Library locations & open hours

See below for Library programs, events & outreach.

View Library exhibits.

Title/Search

LibCal

Upcoming Events

Time Zone: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)

Artsplash!

Orchard Park Central School District's Art Department presents Artsplash! A student art show open to the public.
From:
All Day Event, Saturday, May 23, 2026
To:
, Monday, June 15, 2026
Location:
Children's Area, Magazine Area, Quiet Reading Room, Orchard Park Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Infant     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Community Event     Special Event  

Baubles & Bling Fundraiser Donation Drop Off

Donations are being gratefully accepted for the Friends of the Library’s Baubles & Bling Fundraiser now, through Wednesday, October 7. Bring your lightly-worn purses, wallets, scarves, hats, jewelry,...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     All Ages  
Categories:
  Friends of the Library 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:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Central Library
Audience:
  Teen     Adult     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

Book Sale at Elaine M. Panty Branch Library

Shop our book sale during our open hours: Monday: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm Tuesday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm Pack...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Elaine M. Panty Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

FeedMore WNY Food Drive

Summer creates a critical spike in child food insecurity. When school ends, children who rely on free or reduced-priced lunches lose that source of nutrition. Many families struggle to provide...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Audubon - Honorable Shirley Chisholm Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Fundraiser  

FeedMore WNY Food Drive

Summer creates a critical spike in child food insecurity. When school ends, children who rely on free or reduced-priced lunches lose that source of nutrition. Many families struggle to provide...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Clearfield Branch Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Fundraiser  

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:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

Make and Take Flag Craft

Take and make a fun flag craft out of craft sticks and other supplies! Visit our craft table outside the downstairs children's room any time this month.
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
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:
Monday, June 15, 2026
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:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Alden Ewell Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

Summer Reading Book Bag for Grades 5-12

Summer Reading Book Bags for children entering Grades 5-12 will include a snack, craft, and two pterrific surprise library books to enjoy! You keep the snack and craft, but please return the library...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Child     Teen  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     Special Event     Summer Reading  

Summer Reading Book Bag for Grades K-4

Summer Reading Book Bags for children entering Kindergarten through Grade 4 will include a snack, craft, and two pterrific surprise library books to enjoy! You keep the snack and craft, but please...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     Special Event     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:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Lancaster Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Summer Reading  

Summer Reading: Unearth a Story

Come to the Elaine M. Panty Library anytime during open hours in June, July, or August to pick up a summer reading log. Children 0-5 years old, Kids 6-12 years old, Teens 13-17 years old can complete...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Elaine M. Panty Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Summer Reading  

Erie County DMV Services

New York State Department of Motor Vehicles services every Monday from 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. inside the Dr. Eva M. Doyle Auditorium.
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Auditorium, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Special Event  

Read It & Keep It

Be part of Read It & Keep It this summer at the Aurora Town Public Library and get rewarded for reading! Children of all ages are invited to register and get a Reading Log June 1 - July 6, then read...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 8:00pm
Location:
Aurora Town Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Summer Reading  
Register! - 237 seats left

Big League Club

Financial group meeting
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Meeting Room, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Meeting  

Book a Technology Trainer

Sessions are available Saturday May 23rd, Monday June 15th and Friday July 17th, all between 11:00am and 5:00pm. Register for a 45-minute, one-on-one, session with a Tech Trainer by calling...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
11:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Grand Island Memorial Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Computers & the Internet  

Knit & Crochet Club

Get together with friends to knit, crochet, or work on your other crafty projects! Meets every Monday from 12-2 PM. No registration required. This is not a class, so make sure to bring your own yarn...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     Stitch Circle  

LEGO Contest!

**Every even numbered month in 2026** Throughout the month, kids 1.5-17 can make their very own LEGO build to display in the library for the rest of the month. After creating a LEGO build to display,...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Isaías González-Soto Branch Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  LEGO Club  

Scavenger Hunt!

Children hunt to find all the pictures hidden around the children's area. When you see one, cross it off on your answer key. Come to the desk with a finished answer key for a candy treat or a small...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Isaías González-Soto Branch Library
Audience:
  Child     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Other  

Unearth a Story - Adopt-a-Dino

Adopt-a-Dino Scavenger Hunt! Come to the library anytime during library open hours June 1st through August 31st to look for a dinosaur stuffy hidden in the children's section. Bring the dino to...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Isaías González-Soto Branch Library
Audience:
  Child     Infant     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Summer Reading  

Tell Your Family's Story with Military Records

This class explores how military records can deepen your understanding of your family's place in the nation's history, even if your ancestor was not a soldier. Participants will learn to navigate...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Offsite
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Genealogy Events  

Mahjong

Come play Mahjong
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Newstead Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Gaming  

Handicraft Club

Join our handicraft club on Mondays from 1:30-3:30pm. We welcome all sorts of handicrafts including knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, and needlework. Beginners and experts are all welcome! For more...  More
Date:
Monday, June 15, 2026
Time:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location:
West Seneca Public Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event     Stitch Circle