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
Friends of the Library Book Sale! (at the Kenmore Middle School)
Come support the Kenmore and Kenilworth Libraries by coming to our Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale!
Dates/times of sale:
Thursday, June 22nd from 3-7pm
Friday, June 23rd from 3-7pm
Saturday, June 24th from 9am-1pm
Location:
155 Delaware Road (Former Kenmore Middle School, Door #8)
List prices:
All books $1 each (except children's books are 25-50¢)
Free admission | credit cards accepted
Visit with author Amber Sawyer FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023 AT 5 PM
Find out about her harness racehorse Derek Bromac N, known as the "horse who gave his all" and check out some harness racing equipment. For all ages. No registration required.
KENILWORTH LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
Sensational Story Time for ages 2-4
Wednesdays 10:30 am
June 28th - August 9
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:
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.
CRAFT AND CARRY
Take home crafting kits for kids (recommended for ages 5-10)
ask about available take home crafting kits currently available!
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, July 7th 1-6 pm (registrations begin on June 7th)
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
The Secret History – Donna Tartt
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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