Elma Public Library

• Adult Chair Yoga - Mondays, September 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th at 1 PM. Yoga in a chair?! Yes! You don’t need to get down on the floor to experience the benefits of yoga. This class will include both seated postures and standing postures that use a chair for support. All fitness levels are welcome. A yoga mat to place under the chair is recommended. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. Funding provided by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s generous 2023 Year-end Appeal donors.

• Toddler Time - Tuesdays, September 17th to October 22nd and Fridays, September 20th to October 25th at 10:30 AM. For children 18 months to 3 years old. This is a 6-week session. Treat your toddler to some songs and stories! Toddlers must bring an adult lap to sit on. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Book Babies - Tuesdays, September 17th to October 22nd at 11:30 AM. For newborns to 18 months old. This is a 6-week session. Join us for rhymes, songs and stories! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Book Club - Wednesday, September 18th at 6:30 PM. The month's book selection is “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome.

• Preschool Storytime - Thursdays, September 19th to October 24th at 10:30 AM. This is a 6-week session for ages 3 to 5. Prepare your child for school with our Children's Librarian Jessi! We'll be doing stories and songs! Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• Mock-tail and Craft Night - Monday, September 23rd at 6 PM. Join us while we paint tapered candles and enjoy mocktails! Teens bring your adults, adults bring your teens. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• Lego Club - Saturday, September 21st at 1 PM. For ages 6-12. Join us for some Lego-building fun! We provide the Legos, and you build! Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club! - Wednesday, September 25th at 6 PM. Join us for our quarterly cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. This month's cookbook is “Milk Street: Vegetables” Browse the book and sign up at the front desk.

• Unbirthday Party - Saturday, September 28th at 1 PM. Join us for an Unbirthday Party! Let's celebrate everyone's birthdays with fun games, face painting, crafts, and goodies. It's everyone's party today! Don't miss out on the fun. Ages 3-7. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Toddler Time - Tuesdays, October1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd and Fridays, October 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th at 10:30 AM. For children 18 months to 3 years old. This is a 6-week session. Treat your toddler to some songs and stories! Toddlers must bring an adult lap to sit on. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Book Babies - Tuesdays, October 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd at 11:30 AM. For newborns to 18 months old. This is a 6-week session. Join us for rhymes, songs and stories! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: So What Do I Need to Start Working with Watercolors? - Tuesday, October 1st at 2 PM. We will talk about watercolor supplies, paper, paint and brushes. The basics of what you need to start trying. Ages 55 and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• University Express: What Your Survivors Need to Know - Creating a Legacy Document - Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:30 PM. End-of-life presentations typically cover advanced directives, wills, and power of attorney. Although these documents are crucial, they often omit a vast array of information necessary when a spouse or life partner dies or becomes incapacitated. This presentation primarily aims to highlight key issues that need consideration or action following a significant life event; it does not provide legal, financial, or estate planning counsel. Ages 55 and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Preschool Storytime - Thursdays, October 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th at 10:30 AM. This is a 6-week session for ages 3 to 5. Prepare your child for school with our Children's Librarian Jessi! We'll be doing stories and songs! Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• University Express: Bad Boy Plants and the Insects that Love Them - Thursday, October 3rd at 2 PM. The natural world is build upon specialized relationships. Native plants need birds, insects and butterflies to spread their seed, protect their young and provide essentials of life. These specialized relationships explain why biodiversity is critical for reliance in an ecosystem facing a changing climate. Ages 55 and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Book A Technology Trainer - Saturday, October 5th at 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. Need computer assistance? We can help! These free 45 minute sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training. A variety of topics include training on the Microsoft Office suite and even how to download books onto your tablet or iPhone. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Kids Cooking - Monday, October 7th at 6 PM. Young chefs will learn to make delicious apple-themed treats while enjoying hands-on cooking activities. It's a great way to have fun and discover the joy of cooking with apples. Don't miss out on this tasty adventure! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Balance is Key - Thursday, October 10th at 2 PM. Join us for a guide to fall prevention! Ages 55 and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Gourd-geous Art: Pumpkin Painting - Saturday, October 12th at 1 PM. Unleash your creativity at our Pumpkin Painting Program! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking for a fun, hands-on activity, join us to transform ordinary pumpkins and gourds into colorful, one-of-a-kind creations. Up to age 17. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• Mock-tail and Craft Night - Monday, October 14th at 6 PM. Join us while we make cemetariums! Teens bring your adults, adults bring your teens. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: . What Does AI (Artificial Intelligence) & What Does it Mean to You? - Thursday, October 17th at 2 PM. AI has been the subject of movies and science fiction for one hundred years. It's here today - is that good news or bad? What does that mean to you? We will see a demonstration of AI in action and discuss what the technology can do right now. We will also ponder what this means for our future. Ages 55 and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• Not-So-Spooky Storytime - Monday, October 21st at 6 PM. Silly stories, songs and a messy activity! We do not recommend costumes for this event due to the potentially messy nature of the activity. Ages 3 -8. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Erie County Park History - Wednesday, October 23rd at 6:30 PM. Learn the history of the five main heritage parks of Erie County's Parks System! This class includes information on Chestnut Ridge, Emery, Ellicott Creek, Como Lake and Akron Falls parks. Ages 55 and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• University Express: Improving Your Pickleball Game - Thursday, October 24th at 2 PM. We will go over different strategies in pickleball, some drills and variations of the game  for improving your game. Ages 55 and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

• University Express: Five Star Admirals that helped win WWI - Thursday, November 7th at 2 PM. In US Naval history, there have only been four Five-Star Admirals, also known as Fleet Admirals. These four men: Leahy, King, Halsey, and Nimitz guided the forces throughout the Pacific during WWII, ultimately bringing the surrender of Japan in Sept. 1945. Each man had the right knowledge and experience to do the job assigned to them, gathered by years of experience before America joined the Allied forces in 1941. Ages 55 and up. Please register by 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Let's Talk Sports - Thursday, November 14th at 2 PM. Join two veteran sports reporters from Western New York: Budd Bailey & Stu Boyar as they answer all your questions about local sports & history. Since there is no set lecture, every program is different. You’re guaranteed to be learning & laughing during this session! Ages 55 and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Why We Love the Element Gold - Tuesday, November 19th at 2 PM. Learn all about GOLD! Its cosmological origin, its physics, its utilization in art, religion, industry, finance, jewelry, awards, warfare, astronomy. Its mining and refining, etc. Informative, illuminating, compelling, forthright, captivating, and enjoyable! Ages 55 and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

• University Express: Landlubbing on the Buffalo River - Thursday, November 21st at 2 PM. From the comfort of your chair, "sail" down the Buffalo River with its rich industrial history and learn about the day it caught fire, the role it played in the Civil Rights movement and how it was instrumental in electrifying the city of Buffalo. Stories of how a poor Irish lad came to live on The Avenue and how a cataclysmic series of events caused a bridge to topple will also be retold. Ages 55 and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

  

• University Express: Christmas Shopping in Buffalo - Thursday, December 5th at 2 PM. Do you remember being in downtown Buffalo at Christmastime? This talk will bring back memories of getting dressed up, spending the day shopping in the wonderful stores, looking at the department store window decorations, eating at the AM&A’s top floor restaurant and so much more! We’ll also talk about all of the great retailers that made Buffalo their home. Ages 55 and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.