Hours for 2023: 

Monday 10-7

Tuesday 12-8

Thursday 10-7

Friday 12-5

Saturday 10-2 

Safety Plan

Special Events

Spring Preschool Story Time

Thursdays at 11:00 AM from April 6th - May 25th 

For ages 2 - 6. Call 716-941-3516 to register.

Cricut Maker Class

Monday, May 22nd from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for a hands on class all about using the Cricut Maker Machine led by Jennifer Borowicz. Our project for this class will be using adhesive vinyl on wood, and attendees will be able to make their own small wooden tray or picture frame project while learning techniques to set up and complete similar projects on their own. Call 716-941-3516 to register - space is limited. This program is geared towards adults. No prior experience with the Cricut Maker Machine is required.

Battle of the Books Informational Meeting 

Tuesday, May 23rd at 6:00 PM

We are preparing for the 2023 season and are hosting an information meeting on Tuesday, May 23rd 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 throughout June and July. 

If you are interested in participating please respond by email at bos@buffalolib.org or call us at 716-941-3516 to sign up.  For students entering grades 6-9 in the fall of 2023.

Summer Preschool Story Time

Thursdays at 11:00 AM June 1st - August 31st

For ages 2 - 6. Call 716-941-3516 to register.

Book Club - Diamond Age

Thursday, June 1st at 5:30 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. June's selection is Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson.

Battle of the Books 2023

Tuesdays at 6:00 PM - See schedule for details

Join Team Boston for the 2023 Battle of the Books Season. 

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 6th - July 25th.  The date of the final battle is tentatively planned for July 29th but will be scheduled based on team member availability.

If you are interested in participating please respond by email at bos@buffalolib.org or call us at 716-941-3516 to sign up.  For students entering grades 6-9 in the fall of 2023.

Father's Day Craft

Thursday, June 8th at 5:00 PM

All ages welcome! Join us to create the perfect gift for dad for Father's Day! Call 716-941-3516 to register. 

Registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies for all attendees.  

Lego Club

Monday, June 12th 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 in the Children's Room.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.  

Kids Yoga with Blue Sky Wellness

Saturday, June 17th at 11:00 AM

Saturday, July 15th at 11:00 AM

Saturday, August 12th 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. 

• Balancing poses improve focus, concentration, strength, coordination and poise.

• 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.

• The principles of Yoga teach kids kindness, sharing, compassion, mindfulness, awareness, and much more.

Summer Kickoff

Thursday, June 29th 

The Boston Free Library's Summer Reading Kickoff Event! Join us for a full day events:

Preschool Story Time with special guest Beth Makin at 11:00 AM

Scavenger hunt with prizes all day long

Door prizes and library card sign up giveaways

Chalk Art Competition

and most importantly...

Bubble Day from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. 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!

Book Club

Thursday, July 6th at 5:30 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. July's selection is The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern.

Craft Fridays

Friday, July 7th between 3:00 and 4:30 PM

Friday, July 21st between 3:00 and 4:30 PM

Friday, August 11th between 3:00 and 4:30 PM

Friday, August 25th between 3:00 and 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.

Lego Club

Monday, July 17th 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 in the Children's Room.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.  

Library Summer Fundraiser

Thursday, July 27th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Boston Town Hall Lions Shelter

Join us for the biggest library event of the summer! Nearly 30 local craft vendors, live music with Creek Bend, hot dogs for sale, crafts and activities for the kids, and a large basket raffle. Come support the Boston Free Library at the Boston Town Hall Lions Shelter.  

Boston Town Hall Lions Shelter

8500 Boston State Road

Boston, NY 14025

Lego Club

Monday, August 14th 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 in the Children's Room.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.  

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

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