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
Winter Preschool Story Time
Thursdays at 11:00 AM starting January 8th
Preschool story time for children ages 2-6. Stories, games, songs, and more! Call 716-941-3516 to register.
Adult Ukulele Club - starts again on January 6th
Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:00 PM
Join us for an open jam, including ukulele instruction for beginners. Call 716-941-3516 to register. If you don't have your own ukulele, we even have one you can borrow from the library. Bring along your favorite songs to share and learn some new ones!
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First and Third Tuesday Writers Club
First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Sourdough Basics
Tuesday, March 10th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for an evening exploring the art of making sourdough with baker Sarah Maurer. Learn the basics and take the beginnings of your very own starter to home! Registration required for supplies preparation - call 716-941-3516 to reserve your spot!
St. Patrick's Day Crafts
Thursday, March 12th at 5:00 PM
Join us for a variety of St. Patrick's Day themed crafts perfect for any age. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. Space is limited and registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies.
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Chess Club
Thursday, March 19th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for Boston Free Library's Chess Club meeting on Thursday, March 19th 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, March 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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Spring Garden Maintenance the Easy Way
Saturday, March 28th at 11:00 AM
Just in time to learn how to prepare your garden for the growing season; learn about transplanting, dividing and planting as well as many tips on saving time and money during spring maintenance. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend this free program! Presented by Lessons From Nature's Lyn Chimera.
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Diamond Art
Tuesday, March 31st from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Bring a favorite book or small item to be-jewel at the library! For teens and adults. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend - space is limited. Supplies provided for pre-registered attendees.
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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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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Easter Crafts
Thursday, April 2nd at 5:00 PM
Join us for an all ages Easter Craft program! We will have a variety of craft projects suitable to all ages including painted easter eggs and bunny crafts! Registration is required and space is limited. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
Easter Games
Saturday, April 4th from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for a fun morning of Easter themed games including an egg hunt, bingo, word searches, and more! Free to attend! Recommended for ages 3-10 years old, but all ages are welcome. Call 716-941-3516 to register.
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4-H Jewelry Party
Tuesday, April 14th at 6:00 PM
Make lovely beaded earrings or a bracelet in time for the Erie County Fair or Mother's Day! Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend - space is limited! Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension.
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Chess Club
Thursday, April 16th at 5:30 PM
Join us for Boston Free Library's Chess Club meeting on Thursday, April 16th 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, April 28th 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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Mother's Day Crafts
Thursday, May 7th at 5:00 PM
Make the perfect gift for Mom! All ages welcome! We will have options for fun Mother'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.
Kids Yoga
Saturday, May 16th at 11:00 AM
Enjoy all the wonderful benefits of yoga. Recommended for ages 3 to 10. Call 716-941-3516 to register - space is limited.
In addition to managing stress, Yoga can benefit kids in many other capacities. Here are just a few:
- Standing poses improve posture and strength. They also reduce symptoms of scoliosis.
- Balancing poses improve focus, concentration, strength, coordination and poise.
- Backbends stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and are invigorating. They also open and strengthen the heart and chest.
- Forward bends stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and are relaxing. They also help to massage the digestive system.
- Inversions and more difficult poses encourage practice and build strength and self-esteem.
- Breathing practices are a great way to reduce stress and help with focus and concentration. They also help reduce allergy and asthmatic symptoms.
- Meditation enhances calmness and clarity of the mind.
- Music and dancing has therapeutic properties and teaches rhythm, tempo, and coordination.
- The principles of Yoga teach kids kindness, sharing, compassion, mindfulness, awareness, and much more.
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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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