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Halloween Costume Drive & Giveaway

Now through October 12th, the Lackawanna Public Library is taking donations of gently used costumes for our Halloween Costume Drive & Giveaway. Each costume donated in good condition earns you 1 (one)...  More
Date:
Friday, October 11, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lackawanna Public Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  All Ages     Community Event     Halloween  

Round Up at the Register at the EA Co-Op for Friends

Shop at the East Aurora Co-op on 591 Main Street from September 1 through October 31, 2024 and have the option to support the Friends of the Aurora Town Public Library by Rounding Up at the Register....  More
Date:
Friday, October 11, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     All Ages  
Categories:
  Fundraiser  

Delavan-Grider Community Center After School Program

One-time hosting of Delavan-Grider Community Center After-School Program.
Date:
Friday, October 11, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Meeting Room, Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Other  

Stop The Violence Coalition

Weekly programs from the Stop The Violence Coalition.
Date:
Friday, October 11, 2024
Time:
4:00pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Auditorium, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Special Event  

Coles Stitch Circle

Relax and learn with us as we work up this month's bite-sized project! No experience? No problem! Stitch circle is all about learning together and trying new things. Bring a project, or come as you...  More
Date:
Friday, October 11, 2024
Time:
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Main Floor, Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     All Ages     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

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, October 12, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Gaming  

Book a Tech Trainer

Having any tech issues? Need assistance with your computer/tablet/phone? Sign up to get one-on-one assistance. Call us at (716) 892-8089 or stop in to sign up.
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Anna Reinstein Memorial Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  TechKnow Lab     Training Event  

Monthly Scavenger Hunt

Join in on our monthly scavenger hunt in our Children's Room and earn a prize!
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 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:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Alden Ewell Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

Round Up at the Register at the EA Co-Op for Friends

Shop at the East Aurora Co-op on 591 Main Street from September 1 through October 31, 2024 and have the option to support the Friends of the Aurora Town Public Library by Rounding Up at the Register....  More
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     All Ages  
Categories:
  Fundraiser  

CANCELLED -- Acting Games Presented by Second Generation Theatre -- CANCELLED

Have a child interested in acting? Always a favorite, this class is for newbies and pros alike - learn about confidence, creativity and teamwork - all disguised as FUN! This program is designed for...  More
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
9:30am - 10:30am
Location:
Central Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Education  
Register! - 18 seats left

Friends of the Boston Library Fall Book Sale

Large book sale of donated items: adult hardcover books, paperbacks, nonfiction, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and lots of children's books all priced between $0.25-$1.00. Antique and collectible books...  More
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Boston Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Book Sale     All Ages     Friends of the Library Event     Library Fundraiser  

Girl Scouts of WNY

Initial meeting for formation of new local Girl Scout Troop.
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Lower-Level Meeting Room, Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Child     Adult  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Kids Crocheting

Learn 6 basic crochet stitches. Bring your own supplies if you have them. Supplies will be available for use during the class. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Every 2nd Saturday of the month...  More
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Anna Reinstein Memorial Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

Ongoing Book Sale!

Looking to add more books for your home collection, to add to your classroom, purchase for a family member or friend or to take on vacation with you? Check out our gently-used ongoing book sale! We...  More
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 6:00pm
Location:
Dudley Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Chess Club

Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm
Location:
Crane Branch
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Gaming  

Lego Club

Children can build their own LEGO creations centered around a fun challenge and put them up on display in the library! Register by visiting us or give us a call at (716) 693-5043!
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
City of Tonawanda Public Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Display/Exhibit     LEGO Club  

Master of Realism Drawing (MR)

Master of realism drawing class will be meeting Saturdays: April 13-June 1 and October 12-November 30.To sign up, contact Tad Bojanowski at matendie@gmail.com.
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 2:30pm
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Meeting  

2024 National Chess Day Tournament

For more information, contact Michael McDuffie at knightsof64@yahoo.com.
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
Central Meeting Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Gaming  

Adult Craft - Macrame Ghost

Registration required and limited. (Registration opens the date of prior month's craft.) Ask about a Take & Make option! Please let us know at least a week in advance if you require accomodations.
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Town of Collins Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

Away Out Mentoring Program

Discussion group meeting
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 1:30pm
Location:
Auditorium, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Buffalo Genealogical Society of the African Diaspora

Monthly meeting of the Buffalo Genealogical Society of the African Diaspora.
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Miles Room, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Genealogy Events  

Girl Scouts Meeting

Meeting of the WNY Girl Scouts
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Lower-Level Meeting Room, Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Lego Club

For ages 5-12. Free build with single-person Lego bins and selectable mini figures! Space will be limited and registration is required. Masks and social distancing are encouraged. To register, please...  More
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
West Seneca Public Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     LEGO Club  

LEGO Club

Lego lovers ages 6+ are invited to join us at the Aurora Town Public Library for Saturday Morning Lego Club. Sessions will be held on October 12, November 9, and December 7 at 11:00 AM. During each...  More
Date:
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  LEGO Club