Upcoming Events at Hamlin Library:

America at 250
Featuring Ken Serfass as Ulysses S. Grant
Wednesday, May 13th
6:30pm
Join us on Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30pm for an "America at 250" program with Ken Serfass as Ulysses S. Grant! Ken Serfass was a former Civil War reenactor who is now a professional living historian, portraying Ulysses S. Grant across the country since 2009. In this program, he will reflect on the 250 years of our country's history from the perspective of the 18th U.S. president! This program is open to all ages. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Footstomp To Go Meal
Friday, May 15th
Pickup at 6pm
We are having a Footstomp To Go Meal on Friday, May 15th! Pickup will be at 6pm. Dinners are $10 each and include a sloppy joe, macaroni salad, baked beans, and cookies for dessert! Please call the library at 814-887-9262 or message the library on Facebook to order your meal by Wednesday, May 13th.

Build-A-Buddy: Dinosaurs!
Saturday, May 16th
Between 9am and 3pm
Join us on Saturday, May 16th between 9am and 3pm to make your own reading buddy stuffed animal, "Build-A-Bear" style! We will be making dinosaurs to fit with our summer reading theme, “Unearth A Story!” We have a limited number of dinosaurs, so registration is required. Please call the library at 814-887-9262 to register. Those signed up can pop in that day to make their dino! All ages welcome!
This event is sponsored by Remake Learning as a part of Remake Learning Days 2026.

Lego Club
Wednesday, May 20th
3:30-4:30pm
Join us for Lego Club at the library on Wednesday, May 20th from 3:30-4:30pm! Ages 6 and up are welcome to join us to hang out and get creative with Legos. We have Legos, base plates, Lego people, and snacks- you just bring the imagination! No registration required. We hope to see you then!

Cookbook Club
Thursday, May 21st
7:00pm
​Join us on Thursday, May 21st at 7pm for Cookbook Club! For the book, read any historical fiction novel of your choice (stop by the library if you need a recommendation!). For the dish, bring something made with an old-fashioned recipe. New members are always welcome. Contact the library with any questions!

Movie Night: His Girl Friday
Tuesday, May 26th
7:00pm
Join us for a classic movie night at the library! This time, we're showing the 1940 film His Girl Friday! This movie is not rated, but would be appropriate for ages 12 and up. As always, we will have some snacks, but feel free to bring any snacks, drinks, or comfy chairs from home!

Paint & Sip
Friday, June 5th
6:00pm
Cost: $15 per person
We are having a paint and sip at the library! Join us to watch a video tutorial to recreate this sunflower painting while enjoying some wine and snacks. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks (legal beverages included) as well. All materials will be provided. Spaces are limited, and registration is required. Please call the library at 814-887-9262 or message us on Facebook to register! Payment of $15 per person will be due at the beginning of the event.

Children's Story Hour
Every Wednesday at 10am
Young children and their adults are welcome to join us every Wednesday at 10am to listen to some stories, do some crafts, and have some fun hanging out at the library!

Knit & Crochet Group
Every Tuesday
7:00pm
Knitters and crocheters are welcome to join us for our knit and crochet group on Tuesdays at 7pm at the library. This is an informal group- just come down to the library and enjoy the company of fellow crafters while working on your own projects!

Library Board Meetings
The 2nd Tuesday of every month
6:30pm
Our library board meetings are held at the library the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30pm and are open to the public. We would love to have more members of our community get involved in the library, so stop in and see what we're all about!

Hamlin Memorial Library / 123 South Mechanic Street / P.O. Box 422 / 814-887-9262 / [email protected]