Lima Public Library

Gun Lock Giveaway
2026-01-26 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Do you need a gun lock to keep your family safe? Come in and receive a free lock. 5-8PM

Puzzle Time
2026-01-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Puzzle exchange-bring in one of your old puzzles and exchange it for a “new” puzzle. Then participate in putting together the community puzzle.

Library Board of Trustees meeting
2026-01-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Scutt Room Lima Public Library, 1872 Genessee Street, Lima, New York, 14485
Join the Lima Library Board of Trustees for their monthly meeting. It begins at 6:30 PM in the Scutt meeting room. The public is welcome.

On-Line Author Talk with Liz Moore
2026-01-28 19:00 - 20:00 | On-line Event
We are thrilled to welcome Liz Moore to discuss her latest work, The God of the Woods, an instant New York Times bestseller and one of NPR’s 2024 “Books We Love” highlights.
Early morning, August 1975: a camp counselor discovers an empty bunk. Its occupant, Barbara Van Laar, has gone missing. Barbara isn’t just any thirteen-year-old: she’s the daughter of the family that owns the summer camp and employs most of the region’s residents. And this isn’t the first time a Van Laar child has disappeared. Barbara’s older brother similarly vanished fourteen years ago, never to be found.
As a panicked search begins, a thrilling drama unfolds. Chasing down the layered secrets of the Van Laar family and the blue-collar community working in its shadow, Moore’s multi-threaded story invites readers into a rich and gripping dynasty of secrets and second chances. It is Liz Moore’s most ambitious and wide-reaching novel yet.
Join us in conversation with Liz as we embark on a tale of thrilling twists and disturbing disappearances. Register today to “enter the woods,” if you dare!
About the Author: Liz Moore is the author of five novels: The Words of Every Song, Heft, The Unseen World, the New York Times bestselling Long Bright River, and The God of the Woods. A winner of the 2014 Rome Prize in Literature, she lives in Philadelphia and teaches in the MFA program in Creative Writing at Temple University.

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Crossroads Crafters
2026-01-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Bring your own project. Share your experience and learn from others. 10AM to Noon

Story Time @ 10:30 AM
2026-01-31 10:30 - 11:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Join us as we learn through stories and crafts about Cats. 1030-11AM

Middle School Study Hall @ Lima Library
2026-02-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Scutt Room Lima Public Library, 1872 Genessee Street, Lima, New York, 14485
If you are in Middle School, grades 6-8, and you need a quiet place to study, please come to Lima Public Library. The Scutt Room is available, with small tables, comfy chairs and hot beverages. Sponsored by Friends of Jonathan, the space is open from 3-5PM every Thursday, beginning on Feb. 5.

On-line Author Talk with Vanessa Riley
2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:00 | On-line Event
Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.
Don’t miss out on this exciting discussion! Register now to embark on a seafaring journey of self discovery and reclamation of personal power.
About the Author: Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author and proud recipient of the 2024 Georgia Mystery/Detective Fiction Author of the Year.
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Preschool Story Time @ 10:30 AM
2026-02-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Join us as we learn through stories and crafts about the Gingerbread Man. 1030-11AM

Puzzle Time @ Lima Library
2026-02-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Puzzle exchange-bring in one of your old puzzles and exchange it for a “new” puzzle. Then help participate by putting together the community puzzle. All ages welcome

On-line Author Talk with Dr. Lindsey Stewart
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:00 | On-line Event
Feminist philosopher Dr. Lindsey Stewart’s book, The Conjuring of America: Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic, tells the stories of Negro Mammies of slavery; the Voodoo Queens and Blues Women of Reconstruction; and the Granny Midwives and textile weavers of the Jim Crow era. These women, in secrecy and subterfuge, courageously and devotedly continued their practices and worship for centuries and passed down their traditions.
Register here to ask the author a question.

Middle School Study Hall @ Lima Library
2026-02-12 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
If you are in Middle School, grades 6-8, and you need a quiet place to study, please come to Lima Public Library. The Scutt Room is available, with small tables, comfy chairs and hot beverages. Sponsored by Friends of Jonathan, the space is open from 3-5PM most Thursdays, beginning on Feb. 5.

Lima Rotary meeting @ Lima Library
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Join the Lima Rotary for their twice-a month meeting. Hot beverages available. Meet in the Scutt Room beginning at 7PM

Preschool Story Time @ 10:30 AM
2026-02-14 10:30 - 11:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Join us as we learn through stories and crafts about Valentine’s Day. 1030-11AM

Closed for President's Day
2026-02-16 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
We will be Closed on February 16, in honor of President’s Day. Normal hours will resume on Feb. 17 at 1PM.

High School Movie Night "The Hate U Give"
2026-02-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Calling all High school students (grades 9-12 only), the Friends of Jonathan and Lima Public Library presents the movie “The Hate U Give”.
Doors open at 6:30PM, Movie starts at 7PM. Popcorn, hot beverages and flavored water available.
Bring your own bean bag or big soft pillow.

Book Club
2026-02-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Join the Lima Library Book Club as they discuss Ariel Lawhon’s The Frozen River, discussion starts at 3PM in the Scutt Room. Hot beverages available and occasion home baked treats.

Preschool Story Time @ 10:30 AM
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
Join us as we learn through stories and crafts about Dragons. 1030-11AM

On-line Author Talk with Tom D. Crouch
2026-02-24 14:00 - 15:00 | On-line Event
Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.
Follow the fascinating growth and development of the world’s largest museum and research complex during its first 60 years. Told in rich detail, Smithson’s Gamble reveals how, as it defined a role rooted in curiosity and exploration, the Smithsonian helped to shape the nation’s developing identity.
The Smithsonian evolved from a small, narrowly focused organization into an institution leading the way in fields from astrophysics to zoology. Smithsonian researchers, and the hundreds of citizen scientists who they recruited, created a collection that documented the natural and human history of a continent. The American conservation movement and a national weather service are rooted at the Smithsonian. Smithson’s Gamble is filled with fascinating characters, twists and turns, and moments of triumph and tragedy, complete with political machinations, a bit of backstabbing, accusations of murder, and the occasional scandal.
Register now to take part in the conversation and learn about the trials, errors, and incredible legacy of the Smithsonian’s foundation.

Livingston County: 205 Years in Review by Holly Watson
2026-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Scutt Room Lima Public Library, 1872 Genessee Street, Lima, New York, 14485
Livingston County: 205 Years in Review
By Holly Watson
Tuesday, February 24th at 7pm
Lima Public Library
Holly Watson, the Livingston County Historian highlights the fact that Livingston County is 205 years old this February 2026. She thus asks what better time to reminisce about how the county fits into our region, how it developed, and what makes it special? Please us for an exploration of Livingston County’s journey and celebrate why it’s a great place to live, work, and play.
This presentation is sponsored by the Lima Historical Society and Lima Public Library and is free and open to the public.
Please join us in the Scutt Room.

Lima Board of Trustees monthly meeting
2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States

Preschool Story Time @ 10:30 AM
2026-02-28 10:30 - 11:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States

Middle School Study Hall @Lima Library
2026-03-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Lima Public Library, 1872 Genesse Street, Lima, NY, 14485, United States
If you are in Middle School, grades 6-8, and you need a quiet place to study, please come to Lima Public Library. The Scutt Room is available, with small tables, comfy chairs and hot beverages. Sponsored by Friends of Jonathan, the space is open from 3-5PM most Thursdays.
