Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library

SALE: Saturday Book Sale
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-01 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library, 21 William St, Hammondsport, NY, 14840, United States
Our ‘Book Ends’ Book Sale Rooms are Open 10-2 every Saturday, downstairs at the library.
New materials are added weekly; always fresh materials to sift through.
Books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, puzzles & more.
Children’s/Young Readers room: board books to young adult.
Use the lower exterior entrance at the Lake side of the building.
All sales & proceeds benefit the Library programs; we appreciate your support.

LIVE MUSIC: Oliver Burdo & AUA Fundraiser
2026-07-18 11:00 - 12:30
Library, Live: live music on the lawn; activities for the kiddos; bake sale & drinks too. Each week has a different musical act. All ages. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Rain moves us inside, downstairs.
This week is also a fundraiser for a local non-profit, Aid for Urbana Animals, who focus on assisting animals in need in the Urbana area. Please donate if you can!

STORY/CRAFT: Pasta Dinosaurs
2026-07-20 11:00 - 12:00
Monday story/craft time with Lisa Bailey. Today’s theme is Dinosaurs. Please RSVP below or by calling 607-569-2045 so we can plan materials. For Middle Grades.

CLASSES: Gentle Yoga & Meditation
2026-07-20 16:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-27 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-03 16:00 - 18:00
Join Lauren Shaw, of Yoga at Grace Farm, in a Gentle Yoga class Mondays from 4-5pm, downstairs at the Library.
Following Gentle Yoga at 5:15pm, join Lauren Shaw for a weekly meditation group, upstairs in the Robinson Room.
You will be sitting comfortably in a chair while you meditate. Each session lasts 45 minutes.
Of course, you can attend one or the other of these classes; attendance at both is not required.
While the Yoga & Meditation classes are free, donations are always welcome to facilitate continuance of the classes.

CLASS: Indoor Walking w/Leslie Sansone
2026-07-21 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-07-23 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-07-28 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-07-30 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-04 08:30 - 09:30
We walk to various Leslie Sansone DVDs downstairs at the library on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 am.
You are welcome to attend once a week, twice a week, or drop in now and then.
No, we aren’t walking in a circle! Walk in place, bend & stretch, dance & more. Come by and see what it’s like.
Please wear comfortable clothes, bring clean shoes to walk in and a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
Use the lower entrance at the Lake side of the building. The doors will be open at least 10 minutes before starting time.

CLASS: Greeting Card Making
2026-07-21 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-07-28 12:00 - 13:00
Join Lisa Bailey to learn how to make your own greeting cards for any occasion. Lisa will provide materials & guidance; you create! Intended for all ages. Drop in!

STORYTIME: Little Bookworms
2026-07-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-05 10:00 - 11:00
Bring your Little Bookworm to the Library every Wednesday morning from 10am-11am for a creative, educational & hands-on Storytime.
Little Bookworms is for ages 0-4 and their caregivers. BethAn Parulski-Seager develops & implements each Storytime. BethAn’s 20 years of educational experience offers a wide range of learning events for your Little Bookworm.
There are monthly themes to aid in exploration aimed at a year-long experience that will build on your Little Bookworm’s ability to smoothly transition to pre-school, kindergarten or continue on your path of home-schooling.
Activities are designed to help with sensory, motor and literary development. Socialization with the other Bookworms is also vital and fun! Please RSVP so that we can anticipate activity supplies.
Downstairs at the library. You may use the lower exterior entrance at the Lake side of the building for easy access with little ones.

OPEN PLAY: Mah Jong
2026-07-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 12:00
Our Summertime Mah Jong players meet every Thursday morning at the library; join in! Expert players, beginners and those curious to try are welcome & encouraged to come Thursdays at 10am to meet fellow gamers. Bring your board or just bring your self; open to all. (NOTE: the library doesn’t officially open until Noon so enter through the William Street upstairs doors; knock if need be)

CLASSES: Refit/Rev & Flow Fitness
2026-07-23 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-07-30 17:00 - 18:30
Join Lynn Hayes for some REFIT cardio and/or REV&FLOW strength training.
Lynn will hold two sessions from 5-6:30pm: the first session, from 5-5:30pm is called REFIT: cardio movement to music. The second session is 5:30-6:30pm and is called REV+FLOW: strength, balance, toning & flexibility development.
What to bring:
For REFIT: sneakers
For REV+FLOW: sneakers, yoga mat & 1-2 lb hand weights
If you’re able, a $5-10 donation is appreciated for the sessions

CREATE A ROVER: Solar Rover class
2026-07-24 10:00 - 11:00
Join us on Friday, July 24th at 10am to build a Solar Rover: create your own solar rover to cruise across the terrain with Jennifer Sellers of SUNY Corning Community College. Ages 8-12 & teens. Please RSVP below or call the library at 607-569-2045. Limited to 10 kiddos; sign up now!

LIVE MUSIC: Daniel Zawel
2026-07-25 11:00 - 12:30
Library, Live: live music on the lawn; activities for the kiddos; bake sale & drinks too. Each week has a different musical act. All ages. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating. Rain moves us inside, downstairs.

STORY/CRAFT: Libraries Love Lakes
2026-07-27 10:00 - 11:00
Monday story/craft time with Sally Jacoby Murphy. Today’s theme is Libraries Loves Lakes, a program in partnership with the Keuka Lake Association. Please RSVP below or by calling 607-569-2045 so we can plan materials. For Middle Grades.

TEEN BOK CLUB: Jurassic Park
2026-07-28 14:00 - 15:00
Register for the Book Club July 1st and pick up your Club Box. Meet Tuesday July 14 & 28th to talk about the book & discover what’s in the box! Please RSVP below or by calling the library at 607-569-2045 so we can prepare materials. Class is with Sally Jacoby Murphy & intended for teens.

INVISIBLE LIFE: Under a Microscope
2026-07-29 13:00 - 14:00
Join in by registering & picking up your own bottle to collect your dirt & water on July 1st; spend the month growing life & then check it out under a microscope on July 29th at 1pm with Dorothee Goldman. Ages 8+ with an adult. Please RSVP below or call the library at 607-569-2045. Limited to 10 kiddos & their parent if needed.

FOAM PARTY: Open to all!
2026-07-30 10:00 - 11:00
Join us on Thursday July 30th from 10-11am: Foam Party! Frolic in the foam cannon; grab your friends & dance. Wear a splash-worthy outfit! All ages. Open to all.

PARENT'S NIGHT OUT: Movie for Kiddos
2026-07-31 17:00 - 19:00
Friday, July 31st from 5-7pm: Parent’s Night Out! go out to dinner; we’ll have a movie & snack for the kiddos. Ages 2-12. Limit 8 kiddos; waivers required. Must RSVP below or by calling the library at 607-569-2045.

LIVE MUSIC: Kate Hinote Trio
2026-08-01 11:00 - 12:30
