Kenilworth Branch
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
At the Kenilworth Library, our Library of Things lets you borrow more than just books, it’s filled with practical tools and fun gadgets to explore! Digitize your favorite mix tape with our cassette-to-MP3 converter, finally access those old files using an external DVD drive. Get creative with a cordless glue gun for your next craft project, or make some music with the quirky and playful otamatone. Curious about your environment? Check out our air quality monitor or thermal camera to see your space in a whole new light.
Browse the full collection and see what you can borrow at Kenilworth Library of Things
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We also have Buffalo Museum of Science passes that you can check out and hand in for free admission (up to four people).
The Sharing Station is Now a Little Food Pantry!
Thanks to the hard work and community spirit of Girl Scout Troop 30657, the Sharing Station outside the Kenilworth Library (near the parking lot entrance) is now a Little Food Pantry a simple, judgment-free way for neighbors to support one another.
We invite you to be part of this effort!
We’re accepting donations of non-perishable food and personal care items. Every contribution helps.
Most Needed Items:
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Canned soups, vegetables, beans, and meats
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Boxed pasta and rice
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Peanut butter and jelly
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Granola bars and shelf-stable snacks
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Cereal and oatmeal
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Toothpaste and toothbrushes
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Soap and deodorant
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Feminine hygiene products
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Baby wipes and diapers (small packs)
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Have leftover (and still sealed) packages of utensils from delivery orders? These are much appreciated too!
Take what you need. Leave what you can.
Upcoming Programs
Brick Boxes to go
Daily
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!
Sensational Story Time for ages 2-4
Story Time is currently on hiatus until after the fall
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Lego Night at the Library
Third Friday of the month from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM (on hiatus until after the Fall)
Join us for a fun drop in program where kids can play with our collection of Lego and have their completed builds displayed in the library. No registration required
Upcoming dates:
December 19th
Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of the program.
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Kenilworth Library Book Club
First Wednesday of each month at 2:00 PM
Join us for a lively discussion in a friendly atmosphere. New members are always welcome. Contact the branch for more information on how to get your copy of the book to be discussed.
January 7 – Maame by Jessica George
February 4 – A Most Agreeable Murder by Julia Seales
March 4 – Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, a Slave by Frederick Douglass
April 1 – Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Imani Perry
May 6 – The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King
June 3 – The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters
July 1 – Three Days in June by Anne Tyler
August 5 – The Jackal’s Mistress by Chris Bojalian
September 2 – Emperor of Gladness: A Novel by Ocean Vuong
October 7 – Three Sisters by Heather Morris
November 4 – The Frozen River: A Novel by Ariel Lawhon
December 2 – Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials by Marion Gibson
Book Sales and Book Donations
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Ongoing Discarded Book Sale
We offer a small selection of recently discarded library materials for purchase in our lobby
All items available for sale are .50 cents each (this includes AV materials as well as print )
Buy a Town of Tonawanda Library tote bag for $2 and fill for an additional $2
Prices include sales tax. Cash only. No refunds.
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Ken-Ton Friends of the Library Seasonal Book Sale
Come Support the Kenmore and Kenilworth Libraries by coming to our Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale! Takes place at 155 Delaware Road (Kenmore Middle/High School) Door #8, across the street from the Kenmore Branch Library.
• Thursday, December 4 — 3:00–7:00 PM
• Friday, December 5 — 3:00–7:00 PM
• Saturday, December 6 — 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Books priced at $1.00 with selected kids items priced lower. Free admission, credit cards accepted
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Donations
Due to lack of storage space, the Kenilworth Library is not able to accept print or AV material donations . You may be able to donate materials to the Ken-Ton Friends of the Library whose seasonal book sales raise monies for the Kenilworth and Kenmore libraries. They currently accept donations at the collection site at 155 Delaware Road Door #8 (Kenmore Jr/Sr high school) 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 (pdf)
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Our Twitter handle is @KenilworthLibfor updates on any library changes as well as to promote our programs.
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