Isaías González-Soto Branch Library

Mural showing six cartoon portraits by artist Angelee Vargas. A middle-grade girl of Asian descent holds up a peace sign. A woman with an afro smiles. An elderly man with a long beard, glasses, and a head covering smiles. A woman with blond hair waves. A man with a fedora and tie smiles. A man with glasses and blue eyes waves.

We are open! 

Please come visit your improved Isaías González-Soto Branch Library located at 280 Porter Avenue in Buffalo, NY.
There is a parking lot available next to the library (enter the lot via Prospect Avenue).

Upcoming Events

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

Story Time with Miss Christine
Select Saturdays 11:00-11:30am
Saturday, April 19th
Saturday, May 3rd
Saturday, May 10th
Saturday, May 17th
Saturday, May 24th

Story Time includes stories, activities, and a craft. It is ideal for children ages 3 to 6 years old with their adults, but all ages are welcome.
Registration is requested for preparation of craft materials, but walk-ins are welcome.
Call 716-882-1537 or sign up online at tinyurl.com/IGS-Events.
Please attend with your child.

 

 

Reinstein Woods at the Library!
Five Thursdays: April 24 to May 22
3:00 to 4:00pm

Learn about animals and plants with activities and crafts! This event is ideal for ages 8-11 years old, but all are welcome.
Please attend with your child.
Registration is requested: sign up online at tinyurl.com/IGSEvents or call 716-882-1537.
Presented by a Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve Environmental Educator.

Book-a-Tech Trainer 
1-on-1 Personalized Tech Appointments

Wednesday, April 30th: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, or 7pm
Need individualized tech help? Book a 45-minute 1-on-1 appointment for personalized tech help with a TechKnow Lab Trainer. Tell us what you want help with when you book the appointment and your trainer will prepare a personalized lesson for you.
*Bring your own device(s) if applicable*
Registration is required: Call 716-882-1537 or Sign up in person at library desk.

Business of Music Workshop

Saturday, May 10 12:00 -1:00pm

Have you written a song? Do you want to take the next step?
Learn what it means to protect your music and musicians. Learn how to start your music business and why!

Presented by member of Three 2 Go Music Alliance
Provided by The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame with support from Erie County

Time for Questions & Answers will be provided. A 15-minute performance will be included.
Registration is requested. Please register online at tinyurl.com/IGSEvents or by calling 716-882-1537.

New Take and Make Craft every Monday. Free! Drop in while supplies last.

Take and Make Crafts

New Take and Make crafts drop every Monday at Isaías González-Soto Branch Library.
Find them by the holds shelf and self-checkout throughout the week until supplies run out.
No registration needed, just stop by and take a craft!

LEGO Club
3rd Wednesday of the Month
5:30pm-7:00pm

Children 1.5 years old and older make their very own LEGO build and display it in the library until the following month. We have Duplo Blocks suitable for ages 1.5-3 years and LEGO Bricks suitable for ages 4 and up. Adult supervision is required.
Call 716-882-1537 or sign up online at tinyurl.com/IGS-Events.

Join the Scavenger Hunt! Final all the pictures around the children's area to win a prize from staff

Scavenger Hunt

There is an ongoing scavenger hunt for children and tweens in the children's area.
Stop by any time during open hours to start hunting!

Ongoing book sale downstairs. $1.00 per bag.

Book Sale

There is an ongoing book sale in the lower level of the library. $0.25 per item, or $1.00 per bag of items.