Kenmore Branch

Weekly Drop in Programs for Kids and Families

No registration required, just stop by and have some fun!

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

Tuesdays 4:00 - 6:00 PM - STEM Toys. Explore and learn with a wide variety of building and electronics based toys. Perfect for curious minds! Recommended for ages 5-16
Wednesday 5:00 - 7 PM - Button Making. Get creative and make your own personalized button magnet or keychain. Great for all ages.
Saturdays All Day - Board Games. Unplug and unwind. Bring friends and family for a day of board game fun. We offer a large selection of games for every age group.
Everyday- Brick Boxes to Go! Can't make it to (or wait for) our next Lego Club? Then check out a box of bricks and a baseplate, create your build and bring it back to display. Recommended for ages 6-14.

Monthly Programs for Kids and Families

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

First Saturday of the Month 10:00 AM : Crafterday. Join us for a monthly seasonally inspired craft project. Recommended for ages 5-12, but younger kids are welcome with caregiver assistance and older kids if they are interested. Registration is required.

Upcoming Crafterday programs

December 7: Penguin Ornaments

Second Saturday of the Month 11:00 AM : Lego Club. Build a Lego Creation and have it displayed in the Library! Recommended for ages 6-12. No registration required. Can't make it to Lego Club? Ask for a Bricks to Go kit, where you can check out a container of bricks and a baseplate to create at home and bring back to be displayed.

Upcoming Lego Club Dates

December 14

Seasonal Story Time Sessions

Enjoy an interactive story time with engaging stories, songs, and a fun craft. Offered Seasonally for different age groups and times. Registration is required and spots can fill up quickly so save the date for when the next session's sign ups begin!

Our next series of Story Time Sessions will be held from the third week in January through the last week in February 2025

Registrations for all story times open on Monday December 16 at 9:30 AM

Register by phone 716-873-2842, or in person at the library.

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

Preschool Story Time (ages 3-5)

Tuesdays at 10:30 AM January 14 - February 25

Join us for a fun-filled story time featuring engaging stories, finger plays, and lively songs. Designed for kids age 3-5. Registration required.

Family Story Time (ages 5 and under)

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM January 15 - February 25

Bring the whole family for an evening of stories, songs, and crafts! Perfect for ages up to 5. Registration required.

Toddler Time for Two's

Thursdays at 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM January 16 - February 27

Join us for a delightful session designed just for our TWO-RRIFIC friends! This engaging story time features singing, laughing, reading and playful activities tailored for toddlers. Registration Required.

Special Story Time Events

Register for a stand alone story time featuring some favorite themes!

Bed Time!

Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30 PM

Wear your pajamas and join us for stories, songs, and a craft all about bed time! For kids ages 2-5. Registration required.

Special Kids Events

Winter Break Book Bags for grades 5-12

Get ready for a fun-filled winter break with our new Winter Break Book Bags. Curated for registered participants in grades 5-12, each bag includes a snack, a craft activity and a selection of surprise library books to enjoy over the holiday break. Keep the snack and craft, but be sure to return the library books by their due date!

Registration is required and supplies are limited. A valid library card in good standing is required at sign up (you will also need to fill out a short survey so the librarians can select books based on your preferences). Registrations are open now, and close by Sunday December 15, 2024. Pick up your bags starting Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Card Creation Station

Monday December 16 through Monday December 23

Our popular card making station returns for the Holidays! Express your feelings with a handmade greeting! This is a drop in program with supplies geared toward younger children, but all ages are welcome!

Noon Year's Eve Celebration

Monday December 30 at 10:30 AM

Join us on the library floor for a fun, family-friendly celebration to ring in the New Year- without staying up late! Enjoy crafts, music, snack, and a dance party as we count down to NOON. This event is open to all ages, registration required.

Programs for Teens and Adults

Mondays 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Knit and Crochet Club.

Get together with friends to knit, crochet, or work on your other crafty projects!

No registration required. Please note: This is not a class , so make sure to bring your own yarn and projects.

Various days and times- Computer Coaches. Get one on one assistance with your tech issues. Service is based on volunteer availability, it is advised that you contact the branch beforehand in case there are changes to our current schedule.

Current Coach Schedules

Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wednesdays 10:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Thursdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Interested in becoming a computer coach volunteer? Fill out an application and send to knm@buffalolib.org with "Computer Coach Volunteer application" in the subject line

hand stamping paper Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM &

FRIDAYS 12:30 - 2:00 PM

Notary Public Service. A notary public volunteer will be available during these times. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome.

Special Events

Christmas Shopping in Buffalo (presented by Explore Buffalo)

Thursday, December 12 @ 6:30 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 the great retailers that made Buffalo their home.

No registration required and all are welcome.

Presenter: Debra Hall-Stonish, Debra has been a life-long resident of the Buffalo area where she still lives with her husband of over 50 years. She holds a BA and an MBA from SUNY at Buffalo. Her career revolved along finance and business, working as a VP at Marine Midland and M&T Banks, was president of her family's construction company, CFO for a religious order and teaching at her alma mater. Now retired, she loves to pursue her interests in travel and giving tours and is an enthusiastic promoter of Buffalo past, present, and future.

Quintessential Woodwind Quintet

Saturday, December 14th at 1:00 PM (rescheduled date)

Join us for an afternoon of enchanting music upstairs in on the main floor of the library. Quintessential a talented woodwind quintet comprised of seniors from the State University of New York at Fredonia has been captivating audiences since their formation in 2021. Free and open to the public, no registration required.

Holiday Wrapping Exchange

Monday December 16 through Monday December 23

Got extra holiday gift wrap, ribbons, bows, or cards? Looking to refresh your collection with something new? Join us for our first-ever wrapping paper exchange.

Donations of gently used holiday supplies (open rolls of wrapping paper, ribbons, bows or card packs) can be dropped off starting Sunday, December 1 during library hours. Then browse and pick up items starting Monday December 16 while supplies last.

Kenmore Library Book Club

Join Mary on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm for a monthly book discussion. Email knm@buffalolib.org or call the library at 716-873-2842 during open hours for information about getting a copy of the book to be discussed. Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of program.

Upcoming Book Club Discussions: