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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, May 23, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Elaine M. Panty Branch
Audience:
  Adult     Senior     All Ages     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Annual Discard Sale

The Aurora Town Public Library will hold its annual discarded book sale for gently used library materials from Friday, May 2, through Friday, May 23. The sale will take place in the Library’s...  More
Date:
Friday, May 23, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

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, May 23, 2025
Time:
9:00am - 10:00am
Location:
Concord Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Health     Mental Health     Wellness  

Assemblymember Rivera Mobile Office Hour

Date:
Friday, May 23, 2025
Time:
9:30am - 10:30am
Location:
Crane Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Information Table  

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, May 23, 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, May 23, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Central Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

Ravel Rousers Knitting Group

Ravel Rousers Knitting Group Do you like to knit? Join the Ravel Rousers! There is no need to register, just come on by and work on whatever you'd like! The group gathers from around 10:00 AM to...  More
Date:
Friday, May 23, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
City of Tonawanda Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

Storytime

Date:
Friday, May 23, 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, May 23, 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, May 23, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Infant     Toddler  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Register!

Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story time Ages 3-5 Register by calling 716-632-6176
Date:
Friday, May 23, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Williamsville Branch
Audience:
  Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Tiny Tot Storytime

Toddler Storytime Ages 2-3 Register at 716-839-0700
Date:
Friday, May 23, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Eggertsville-Snyder Branch
Audience:
  Toddler  
Categories:
  Storytime  

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, May 23, 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, May 23, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 11:45am
Location:
North Collins Public Library
Audience:
  Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Storytime

Date:
Friday, May 23, 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, March 18.
Date:
Friday, May 23, 2025
Time:
11:30am - 12:00pm
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Toddler  
Categories:
  Storytime  
Register!

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, May 23, 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, May 23, 2025
Time:
12:15pm - 1:00pm
Location:
Newstead Public Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Mental Health Mindfulness Workshop

Friday May 23rd | 1PM-3PM Mindfulness: Moving, Breathing, Living Presented by Mental Health America Life can be stressful. Finding sustainable and practical ways to care for your mental health is...  More
Date:
Friday, May 23, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Hamburg Public Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Community Event     Discussion Group     Mental Health     Other     Special Event     Wellness  

University Express - Native American Boarding and Residential Schools

University Express - Native American Boarding and Residential Schools The American and Canadian governments created schools to take Indian children from their families, and strip them of...  More
Date:
Friday, May 23, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
City of Tonawanda Public Library
Audience:
  Senior  
Categories:
  Lectures, Talks & Panels  

Android & Apple Basics

In this class, learn about how Android & Apple-powered devices work, what you need to get one running, popular features, adding apps, and much more. Please Register by calling 716-652-2719.
Date:
Friday, May 23, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Elma Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  TechKnow Lab  

Android Settings

There is wide-range of settings on Android devices beyond connecting to Wi-Fi or bluetooth. Learn what these settings are and how they can change what you experience on your devices. Registration...  More
Date:
Friday, May 23, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
TechKnow Lab, Central Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Computers & the Internet     TechKnow Lab  
Register! - 17 seats left

BestSelf

Informational table from BestSelf Health and Addiction Services.
Date:
Friday, May 23, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Information Table  

LEGO Creations

Drop in and create something amazing using your imagination and our LEGOs.
Date:
Friday, May 23, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location:
North Collins Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Preschool  
Categories:
  LEGO Club  

Library Discards Book Sale

We will be holding our Library Discards Book Sale starting at 2pm on Friday, May 23rd. The sale will then run during our open hours through Saturday, June 7th. Please note, the library will be closed...  More
Date:
Friday, May 23, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
West Seneca Public Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale