Boston Free Library
Hours for 2026:
Monday 10-7
Tuesday 12-8
Thursday 10-7
Friday 12-5
Saturday 10-2
Beyond Books at Boston:
Check out our Library of Things here.
Special Events
Spring Preschool Story Time
Thursdays at 11:00 AM starting April 2nd
Preschool story time for children ages 2-6. Stories, games, songs, and more! Call 716-941-3516 to register.
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Adult Ukulele Club
Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Our ukulele club meets weekly to work on songs and prepare for performances. Call 716-941-3516 for more information.
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First and Third Tuesday Writers Club - No meetings in July and August
First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Mini Art Festival
April - Pickup Supplies, May - Display Artwork
Pick up a mini canvas from the library during the month of April and paint your masterpiece. Return it to the library by May 1st to be entered into our mini art festival. All entries will be displayed in the library. All ages are welcome to participate!
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Mahjong Club
Every Other Monday - beginning May 18th
Do you want to learn how to play Mahjong or join a group to play? Call 716-941-3516 to sign up for our brand new Mahjong Club. We will have an introductory meeting on May 18th and then meet every other Monday at 2:00 PM. Join any time!
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Chess Club
Thursday, May 21st at 5:30 PM
Join us for Boston Free Library's Chess Club meeting on Thursday, May 21st at 5:30 PM. All ages and abilities welcome. Come learn how to play and test out your skills! Call 716-941-3516 to register. Boards are provided.
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Lego Club
Tuesday, May 26th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the next month's Lego Club. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
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Summer Preschool Story Time
Thursdays at 11:00 AM (June 4th -August 27th)
Preschool story time for children ages 2-6. Stories, games, songs, and more! Call 716-941-3516 to register or stop in any week!
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Father's Day Crafts
Thursday, June 18th at 5:00 PM
Make the perfect gift for Dad! All ages welcome! We will have options for fun Father's Day crafts to suit all levels.
Call 716-941-3516 to register. Registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies for all attendees.
Lego Club
Tuesday, June 23rd from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the next month's Lego Club. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
Pop-Up Book Sale
Thursday, June 25th - Saturday, June 27th
The library is hosting a 3 day book sale of gently used library materials. Adult hardcover books, paperbacks, nonfiction, CDs, DVDs, and children's books all priced between $0.25-$1.00.
All proceeds benefit the Boston Free Library.
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Teen Book Club
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM - July 7th - August 18th
For ages 12-17. We will be reading 3 titles together: one realistic/historical fiction, one title chosen by the group, and one book turned into a movie with a screening of the movie at the library! Call 716-941-3516 to register.
Craft Fridays
July 10th, July 24th, August 7th, August 21st from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us for fun, free and family-friendly craft projects! All ages welcome. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. Please specify which sessions you plan on attending. Registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies for all attendees.
Summer Jamboree
Thursday, July 23rd from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
at the Boston Town Hall Lions Shelter
The Boston Free Library's Summer Jamboree is on Thursday, July 23rd from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Local craft and art vendors, live music with the Springville Jazz Orchestra, hot dogs for sale, ice cream truck, crafts and activities for the kids, and a large basket raffle. Come support the Boston Free Library at the Boston Town Hall Lions Shelter.
8500 Boston State Road
Boston, NY 14025
Lego Club
Monday, July 27th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the next month's Lego Club. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
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Backyard Birds with the NYS Parks Department
Thursday, July 30th at 6:00 PM
Meet the common birds in your neighborhood in an interactive slideshow, learn how to use binoculars, and maybe even spot a few visitors. For ages 6 and up. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
Fossils, Fossils Everywhere!
Monday, August 3rd at 6:00 PM
Learn about fossils and how they form, featuring plant, marine, and dinosaur examples. Recommended for 2nd grade and up. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend!
Bubble Day
Thursday, August 13th from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us for the Boston Free Library's Annual Bubble Day from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Thursday, August 13th. We will be making bubble wands and bubble solution and testing it all out. All ages welcome! Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend!
Lego Club
Monday, August 24th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the next month's Lego Club. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
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Curbside/Walk-Up Services Continue to be Available:
Call the library 716-941-3516 or email bos@buffalolib.org during open hours to request titles from items available at the Boston Free Library. Check the library's online catalog using the "Limit Search Results" selecting "Boston" to see currently available items. A staff member will record the titles requested and check them out on your library card.
Sports Equipment
Now you can check out sports equipment through the library!
Available kits include:
- Kid's Sized Tennis Kits: 2 rackets and 4 tennis balls - courts open and free to use behind the Boston Town Hall and at Sprague Brook Park
- Kid's Snowshoe Kits - perfect for a winter day at Sprague Brook or on any of the nearby trails! (Best for ages 5+).
- Two sizes available: Small and Large Youth Sizes
* A parent or guardian must sign a waiver and be present the first time equipment is borrowed. Equipment must be borrowed from and returned to the Boston Free Library.
Library of Things
Check out what items are available through our catalog!
Images of all items available here.
The Boston Free Library has the following items available for 7-day loan period. Must be checked out on a valid adult library card and picked up and returned at the Boston Library during open hours.
- Sports Action Camera
- Green Screen
- Outdoor Projector and Screen
- Telescope
- Trail Camera
- Engine Diagnostic Code Reader
- Ukulele
- Portable Light Therapy Energy Lamp
- Digital Radon Detector
- Metal Detector and Metal Detector Pinpointer
- Karaoke System
- Bubble Machine
- Film Slide, Negative and Photo Converter
- Super 8 and 8 mm Film Converter
- Record Player - Converts Vinyl, Cassette and CD to USB Flash Drive
- ClearClick Video Converter - Converts VHS or other video sources to digital
- VHS-C Adapter
- VCR
- HDMI Cloner Box
- External CD/DVD Drive
- Osmo Genius Kit
- Makey Makey
- Laser Level
- NYS Parks Pass
Purchase of these items was made possible by funding generously secured by Senator Gallivan and by the Friends of the Boston Library, Inc.
Chromebook Kits
Chromebook Kits (Chromebook + Hotspot) are now available to check out at the Boston Free Library.
Overview and Frequently Asked Questions
Parent/Guardian Chromebook Kit Checkout Agreement
Yard Games
The Boston Free Library now has yard games available for a 7-day loan period. Must be picked up and returned at the Boston Library; not eligible for reservations.
- Corn Hole
- Bocce
- Giant Jenga
- Volleyball/Badminton
- Croquet
- Kubb
- Kan Jam
- Ladder Ball
- Ring Toss
- Spikeball
- Table Tennis
- Pickleball Set
3D Printing at the Boston Library
- Lulzbot Taz 6 Printer available for use
- stl files accepted by email, web link, or USB with approval based on the library's 3D Printer Policy
- Fees based on weight of the finished project at $.05 per gram
- PLA, ABS and PETg available; colors subject to change
- Check out Thingiverse.com for ideas about what types of things can be printed
Cricut Maker Machine
- Available for public use during library hours
- Basic cardstock provided, patrons are responsible for providing any other appropriate materials for projects