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$1 bag sale

Bring a standard-sized, reusable tote or paper grocery bag and fill it with anything in our book sale for $1. We have some paper grocery bags if needed. We have a rotating selection of DVDs,...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Elaine M. Panty Branch
Audience:
  Adult     Senior     All Ages     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

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

The East Aurora Art Society has generously sponsored the purchase of unfinished 6” barrels for a fundraiser in collaboration with the Friends of the Aurora Town Public Library. Each barrel will be...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Friends of the Library Event     Fundraiser  

Friends of the Newstead Public Library summer Book Sale

Bag sale - name your price. 33 Main St. Akron, NY 716-542-2327
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Newstead Public Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Make a Father's Day Card!

Our card-making station is back! Stop by the Kenilworth Library to make a Father's Day card for someone you love! All supplies provided.
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenilworth Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

Make a Father's Day Card!

Our card-making station is back! Stop by the Kenmore Library to make a Father's Day card for someone you love! All supplies provided.
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

Passport to Reading 2025

In the summer of 2025, we encourage you to visit as many libraries as you can. Every library has their own sticker to you to commemorate your visit. As you travel across Erie County you can earn...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
All Libraries
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  All Ages     Summer Reading  

Read It & Keep It: Registration

Be part of "Read It & Keep It" this summer at the Aurora Town Public Library! Children of all ages are invited to complete a summer reading log to earn a free paperback book! Register and get your...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Preschool  
Categories:
  Summer Reading  

Summer Reading Raffle

Check out books to win! Kids 12 and under receive 1 raffle ticket for every 5 print books checked out. Teens 13-17 receive 1 raffle ticket for every 3 print books checked out. 4 BIG PRIZES! Prizes...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Summer Reading  

Morning Mindfulness

Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner,join us for relaxation and self-discovery. Free and open to everyone! This program is held in our meeting room before the library opens...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
9:00am - 10:00am
Location:
Concord Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Health     Mental Health     Wellness  

Book a Technology Trainer

Sessions are available: Saturday, May 24th between 11:00 and 5:00 pm Friday, June 13th between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm Wednesday, July 23rd between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm Register for a 45-minute,...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Grand Island Memorial Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Computers & the Internet  

Book Sale

Wednesday, June 11 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Thursday, June 12 10:00 am to 8:00 pm Friday, June 13 10:00 am to 8:00 pm All books half...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 8:00pm
Location:
Audubon Branch
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Infant     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

English Conversation Groups

Come in and practice your English-speaking skills! Literacy Buffalo Niagara provides free tutoring through engagement and training of diverse community volunteers.
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Clearfield Branch Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Discussion Group     Education     Literacy NY Buffalo-Niagara Event  

Legal Aid Bureau of Buffalo walk-in legal clinic

Located in the Study Rooms near the computer area on the first floor. For more information: https://legalaidbuffalo.org/ Note: Please bring all court papers if your case is pending. Consultation...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Central Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

Storytime

Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 10:30am
Location:
Crane Branch
Audience:
  Child     Infant     Toddler  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Family Storytime

Choose one of three meeting times: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from April 29th to June 13th at 10:30 AM. For ages birth to 5 years old. This is a 6-week session. Treat your kids to some songs and...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Elma Public Library
Audience:
  Infant     Toddler  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Lapsit

Ms. Meg will read stories, have bubbles, and sing songs. For ages 2-23 months. Registration is required and space is limited. Register below or call 716-683-1120 to sign up. Registration begins...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Infant     Toddler  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Register!

Toddler Time

Join us on Tuesday and Friday mornings to sing songs, make crafts and have fun with Ms.Tracey and Ms. Patti!
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Lackawanna Public Library
Audience:
  Toddler  
Categories:
  Storytime  

ABC Story Time

Introduce your 2-5 year old to the alphabet one letter at at time through stories, crafts, songs and fun with Miss Alice. Please call the library at 716-337-3211 to sign-up.
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 11:45am
Location:
North Collins Public Library
Audience:
  Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Book a Technology Trainer

Sessions are available: Saturday, May 24th between 11:00 and 5:00 pm Friday, June 13th between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm Wednesday, July 23rd between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm Register for a 45-minute,...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 6:00pm
Location:
Grand Island Memorial Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Computers & the Internet  

Job Fair

Attention all job seekers! In partnership with the New York State Department of Labor, the Kenmore Library will be hosting a Job Fair from 11:00am- 1:00pm on Friday, June 13th. Many local businesses...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Adult     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Job Fair  

Storytime

Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Crane Branch
Audience:
  Child     Infant     Toddler  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Toddler Storytime

Join Ms Meg as she reads stories, has bubbles, and sing songs. For ages 2-3. Registration required and space is limited. Register below or call 716-683-1120. Registration begins Tuesday, May 20.
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
11:30am - 12:00pm
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Toddler  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Register! - 1 seat left

Afternoon Art Break

Join us every Friday in the West Room for a relaxing afternoon painting session. Paint, canvas, brushes, and a calm relaxing environment provided, you bring the inspiration!
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
West Room, Central Library
Audience:
  Adult     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     Launch Pad  

Preschool Storytime with Ms. Emily

Enjoy stories, crafts and FUN! Bring a lunch to enjoy! For ages 3-6.
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Newstead Public Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Tech Training

Need a computer coach? We can help. A library staff member can assist you with computer related topics. These free one-on-one, one-hour sessions are not designed to troubleshoot computer problems or...  More
Date:
Friday, June 13, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Training Event