Hours for 2022:
Monday 10-7
Tuesday 12-8
Thursday 10-7
Friday 12-5
Saturday 10-2
Everyone who enters the building is ENCOURAGED to wear a mask at this time.
Safety Plan
Special Events
Battle of the Books 2022
Information Meeting - Tuesday, May 17th at 6:00 PM
Meetings on Tuesdays at 6:00 PM from June 7th - August 9th
We are preparing for the 2022 season and are hosting an information meeting on Tuesday, May 17th at 6:00 PM. Information about this year's selections is available at https://www.buffalolib.org/books-movies-music/battle-books.
Meetings will take place in person but the final battle will be virtual like last year. We will be answering trivia on 3 titles and submitting a creative project for the 4th Kids' Choice title. Meetings are planned for Tuesdays at 6:00 PM from June 7th - August 2nd.
If you are interested in participating please respond by email bos@buffalolib.org or call us at 716-941-3516 to sign up.
Battle of the Books Meeting Schedule
Summer Preschool Story Time
Thursdays at 11:00 AM from June 16th - August 18th
For ages 2 - 6. Call 716-941-3516 to register.
Craft Fridays:
June 24th, July 8th, July 22nd and August 5th from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Join us for fun guided craft projects for all ages. All supplies provided for free for pre-registered attendees. Call 716-941-3516 to register. Registration is required prior to the day of the event so we can plan accordingly. We will have multiple versions of the projects offered to accommodate all levels from children to adults and seniors.
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Kids Yoga with Blue Sky Wellness
Saturdays at 11:00 AM: June 18th, July 23rd, August 13th
Enjoy all the wonderful benefits of yoga. Recommended for ages 3 to 10. Call 716-941-3516 to register - space is limited.
Summer Concerts:
Grace Lougen: Thursday, June 23rd from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Join us for the Boston Free Library's summer concert series featuring the talented Grace Lougen at 6:00 PM. Grace is an award-winning guitar player and songwriter from Buffalo, NY. https://www.gracelougen.com/
Enjoy an evening of music at the Boston Free Library - Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic if you would like!
Registration is encouraged so we can plan accordingly. Call 716-941-3516 to register.
Cricut Maker Class
Monday, June 27th or Thursday, June 30th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Call 716-941-3516 to register for this fun instructional class using the Cricut Maker Machine to create a vinyl iron-on monogram. Supplies to complete the project will be provided for free to all pre-registered attendees. Registration is required as space is very limited.
Book Club: First Thursdays from 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Join us to read and discuss popular titles from the Young Adult and Adult Genres. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Call 716-941-3516 to register.
Vote for your favorite book selections at https://forms.gle/FJPhP5riw8FnSNAm7
Painting En Plein Air
Tuesday, July 12th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come paint with the Holland Tuesday Painters en plein air at the Boston Free Library! Call 716-941-3516 to register - recommended for teens, adults and seniors. Rain Date will be Tuesday, July 19th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Bubble Day
Thursday, July 14th from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Make your own bubble wands and test out different bubble solutions. A free, fun all ages program! Call 716-941-3516 to register today.
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Library Summer Fundraiser
Thursday, July 21st from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
*At the Boston Town Hall Lions Shelter
Join us for the biggest library event of the summer! Over 20 local craft vendors, a guided Square Dance with live music, $2 hot dogs with a bottle of water and chips (while supplies last), crafts and activities for the kids, and a basket raffle. Come support the Boston Free Library at the Boston Town Hall Lions Shelter.
Fossils, Fossils, Everywhere with Penn Dixie
What are fossils? What can fossils tell us about the creatures that lived long ago? What did they eat? How did they live? Become a paleontologist and examine the fossils of plants and animals that lived long ago. Recommended for kids in Kindergarten through 3rd grade. Call 716-941-3516 to register.
Outdoor Summer Concert - Porcelain Train
Thursday, August 18th from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for the Boston Free Library's summer concert series featuring Porcelain Train at 6:00 PM. Ralph and Tamala Fonda are a husband/wife duo who perform a unique blend of original folk & Americana music. Check them out on Facebook!
Enjoy an evening of music at the Boston Free Library - Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic if you would like!
Registration is encouraged so we can plan accordingly. Call 716-941-3516 to register.
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Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
Thursday, August 25th at 1:00 PM
Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement. Incorporate these recommendations into building a plan for healthy aging. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association WNY. Call 716-941-3516 to register.
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
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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
Also Kids under the age of 17 who have fees on their library card can get them removed when the sports equipment is checked out!
Sponsored by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, and winner of the 2021 Penguin Random House Library award for Innovation.
* 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
- Ukulele
- Portable Light Therapy Energy Lamp
- Digital Radon Detector
- Metal Detector
- 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
- Osmo Genius Kit
- Makey Makey
Purchase of these items was made possible by funding generously secured by Senator Gallivan.
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
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