Lima Public Library

Library @ Farmer's Market--Last Day!!!!
2025-09-25 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Today is the last day of the 2025 Lima Farmer’s Market! See you again next year!

Saturday Hours Begin on Good Neighbor Day!!!
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Saturday Hours begin on Good Neighbor Day!!! Join your neighbors at the Lima Public Library. See the new carpet and the new layout.
Refreshments! Giveaways!

Suicide Prevention Workshop
2025-09-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Scutt Room Lima Public Library, 1872 Genessee Street, Lima, New York, 14485
September is Suicide Prevention Month! We are providing a free suicide prevention class at Lima Public Library. We will cover the signs of crisis to be on the lookout for, and practical tips on how to talk to someone in crisis. Local resources, informational brochures, and free giveaways including gun locks.

On-line Author Talk with Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key
2025-10-02 14:00 - 15:00 | On-line Event
Join us in conversation with Smithsonian professionals Adrián Aldaba and Emily Key as they discuss Nuestra América and highlight inspiring stories of Latinos throughout history, as well as their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
The stories in Nuestra América cover each figure’s cultural background and childhood, and their accomplishments or contributions to American history. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the National Museum of the American Latino, encourages further research and exploration. The museum has featured twenty-three of these stories in its exhibition ¡Presente! A Latino History of the United States, the first exhibition to feature U.S. Latino history at the national level.
Featuring beautifully illustrated portraits by Gloria Félix, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again. A must have for every school and home library to help students understand the American story!
Register today to learn more about the rich history of Nuestra América!
About the Presenters:
Adrián Aldaba, a Chicago native, is the national programs manager for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino.
Emily Key is the assistant director of Learning and Public Engagement at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino where she developed the museum’s learning continuum and education vision centered on creating opportunities for visitors to experience, learn, reflect, and transform by sparking curiosity and encouraging life-long learning.

**Note: While the book will be discussed, please be aware the presenter may explore other topics in the related fields suiting their additional expertise. Presenters can be expected to be experts in the field; however, for the Smithsonian and Library Speakers Consortium Collaboration they may not always be the author of the book being highlighted.**

Medicare Educational Event with Darren
2025-10-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Scutt Room Lima Public Library, 1872 Genessee Street, Lima, New York, 14485
Got questions about medicare or Open Enrollment? Come learn your options and get answers.
Light refreshments! Bring a friend!

Friends of Jonathan
2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Scutt Room Lima Public Library, 1872 Genessee Street, Lima, New York, 14485
Planning meeting. In the Scutt Room. Begins at 4PM.

Story Time Returns
2025-10-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Story Time returns today! 10 AM

Crossroads Crafters Returns
2025-10-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Bring your craft projects and join others in the circle. Learn something new, get free advice and help.

Lima Pumpkin Festival
2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Mark Tubbs Park, 7384 Ziegler Dr, Lima, New York, 14485
Lima Pumpkin & AG Day Festival
is a free family friendly event to celebrate the diverse Agriculture of Lima & Livingston County, and support the Mark Tubbs Memorial Park in Lima.
The day features: Agricultural Displays – Agricultural Competitions – Kid Activities – Musical Entertainment – Food Vendors including Chicken BBQ – Local Agricultural Vendors – Craft Vendors – Area Businesses
10AM to 4PM, in Mark Tubbs Park, Lima

OWWL Library Tour
2025-10-06 13:00 - 20:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Lima Library Sticker Giveaway! 1 PM to 8 PM @ the Circulation Desk!

Library @ Lima Farmer's Market
2025-10-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Lima Farmer’s Market
Join the Lima Library at the Farmer’s Market. Free Giveaways, Information and Fun!!
3PM to 6PM, Lima Presbyterian Church Front Lawn

On-line Author Talk with Leigh Bardugo
2025-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 | On-line Event
Since publishing in 2015, Leigh Bardugo’s highly popular Six of Crows has taken the world of YA literature by storm–and it’s not hard to see why. The complex fantasy setting, thoughtfully-structured magic system, and deliciously morally gray characters all collide in a world you won’t want to leave and you don’t have to! Join us as we pick the brain of the New York Times bestselling author herself, celebrating the release of her Six of Crows (The Dregs Edition).
In celebration of its decade-old status, the duology will be rereleased in special Dregs Edition paperback copies featuring beautiful new cover art by Harol Bustos, black stained edges, and updated maps. Whether you’re a new reader or a loyal fan, register today to take part in the adventure!

About the Author: Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Familiar, Ninth House and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix original series) which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology—and much more.

Story Time
2025-10-11 10:00 - 10:30 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Story Time, 10AM @ the Library

Crossroads Crafters
2025-10-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States

Neon Harvest Teen Fest
2025-10-11 18:00 - 22:00 | New Horizons Church, 2219 Bronson Hill Road, Avon, NY, 14414, United States
Free costume party & festival for Livingston County teens (grades 9–12) with music, food, games, prizes & community connections!

Register here!

Closed for Indigenous People's Day
2025-10-13 10:00 - 20:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
The Library will be Closed today in Honor of Indigenous People’s Day.
We will re-open Oct. 14 at 1 PM

Lima Farmer's Market
2025-10-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Lima Farmer’s Market
Lima Farmer’s Market, 3-6PM @ Lima Presbyterian Church

Hero's in the Attic with Dennis Bielewicz
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Lima Town Hall, 7329 E Main St, Lima, NY, 14485
In this inspiring talk, Dennis Bielewicz addresses the effects of the Civil War in a truly timeless way by acknowledging the dauntless bravery of two college students–H. Seymour Hall and Benjamin Coffin–who abandoned their classes at Genesee College her in Lima to answer President Lincoln’s call to fight in the Civil War.
Co-sponsored by Lima Public Library and Lima Historical Society

Medicare Enrollment Event
2025-10-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Scutt Room Lima Public Library, 1872 Genessee Street, Lima, New York, 14485
Philip Alamond, Medicare Consultant will be assisting individuals who are seeking enrollment into Excellus Medicare Plans.

Meet in the Scutt Room, from 2:00 – 3:30pm, every Wednesday, October 15 through December 3, 2025

Vietnam Mailbag with Nancy Lynch
2025-10-15 15:00 - 16:00 | Scutt Room Lima Public Library, 1872 Genessee Street, Lima, New York, 14485
VIETNAM MAILBAG, VOICES FROM THE WAR: 1968-1972
PRESS RELEASE
Journalist Nancy E. Lynch, author of the award-winning social history, Vietnam Mailbag, Voices From the War: 1968-1972, shares selected war letters on October 15 at 3 p.m. at the Lima Public Library.
Sponsored by the library at 1872 Genesee St., Lima, NY, Lynch’s program focuses on frontline correspondence. Her acclaimed book is based on nearly 1,000 letters and hundreds of pictures her popular News Journal column received in Wilmington, DE during the final five years of that polarizing war.
In her last column in December 1972, she promised “her guys” she would someday put all their correspondence and pictures in a book to honor them and Vietnam veterans throughout the country.
The Veterans Day 2008 release of her 456-page tribute fulfilled her pledge. Since 2009, Lynch, whose maternal grandparents lived in Canandaigua, returns to the Finger Lakes each May and October for her Salute to Vietnam Veterans Tour to increase awareness of their service and many sacrifices.
Lynch, who lives in Bethel, DE, has written seven books, all non-fiction. Her autographed Vietnam Mailbag book will be available to purchase for $40 after her program.

Safe Space Training Workshop
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Scutt Room Lima Public Library, 1872 Genessee Street, Lima, New York, 14485
Safe Space Training Workshop,
This interactive workshop provides a deeper understanding of LGBT+ identities, as well as skills to actively support the LGBT+ people in your life and beyond. You will hear real-world stories, have the opportunity to ask questions in a welcoming environment, and learn through an intersectional lens (i.e. overlapping social categorizations like race, socioeconomic status, etc.). Participants who complete the workshop will receive a resource packet and a pin or sticker.
6PM to 8PM, Scutt Room
Please Register

Story Time
2025-10-18 10:00 - 10:30 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Join us for Story Time and crafts. 10 AM

Crossroads Crafters
2025-10-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Meet in the cozy nook. 10AM to Noon

Mad Hatter Tea Party and Open House
2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Join us for Mad Hatter Tea Party and Open House.
Refreshments, photo ops, games, come meet the Rabbit and Cheshire Cat.
Check out the new carpet and lay-out of books.
Special hours today only-10AM to 2PM

OWWL Library Tour
2025-10-20 13:00 - 20:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Lima Library Sticker Giveaway, 1PM to 8PM

Friends of Lima Library meeting
2025-10-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Scutt Room Lima Public Library, 1872 Genessee Street, Lima, New York, 14485
Join the Friends of Lima Library in the Scutt Room for their monthly meeting.

On-Line Author Talk with Malala Yousafzai
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | On-line Event
You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is.
Register here and ask the author a question

Book Club
2025-10-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Scutt Room Lima Public Library, 1872 Genessee Street, Lima, New York, 14485
Join us for a discussion about The Measure by Nikki Erlick and Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty.
Meet in the Scutt Room. Refreshments provided.

Story Time
2025-10-25 10:00 - 10:30 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Join us for Story Time and crafts. 10AM
