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Amherst Main
Library
at Audubon
350 John James Audubon Parkway
Amherst, NY 14228 Map
716-689-4922 (phone)
716-689-6116 (fax)
Roseanne Butler-Smith, Director
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Located one mile north of the University at Buffalo North Campus on John
James Audubon Parkway between North Forest Road and Dodge Road (same complex
as the Amherst
Police Station, Courthouse and Senior Center). Wheelchair accessible. Parking
lot available.
Public Access Computers: 15 Gateways,
networked (printing 10 cents per page) Microsoft Office Applications, Internet
Access, Misc.
"What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
Meeting Room, capacity 100. Two Study Rooms for small groups. Children's Winnie-the-Pooh activity center with puppet theater.
Copy machine, copies 20 cents each. Radio receiver for the visually impaired.
Drop box attached to building.
What's Special About the Audubon Library
Situated in a park-like setting, Audubon is B&ECPL's largest community library, with the highest circulation in B&ECPL. For adults, a relaxing area to read magazines and newspapers. Programs for all ages throughout the year, including special toddler and preschool programs to promote reading.
Coffee Bar - serving Timothy's single brewed coffee for $1.00 per cup.
Coming Soon: Used Book Store ... we are currently seeking volunteers to staff the store.
The library houses an extensive collection of nonprint materials, including a large foreign film collection. Russian, Korean & Hindi language books. Adult literacy collection. Business collection. Health/fitness and travel newsletters and magazines. The Amherst Flood Collection (PDF: 6KB / 2 pages) is housed here. |
The next scheduled holiday for this location is Monday, May 26, 2008 (Memorial Day).
| Winter Hours |
| Mon |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Tue |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Wed |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Thu |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Fri |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sun |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
*Summer hours run from Memorial Day Weekend UNTIL Labor Day.
| Summer Hours | | Mon |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Tue |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Wed |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Thu |
10:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Fri |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sun |
Closed |
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Events and Programs at this Library
Cat’s Cradle | | Thursday, May 08, 2008 | | Time: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm | | Children Events : For children ages 7 and up with Miss Sarah. Come make your own cat’s cradle string and learn to do a Jacob’s ladder, witch’s broom an more. Registration is required. |
Meet the Real June B. Jones | | Friday, May 09, 2008 | | Time: 4:00 pm - | | Children Events : Junie B. Jones is visiting in preparation for Children’s Book Week. Bring your camera! |
Mother’s Day Tea Party | | Saturday, May 10, 2008 | | Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | | Family Programs : For all ages. Boys and girls wear your best tea party attire and join Miss Lucy as we honor our Mothers and Grandmothers at Audubon’s first Mother’s Day Tea Party. Stories, songs, goodies to eat and drink and a special craft. Registration required. |
Get a Summer Job | | Monday, May 12, 2008 | | Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | | Teen Events : For ages 15 and up. Is this your first time looking for a summer job or need help finding a new one? Miss Mollie has the tricks you need to help land a great summer job and earn some cash. Learn how to search for a job, cruise through the interview and apply for your working papers. Registration is required. |
Puppet Theater Club | | Monday, May 12, 2008 | | Time: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm | | Children Events : For children ages 5 and up. Join Miss Lucy in creating and designing your own puppet theater and your own puppets. Registration is required. |
Berenstain Bear Stories | | Thursday, May 15, 2008 | | Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am | | Preschool Programs : For children ages 2-5 with an adult. Join Miss Lucy as she tells Berenstain Bear stories. Hear the hilarious stories of those silly bears. Registration is required. |
Katie Kazoo Klub | | Thursday, May 15, 2008 | | Time: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm | | Children Events : For children ages 5 and up. Join Miss Lucy for fun at camp with Katie Kazoo as the magic wind blows twice! A super switcheroo. Registration is required. |
Spring Plant Swap | | Saturday, May 17, 2008 | | Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | | Other : Bring seeds, cuttings or anything else that will grow! If you wish, you can tell us what you hope to bring or what you hope to find at the exchange when you register. Be sure to provide descriptions of your plants and care instructions for each plant. The exchange will be in our carpeted meeting room, so please bring tidy, easily exchangeable units. If you don’t have anything to exchange, you are invited to stop by after the exchange to see if there are leftover plants. (Doors open at 11:30 a.m. so you can chat and get organized) Register Now! |
High School Musical | | Wednesday, May 21, 2008 | | Time: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm | | Children Events : For children ages 5 and up with Miss Mary Lou. Find out what the library has for fans of High School Musical - books, CDs and more! Registration is required. |
Explore Western New York | | Thursday, May 22, 2008 | | Time: 7:00 pm - | | Adult Events : Author Christine Smyczynski is publishing a new edition of her Explorer’s Guide to Western New York. Come learn about some local getaways just in time for the holiday weekend. Registration required. |
Do You Sudoku? | | Wednesday, May 28, 2008 | | Time: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm | | Children Events : Learn how to solve these Japanese number puzzles or practice your skills if you are already a Sudoku fan. Registration is required. |
Computer Class for Adults | | Wednesday, June 04, 2008 | | Time: 10:30 am - | | Adult Events : Intermediate Internet. First 8 people get laptops, others observe. Registration begins May 1.
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Father’s Day Special | | Saturday, June 07, 2008 | | Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | | Family Programs : For all ages with Miss Lucy. Bring your Dad and/or Grandpa to Audubon library for fun and games. Celebrate with fun, food and make a special craft. Registration required. |
Computer Class for Adults | | Wednesday, June 11, 2008 | | Time: 10:30 am - | | Adult Events : Yahoo mail (must already have a yahoo mail account). First 8 people get laptops, others observe. Registration begins May 1. |
Summer Crafts with the Amherst Y.E.S. | | Thursday, June 12, 2008 | | Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | | Children Events : For children ages 5 and up. Registration is required. |
Teddy Bear Picnic | | Friday, June 13, 2008 | | Time: 12:00 pm - | | Preschool Programs : For age 2 and up with an adult. Join Miss Lucy and her Teddy Bear friends as we go on a picnic. Bring your lunch as we hear stories, sing songs and play games. Don’t forget to bring your favorite teddy bear. Rain or shine. We’ll be outside - bring your blankets/chairs and don’t forget your lunch. Registration is required. |
Computer Class for Adults | | Wednesday, June 18, 2008 | | Time: 10:30 am - | | Adult Events : Introduction to Excel. First 8 people get laptops, others observe. Registration begins May 1. |
Clifford the Big Red Dog | | Friday, June 20, 2008 | | Time: 10:30 am - | | Children Events : Kick off summer with Clifford the Big Red Dog. Don’t forget to bring your camera! |
Babysitting Basics | | Saturday, June 21, 2008 | | Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | | Youth Events : For children ages 11 and up. Miss Sarah and Miss Mollie go over the basics of babysitting, including safety, ground rules and ways to keep the children entertained. Refreshments will be served. This is not a Red Cross course. Registration is required. |
Bob the Builder | | Wednesday, July 09, 2008 | | Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am | | Preschool Programs : For ages 2 and up with an adult. Join Miss Lucy for a morning of fun with Bob the Builder stories, games and a craft. Registration begins Tuesday, June 24 in person and Wednesday, June 25 by phone. |
Teen Advisory Board | | Wednesday, July 09, 2008 | | Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | | Youth Events : For ages 12 and up with Miss Sarah. Do you love reading? Do you want to help make the library a more fun place for teens? Meet other people who like the library and make your voice heard. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. |
Pirates and Princesses | | Wednesday, July 16, 2008 | | Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am | | Preschool Programs : For children ages 2 and up with an adult. Take a trip with Miss Lucy to the magical Kingdom of Read with Princess Read a Book and Captain Book. Stories, songs and crafts. Registration begins Tuesday, June 24 in person and Wednesday, June 25 by phone. |
Teen Advisory Board | | Wednesday, July 16, 2008 | | Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | | Youth Events : For ages 12 and up with Miss Sarah. Do you love reading? Do you want to help make the library a more fun place for teens? Meet other people who like the library and make your voice heard. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. |
Step Into Narnia with Prince Caspian | | Friday, July 18, 2008 | | Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | | Children Events : For children ages 5 and up. Join Miss Lucy for a journey back to Narnia. Follow the adventures of Prince Caspian. Registration required. |
Thomas the Tank Engine | | Wednesday, July 23, 2008 | | Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am | | Preschool Programs : For children ages 2 and up with an adult. Join Miss Lucy for Thomas the Tank Engine stories, songs and a craft. Registration begins Tuesday, June 24 in person and Wednesday, June 25 by phone. |
Teen Advisory Board | | Friday, August 01, 2008 | | Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | | Youth Events : For ages 12 and up with Miss Sarah. Do you love reading? Do you want to help make the library a more fun place for teens? Meet other people who like the library and make your voice heard. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. |
Backwards Day! | | Wednesday, August 06, 2008 | | Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am | | Preschool Programs : For children 2 and up with an adult. Help! The backwards bug bit Miss Lucy! Wear your clothes backwards or inside out so Miss Lucy isn’t alone. Stories, songs, a craft and games too. Registration begins Tuesday, June 24 in person and Wednesday, June 25 by phone. |
American Girl | | Monday, August 11, 2008 | | Time: 2:00 pm - | | Children Events : For children ages 5 and up. Join Miss Mary Lou and make crafts from the American Girl stories. Registration is required. |
Ants in the Pants Dance | | Wednesday, August 13, 2008 | | Time: 10:30 am - 11:15 am | | Preschool Programs : For children ages 2 and up with an adult. Music - song - and dance! Join Miss Lucy as we conclude our summer preschool specials with an ants in the pants dance! Registration begins Tuesday, June 24 in person and Wednesday, June 25 by phone. |
Miss Spider | | Friday, August 15, 2008 | | Time: 10:30 am - | | Family Programs : Bring your camera and Miss Spider this summer. Join the fun with stories and songs. |
Toddler Time | Monday, April 21, 2008 - Monday, May 19, 2008
(Mondays) | | Time: - | | Preschool Programs : Stories, songs and crafts with Miss Lucy for ages 2-3 1/2 with an adult on Monday mornings at 10:30 - 11:00 am or 11:30 am - 12:00 pm. Registration begins Monday, April 7 at 10 am in person and telephone registration begins Tuesday, April 8. |
Preschool Story Time | Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - Tuesday, May 20, 2008
(Tuesdays) | | Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | | Preschool Programs : Stories and songs with Miss Mollie for ages 3 1/2 - 5 (adult remains in the library) Registration begins Monday, April 7 at 10 am in person and telephone registration begins Tuesday, April 8. |
Toddler Time | Tuesday, April 22, 2008 - Tuesday, May 20, 2008
(Tuesdays) | | Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am | | Preschool Programs : Stories, songs and crafts with Miss Lucy for ages 2-3 1/2 with an adult. Registration begins Monday, April 7 at 10 am in person and telephone registration begins Tuesday, April 8. |
Preschool Story Time | Friday, April 25, 2008 - Friday, May 23, 2008
(Fridays) | | Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | | Preschool Programs : Stories and songs with Miss Mollie for ages 3 1/2 - 5 (adult remains in the library) Registration begins Monday, April 7 at 10 am in person and telephone registration begins Tuesday, April 8. |
Tiny Toddler Time | Friday, April 25, 2008 - Friday, May 23, 2008
(Fridays) | | Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am | | Preschool Programs : Stories, songs, fingerplays and more with Miss Lucy for ages 1-2 with an adult. Registration begins Monday, April 7 at 10 am in person and telephone registration begins Tuesday, April 8. |
Book Sale | Thursday, June 26, 2008 - Monday, June 30, 2008
(Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Monday) | | Time: - | | Book Sale : Thursday, June 26 - 10 am - 8 pm; Friday, June 27 - 10 am - 8 pm; Saturday, June 28 - 10 am - 4 pm; Monday, June 30 - $3 Bag Sale - 10 am - 4 pm. - Purchase a grocery bag for $3 to gain admission. Fill your bag with as many items as you like! |
Prevention is Primary | Monday, July 14, 2008 - Monday, July 28, 2008
(Mondays) | | Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm | | Children Events : Prevention Focus will present age-appropriate lessons to help children learn to make healthy life choices using children’s literature as the vehicle to convey the message. Registration is required. |
Pajama Bedtime Storytimes | Monday, July 07, 2008 - Monday, August 11, 2008
(Mondays) | | Time: 6:30 pm - | | Preschool Programs : For children ages 2-5 with an adult. Come join Miss Sarah for an evening of songs, stories, crafts and fun every Monday night this summer. (No Program July 21) Registration begins Tuesday, June 24 in person and Wednesday, June 25 by phone. |
Toddler Time | Monday, July 07, 2008 - Monday, August 11, 2008
(Mondays) | | Time: - | | Preschool Programs : Stories, songs and crafts for children ages 2 - 3 1/2 with an adult on Monday mornings at 10:30 - 11:00 am or 11:30 - 12:00 pm. Registration begins Tuesday, June 24 in person and Wednesday, June 25 by phone.
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Preschool Story Time | Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - Tuesday, August 12, 2008
(Tuesdays) | | Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am | | Preschool Programs : Stories and songs for ages 3 1/2 - 5 (adult remains in the library). Registration begins Tuesday, June 24 in person and Wednesday, June 25 by phone. |
Teen Hour | Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - Tuesday, August 12, 2008
(Tuesdays) | | Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | | Teen Events : For children ages 13-18 with Miss Mollie. Come enjoy an hour of fun activities designed just for you. We’ll have crafts, games and much, much more. Registration required. |
Games for Kids | Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - Wednesday, August 13, 2008
(Wednesdays) | | Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | | Youth Events : For children ages 11 and up. Join Miss Lucy for 6 weeks of board games, outdoor games and electronic games. Registration is required. |
Creative Writing Club | Thursday, July 10, 2008 - Thursday, August 14, 2008
(Thursdays) | | Time: 2:00 pm - | | Children Events : For children ages 8 and up with Miss Mary Lou. Write and illustrate your own stories and poems. Create something new each week. Registration is required. |
Flutter Buzz Zoom Summer Fun Club | Thursday, July 10, 2008 - Thursday, August 14, 2008
(Thursdays) | | Time: 10:45 am - 12:00 pm | | Children Events : For ages 5-9 with Miss Lucy. Registration is required. |
Preschool Story Time | Friday, July 11, 2008 - Friday, August 15, 2008
(Fridays) | | Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | | Preschool Programs : Stories and songs for ages 3 1/2 - 5 (adult remains in the library). Registration begins Tuesday, June 24 in person and Wednesday, June 25 by phone. |
Tiny Toddler Time | Friday, July 11, 2008 - Friday, August 15, 2008
(Fridays) | | Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am | | Preschool Programs : Stories, songs, fingerplays and more with Miss Lucy for ages 1-2 with an adult. Registration begins Tuesday, June 24 in person and Wednesday, June 25 by phone. |
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