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Coloring at the Library!

Come into the the library to unleash your creativity and bring this detailed design to life with your favorite colors! This coloring page invites you relax and destress while you add your unique touch...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Information Services (Behind ROK), Central Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Display/Exhibit  

Drop-off for Holiday Wrapping Exchange!

Do you have extra holiday gift wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, and cards you don't need? Then drop them off at the Kenmore Library for our first Holiday Wrapping Exchange being held from Monday, 12/16-...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Other     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:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Dudley Branch
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Young Adult  
Categories:
  All Ages     Community Event     Special Event  

Eshelman the Elf Lost in the Library

Eshelman the Elf has left the North Pole! He is hiding from Santa and friends again! We know he is in the Clarence Library, but he does not want to be found. Eshelman will be in a different...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
12:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Clarence Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Preschool  
Categories:
  Other  

Friends of the Library Holiday Gift Basket Raffle

Support the Friends of the Aurora Town Public Library and enter for a chance to win a basket filled with local goodies. There will be baskets for children and adults. Tickets may be purchased from...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     All Ages  
Categories:
  Fundraiser  

Holiday Food Drive

North Park Library is hosting a holiday food drive throughout the month of December! Help stock the library’s food pantry and support members of your community. Every batch of donations earns you an e...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
North Park Branch
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Community Event     Public Program     Special Event  

Make and Take Craft Table: Fill an Ornament

Stop by our make and take craft table (outside the downstairs Children's Room) this month and fill your own ornament to keep or share!
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 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, December 4, 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, December 4, 2024
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 4, 2024
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:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

TeenLit Box Registration

For ages 13-17. Registration Open December 2- December 16. Pick-up begins January 2. Your subscription box includes: A selection of 3 library books just for you based on your past...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
9:00am - 12:00am
Location:
Clarence Public Library
Audience:
  Young Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

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:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
City of Tonawanda Public Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

Winter Break Book Bags for grades 5-12

Winter Break Book Bags – For Grades 5-12 Get ready for a fun-filled winter break with our Winter Break Book Bags! Curated for participants in grades 5-12, each bag includes a snack, a craft...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
9:30am - 8:00pm
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Child     Teen  
Categories:
  Other     Special Event     Winter Reading  

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 4, 2024
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 4, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Gaming  

Poetry Group

Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Crane Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Workshop  

Baby & Me

You and your baby (ages 0-24 months) can join Miss Emily for Baby & Me! Wednesdays at 9:30am or 10:30am on November 13th, 20th, and 27th and December 4th, 11th, and 18th! This program will take place...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:15am
Location:
West Seneca Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Infant  
Categories:
  Lapsit     Storytime  

Family Story Time

Children ages birth-5 years and their caregivers are invited to Family Story Time at the Aurora Town Public Library. The program features a read-along story, songs, rhymes, and movement. The...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Infant     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Storytime with Miss Laurie

Join Miss Laurie for stories and a craft in the meeting room! We will be hosting two sessions at 10:30am and 11:30am. Registration is required. ONLY REGISTER NUMBER OF CHILDREN. Adults do not need to...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Hamburg Public Library
Audience:
  Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Registration has closed.

Book a Technology Trainer

Register for a 45-minute, one-on-one, session with a Tech Trainer. Available topics include: Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics, Microsoft Office Basics...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Grand Island Memorial Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Computers & the Internet  

Read&Play

Best for walkers and toddlers (or children between these developmental stages), and their caregivers. Preschool-age children are welcome. Join us for a story and song followed by open play. December 4...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Full Room, Clarence Public Library
Audience:
  Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Registration has closed.

Chair Yoga with Kandy

Learn yoga poses that can be done while sitting in a chair. There will be some standing exercises, but no floor work. No previous experience with yoga is necessary. Space is limited. Please stop by...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
Clearfield Branch Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Health     Mental Health     Sports     Wellness  

Storytime with Miss Laurie

Join Miss Laurie for stories and a craft in the meeting room! We will be hosting two sessions at 10:30am and 11:30am. Registration is required. ONLY REGISTER NUMBER OF CHILDREN. Adults do not need to...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
11:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
Hamburg Public Library
Audience:
  Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Register! - 9 seats left

3D Printing Certification Course

Free 1-hour cerfication course to learn how to use the Library's 3D Printers.
Date:
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
West Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Computers & the Internet     Craft/Maker Event     Education     Launch Pad     STEM     Training Event  
Register! - 8 seats left