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December Teen Book Box Registration

Registration for December's Teen Book Boxes is open from November 1st - 15th! If you haven’t done our Book Box program before - it's simple! Ever heard of subscription services like “OwlCrate” or...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Orchard Park Public Library
Audience:
  Teen     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Special Event  

Dollar Bag Sale

Throughout autumn we will be selling used books at $1 a bag, so come on in to grab some great deals!
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
East Clinton Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Dudley Community Pantry Drive!

Donate to our community pantry to be entered in and earn a chance to win one of two prizes donated generously by Burkey's Sports Wear and Potters Field Restaurant and Pub! No matter the size of your...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Dudley Branch
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Young Adult  
Categories:
  All Ages     Community Event     Special Event  

Haven House Toyland Donation Drive

HAVEN HOUSE TOYLAND DONATION DRIVE (Child & Family Services) We will be collecting items at the Kenmore Library until Saturday, November 30th. We cannot accept toy guns, toys depicting war, or...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Community Event     Special Event  

Make and Take Craft Table: Rocking Pumpkin Craft

Stop by our crafting table (downstairs, outside of the Children's Room) to make a cute rocking pumpkin craft!
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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, November 6, 2024
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, November 6, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Alden Ewell Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

Pop-up Book Sale!

Pop-up Book Sale at the Clearfield Library. 770 Hopkins Road, Williamsville. All Books: Children's, Young Adult & Adult Wednesday, November 6 ..... 10am-8pm Thursday, November 7 ........  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 8:00pm
Location:
Clearfield Branch Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Chess Club

If you love chess or are just a casual player who would like to learn more, this club is for you! All age groups invited. Chess sets and clocks will be provided or you can bring your own.
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
North Collins Public Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     All Ages  
Categories:
  Other  

Make a Button! (new day and time)

Come to the Kenmore Library and make a personalized button, magnet, or keychain! All supplies provided and program is for all ages. No registration necessary- drop in anytime between 5-7pm.
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

Erie County Department of Health Naloxone (NARCAN) Training

The Erie County Department of Health Office of Harm Reduction is excited to offer free in-person and virtual naloxone training to everyone! All participants will receive a certificate of completion...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Lackawanna Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Health     Training Event  

New Directions, Family peer advocacy

Family support group sponsored by New Directions.
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 7:45pm
Location:
Meeting Room, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Night Owl Storytime with Miss Bofinger

Join Miss Bofinger in night owl storytime. On Wednesdays at 6:00pm from October 2nd - November 20th. For children 0-8 years old, with their adults. Stories, activities, and a craft. Please call...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 7:15pm
Location:
Anna Reinstein Memorial Library
Audience:
  Child     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Notary Public Walk-In

A volunteer Notary Public will be available at the Kenmore Library from 6:00- 7:00pm every Wednesday. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. Call 873-2842 for more information.
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Other  

Orchard Park Library's Official Book Club

"The Snow Leopard" by Peter Matthiessen. WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD “A masterpiece that exceeds the boundaries of the travel genre and envelops you with its incredible prose.” —Wall Street...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Meeting Room, Orchard Park Public Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Book Club  

Starry Winter Night

ART-Y Time is back! Join Kim as she guides you through all the steps to create your own Starry Winter Night! All supplies provided and no art experience required. Must call 716-542-2327 to sign up...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location:
Newstead Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

Teen Game Night!

Teens ages 13 to 17! Join us in our community room to play video games! Bring friends or make new friends here. Registration is required to ensure everyone gets a time slot to play!
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Dudley Branch
Audience:
  Teen     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Gaming     STEM  
Registration has closed.

Workshops on Financial Literacy & Human Trafficking

Workshops on financial literacy and human trafficking sponsored by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 7:45pm
Location:
Auditorium, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Workshop  

Write Your Book Now

Do you have a book or story in you? Now is the time to write and publish. Author & Illustrator Tom Paul Fox will present a free workshop on what goes into writing and publishing books in the digital...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Workshop     Writer's Group  
Registration has closed.

Campfire Stories

Join us for silly, spooky stories around the campfire! We will make s’mores trail mix and a craft. Bring a blanket! For grades K-4. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Elma Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Toddler  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     Storytime  

Special Story Time: BEARS!

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft all about BEARS! For kids ages 2-5. Registration required. Call 716-873-2842 or stop in the library to sign up.
Date:
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Child     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  

December Teen Book Box Registration

Registration for December's Teen Book Boxes is open from November 1st - 15th! If you haven’t done our Book Box program before - it's simple! Ever heard of subscription services like “OwlCrate” or...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Orchard Park Public Library
Audience:
  Teen     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Special Event  

Dudley Community Pantry Drive!

Donate to our community pantry to be entered in and earn a chance to win one of two prizes donated generously by Burkey's Sports Wear and Potters Field Restaurant and Pub! No matter the size of your...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Dudley Branch
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Young Adult  
Categories:
  All Ages     Community Event     Special Event  

Haven House Toyland Donation Drive

HAVEN HOUSE TOYLAND DONATION DRIVE (Child & Family Services) We will be collecting items at the Kenmore Library until Saturday, November 30th. We cannot accept toy guns, toys depicting war, or...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Community Event     Special Event  

Make and Take Craft Table: Rocking Pumpkin Craft

Stop by our crafting table (downstairs, outside of the Children's Room) to make a cute rocking pumpkin craft!
Date:
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Alden Ewell Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     Make & Take