Town of Tonawanda - Kenmore Library users, be advised:
The Kenmore Branch Library on Delaware Rd. will be closed temporarily from January 23, 2012 through February 5, 2012 for remodeling projects in the public areas. Kenilworth will have extended hours during that timeframe. Read more. 
Checkmate!
Watch, learn or compete in the fascinating game of Chess – Archangel 8 Chess Academy hosts an all-ages tournament at the downtown Library this Sun., Jan. 29 , Noon - 4:30 p.m. Free! Players, please register by Sat. night at arcangel8chess@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Imagine the Arts Presentation
Next in the “IMAGINE the Arts as a Second Language: Why Do the Arts Matter?” Series” - On Tuesday, January 31, noon-1 p.m. at the downtown Central Library, the next Great Courses video How to Look at and Understand Great Art: Color – Description, Symbol and More with Nancy Spector of the Albright Knox Art Gallery. Free and open to the public. 
HOLISTIC HEALTH SPEAKER SERIES
Join the Audubon Library in Amherst for a series on Holistic Health. Join this energetic wave in 2012, and learn what you can do to promote physical, mental and spiritual well-being for yourself, your family and your community. It is all free. Call 716-689-4922 to register for any /all of these programs. Click here for details
Teens Let Your Voice Be Heard
Teens ages 13- 17, vote online for your favorite book! Prizes, too! Vote through March 16. Visit the Teen Page section of our website: www.buffalolib.org/teens for details.
All Ages Online Winter Reading Challenge
Read books, write reviews & be eligible to win fabulous prizes - including an Amazon Kindle Fire! Click for more info: Adults, Teens and Children.
Reading Challenge runs: Jan 30 – Feb. 29th. Click here to register beginning Jan 30th. 
Most Popular Items!
Wonder what Western New Yorkers were reading this past year? We compiled a list of the most popular items borrowed from the Library System. Click here to see the list.
For Review and Comment
Libraries are changing. Technology has transformed the way libraries operate. A 2nd draft of “Creating the Future, a 2020 Vision and Plan for Library Services in NYS: Preliminary Recommendations of the New York State Regents Advisory Council on Libraries to the New York State Board of Regents” has been released & the Advisory Council is looking for feedback! Click here to review the report and submit comments. The comment deadline is February 15, 2012.
Good News for eReaders
Kindle, Nook, iPad or another reader on a wish list? You can download eBooks, music, audio books and video from the Library for Free!
Use your Library card, 24/7. Click here for details. Just another great service from your Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
To take a guided tour of Downloads 2 Go, or for training guides and instructions visit our e-Content page. 
Now on Facebook!
Did you know that you can search the Library’s catalog, place Holds or access the My Account features on Facebook? You can even “Like” items or send item info to your friends! We’re participating in a beta test of this new application. Click here to test the app. Give it a try! Then click here and tell us what you think or leave your comments on our Facebook wall! We value your opinion. |
