Area Libraries

2010 So. Park Ave.
Buffalo , NY 14220 Map
Phone: 716-823-1854
Fax: 716-823-1854

Location

Located on the corner of South Park Avenue and Whitfield Street; four blocks south of Tifft Street and approximately one mile north of Ridge Road. Wheelchair accessible, parking lot available.

Services

• Public Access Computers:
  14 public access computers and 2 full color scanners
  6 children's computers
  3 laptops for in-house use (includes 1 Skype laptop)
  Microsoft Office Applications, Buffalo Public Schools Remote Desktop, "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
• Public Fax Machine
• Networked printing
• Black and white photocopier
• Internet Access, WiFi, Misc. 
• Meeting Room
• Ongoing booksale in community room
• Request items from other libraries

Fee Structure:

• Requests: $.25 for adult print & audio. $1 for adult DVD/Blu-Ray. Juvenile items have no charge. 
• Unclaimed Requests: $1.00 for ALL media items (including juvenile) and $.50 for ALL print items (including juvenile)
• Printing: $.10 for black and white, $.25 for color
• Copier: $.15 for standard paper, $.30 for legal paper
• Fax Machine: $1.75 for the first page and an additional $1 for each additional page (2 pages for $2.75, 3 pages for $3.75, etc.)
• Overdue Fees for Adults: $.25 per item, per day for all adult books and audio. $1 per item per day for all adult movies.
• Overdue Fees for Children: $.10 per item per day for all children books and audio. $1 per item per day for all children movies. 

Events

Family Craft and Activity Nights

Every Thursday @ 5-6pm
Stop in or call to register!

May 2nd - Tissue Paper Flowers

Tuesday, May 21th @ 3-6pm

If you are under employed, unemployed, changing careers or looking to advance in your current career THRIVE BUFFALO is here for you!
Offering services to help break the barriers that prevent employment, as well as opportunities for career upskilling, training, employment workshops and job placement.

Landscaping with Native Species of WNY
Presented by Ken Parker of PUSH Buffalo

Tuesday, May 21 @ 6:30-7:30pm

Work with nature and discover the benefits of sustainable landscape techniques using local hardy native species. This presentation provides ecologically sound solutions for homeowners that include an introduction to our regional Western New York State flora. Native plants for clay, dry soils, wet sites and shady gardens are discussed in this presentation from a leading industry expert. 

· Identify WNY State native species for landscape use

· Highlight horticultural value; height, bloom time, fall color, winter structure

· Overview of Native Trees, shrubs, perennials & grasses illustrated

· Site selection and recommended appropriate species

· Overview of Native plants for clay, dry soils, wet sites and shade areas

Lego Club

Saturday, May 25th @ 10:30pm-11:30am

Show your creativity using the library’s Legos!

Free Computer Help! Book a Technology Trainer

Tuesday, May 28th @ 5-8pm

Registration required!

Receive 45 minutes of one-on-one computer/technology assistance. Confused about how to use your new iPhone? Not sure how to find a file you saved? New to computers, or just looking at using them in a new way? This is the program for you! Ages 17+.

Funding provided by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s generous 2018 Yearend Appeal donors.

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Library System Information on the Board of Trustees

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System Board of Trustees is the governing body for the downtown Central Library, and the eight branch libraries located in the city of Buffalo. These include: Crane, Dudley, East Clinton, East Delavan, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr., Niagara, North Park and the Riverside Branch Libraries. 

All System Board of Trustee meetings and committee meetings are open to the public

To see monthly board meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, click here.