The Community Library

Library Events

Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at The Community Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.

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Fan Favorites Book Club
12:00 pm
 Fan Favorites Book Club
Friday, May. 3, 12:00 pm
110 Union St
Join us for our casual conversation about what we're reading, watching, and listening to lately. No assigned readings; just book-lovers talking about the books, movies, and shows they love. We meet at noon on the first Friday of every month.
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Game On!
11:00 am
 Game On!
Saturday, May. 4, 11:00 am
110 Union St
We’ve expanded our Check Mates program to include other board and card games. Stop by with friends or family to play a game from our board game collection, or join a pick-up game with other patrons. Open to all ages.
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Paws for Reading
4:30 - 5:30 pm
 Paws for Reading
Tuesday, May. 7, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
(Tuesdays, May 7, 21, & 28)

110 Union St
Come practice your reading with a friendly pooch! All of our Paws for Reading dogs are certified therapy dogs, and they love to hear kids read. 
Adult D&D Club
6:00 pm
 Adult D&D Club
Tuesday, May. 7, 6:00 pm
110 Union St
Calling all adult gamers out there! Join us for our twice-monthly Dungeons & Dragons sessions and join a campaign with others adult and teen fans of role-playing games. Bring some friends or meet new ones here. Beginners welcome! We meet the first and third Tuesdays of every month.
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Storytime
10:30 - 11:30 am
 Storytime
Wednesday, May. 8, 10:30 - 11:30 am
110 Union St
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Courtney each week for fun, age-appropriate stories, songs, and fun early literacy activities. The main program lasts about 30 minutes, and we have time for coloring and building with blocks for about 30 minutes afterward. No registration n...read more
STEAAM Time: Simple Motor
4:30 - 6:00 pm
 STEAAM Time: Simple Motor
Wednesday, May 8, 4:30 - 6:00 pm
110 Union St
What do windshield wipers, CD players, DVD recorders, blenders, ice makers, laptops, and walking toys have in common? They all contain electric motors. In this program, you will make your own simple electric motor with two magnets to see how these important machines work. Open to kids in grades...read more

Immigration Legal Aid Presentation & Clinic
6:30 pm
Immigration Legal Aid Presentation & Clinic
Wednesday, May 8, 6:30 pm
110 Union St
The Community Library is hosting this presentation by Hiscock Legal Aid Society focused on immigration law, including issues related to green cards, naturalization, DACA, asylum, work authorization, travel documents, and family reunification. This program, funded in part by the New York State Office...read more
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Board of Trustees Meeting
1:00-3:00 pm
 Board of Trustees Meeting
Thursday, May. 9, 1:00-3:00 pm
110 Union St
The Board of Trustees meets every second Thursday at 1:00pm. Meetings are open to the public. 
All Ages Craft Buffet
4:00 - 5:30 pm
 All Ages Craft Buffet
Thursday, May. 9, 4:00 - 5:30 pm
110 Union St
Each month we bring out our arts & crafts supplies and invite you to come in and make something wonderful. Painting, drawing, origami, knitting, beadwork, embroidery, you name it. We provide the supplies, you provide the creativity.
Paws for Reading
4:30 - 5:30 pm
 Paws for Reading
Thursday, May. 9, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
110 Union St
Come practice your reading with a friendly pooch! All of our Paws for Reading dogs are certified therapy dogs, and they love to hear kids read. 
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Cafe Chill
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
 Cafe Chill
Saturday, May 11, 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
110 Union St
At this new library event, we're hoping to recreate the casual, quiet, productive vibe commonly found in hip coffeehouses and cafes. Drop in on Saturday, May 11 to chill out and read or knit or write or idly scroll through your phone while enjoying a hot beverage and pastry. We'll have crayo...read more
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Short Fiction Workshop
6:00 pm
 Short Fiction Workshop
Tuesday, May. 14, 6:00 pm
110 Union St
This twice-monthly writing workshop for teens and adults features writing prompts, exercises, and moderated feedback sessions where authors working on short fiction can practice their craft, develop new skills, and get constructive input from other writers.
Anime Club
6:00 - 7:30 pm
  Anime Club
Tuesday, May. 14, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
110 Union St
Hang out with our Anime Club! Every month we meet to watch a couple episodes of an anime series, eat snacks, make a craft, and chat about the Japanese media we're reading and watching. Open to middle and high schoolers only (ages 11-18)
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Storytime
10:30 - 11:30 am
 Storytime
Wednesday, May. 15, 10:30 - 11:30 am
110 Union St
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Courtney each week for fun, age-appropriate stories, songs, and fun early literacy activities. The main program lasts about 30 minutes, and we have time for coloring and building with blocks for about 30 minutes afterward. No registration n...read more
Silver Screenings
1:00 pm
 Silver Screenings
Wednesday, May. 15, 1:00 pm
110 Union St
This continuing film series will highlight small, independent, and foreign films featuring senior citizens as main characters. We'll meet in the library's program room for mid-day matinees, free popcorn, and post-screening conversation.
Teen Video Game Night
6:00 - 7:30 pm
 Teen Video Game Night
Wednesday, May. 15, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
110 Union St
Video Game Night is back, and we're making it a monthly program! Join other teens for Nintendo Switch games like Super Smash Bros and Mario Kart. We've got extra controllers so large groups can play, but you're welcome to bring your own controller if you have one. Light snacks provided. ...read more
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Fuzzy Belly Felting Friends
6:00 pm
 Fuzzy Belly Felting Friends
Thursday, May. 16, 6:00 pm
110 Union St
Drop in and spend some time working on needle felted projects alongside other friendly, crafty library patrons. Basic supplies will be provided. The program is open to teens and adults. Note: This is more of a workshop/studio than a traditional class, but beginners can get tips and inspiration from ...read more
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Dino Day
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
 Dino Day
Saturday, May 18, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
110 Union St
Join us at the community library for a dino-riffic time! We’ll read a dinosaur story, make a fun craft, and build our own dino skeletons with jumbo foam bones! Recommended for ages 4-8.
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Paws for Reading
4:30 - 5:30 pm
 Paws for Reading
Tuesday, May. 21, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
(Tuesdays, May 7, 21, & 28)

110 Union St
Come practice your reading with a friendly pooch! All of our Paws for Reading dogs are certified therapy dogs, and they love to hear kids read. 
Adult D&D Club
6:00 pm
 Adult D&D Club
Tuesday, May. 21, 6:00 pm
110 Union St
Calling all adult gamers out there! Join us for our twice-monthly Dungeons & Dragons sessions and join a campaign with others adult and teen fans of role-playing games. Bring some friends or meet new ones here. Beginners welcome! We meet the first and third Tuesdays of every month.
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Storytime
10:30 - 11:30 am
 Storytime
Wednesday, May. 22, 10:30 - 11:30 am
110 Union St
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Courtney each week for fun, age-appropriate stories, songs, and fun early literacy activities. The main program lasts about 30 minutes, and we have time for coloring and building with blocks for about 30 minutes afterward. No registration n...read more
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Paws for Reading
4:30 - 5:30 pm
 Paws for Reading
Thursday, May. 23, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
110 Union St
Come practice your reading with a friendly pooch! All of our Paws for Reading dogs are certified therapy dogs, and they love to hear kids read. 
Intro to Paper Flowers
6:00 pm
 Intro to Paper Flowers
Thursday, May 23, 6:00 pm
110 Union St
April showers bring May flowers! Come learn how to make some basic paper flowers with crepe paper, tissue paper, floral tape, and wire. Advanced registration required so we can have enough supplies on hand. Free and open to adults and teens 14+.

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 Closed
Saturday, May 25,
110 Union St
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Paws for Reading
4:30 - 5:30 pm
 Paws for Reading
Tuesday, May. 28, 4:30 - 5:30 pm
(Tuesdays, May 7, 21, & 28)

110 Union St
Come practice your reading with a friendly pooch! All of our Paws for Reading dogs are certified therapy dogs, and they love to hear kids read. 
Teen Movie Night: Wonka
5:30 - 7:30 pm
 Teen Movie Night: Wonka
Tuesday, May 28, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
110 Union St
Come relax at the library and watch Wonka (PG, 2023) with other teens. Popcorn and sweet snacks will be served. Open to middle and high schoolers only. 
Short Fiction Workshop
6:00 pm
 Short Fiction Workshop
Tuesday, May. 28, 6:00 pm
110 Union St
This twice-monthly writing workshop for teens and adults features writing prompts, exercises, and moderated feedback sessions where authors working on short fiction can practice their craft, develop new skills, and get constructive input from other writers.
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Storytime
10:30 - 11:30 am
 Storytime
Wednesday, May. 29, 10:30 - 11:30 am
110 Union St
Young children and their caregivers are invited to join Ms. Courtney each week for fun, age-appropriate stories, songs, and fun early literacy activities. The main program lasts about 30 minutes, and we have time for coloring and building with blocks for about 30 minutes afterward. No registration n...read more
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Trivia Night at the Library
6:30 pm
 Trivia Night at the Library
Thursday, May. 30, 6:30 pm
110 Union St
Assemble a team and join us for our live, in-person trivia contest covering a range of general knowledge categories including history, music, geography, politics, business, and culture. Bragging rights (and modest prizes) are at stake at this monthly, hour-long program.
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