplies.

Final Week for the Hamlin Public Library Summer Reading Challenge

Monday, August 3rd – Friday, August 7th

Sign up at the Hamlin Library to keep track of how much you read for a chance to win a prize every week (and a grand prize at the end for whoever reads the most!) This challenge is for all ages – preschool, kids, teens and adults.

Grab our summer events calendar and join us for a roar-tastic time at the library!

Explore the Hamlin Library to learn more about the dinosaur “Archaeopteryx” in Archie’s Scavenger Hunt!

Scavenger hunt tracker sheet and the first fun fact can be found at the circulation desk. Happy hunting!

Now Available At Your Local Library!

– Borrow a MiFi mobile hotspot for access to free, high-speed internet.

– Listen to audiobooks with our new portable Playaway devices.

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