Falconer Public Library

The Summer Reading Program Begins- Welcome to Unearthing a Story from the 1970's
2026-06-29
🕰️ Unearthing a Story from the 1970s 🕰️
This year’s summer reading theme, Unearthing a Story from the 1970s, ties in with the Village event celebrating the opening of the 1976 Time Capsule in Davis Park on July 25th!
The library is taking a trip back in time, inviting community members to reminisce and share with younger generations what life was like when the time capsule was buried 50 years ago.
Stop into the library anytime to sign up for our Summer Reading Program and earn rewards for reading! Throughout the summer, enjoy weekly trivia, guessing jars, and StoryWalks, along with crafts, activities, and plenty of fun inspired by the 1970s.
Come discover, remember, and celebrate the stories of the decade with us!

1970's Game Day
2026-06-29 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Stop in the library anytime today to play some games that came out or was enjoyed in the 1970’s.

Week 1: Summer Reading Program
2026-06-29 09:00 - 2026-07-03 17:00
This week, our 1970s Trivia theme is music!
For our Story Walk, we’re featuring Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, a book published in the 1970s by William Steig.
We also have new Guessing Jars for all ages:

Kids: Guess the number of pebbles in the jar to go along with our Story Walk.
Adults: Guess the number of white feathers in the jar, inspired by The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White.

Stop in this week and participate in these library-only events, available all week long!

Granny Squares: Crocheting for our Summer Quilt
2026-06-30 10:00 - 12:00
Let’s create something special together to commemorate this year’s Summer Reading Program! Granny squares were a popular crochet trend in the 1970s, and now we’re bringing them back to the library. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, join us at 10:00 a.m. to make granny squares together. We have yarn available for you to use, but please bring an H crochet hook if you have one. As we work together throughout the year, we’ll turn our squares into a community quilt. Then, at Christmastime, we’ll raffle off the finished quilt to one lucky winner! Come stitch, chat, and help create a one-of-a-kind keepsake for our library community.

No Concert
2026-07-02

Closed in Observance of the Fourth of July
2026-07-03, 2026-07-04

Summer Reading Week 2:
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-11 17:00
This week during our Summer Reading Program, we’re bringing back 1970s Music Trivia in case you missed it last week!
For our Story Walk, we’re featuring another book published in the 1970s: Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus.
We also have new Guessing Jars for all ages:

Kids & Teens: Guess the number of alphabet letters in the jar, inspired by the Jackson 5’s “ABC.”
Adults: Guess how long the yellow ribbon is. This reference’s the popular hit song “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” released in 1973 by Tony Orlando and Dawn.

Stop by and join the fun all week long!

Owl Book Craft
2026-07-07 10:00 - 11:00

Knitting Club
2026-07-09 13:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-23 13:30 - 14:30
Whether you’ve been knitting for years or are just getting started, come gather with our knitters for an afternoon of chatting, stitching, and community. Bring your current project and enjoy good company with fellow knitting enthusiasts!

Kallie Williams Concert
2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:30
Low-vision musician – Acoustic ukulele Player – Eclectic set list with covers ranging from 90’s, 2000’s, Today’s Hits & much more sprinkled in!!

Spinning Back In Time STEM Friday- AGES 3-11
2026-07-10 14:00 - 16:00
Come to the library and enjoy an afternoon making spinners to spin back time to the 1970’s. This craft is inspired by popular crafts from the 1970’s.

Macrame Class with Free Soul Studio- ages 14 +
2026-07-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-07-11 12:00 - 13:30
Free Soul Studio will be teaching the knots and steps needed to complete your very own fun Peace Sign Wall Hanging. We only have room for 9 sign ups in this session. Please call the library at 716-665-3504 or stop in the library to register. A big thank you to the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County for sponsoring this event.

Grab & Go Binders
2026-07-14 10:00 - 11:30
Are You Prepared for an Emergency?
If an emergency happened today, would you have everything you need in one place?
Join us to learn how to create a Grab & Go Binder—a personal emergency preparedness binder that serves as a capsule of your life. By organizing important documents and information in one secure location, you’ll be ready to act quickly during an emergency, and your loved ones will know exactly where to find what they need.
This program will provide step-by-step guidance on creating your own Grab & Go Binder, along with materials to help you get started.
As an added bonus, participants who are reading for summer prizes will have a chance to win a fireproof binder box to help protect their important documents.
Get organized, be prepared, and gain peace of mind!

Teen Time
2026-07-14 15:00 - 16:30
We will be doing a weaving project today! No need to sign up, just show up!

Razz and Friends Concert
2026-07-16 18:30 - 20:30
Come see Razz himself with his friends for a jammin’ good time!

70's Science STEAM Friday Ages 3-11
2026-07-17 14:00 - 16:00
This afternoon kids will experiment with static electricity, sound waves, and magnets with some fun science projects during our STEAM Friday.

Tech Coach Class- Intro to Word
2026-07-18 10:00 - 11:00
Our Tech Coach will lead you into an introduction of Microsoft Word. Please Register for this event.

Pearl City Band
2026-07-23 18:30 - 20:30
Come listen to some Jazz tonight at Davis Park.

Pringles Can Time Capsule- STEAM Friday Ages 3-11
2026-07-24 14:00 - 16:00
Today we will be creating your very own time capsule.

Teen Time- Grades 6-12
2026-07-28 03:00 - 16:30
Today we will be painting book ends for the Teen Section. Come bring your artistic touch to your space.

New Horizons Band Concert
2026-07-30 18:30 - 20:30
Come join us for the last concert of the season.

Closing Down for Book Sale
2026-08-04 13:00 - 17:00
We will be closing the library at 1pm today to start moving the library around for the book sale.

Preparation for Book Sale Library Closed
2026-08-05

First Day of Book Sale
2026-08-06 09:00 - 17:00

Second Day of Book Sale
2026-08-07 09:00 - 17:00

Last Day of Book Sale
2026-08-08 09:00 - 12:00
