The Kenilworth Library is open! Our weekly hours are:
Mondays & Fridays from
12 pm -8 pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from
10 am – 6 pm
We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and scheduled holidays
Our address is 318 Montrose Ave, Buffalo NY 14223
You can call us at 716-834-7657 during our open hours
Our public Wi-Fi service is always available and the signal range extends to our parking lot and our front lawn.
The network ID is BECPL2
The password is librarywifi
****REGISTRATION FULL ******Erie County Free Emergency Care Kit Distribution (registration full)
Friday, September 22nd 2023 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Kits will be available to pick up here at the Kenilworth library on Friday, Sept. 22nd from 5:00-7:00 pm for registered participants. Supplies are limited. One per household.
Kenmore Town of Tonawanda Friends of the Library Book Sale
Held at 155 Delaware Road Door #8 (Kenmore Middle/ High School)
Thursday, September 21 3:00-7:00pm
Friday, September 22 3:00-7:00pm
Saturday, September 23 9:00am-12:00pm
List prices:
- All books $1 each (except children's books are 50¢- $1)
Free admission | credit cards accepted
KENILWORTH LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
Sensational Story Time for ages 2-4 (FALL SESSION)
Wednesdays 10:30 am
September 27-November 15
Ages 2- 4
Stories, songs, simple games and crafts
Please register by calling 716-834-7657 or inquire at the checkout desk
Books and Barks
This program for children ages 5-12 is a unique opportunity to work on reading skills in a relaxed and fun environment.
Sign up for a 15 minute session to read to a trained therapy dog. Appointments are available between 4 - 5:30 pm
Presented in partnership with Paws for Love, a program of the SPCA serving Erie County.
Registrations can be made by phone during our open hours at 716-834-7657 or in person at the checkout desk.
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday September 20
Wednesday October 18
Wednesday November 15
Wednesday December 20
Button Mania! Button Making every Wednesday from 4-5:30 pm.
Do-it-yourself in this drop in program. Make a button, magnet or keychain from a wide selection of graphics. All supplies included. And it's free! Button making is for all ages. Limit of 3 per person.
CRAFT AND CARRY
Take home crafting kits for kids (recommended for ages 5-10)
New kits are available starting at the beginning of the month while supplies last.
Brick Boxes: A take home building challenge for kids age 6-14
Come to the Kenilworth Library and check out a box of bricks and a base, work on a cool build and bring it back to the library for us to display! Give us a call during our open hours at 716-834-7657 to find out more about this program.
KENILWORTH LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Book a Technology Trainer: Presented by the Tech Know Lab of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Friday October 13 1-4 pm
Appointments for a 45 minute one on one technology assistance available on the hour.
choose one of the following topics, (please note: trainers are not able to perform any repairs to hardware or troubleshoot any major software issues with personal devices)
- Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics
- Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.),
- Organizing Computer Files/Folders,
- Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos),
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, Windows Basics
Call the Kenilworth Library at 716-834-7657 to sign up for an appointment.
KENILWORTH LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES 2023
Join us for a lively discussion in a friendly atmosphere. This group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. New members are always welcome! Copies of these books may be requested at the library, or by using the online request system.
2023 Line up:
January 4
The Christie Affair – Nina de Gramont
February 1
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood – Trevor Noah
March 1
Klara and the Sun – Kazuo Ishiguro
April 5
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone – Lori Gottlieb
May 3
What Strange Paradise – Omar El Akkad
June 7
Cutting for Stone – Abraham Verghese
July 5
The Paper Girl of Paris – Jordyn Taylor
August 2
The Lincoln Highway – Amor Towles
September 6
Pachinko – Min Jin Lee
October 4
Circe by Madeline Miller
November 1
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption – Bryan Stevenson
December 6
Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus
Ongoing Discarded Book Sale
We offer a small selection of recently discarded library materials for purchase in our lobby.
All items are priced at 50 cents each
Fill a blue library tote bag with items for $4 (includes the tote bag)
Prices include sales tax. Cash only. No refunds.
Donations:
We are currently not accepting material donations at the Kenilworth Branch. You may be able to donate materials to the Ken-Ton friends of the Library. ) (updated 2/2/2023- The Ken-Ton friends of the Library group is currently accepting donations at it's collection site at the former Kenmore Middle School (155 Delaware Rd) on Saturdays from 10 am - 12 pm
Please refer to the following document for more information on what, how, and when to donate Donate to the Ken-Ton Friends of the Library
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