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Norma Luther Watercolor Painting Class

Interlaken Public Library is pleased to welcome back local artist Norma Luther!
Class attendees will learn how to use watercolor under control and paint a delicate magnolia flower.
Students will learn about wet on wet and also dry watercolor and shading.
All materials supplied, free to participate.
Best suited to adults, registration is required.
Provided by generous funding from the Nelson B. Delavan Foundation Part A.

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Between The Lakes Book Sale Trail

The annual Between the Lakes Book Sale Trail will be held this year on Saturday, September 20, 2025!

Join us here at the Interlaken Public Library or visit any of the libraries below to browse or buy great titles, and support libraries throughout the area.

Participating libraries will have book says from 10:00am-4:00pm unless otherwise noted.

 

Waterloo Library & Historical Society: wlhs-ny.com – 315-539-3313

Seneca Falls Library: senecafallslibrary.org – 315-568-8265

Edith B. Ford Memorial Library (Ovid): ovidlibrary.org – 607-869-3031 (Sale hours 10am-2pm at this location)

Lodi Whittier Library: lodilibrary.net – 607-582-6218

Interlaken Public Library: interlakenpubliclibrary.org – 607-532-4341

Elizabeth B. Pert Memorial Library (Hector): hector.stls.org – 607-546-2605

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Centennial Celebration

Join us as we celebrate 100 years in the Hinman Memorial Library Building!

Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 7 to 10pm the Ageless Jazz Band will provide live music for Great Gatsby themed revelry at the Interlaken Fireman’s Field at the corners of Mechanic and Knight Street in Interlaken, New York. Food and drink is available for purchase on site from Silo Food Truck, Airy Acres Vineyard, and the Finger Lakes Cider House.

This event is open to the public, free to enjoy, and suitable for all ages. Great Gatsby attire is encouraged!

Our library began in 1901 when five local residents formed a board of trustees, applied for a charter, and secured a closet in the offices of a local dentist that would serve as the first library location. In 1925 Louis Hinman, grandson of prominent residents Lockwood and Eliza Hinman, donated the Hinman home to the Village of Interlaken on the condition that it be used as a free public library, providing us the historic building we have today.

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Epic Art- Clay Sculptures

Interlaken Public Library is pleased to announce Epic Art: Clay Sculptures!

Ms. Jill will be demonstrating how to make a cute flower filled pot and a little bee with air dry clay.  You can choose to follow along or use your imagination to create your own design!

This is a free event.  Registration is required.  Call or stop in to register 607-532-4341.

This event is open to all ages.

Interlaken Public Library is located at 8390 Main Street, Interlaken, NY.

This event is funded through the generous support of the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County.

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Epic Art- Spin Art with Splat Sumthin’

Splat Sumthin’ is bringing Spin Art to the Interlaken Public Library!

Have all the messy fun.  Leave the clean up to us.

Join us Thursday, July 31st at 1 p.m. and create a spin art masterpiece to take home!

All protective wear is provided.

This is a free event.

This event is open to all ages.

Interlaken Public Library is located at 8390 Main Street, Interlaken, NY.

This event is funded through the generous support of the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County

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Pancakes and Pajamas

Interlaken Public Library is pleased to announce Pancakes and Pajamas!

Showing August 29th: Where the Wild Things Are

Join us in the children’s room and watch a (G rated) movie while we serve pancakes.

Each child that attends will receive a free book related to the movie we watched!

This program is free to attend.

All ages welcome.

Interlaken Public Library is located at 8390 Main Street, Interlaken, NY.

This program is made possible through generous support of the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County.

 

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Take-n-Make – Stained Glass

 Take-n-Makes are back!
Available TODAY (August 12th): Stained Glass
Suitable for children aged 6-11
May require some adult assistance.
Take-n-Makes are available anytime during open hours at the library.
Interlaken Public Library is located at 8390 Main Street in Interlaken, NY.
These Take-n-Makes made possible with generous support from the the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County

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Tiny Tykes Take-n-Make

Tiny Tykes Take-n-Makes are back!
Available TODAY (August 4th): Kaleidoscope
Suitable for children aged 5 and younger
Enjoy a fun craft with your little one on your own schedule. A fun game to build together that helps with fine motor skills.
Take-n-Makes are available anytime during open hours at the library.
Interlaken Public Library is located at 8390 Main Street in Interlaken, NY.
These Take-n-Makes made possible with generous support from the the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County

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Summer Reading Thursday Movie Nights

Summer Reading Thursday Movie Nights are back!
Join us in the library each Thursday to select a movie title of your choice and receive complimentary candy and popcorn! This fun family activity can be shared by family members of all ages, and all movies within the library collection are eligible.
Interlaken Public Library is located at 8390 Main Street, in Interlaken, NY.
These programs are made possible with generous support from the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County

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Summer Reading Thursday Movie Nights

Summer Reading Thursday Movie Nights are back!
Join us in the library each Thursday to select a movie title of your choice and receive complimentary candy and popcorn! This fun family activity can be shared by family members of all ages, and all movies within the library collection are eligible.
Interlaken Public Library is located at 8390 Main Street, in Interlaken, NY.
These programs are made possible with generous support from the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County

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