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April Teen Book Box Registration

Registration for April's Teen Book Boxes is open from March 1st - 15th! If you haven’t done our Book Box program before - it's simple! Ever heard of subscription services like “OwlCrate” or “Book of...  More
From:
All Day Event, Sunday, March 1, 2026
To:
, Sunday, March 15, 2026
Location:
Orchard Park Public Library
Audience:
  Teen     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Special Event  

Blind Date with an International Book

Ready to fall in love with a new read? Go on a Blind Date with an International Book and discover a free surprise book in a different language. There are 22 languages to choose from! To claim your...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Central Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

East Aurora Art Society & Friends of the Library Hand-Painted Watering Cans Fundraiser

The East Aurora Art Society has generously sponsored the purchase of watering cans for a fundraiser in collaboration with the Friends of the Aurora Town Public Library. Each watering can will be...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     All Ages  
Categories:
  Fundraiser  

Family Board Game Day!

Looking for a low-key activity to add to your Saturday? Gather your family and friends, unplug from your devices, and rediscover the timeless joy of board games! Games for all ages available and no...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Gaming  

Plant a Tree for Earth Day!

Plant a tree for Earth Day! Parents, register now through March 15th to receive a free tree for your child to plant! Trees will be available for pick up at the Hamburg Library on Wednesday April...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Hamburg Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Infant     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

Take and Makes: Leprechaun Traps!

Catch those sneaky leprechauns causing trouble and making messes with these traps!
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Dudley Branch
Audience:
  Child     All Ages     Preschool  
Categories:
  Make & Take  

The Most TREE-mendous Earth Day Nature Program!

Sign your child up by March 15, 2026 for a FREE native tree to plant in your yard! To register your child for their free tree, visit...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Infant     Toddler  
Categories:
  Special Event  

Toddler Story Time with Miss Stefanie

Toddler Story Time is a new program designed specifically for little ones who are now mobile and ready to explore the world through motion. For (roughly) ages 18 months to 3 years old, with parent or...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 10:30am
Location:
Grand Island Memorial Library
Audience:
  Toddler  
Categories:
  Storytime  

LEGO Club!

Come have some LEGO fun! Try one of our monthly challenges or just enjoy some free build time. We'll provide the LEGO, you provide the imagination! LEGO Club will meet from 10:00 - 11:00 AM on the...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  LEGO Club  

Lucky Rainbows: A Special Storytime

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day at the library with some sweet and silly read-alouds followed by a cool craft: A Lucky Rainbow Shamrock Silhouette! This storytime will be on Saturday, March 14, 2026...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Child     Toddler  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     Special Event     Storytime  

4H Meeting

4H Meeting. Elementary aged kids in 4H Club meeting for project. This event is sponsored by 4H. For more information, please contact Kristin Santillo at (585) 727-5632.
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Meeting Room, Orchard Park Public Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Save Our Youth Positive March Madness

1st Session 10a-12p - Financial Independence - Get in Your Bag Workshop 2nd Session 12p-2pm - Job Education - Get to Your Career Limited Seating - 10 Spots Available Please register by following...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Lower-Level Meeting Room, Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Teen     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Education     Money & Finances  
Register! - 10 seats left

Chess Club

Learn how to play chess! Ages 12 and under.
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Crane Branch
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Gaming  

Crochet Corner for Kids

Learn 6 basic crochet stitches. Bring your own supplies, if you have them. Supplies will be available for use during the class. Please call us at #716-668-4991 or stop by the desk to register.
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Julia Boyer Reinstein Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     Stitch Circle  

Lego Club

Children can build their own LEGO creations centered around a fun theme and put them up on display in the library! Register by visiting us or give us a call at (716) 693-5043!
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
City of Tonawanda Public Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Display/Exhibit     LEGO Club  

Preschool Storytime

2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 10:30 am, starting on January 10th through April 25. Join us for Stories, crafts and fun! no need to register.
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Newstead Public Library
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program)

Volunteers from NYS VITA will be preparing taxes for eligible patrons. Registration is required. Call 716-429-6509 to make an appointment.
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
10:30am - 2:30pm
Location:
Meeting Room, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Tax Assistance  

Genealogy Workshop

Workshop sponsored by Buffalo Genealogical Society of the African Diaspora
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
10:45am - 1:30pm
Location:
Computer Lab, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Genealogy Events  

Tune the Tale

More Details to Come
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 11:45am
Location:
Community Room, Lackawanna Public Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Special Event     Storytime  

Tune-the-Tale: Music and Stories for Kids (Ages 4-7)

Join us as we welcome the Erie Niagara Conservatory of Music for a joyful, hands-on experience where stories come to life through music! In each 45-minute session, children and caregivers explore a...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 11:45am
Location:
Crane Branch
Audience:
  Child     Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Build a Leprechaun Trap - Registration is required

For children ages 5 to 12. Space is limited. Registration is required. We will make traps to catch these silly little leprechauns and get our hands on that pot of gold! Children will build the trap...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Marilla Free Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     Special Event  
Registration has closed.

Young Adult Book Club

Join us as we discuss Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor. For ages 13-17. Registration required and space is limited. Register below or call 716-683-1120. Registration begins Saturday, February 14.
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Book Club  
Register! - 8 seats left

Adult Craft - Macrame Ring Bunnies

Registration required and limited. Ages 18+ (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...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Town of Collins Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

Fuel Station Church - Foody Outreach

Fuel Station Church will be providing prepared meals and fellowship.
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Auditorium, Isaías González-Soto Branch Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Community Event     Public Meeting  

"AP Gorny: Different from the Rest" Curator's Tour

Join the Rare Book Curator for a guided tour of the current Rare Book Room exhibit, AP Gorny: Different from the Rest. The tour will take approximately one hour. About the exhibit: The exhibit AP...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Tour - Rare Book Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult  
Categories:
  Lectures, Talks & Panels