Alden Ewell Free Library

Alden Ewell Free Library
Library Info

13280 Broadway
Alden, NY 14004
United States

716-937-7082
Rebecca Moe, Director

We are located in the Village of Alden between Emerson and Crittenden Roads, on the north side of Broadway.

Wheelchair accessible--use the rear back entrance to access the elevator.

Public Access Computers: 6 computers (4 for adults and 2 for children) and 2 adult-only laptops, networked (printing: black and white 10 cents per page; color printing 25 cents per page) Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"

Meeting Room, capacity 45. Copy machine, copies 20 cents each.

What's special about the Alden Library?

The Ewell Free Library, built in 1913 in the Beaux Arts Classical style, was given to the town of Alden by Joseph and Carrie Ewell in memory of their daughter, Florence Josephine Ewell. Its fluted columns, grey stone walls, and stained glass window enhance the beauty of this architecturally significant building.

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History

The Ewell Free Library, built in 1913 in the Beaux Arts Classical style, was given to the town of Alden by Joseph and Carrie Ewell in memory of their daughter, Florence Josephine Ewell. Its fluted columns, grey stone walls, and stained glass window enhance the beauty of this architecturally significant building.

Alden Ewell Free Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

The Alden Ewell Free Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

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    Coming Soon!

    The Alden Ewell Free Library will be closed from Wednesday, October 18 through Saturday, October 21 while our foyer is being retiled. Our drop box will remain open throughout, and our regular hours will resume on Monday, October 23.

    As always, our library calendar can be viewed here.

    A schedule of take-and-make activities at our library is located here and in-person library activities are here.

    A system-wide schedule of library activities is here.

     

    Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is now fine free!

    The Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries are excited to announce the elimination of overdue fines to ensure equitable access to library resources to the residents of Erie County.  Overdue fines create a barrier to library access because when patrons are unable to pay fines, they are less likely to visit the library.  The fine free initiative will allow more residents the ability to experience and enjoy everything our 37 libraries and two bookmobiles have to offer.

    For more information, see a more detailed Q&A here.

    In-Person browsing:

    • The library is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 AM until 5 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 PM until 7 PM, and Saturdays from 9 AM until 2 PM
    • Walk-up service will still be offered for those who prefer to utilize it; call the library (716) 937-7082 during open hours to make arrangements for us to leave your materials in the foyer or bring them out to you.
    • The drop box is emptied daily when we are open and is available for patron use 24/7. Items placed in the drop box on or by the date they are due, even when the library is closed, will not be considered late even if they still show up as checked out on your online account until the library opens again.



     

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