Sinclairville Library Schedules Special Events

SINCLAIRVILLE – The Sinclairville Free Library will hold several events from Oct. 6-13. On Monday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. the library will host a family night leaf painting event that uses real leaves to create unique designs and artwork. Paint (acrylic) is applied to the surface of a leaf, typically the underside to capture the texture of the veins. The leaf is then pressed onto paper to create a detailed impression. All materials are provided. Anyone from ages 3 and up is invited. Parents and caregivers must stay with their child. A poetry class and workshop will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, with John Brantingham, professor emeritus of creative writing. Brantingham will help those attending write poetry and publish it in magazines. Students have published in The New Yorker, McSweeneys, and The Paris Review among other places. The class is free. A poetry reading with poet Sarah Freligh will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, presented by Brantingham. The public is welcome to attend. The library will be open normal hours on Monday, Oct. 13, in observance of Columbus Day. The library’s Makerspace and LEGO STEM areas will be available.

Post 1280 Auxiliary Holds Meeting

CASSADAGA – Cassadaga American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1280 members met recently with 14 members attending. For Americanism, it was announced that out of the more than 250 flags in the Cassadaga Legion flag program, 82 flags are sponsored by Unit 1280 members. The auxiliary’s Cruise Night bake sales went very well over the summer, as well as the Legion, Auxiliary and Sons chicken barbecues. Post 1280, Auxiliary and the Sons of the Legion participated in the Cassadaga Labor Day parade. The Unit recently held a funeral luncheon for a Unit 1280 member’s grandfather and veteran. Unit 1280 is making plans for their annual Vendor Showcase on Saturday, Oct. 25, handing out candy, books and crafts on Halloween, and a Veteran’s Day program in November is in the works. Members present voted to donate money to the local food pantries. The auxiliary will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the post.

Cassadaga Library To Host Author Event

CASSADAGA – The Seymour Library’s Cassadaga branch will host several local authors at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8. Writers attending include Rebecca Cuthbert, Tasha Irwin, Wendy Lewellen, Trenton Lutes, Nick Smith and Joan Wahl. They will each speak about their experiences with writing and publishing. Those attending will have the chance to ask questions and have books signed. Those who don’t have copies of the authors’ books will be able to purchase one at the library.

Sinclairville Library To Host Book Sale Oct. 9-11

SINCLAIRVILLE – The library’s annual book sale will be held from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, with a $5 bag sale on Oct. 11. All proceeds benefit the library. No donations are being taken. Sales are cash-only. There is a small sale available during normal library hours.