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Amherst Public Library
Williamsville Branch

5571 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221 Map
716-632-6176 (phone)
716-634-2927 (fax)
Roseanne Butler-Smith, Director

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Located in the Village of Williamsville between North Cayuga Road and Glen Falls Park (adjacent to Amherst Town Hall). Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot available.

Public Access Computers: 5 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 60. Copy machine, copies 20 cents each. Microfilm reader (for reels). Drop box attached to the building.

What's Special About the Williamsville Library
Located in the heart of colonial Williamsville, this branch houses material on the history of the village, local documents and Amherst Bee on microfilm since March 1879.

 

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The next scheduled holiday for this location is Monday, May 26, 2008 (Memorial Day).

Winter Hours
Mon 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu Closed
Fri 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun Closed

*Summer hours run from Memorial Day Weekend UNTIL Labor Day.

Summer Hours
Mon 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wed 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu Closed
Fri 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Events and Programs at this Library

Meet the Real Junie B. Jones

Wednesday, May 14, 2008Time: 10:30 am -
Children Events : Junie B. Jones is visiting in preparation for Children’s Book Week. Bring your camera!

Tunes for Teens - Tracks and Snacks

Friday, May 16, 2008Time: 7:00 pm -
Teen Events : Here’s a chance to share with others what you think is hot and what’s not! Come to listen or bring your own fave tunes on an Audio CD (sorry we can’t do MP3s) Find out what the Library’s got or should get. Some Name That Tune and something to munch on too.

May Surprises - Crafts with the Amherst Y.E.S.

Tuesday, May 20, 2008Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Children Events : For children ages 5 and up. Registration is required.

Audiobook Advice for Adults

Tuesday, May 27, 2008Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Adult Events : Learn how to use the library’s audiozone. Registration is required.

Big Rock Candy Mountain

Wednesday, May 28, 2008Time: 11:00 am -
Preschool Programs : For children ages 2-5. Adventure into the Big Rock Candy Mountain. Read the story and watch the musical DVD. Make a lollipop tree of your own! Registration is required.

Clifford the Big Red Dog

Monday, June 23, 2008Time: 10:30 am -
Children Events : Kick off summer with Clifford the Big Red Dog. Don‘t forget to bring your camera!

Miss Spider

Monday, August 18, 2008Time: 10:30 am -
Family Programs : Bring your camera and Miss Spider this summer. Join the fun with stories and songs.

Toddler Time - Session II

Monday, April 28, 2008 - Monday, June 02, 2008
(Mondays)
Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Preschool Programs : Stories, crafts, fingerplays and fun for ages 2-3 1/2 with an adult. Registration is required.

Preschool Story Time - Session II

Friday, May 02, 2008 - Friday, June 06, 2008
(Fridays)
Time: 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Preschool Programs : Stories, crafts, fingerplays and fun for ages 3-5 (adult stays in the library). Registration is required.

Preschool Story Time

Monday, July 07, 2008 - Monday, August 11, 2008
(Mondays)
Time: 11:30 am -
Preschool Programs : For children ages 3-5 (adult stays in the library) with Miss Sarah. Celebrate summer with friends as we get "buggy" with books. We’ll share stories, games and "bee"-u-tiful crafts. 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: 10:30 am -
Preschool Programs : For children ages 2 - 3 1/2 with an adult. Catch the reading bug with Miss Beth and join us for a summer filled with summer stories, songs and crafty critters. Registration begins Tuesday, June 24 in person and Wednesday, June 25 by phone.

Family Fun Night!

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - Tuesday, August 12, 2008
(Tuesdays)
Time: 6:30 pm -
Family Programs : For all ages. A different performer or program each Tuesday with a focus on family time. July 8 - Pirate Party, wear pirate rags; July 15 - Star Wars Characters Appearance for a photo op; July 22 - Simply Great Cartooning with Tom Fox; July 29 - Family Game Night; August 5 - Catch the Reading Bug with Mr. J, puppets and magic; August 12 - Summer Storytelling with Jeff Criden and the Williamsfool Players. Registration required.

Naptime Storytimes

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - Tuesday, August 12, 2008
(Tuesdays)
Time: 1:30 pm -
Preschool Programs : For children for ages 3-5 with Miss Raya. Unwind with soothing stories, lullabies and fingerplays. Stuffed friends are welcome! Registration begins Tuesday, June 24 in person and Wednesday, June 25 by phone.

Summer Fun Bug Club

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - Wednesday, August 13, 2008
(Wednesdays)
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Children Events : For children ages 5-12 with Miss Beth. Sworm into the library and catch the reading bug with fun activities. Registration is required.

Friday Teen Guild

Friday, July 11, 2008 - Friday, August 15, 2008
(Fridays)
Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Youth Events : For ages 11 and up with Miss Sarah and Miss Kristi. Registration required.

NOTE: Only events occurring within the next 90 days are listed above.

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