Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library

CLASS: Indoor Walking w/Leslie Sansone
2026-08-25 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-20 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-18 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-13 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-11 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-06 08:30 - 09:30, 2026-08-04 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Fred & Harriett Taylor Memorial Library, 21 William St, Hammondsport, NY, 14840, United States
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.

CLASSES: Gentle Yoga & Meditation
2026-08-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-17 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-08-10 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.

SALE: Book Sale Saturday
2026-08-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-15 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00
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.

CLASSES: Refit/Rev & Flow Fitness
2026-08-20 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-13 17:00 - 18:30, 2026-08-06 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

OPEN PLAY: Mah Jong
2026-08-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-06 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)

STORYTIME: Little Bookworms
2026-08-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-12 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.

CIRCUS FOR ALL: Circus Skills!
2026-08-14 13:00 - 14:00
Join us on Thursday, August 14th from 3-4pm: Circus Arts for All: learn with a professional circus performer; use circus skills like juggling, poi & spinning plates. Ages 4-14. Please RSVP below or by calling the library at 607-569-2045.

MEETING: Monthly Library Board Meeting
2026-08-11 17:00 - 18:00
The monthly Library Board meeting is held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, with the exception of June.

UNEARTH A FOSSIL: Cumming Nature Center
2026-08-06 13:00 - 14:00
Join us on Thurs, August 6th from 1-2pm: Cumming Nature Center: UNEARTH A FOSSIL: simulate a fossil dig & learn about fossils found in the Finger Lakes. All ages. Please RSVP below or by calling the library at 607-569-2045.

LIVE MUSIC: Kate Hinote Trio
2026-08-01 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.

SALE: Saturday Book Sale
2026-08-01 10:00 - 14:00

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.
