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$1 Bag Sale

Pay $1, fill a bag with anything from our book sale area. Bring your own standard-sized tote or ask staff for a paper bag. There is no limit to how many bags you get. Our book sale area has been...  More
Date:
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Elaine M. Panty Branch
Audience:
  Adult     Senior     All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

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:
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Central Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

Holiday Wrapping Paper Donation Drive

Do you have leftover holiday wrapping paper, bows, bags, and cards you don't know what to do with? Share them with your community by donating them to the Kenmore Library! We are gathering items for a...  More
Date:
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Holiday     Special Event  

Taco Trials: Winter Reading Challenge

The Taco Trials are returning for the third year! Time your reading for the chance to win foodie-themed mini prizes and coupons to Mighty Taco. For kids 13 & under! Sign up at the front library...  More
Date:
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
North Park Branch
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

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:
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Infant     Toddler  
Categories:
  Special Event  

Winter Reading Virtual

Winter Reading is back! January 5th - February 16th Enter for the chance to win a prize! https://hamburgpubliclibraryny14.readsquared.com/
Date:
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lake Shore Public Library - This is a VIRTUAL program.
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Infant     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

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:
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

Winter 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:
Sunday, January 18, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

$1 Bag Sale

Pay $1, fill a bag with anything from our book sale area. Bring your own standard-sized tote or ask staff for a paper bag. There is no limit to how many bags you get. Our book sale area has been...  More
Date:
Monday, January 19, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Elaine M. Panty Branch
Audience:
  Adult     Senior     All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Library Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Date:
Monday, January 19, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Main Floor, Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Library Closed  

Library Closed for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Date:
Monday, January 19, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Isaías González-Soto Branch Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Library Closed  

Monthly Scavenger Hunt

Join in on our monthly scavenger hunt in our Children's Room and earn a prize!
Date:
Monday, January 19, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Alden Ewell Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Other  

Taco Trials: Winter Reading Challenge

The Taco Trials are returning for the third year! Time your reading for the chance to win foodie-themed mini prizes and coupons to Mighty Taco. For kids 13 & under! Sign up at the front library...  More
Date:
Monday, January 19, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
North Park Branch
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

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:
Monday, January 19, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Infant     Toddler  
Categories:
  Special Event  

Winter Reading Virtual

Winter Reading is back! January 5th - February 16th Enter for the chance to win a prize! https://hamburgpubliclibraryny14.readsquared.com/
Date:
Monday, January 19, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lake Shore Public Library - This is a VIRTUAL program.
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Infant     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Winter Reading  

Monday Baby Storytime

Join Miss Kasey for a gentle introduction to storytime with books, songs and activities for babies 24 months & under.
Date:
Monday, January 19, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Orchard Park Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Toddler  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Monday Baby Storytime

Join Miss Kasey for a gentle introduction to storytime with books, songs and activities for babies 24 months & under.
Date:
Monday, January 19, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Meeting Room, Orchard Park Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Infant  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Monday Toddler Storytime

Join Miss Kasey for an introduction to storytime with books, music & movement for toddlers aged 24-36 months.
Date:
Monday, January 19, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Meeting Room, Orchard Park Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Infant  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Mahjong

Come play Mahjong
Date:
Monday, January 19, 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Gaming  

Read to Kunik

Children, pick a book and read to our super cute therapy dog Kunik
Date:
Monday, January 19, 2026
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Newstead Public Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Other  

Button Day

1st & 3rd Thursday’s of the month Come anytime between 4pm & 6pm & create your own button Make 1-3 Free Buttons Individuals in need of accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at...  More
Date:
Monday, January 19, 2026
Time:
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:
Hamburg Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

$1 Bag Sale

Pay $1, fill a bag with anything from our book sale area. Bring your own standard-sized tote or ask staff for a paper bag. There is no limit to how many bags you get. Our book sale area has been...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Elaine M. Panty Branch
Audience:
  Adult     Senior     All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

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:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Central Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

Holiday Wrapping Paper Donation Drive

Do you have leftover holiday wrapping paper, bows, bags, and cards you don't know what to do with? Share them with your community by donating them to the Kenmore Library! We are gathering items for a...  More
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Holiday     Special Event  

Make and Take Beaded Icicles

Come and create some fun beaded icicles! Stop by our craft table outside the Children's Room and create yours any time this month.
Date:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Alden Ewell Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     Make & Take