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Fill Your Bag for $1 Book Sale!

Fill you bag for $1! Bring your own bag or take one of ours - lots of adult and children's books and DVD's to choose from. Sale books are located in the library near our front entrance.
Date:
Friday, March 29, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Concord Public Library
Audience:
  Senior     All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Solar Eclipse Glasses Distribution - call your local library for availability!

Please call your local library to see if they have any solar eclipse glasses for distribution!
Date:
Friday, March 29, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
All Libraries
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  All Ages     Special Event  

Used and Discarded Book Sale

We have a small selection of books and media for sale, all just .25 cents a piece. Magazines are .10 cents. Again, it is a limited selection, but we have all genres and all ages to choose from!
Date:
Friday, March 29, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
North Park Branch
Audience:
  Child     Adult     Senior     All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

2024 Easter Egg Trail and Easter Activities

Presented by the Grand Island Recreation Department, Grand Island Memorial Library and Miracle League of WNY! Where: Veterans Park / Grand Island Memorial Library, 1715 Bedell Road – indoor...  More
Date:
Friday, March 29, 2024
Time:
9:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Grand Island Memorial Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Adult     Senior     All Ages     Infant     Toddler     Preschool     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Special Event  

New York State Tax Assistance Program

Tax Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns as you complete your own tax return. It’s quick and easy! We’ll help you prepare and e-file your income tax return in person at...  More
Date:
Friday, March 29, 2024
Time:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Meeting Room, Orchard Park Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Tax Assistance  

Toddler Time

For children 18 months to 3 years old. This is a 6-week session. Treat your toddler to some songs and stories! Toddlers must bring an adult lap to sit on. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
Date:
Friday, March 29, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Elma Public Library
Audience:
  Toddler  
Categories:
  Storytime  

Family Movie: Trolls Band Together

Join us a for a family movie. There will be popcorn and hot cocoa! Registration not required.
Date:
Friday, March 29, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Town of Collins Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     All Ages     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Movie  

Last Friday Book Discussion

Join as as we discuss Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls Copies available at the library or by placing a hold here
Date:
Friday, March 29, 2024
Time:
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Concord Public Library
Audience:
  Adult     Senior  
Categories:
  Book Club  

Federal trademark searching: Overview - a USPTO webinar Virtual

This webinar will introduce you to the fundamental mechanics of using our trademark search system. It’s geared toward new users and those interested in conducting basic searches. We’ll cover: Why...  More
Date:
Friday, March 29, 2024
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Central Library - This is a VIRTUAL program.
Audience:
  Adult     Senior     Young Adult  
Categories:
  Online/Virtual Program     Small Business     Training Event  

STEM Challenge - Women's History Month

Learn about the fascinating life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a read aloud highlighting her life. STEM challenge: Use materials to create and use a balance scale. Recommended for ages 7 and...  More
Date:
Friday, March 29, 2024
Time:
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Location:
Concord Public Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen  
Categories:
  STEM     Women's History  

Read to a Dog!

Come read a story to Meatball, a certified SPCA Paws for Love dog! Recommended for ages 6-12 but all are welcome :-) Registration recommended - Call the library at 716-592-7742 or stop by the...  More
Date:
Friday, March 29, 2024
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Concord Public Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Storytime  

$1 Used Book Sale

Bring a bag (standard grocery store paper bag size) and fill it for only $1. We now have a large selection of Adult Fiction books as well as some childrens books, DVDs, CDs, Audiobooks, and Young...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Elaine M. Panty Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Blind Date with an International Book

Blind Date with an International Book is back in 2024! It is a free book giveaway event for adults, offering books in 25 languages. Please provide us the following information, name, telephone number,...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Central Library
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Other  

Board Game Saturdays!

Looking for a low-key activity to add to your Saturday? Bring family or friends to the Kenmore Library, take a break from devices, and discover the good old-fashioned fun of board games! Games...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Kenmore Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Gaming  

Coffee Filter Tie Dye Craft

Come and create some tie dye coffee filter art at our craft table outside the children's room!
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Alden Ewell Free Library
Audience:
  Child     Teen     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Craft/Maker Event  

Fill Your Bag for $1 Book Sale!

Fill you bag for $1! Bring your own bag or take one of ours - lots of adult and children's books and DVD's to choose from. Sale books are located in the library near our front entrance.
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Concord Public Library
Audience:
  Senior     All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Ongoing Book Sale

Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Main Floor, Isaías González-Soto Branch Library
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Solar Eclipse Glasses Distribution - call your local library for availability!

Please call your local library to see if they have any solar eclipse glasses for distribution!
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
All Libraries
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  All Ages     Special Event  

Used and Discarded Book Sale

We have a small selection of books and media for sale, all just .25 cents a piece. Magazines are .10 cents. Again, it is a limited selection, but we have all genres and all ages to choose from!
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
North Park Branch
Audience:
  Child     Adult     Senior     All Ages  
Categories:
  Book Sale  

Black Love Resists in the Rust Surveys

Black Love Resists in the Rust [BLRR} will be conducting surveys to help build an foritfy, strong, resourced, and thriving communites in Buffalo.
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Vestibule, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Information Table  

Chess Tournament

Tournament sponsored by Archangel 8 Chess Academy.
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 4:30pm
Location:
Meeting Room, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  All Ages  
Categories:
  Gaming  

Children's Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt!

Come join us for a special scavenger hunt in our Children's Area! We will have eggs hidden around the bookshelves and library, filled with goodies. Whenever a family is done, stop by our Circulation...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Children's Area, Isaías González-Soto Branch Library
Audience:
  Child     Toddler     Preschool  
Categories:
  Community Event     Special Event  
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Computer Classes with WNY Computer Coaches

Tired of asking the grand-kids for help? Job hunting and need to refresh your tech skills? Join us at the Coles Library for a free computer class for adult beginners to learn the basics! Bring your...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Lower-Level Meeting Room, Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Computers & the Internet     Training Event  

Emergency Preparedness

Presentation sponsored by Buffalo AED.
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Auditorium, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch
Audience:
  Adult  
Categories:
  Workshop  

Girl Scouts of WNY (Troop #3244)

Girl Scout Troop #3244 Meeting. Girls will meet to complete activites and earn patches. This event is sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Wester New York. For more information, please call Chrissy...  More
Date:
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Meeting Room, Orchard Park Public Library
Audience:
  Child  
Categories:
  Meeting