Lake Shore Public Library
Next Scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27 at 6 PM
Hamburg Public Library, 102 Buffalo Street.
Hours of Operation
Monday 12-8 | Tuesday 9-5 | Wednesday 12-8 | Thursday 9-5 | Friday CLOSED | Saturday 9-5 | Sunday CLOSED
We will continue to offer Curbside/Walkup service as an option. To place orders, call the library at (716) 627-3017.
You may also visit our Facebook page.
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The Lake Shore Library is accepting donations of books, DVDs and CDs. For more information on what can be donated, see our Donation Guidelines (pdf). Please bring any donations to the public service desk during open hours.
Join the Friends of the Hamburg Public Library!
Friends of the Hamburg Public Library is a dedicated group of volunteers that supports the policies and programs of both branches of the library through sponsored book sales and other fundraising activities. Please join us in this worthwhile cause. Become a member today! Applications are available at both library branches or for download here.
StoryTime Shookup
Thursday, April 9 | Thursday, April 16 | Thursday, April 23 | Thursday, April 30 | Thursday, May 21 | Thursday, May 28 | Thursday, June 4 | Thursday, June 11 | Thursday, June 18 | Thursday, June 25
Join Miss Laurie for Story Time Shookup on Thursday mornings at 10am. No registration required.
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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Baby Bounce
Tuesday, April 7 | Tuesday, April 14 | Tuesday, April 21 | Tuesday, April 28 | Tuesday, May 19 | Tuesday, May 26 | Tuesday, June 2 | Tuesday, June 9 | Tuesday, June 16 | Tuesday, June 23 | Tuesday, June 30
Join Miss Laurie for a little lively introductory roll into story time sessions on Tuesday mornings at 10am. With silly stories, music, movement and more. Best for ages 0-24 months, with a caregiver. No registration required.
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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Lego Club
Saturday, April 25 | Saturday, May 31 | Saturday, June 27 | Saturday, July 25
Like Legos? Join us for Lego Club! Bring your creativity and build a creation. Last Saturday of every month from 1-3 pm. No registration required.
Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of the program.
Lake Shore Book Club
Monday, March 30 at 6:30pm | Monday, April 27 at 6:30pm | Monday, May 18 at 6:30pm | Monday, June 29 at 6:30pm
March's book is The Spymistress by Jennifer Chiaverini. April's book is A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine. May's book is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. June's book is The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen. All are welcome and can reserve the book online, or by calling the library.
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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Cookbook Club
Monday, April 13 at 6:30pm | Monday, May 11 at 6:30pm | Monday, June 8 at 6:30pm
In April our Cookbook Club will celebrate warmer weather with "Melissa's Southern Cookbook" by Melissa Sperka. Those interested can choose a recipe to make at the circulation desk, and bring it in to share. Registration is required.
Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of the program.
Adult Craft Night
Monday, April 20 at 6:30pm | Monday, June 22 at 6:30pm
April's craft is an adorable Spring craft: Boo-Boo Bunnies. Registration required in person, over the phone or online. Craft night is for ADULTS ONLY (age 18+).
Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of the program.
Paddy the Reading Dog
Saturday, April 4 | Saturday, April 18 | Saturday, May 9 | Saturday, May 23 | Saturday, June 6 | Saturday, June 20
Come read a story with Paddy the Reading Dog from 10am - 11am. Paddy is a certified therapy dog.
Empire Passes
New York State Empire Passes are available for seven day checkout, allowing entry of one vehicle to most facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The Empire Pass does not guarantee parking when the park is at maximum capacity. This pass may not be used for entrance by multiple vehicles at one time. This pass does not guarantee free vehicle entry into a park when special events occur. The Empire Pass does not include a waiver of fees for camping, golfing, and other special activities. Passes must be picked up and returned in-person to the owning library.
Health Kits for Kids
Thanks to a grant from WNYLRC and NNLM, we have health kits for kids! These kits contain games, active play items, coloring pages, and a book to help teach kids about the human body and how to keep it healthy--inside and out. The kits include:
Each kit circulates for one week with one renewal and must be returned to a staff members, NOT in the drop box. Stop in today for your kit and for further information.
Memory Kits
Do you have a friend or family member with Alzheimer's/dementia? Do you work in an assisted living facility or nursing home? If so, the Lake Shore Library has Memory Kits!
What are Memory Kits? Memory Kits feature a variety of items to inspire memories, discussions, and interaction with people with memory loss issues. Each kit comes with DVDs, CDs, games, and activities. We also have a game backpack filled with fun activities to get people talking, laughing, and engaging their minds. Kits can be checked out for one week with one renewal. Please view our Circulation Guidelines for more information.
Kits are available in the following themes:
Memory Kit #1: Animals Memory Kit #2: Gardening Memory Kit #3: History Memory Kit #4: Movies Memory Kit #5: Television Memory Kit #6: Travel Memory Bag: Games