Upcoming Events at Hamlin Library:

Christmas Party
Saturday, December 7th
10:00am-12:00pm
Join us for a fun, family-friendly Christmas party at the library on Saturday, December 7th from 10am to noon! We will have crafts, snacks, games, and lots of fun! No registration is required, and kids are welcome to come in their Christmas pajamas! Contact the library at 814-887-9262 or message us on Facebook with any questions.

Book Sale
December 13th from 12-5pm
December 14th from 9am-3pm
We are having a pop-up book sale during our regular open hours on Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th! Stop by the library to check out our huge selection of used books, get some gifts for the holidays, and help us clear out our storage! Books are for sale by donation- pay what you think is fair!

Lego Club
Wednesday, December 18th
3:30-4:30pm
Join us for our last Lego Club meeting of the year on Wednesday, December 18th from 3:30-4:30pm! Ages 6 and up are welcome, and we would love to see new faces! No registration required. Call the library at 814-887-9262 with any questions. Some snacks will be provided.

Banned Book & Cookbook Club
Thursday, December 19th
7:00pm
Join us for our December Banned Book & Cookbook Club meeting on Thursday, December 19th at 7:00pm! The book we will be discussing is The House Without a Christmas Tree- we have a copy available at the library and can order more. Cookbook club members, please bring 3 dozen Christmas cookies! As always, new members are welcomed to join us for the book discussion, the food, or both! Contact the library at 814-887-9262 or message us on Facebook with any questions.

Cookies To Go
Friday, December 20th
Pickup at 6:00pm
Instead of a Footstomp To Go, we're doing Cookies To Go! This Christmas, skip the baking and let us do it for you! $15 will get you a 9x13 tray of yummy cookies and other treats to pick up on Friday, December 20th at 6pm. To reserve your cookies, call the library at 814-887-9262 or message us on Facebook by Tuesday, December 17th. 

Story Hour
Every Wednesday
10:00am
Join us every Wednesday at 10:00am for story hour at the library! We'll listen to some stories, do a fun craft to take home, and then the little ones can play in the play area! No registration is required, and all ages are welcome to join us. We love having lots of little ones for story hour, so we hope you'll join us! Call the library at 814-887-9262 with any questions.

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!

Holiday Basket Raffle
Drawing December 16th at 7:00pm
We are selling tickets for our Holiday Basket Raffle at the library! There are 12 separate baskets and tickets are $2 each. Tickets can be purchased at the library, from a board member, or at the Vendor Fair at the school on December 14th. The drawing will be held on Monday, December 16th at 7:00pm, so make sure you get your tickets by then! Contact the library at 814-887-9262 with any questions.

Quilt Raffle
Drawing December 16th at 7:00pm
We are selling tickets for our quilt raffle! This gorgeous quilt was made and donated by the Smethport Piecemakers Quilt Guild. Tickets are $2 each and can be purchased at the library, and some board members will be selling them as well. The drawing will be held on December 16th at 7:00pm. You don't want to miss out on a chance for this beautiful quilt! Contact the library at 814-887-9262 with any questions.

Library Teen Subscription Boxes
​Sign up for our Teen Subscription Boxes to get handpicked books, snacks, and goodies put together just for you! This program is open to teens ages 12-18 who have a library card (if you don't have one, stop in and get one- it's easy and free!). Fill out this survey to sign up and help us figure out what books to pick out for you! We also have paper surveys at the library that you can fill out. Call the library at 814-887-9262 or message us on Facebook with any questions!

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]