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Take and Make Craft: Paper Dreidel Kit

Make a dreidel to use for Hanukkah (Dec 14-22)! These kits include a paper dreidel to cut out/fold together, geld (chocolate coins), and dreidel game instructions. Look by the holds and self check...  More
From:
10:00am, Monday, December 8, 2025
To:
6:00pm, Thursday, December 11, 2025
Location:
Isaías González-Soto Branch Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     All Ages     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Holiday     Make & Take  

Friends Holiday Gift Basket Raffle

Support the Friends of the Aurora Town Public Library by purchasing a chance to win a holiday gift basket from November 3 through December 11, during regular library hours. Tickets are just one for...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     All Ages  
Categories:
  Fundraiser  

Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Come to the North Collins Library to participate in our holiday scavenger hunt. Find the hidden items in our library, decode the secret word and win a prize!
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
North Collins Public Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Special Event  

Lackawanna Friends Booksale

Browse our booksale in the downstairs Community Room during our open hours. Most items $.25/ea, DVDs $1.00/ea. Saturday 12/13- Final Day Bag Sale, $1.00/bag
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Community Room, Lackawanna Public Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale     Friends of the Library Event     Fundraiser  

Make and Take a Paper Snow Globe

Make and take a fun (paper) snow globe this month at our craft table (downstairs, just outside of the children's room).
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 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:
Wednesday, December 10, 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:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Alden Ewell Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

Winter Reading Log/Challenge

Grab a reading log or reading challenge and read! Once completed, hand in your reading log/challenge for a prize. For kids up to age 17.
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

Winter Reading Raffle

Check out books to win! Kids 12 and under receive 1 raffle ticket for every 5 print books checked out. Teens 13-17 receive 1 raffle ticket for every 3 print books checked out. 4 BIG PRIZES! Prizes...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

NYS Office of Mental Health Hospital and Community Connections Meeting

Meetings for Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties.
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
9:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Auditorium, Central Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Meeting  

NYS Office of Mental Health Hospital and Community Connections Meetings

Meetings for Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties.
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
9:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Collections Gallery Conference Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Meeting  

NYS Office of Mental Health Hospitals and Community Connections Meetings

Meetings for Erie, Genesee, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties.
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
9:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Collections Gallery Kids' Area, Central Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Qi Gong for Beginners

Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, QiGong emphasizes slow, flowing motions designed to improve balance, flexibility, and strength while reducing stress and enhancing mental clarity. This practice...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Concord Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Health     Mental Health     Wellness  

Computer Coach

The Kenmore Branch Library is offering a Computer Coach on Wednesdays from 10-11:30am. Our wonderful volunteer will be available to help you with your smartphone or tablet, email, Microsoft Word,...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Computers & the Internet  

Mahjong Club

Play the Chinese version of Mahjong. No registration required.
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Gaming  

Wellness Desk

North Park Library is hosting an undergraduate social work intern! Visit his new wellness desk on Wednesdays and Fridays for information and resources for: - Local housing - Food assistance &...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
North Park Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Health     Information Table     Wellness  

Storytime

Join us for storytime on Wednesday mornings!
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Crane Branch
Audience:
  Child     Infant     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Story Time

Come enjoy a lively Storytime at 10:30 or 11:30 am! Registration opens 10/20/2025 at 12:00pm. For ages 2-5. Only register children, not adults!
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:15am
Location:
Hamburg Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Register! - 2 seats left

Story Time

Come enjoy a lively Storytime at 10:30 or 11:30 am! Registration opens 10/20/2025 at 12:00pm. For ages 2-5. Only register children, not adults.
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
11:30am - 12:15pm
Location:
Hamburg Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Register! - 8 seats left

Mystery & Mayhem Book Club

Mystery & Mayhem Book Club Settle in with a good mystery and join us for thoughtful discussion in a welcoming setting. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at noon. Call or stop by the...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Concord Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Book Club  

Noon Yoga Recharge

Needing a break in your midday? Stress relief? Then you'll be in the right place at our Noon Yoga Recharge! Join us as the Parkside Yoga Foundation guides us through a meaningful and regenerating hour...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Central Meeting Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Community Event     Health     Mental Health     Wellness  

Computer Coach

The City of Tonawanda offers a Computer Coach Wednesdays 12 pm - 2 pm. Our wonderful volunteer will be available to help you with your computer and phone needs, including email, Microsoft Word, using...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
City of Tonawanda Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Computers & the Internet  

Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc

Informational table about healthy housing programs, sponsored by Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc.
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Information Table  

T'ai Chi Chih

T'ai Chi Chih movements are practiced softly with no impact. No particular level of physical fitness, coordination, special clothing or equipment required. Denise Miller is an accredited teacher who...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Wellness  
Register! - 2 seats left

Walk-up Tech Help

Staff from the Library's TechKnow Lab will be available to answer your technology questions. Please see the Information Services Desk or Computer Desk to call for the staff member on duty. This is...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Central Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Computers & the Internet     TechKnow Lab