Elma Public Library
Library Info
1860 Bowen Rd.
Elma, NY 14059
United States
Located on the corner of Bowen and Rice Roads, east of Route 400. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot and book drop available.
Public Access Computers: 14 computers, networked, including 3 laptops, printing 10¢ per B&W page, 25¢ per color page, flatbed scanner, Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
Wi-fi available.
Meeting Room, capacity 60. Copy machine, copies 15 cents each. Click here for Meeting Room Policy & Application
What's Special About the Elma Library
Local History Collection
Check out our new...
You'll now be able to borrow a variety of non-traditional materials from the Elma Public Library! We have a GoPro camera, a portable record player, musical instruments, robots, and more! Click here to see the full list.
Elma Public Library Policies
- Conflict of Interest Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Claims Audit Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Display Case Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Freedom of Information Law of the Elma Public Library
- Investment Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Open Meeting Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Procurement Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Public Health Emergency Operations Plan
- Rules of Conduct of the Elma Public Library
- Safety Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Whistleblower Policy of the Elma Public Library
System-Wide Policies
What’s Happening
Elma Public Library
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Toddler Time - Tuesdays, March 5th to April 9th and Fridays, March 8th to April 12th at 10:30 AM. 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.
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Book Babies - Tuesdays, March 5th to April 9th at 11:30 AM. For newborns to 18 months old. This is a 6-week session. Join us for rhymes, songs and stories! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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April Book Boxes - It is time to sign up for April vacation's Book Boxes! If you've already filled out a form you can email Jessi (gavinj@buffalolib.org) or call (716-652-2719) to let me know you would like a box for April. Links are below if you're new to the program.
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LibraryCrate Jr. (grades 5th-8th grade) https://forms.gle/AJGYAvH7H2dmy1QVA
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LibraryCrate (grades 9th-12th) https://forms.gle/vKAhCCTQj4iQQG4e8
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Preschool Storytime - Thursdays, March 7th to April 11th at 10:30 AM. This is a 6-week session for ages 3 to 5. Prepare your child for school with our Children's Librarian Jessi! We'll be doing stories, games and crafts! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, March 27th at 6 PM. Join us for our monthly cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. This month's cookbook is Milk Street: Cook What You Have. Sign up by stopping in or by calling 716-652-2719.
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Butter Lamb Workshop - Saturday, March 30th at 10:30 AM (Adults Only) and 11:30 AM (Teens 13+ & Adults). Learn how to make traditional butter lambs, and take your own butter lamb sculpture home with you to furnish your Easter table! All supplies will be provided. Please register for one of two sessions by calling 716-652-2719.
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Toddler Time - Tuesdays, April 2nd and 9th and Friday, April 12th at 10:30 AM. 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.
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Book Babies - Tuesdays, April 2nd and 9th at 11:30 AM. For newborns to 18 months old. This is a 6-week session. Join us for rhymes, songs and stories! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Preschool Storytime - Thursdays, April 4th and 11th at 10:30 AM. This is a 6-week session for ages 3 to 5. Prepare your child for school with our Children's Librarian Jessi! We'll be doing stories, games and crafts! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Android Basics - Thursday, April 4th at 2 PM. In this class, learn about how Android-powered devices work, what you need to get one running, popular features, adding apps, and much more. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Toddler Dance Class - Friday, April 5th at 10:30 AM. Join us for a creative movement, musicality, dance, fitness and tumbling class with Miss Stacey. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Solar Eclipse Watch Party - Monday, April 8th from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Experience the magic of 2024's solar eclipse at the Elma Public Library! Bring your chair or blanket and join us in watching this once in a lifetime event. We'll have a couple of crafts set up for anyone to do, along with free pizza and beverages generously donated from Elma's own Pizza Delizia. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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K-3 Storytime and Craft - Wednesday, April 10th at 6:30 PM. The theme is "Do You Believe In Magic?" Stories, crafts, and games for children in grades K-3. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Intro to Birding in Western New York - Saturday, April 13th at 1 PM. Join regional birding enthusiast and Buffalo's own, Chris Hollister, as he offers an introduction to birding in Western New York. Learn the basics of viewing the many wonderful species that call WNY home or travel through during annual migrations. Each family will have the opportunity to assemble a nesting box at the end of the program for their own backyard. While supplies last, so register today! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Taylor Swift Party - Monday, April 15th at 6 PM. Dress up and join us for a Taylor Swift party! Make bracelets, buttons, and enjoy refreshments! Photo op and goodies included! For ages 8 and up! Adults and teens welcome, bring a friend! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Book Club - Wednesday, April 17th at 6:30 PM. This month's selection is "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. No registration required.
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Lego Club - Saturday, April 20th at 1 PM. Join us for some Lego-building fun! We provide the Legos, and you build! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Teen Poetry Night - Monday, April 22nd at 6:30 PM. Discover the art of blackout poetry and collage poetry at our poetry night! Join us for a creative evening where we'll turn words into art. Bring your favorite book or magazine and unleash your imagination (we will also provide supplies). Let's get creative, unleash our inner poets and have some snacks! Ages 12-17. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Grilled Cheese Party - Wednesday, April 24th at 6 PM. Grades 1st-5th. Savor the ultimate comfort food experience at our Grilled Cheese Party! Join us for an evening of delicious, cheesy delights as we celebrate everyone's favorite sandwich. We'll grill up sandwiches with a variety of delectable creations to taste test. It's a cheesy affair you won't want to miss! Please call 716-652-2719 to register.
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Family Movie Matinee - Saturday, April 27th at 1 PM. Join us for a free viewing of a new family movie at the Elma Public Library. We will have free popcorn and snacks! Rated PG. No need to register.
Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.
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Board Info
Elma Public Library Board Info
The next meeting of the Elma Public Library Board of Trustees will be on Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30pm at the Elma Public Library. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please call 716-652-2719.
Annual Report
Board of Trustees
Susan Sudlik, President
Thomas E. Pirrung, Vice President
Paul E. Schwiegerling, Treasurer
Nathan Clinard, Secretary
Eileen R. Holden
Bridgett Jacyna
Holly Neu
The Elma Board of Trustees meets at 6:30pm the second Tuesday of every month, except for January and August of 2024.
Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
2024 Minutes
- March 12, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes DRAFT
- February 13, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
2023 Minutes
- December 12, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- November 14, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- October 10, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- September 12, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- July 11, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- June 13, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- May 9, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- April 11, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- March 14, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- February 14, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
2022 Minutes
- February 8, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- March 8, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- April 12, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- May 10, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- June 12, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- July 12, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents & 2022 Elma Contract for Board Review / Meeting Minutes
- September 13, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- October 11, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- November 8, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- December 13, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
2021 Minutes
- January 12, 2021
- February 9, 2021
- March 9, 2021
- April 13, 2021
- May 11, 2021
- June 8th, 2021
- August 10th, 2021
- September 14, 2021
- October 12, 2021
- November 9, 2021
- December 14, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
2020 Minutes
- February 11, 2020
- March 10, 2020
- March 30, 2020 Special Meeting For a link to the recording, please click here.
- May 26, 2020
- June 15, 2020
- September 8, 2020
- October 13th, 2020
- November 10, 2020
2019 Minutes
- February 12, 2019
- March 12, 2019
- April 9, 2019
- May 14, 2019
- June 11, 2019
- July 9, 2019
- September 10, 2019
- October 8, 2019
- November 12, 2019
- December 10, 2019
2018 Minutes
- January 9, 2018
- February 13, 2018
- March 13, 2018
- April 10, 2018
- May 8, 2018
- June 12, 2018
- August 14, 2018
- September 11, 2018
- October 9, 2018
- November 13, 2018
- December 11, 2018
2017 Minutes
- January 10th, 2017
- February 14, 2017
- March 21, 2017
- March 27, 2017 Special Meeting
- April 11, 2017
- May 9, 2017
- June 13, 2017
- August 8, 2017
- August 28, 2017 Special Meeting
- September 12, 2017
- October 10, 2017
- November 14, 2017
- December 12, 2017
Bylaws
- Click here for the By-laws of the Elma Public Library
Budget
Strategic Plan
- Click here for the Elma Public Library's Three Year Plan 2022-2024