Lake Shore Public Library
Next Scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6 PM at the 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.
Story Time Shookup
Thursday, July 24 | Thursday, July 31
Join Miss Laurie for Story Time Shookup on Thursday mornings at 10am. No registration required.
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Baby Bounce
Tuesday, July 22 | Tuesday, July 29
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.
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Lego Club
Saturday, June 28 | Saturday, July 26
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.
Lake Shore Book Club
Monday, June 30 @ 6:30 pm | Monday, July 28 @ 6:30 pm
June's book is In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer-Fleming. July's book is "House of Names" by Colm Toibin.
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Cookbook Club
Monday, July 16 at 6:30pm
Our cookbook for July is "The Best Mexican Recipes" by America's Test Kitchen. Those interested will choose a recipe to make at the circulation desk, and bring it in to share. Registration is required.
Adult Craft Night
Monday, July 21 @ 6:30 pm
July's craft is a seashell craft: A Beach Memory Jar. Registration required in person, over the phone or online. Craft night is for ADULTS ONLY (age 18+).
Paddy the Reading Dog
Saturday, June 21 | Saturday, July 5 | Saturday, July 19
Come read a story with Paddy the Reading Dog from 10am - 11am. Paddy is a certified therapy dog.
Buffalo Museum of Science Passes
Available at the Hamburg and Lake Shore Branches, each Buffalo Museum of Science Pass is valid for up to four individuals, one of whom must be an adult, 18 years or older. Passes are not eligible for special exhibits or special Museum events requiring additional fees. Passes circulate for ten days, must be checked out on an adult card and must be checked out from the owning library. Passes must be used within the ten days and returned to the Museum of Science upon your visit. Only one pass (for up to four people) can be checked out at a time per adult library card.
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