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$1 bag sale

Bring a standard-sized, reusable tote or paper grocery bag and fill it with anything in our book sale for $1. We have some paper grocery bags if needed. We have a rotating selection of DVDs,...  More
Date:
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Elaine M. Panty Branch
Audience:
  Adult     Senior     All Ages     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Annual Discard Sale

The Aurora Town Public Library will hold its annual discarded book sale for gently used library materials from Friday, May 2, through Friday, May 23. The sale will take place in the Library’s...  More
Date:
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Board Game Saturdays!

Looking for a low-key activity to add to your Saturday? Bring family or friends to the Kenmore Library, take a break from devices, and discover the good old-fashioned fun of board games! Games...  More
Date:
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Gaming  

Discard Book Sale

The Discard Sale begins Saturday, May 10th until Saturday, May 24th during regular library hours. The sale will take place in the meeting room of the library, located at 11637 Bullis Road. Proceeds...  More
Date:
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Marilla Free Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Make and Take Fingerprint Art

Stop by our craft table (downstairs, outside of the Children's Room) this month and create some fingerprint art!
Date:
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Alden Ewell Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     Make & Take  

Monthly Scavenger Hunt

Join in on our monthly scavenger hunt in our Children's Room and earn a prize!
Date:
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Alden Ewell Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Other  

Puzzle Table

Come and help us put puzzles together all month long at our puzzle table, located near the adult classics section.
Date:
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Alden Ewell Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

$1 bag sale

Bring a standard-sized, reusable tote or paper grocery bag and fill it with anything in our book sale for $1. We have some paper grocery bags if needed. We have a rotating selection of DVDs,...  More
Date:
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Elaine M. Panty Branch
Audience:
  Adult     Senior     All Ages     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Tiny Art Show: Tiny Artwork Due

Create a tiny piece of art and display it in the library. For all ages. Stop by the library & pick up your free tiny art kit (while supplies last). Art kit pickup: May 1 - 7. Tiny art drop off: by...  More
Date:
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     Other  

Chicken BBQ

The Friends of the Lancaster Public Library invite you to a chicken BBQ: Sunday, May 18. 11:30 a.m. until sold out. Take out only. BW's Barbecue Chicken Dinner $17 (cash or check). Location: Parking...  More
Date:
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time:
11:30am - 2:00pm
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Friends of the Library Event     Other  

Chess Clinic

Like chess? Want to improve? Whether you're brand new, a confident player, or anywhere in between; we're happy to help! Join us to play some chess and get some pointers on how to improve. We'll also...  More
Date:
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time:
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Audubon Branch
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Education     Gaming     Other  

Family Kidding Around Yoga

Come and enjoy yoga poses and experience some fun together time with your family. For ages 4-11 with adult participation. Class is taught by Donna Baia, certified KAY teacher. Please bring a yoga mat...  More
Date:
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time:
12:30pm - 1:15pm
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Preschool  
Categories:
  Other     Wellness  
Register! - 2 seats left

Rookie Knights Makeup Workshop

Local Drag Queen will teach wig styling techniques to attendees.
Date:
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time:
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Meeting Room, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Workshop  

Mind the Gap: Oral History Workshop

Presented by the Buffalo Niagara LGBTQ History Project.
Date:
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
West Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Workshop  

Queen City Workers Center - Tenant Meeting

Meeting.
Date:
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Collections Gallery Conference Room, Central Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Soul Session

Film discussions lead by T/V by Kamau
Date:
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 4:45pm
Location:
Auditorium, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Discussion Group  

Information Table: Best Self - Connections to Care

For more information, please visit: https://www.bestselfwny.org/
Date:
Monday, May 19, 2025
Time:
8:00am - 10:00am
Location:
Near Computers, Central Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Information Table  

Beyond Support Network: Without Walls Program

Tabling to provide education assistance.
Date:
Monday, May 19, 2025
Time:
9:00am - 3:30pm
Location:
Table in Library (near Whisper Space), Central Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Baby Storytime

Join Miss Kasey for a gentle introduction to storytime with books, songs and activities for babies 24 months & under. Registration is required. Registration begins Tuesday February 18th. You can sign...  More
Date:
Monday, May 19, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 10:45am
Location:
Meeting Room, Orchard Park Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Infant     Toddler  
Categories:
  Lapsit     Storytime  

Erie County DMV Services

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles services every Monday from 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. inside the Dr. Eva M. Doyle Auditorium.
Date:
Monday, May 19, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Auditorium, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Special Event  

Lap Sit with Miss Abbie

Join this fun program for children ages 6 mo - 2 years with a caregiver. A great introduction to early literacy skills with rhymes, finger plays, music, stories and more! Sign up requested. If...  More
Date:
Monday, May 19, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Town of Collins Public Library
Audience:
  Infant     Toddler  
Categories:
  Lapsit  

Lapsit Story Time

Storytime for Ages 18 months & under! Register by calling 716-688-4955
Date:
Monday, May 19, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Clearfield Branch Library
Audience:
  Infant  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Short Story Group

Small group read aloud of short stories. Discussion follows.
Date:
Monday, May 19, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Location:
Small Meeting Room, Isaías González-Soto Branch Library
Audience:
  Senior  
Categories:
  Book Club     Discussion Group  

Book a Technology Trainer

Need computer assistance? We can help! These free 45-minute sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training. Topics include assistance with Android and iPhones, Internet...  More
Date:
Monday, May 19, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Computers & the Internet     TechKnow Lab  

Morning Book Club

Join us as we discuss this month's book, Things You Save in A Fire by Katherine Center. Registration is required and limited - call 716-532-5129 or visit to register. If you need any accommodation...  More
Date:
Monday, May 19, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Town of Collins Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Book Club