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Libraries in area list schedule of upcoming events this week

Weekly events at local libraries have been listed. Check each library’s website for details — Monday: Preschool Storytime at Barker Library, 7 Day St., Fredonia, 10:30 a.m. — Tuesday: Little Adventurers babies, toddlers, preschoolers with grown-ups at Ahira Hall Library, 37 W. Main St., 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; Storytime, take-home craft kit ages 2 to 5 at Dunkirk Library, 536 Central Ave., 11 a.m.; Cozy Crafters at Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St., Westfield, 1 p.m.; Imaginarium elementary students at Ahira Hall Library, 37 W. Main St., Brocton, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.; After ...

National parks art show opens at the Darwin R. Barker Library

Fredonia’s Darwin R. Barker Library is excited to announce its next local art exhibition, “Visions of the National Parks and Beyond 2” — a local encore to a show originally installed at the Crary Art Gallery in Warren, Pa., last summer. This exhibition takes viewers on a ...

County Historical Society, Patterson to host lectures

WESTFIELD — A new historical lecture series, free and open to the public, will begin on Thursday, March 5, at the Patterson Library in Westfield. Known as the “Fireside Lecture Series,” the program programming is a collaboration between the Chautauqua County Historical Society and the library. The first lecture in this series is scheduled for March 5 and will feature Norman Carlson, Chautauqua County historian, who will present on the Chautauqua County’s ties to American Independence on its 250th anniversary year. The Fireside Lecture Series was developed after the library ...

Dunkirk lists honor, merit rolls for second quarter

Honor and merit rolls have been announced for the second quarter at Dunkirk Secondary School. HONOR ROLL Seventh Grade — Adelaide Allen, Lissette Aponte, Yenziel Archilla Rodriguez, Rosette Bache, William Bautista Rojas, Amarion Buchanan Tyes, Cleon Clayton, Kaidence Farnsworth, Kenlianny Figueroa Norat, Taicheliz Gonzalez Torres, Gabriella Grann, Savanna Guziec, Yexeria Hernandez, L’Caine Jasinski, Anabella Kaczor, Oliver Laurie, Makailyn McCall, Lily Munson, Zoelys Negron Pagan, Melanie Negron Rivera, Andrea Nye, DaniRae Odebralski, Madison Pacos, Jareylis Rivera Soto, Samairah ...

March events planned at Patterson Library

WESTFIELD — The Patterson Library, located at 40 S. Portage St., offers a wide variety of free events and programs. Registration is not required unless stated otherwise. Call/visit the library during open hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; closed Sundays. Call 716-326-2154. For adults 18+: Join one of the monthly book clubs. Call to confirm dates; no registration is necessary. New programs include: the Fireside Lecture Series with CCHS on Thursday, March 5 at 6 p.m.; a Concert Series: SUNY Fredonia ...

Coming up …

THURSDAY, FEB. 26 Thursday Knitting Group Trinity Episcopal Church, 11 Day St., Fredonia, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Many of the creations are donated to local charities, or attendees can work on their own projects. For details or to donate unused yarn, call 716 785-6039. Chautauqua County Parks Commission meeting Chautauqua County Airport conference room, 3163 Airport Drive, Jamestown, 10 a.m. Public welcome. Dunkirk Elks bingo Dunkirk Elks Lodge bingo will be held at 428 Central Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Admission sales begin at 6 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Sinclairville Free ...