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Guess How Many... A Guessing Jar Game

For 2 weeks we will have a Guessing Jar on display at the desk. Patrons of all ages can guess how many "things" are in the jar. The patron with the closest guess (even if they go over) will win a...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Elaine M. Panty Branch
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Special Event  

Make and Take Craft Table: New Year's Wishing Wands

Make and take a New Year's Wishing Wand at our craft table all month long! Table is located in the downstairs hallway just outside our Children's Room.
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Alden Ewell Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

Monthly Scavenger Hunt

Join in on our monthly scavenger hunt in our Children's Room and earn a prize!
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 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:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Alden Ewell Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

Taco Trials: Winter Reading Challenge for Kids

Win free tacos and other prizes just for reading?! Sign up at North Park Library and pick up your first reading ticket today! For kids 13 & under. Not yet an independent reader? Counts if you’re...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
North Park Branch
Audience:
  Child     Preschool  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

Winter Reading

Sign up for Winter Reading! All ages, each age group has a chance to win a 25 dollar gift card to Merit Badge Books! Log on to ReadSquared to make an account and keep track of your...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lake Shore Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Infant     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

Winter Reading

Sign up for Winter Reading! All ages, each age group has a chance to win a 25 dollar gift card to Merit Badge Books! Log on to ReadSquared to make an account and keep track of your...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Hamburg Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Infant     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

Winter Reading Club

After you check out an item, see a staff member at our front desk to receive a Winter Reading Club card and your first stamp! Collect five stamps to receive a free item of your choice from our book...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
City of Tonawanda Public Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

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:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

Winter Reading Raffle

4 BIG prizes! Check out books to win! Kids 12 and under receive 1 raffle ticket for every 5 books checked out. Teens 13-17 receive 1 raffle ticket for every 3 books checked out. Prizes include: a...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

Pop-up Book Sale

Wednesday, Jan. 15 12:00 pm to 6:30 pm Thursday, Jan. 16 10:00 am to 5:30 pm Friday, Jan. 17 10:00 am to 5:30 pm All items half price on Friday Saturday, Jan 18 11:00 am to 2:30 pm BAG SALE: All...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 5:30pm
Location:
Eggertsville-Snyder Branch
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

B&ECPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Agenda
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Joseph B. Rounds Board Room, Central Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Button Day

1st & 3rd Thursday’s of the month Come anytime between 4pm & 6pm & create your own button Make 1-3 Free Buttons Individuals in need of accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Hamburg Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

Lego Club

Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Crane Branch
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  LEGO Club  

B&ECPL Board of Trustees - Budget and Finance Committee

Agenda
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Joseph B. Rounds Board Room, Central Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Nintendo Nights

Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Crane Branch
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Gaming  
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Girl Scouts Troop Meeting

Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
4:45pm - 5:45pm
Location:
Crane Branch
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Chess For Kids

Free chess program sponsored by Archangel 8 Chess Academy, every Thursday evening.
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
5:00pm - 7:45pm
Location:
Vestibule, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Child     All Ages  
Categories:
  Gaming  

45th Annual Community Celebration Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Free and open to the public. Music, dance, and spoken word performances. Hon. Clifford Bell, Master of Ceremonies
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 7:45pm
Location:
Auditorium, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Black History  

Dreaming in Ink (MR)

Dreaming in Ink Writers' group will meet on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. For more information, contact Jimmy Neureuther at jneureuther1955@yahoo.com.
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 6:45pm
Location:
Community Room, Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Public Meeting  

Family Story Time with the WNY Federal Credit Union

Families with kids of all ages are welcome to join us at a Family Story Time on Saturday, January 16th at 6pm. This story time will be presented by the Western New York Federal Credit Union! Space...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
West Seneca Public Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Money & Finances     Storytime  

Girl Scouts of WNY

Girl Scouts of Western New York - Daisy Meeting. This event is sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Western New York. For more information, please call Elizabeth at (716) 983- 2491.
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Angola Public Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Mindfulness: Guided Meditation

Monday, January 16, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM Join us for a mindfulness meditation session hosted by the Clarence Public Library and Wat Prodketchettharam America, guided by Phramaha Piya Jundadal. No...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location:
Full Room, Clarence Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Wellness  

SURJ Buffalo

Chapter meeting sponsored by SURJ Buffalo (Showing Up For Racial Justice).
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:
Meeting Room, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Tea Party Story Time

Join us for an entire storytime featuring stories about Tea Parties! We will also make a special craft and snack! Best for age 3-12 Space is limited so sign up today to save your spot. Call or stop...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time:
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Location:
Town of Collins Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime