Give Like Dolly Day!

Give Like Dolly Day is coming September 25!Dolly Parton believed in giving back and helping children dream bigger—and this year, we’re celebrating that spirit right here in Black River, NY through Give Like Dolly...

Pony Meet & Greet and Storytime!

Join us on Saturday, October 10th from 11-12pm for our Pony Meet and Greet and Storytime with Rosie and her wonderful human, Ms. Olga. We’ll learn about how horses, ponies and other animals help...

2026 Library Book Sale

Our 2026 book sale will be held September 12th – September 19th! Please make note that our book sale kick-off is the same day as the Village of Black River Connect the Blocks Party...

NCLS Book Sale & Maker Market

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3rd for the North Country Library System book sale, marker market and food truck event… all for a great cause!

2026 Summer Reading Plan Roll-Up of Stats and Info

Summer Reading Program 2026 Recap

Sally Ploof Hunter Memorial Library has had a fantastic Summer of 2026! During our Summer Reading Program we enjoyed the company of 399 Summer Reading Program participants, 197 regular-programming attendees and nearly 1,500 visits...

REPCO Brings Reptiles to the Library!

Join REPCO at the Sally Ploof Hunter Memorial Library on Saturday, August 15 at 1:00pm to see, touch and learn about reptiles during this fun and educational program! If 1:00pm doesn’t work for your...

An Evening with Archaeologist Dr. Timothy Abel, PhD

Join us for an evening with local archaeologist Dr. Timothy Abel, PhD.! Dr. Abel’s presentation for the evening will focus on archaeological sites and finds here in Black River and the immediate vicinity. Dr. Abel’s presentation will last approximately 45 minutes with a question-and-answer session to follow. This presentation is open to all but will be most suitable for adults and older children. Please note, the library will close at our normal time of 6pm that evening, so the children’s room play area will not be accessible for families to utilize during Dr. Abel’s presentation.