Boston Free Library
Library Info
9475 Boston State Rd.
Boston, NY 14025
United States
Located on Boston State Road, (Route 391), between Boston Cross and Boston Colden Road. Wheelchair accessible, entrance ramp. Basement children’s, young adult, and community room areas accessible by chairlift and stairs. Parking lot available.
Technology Access
Wireless Internet Access Available
Public Access Computers: 6 computers, networked (printing 10 cents per page B&W, 25 cents color) Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc.
2 free public scanners available.
"What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
We also offer Mobile Printing from your phone or other device.
Black and white copies are available at 15 cents per page.
Chromekits (Chromebook + Hotspot) available to check out for at-home internet access.
Beyond Books at Boston
The Boston Free Library offers many things beyond books, movies, and music
Yard Games: Corn Hole, Bocce, Giant Jenga, Volleyball/Badminton, Croquet, Kubb, Kan Jam, Ladder Ball, Ring Toss
Library of Things: Sports Action Camera, Green Screen, Outdoor Projector and Screen, Telescope, Trail Camera, Ukulele, Portable Light Therapy Energy Lamp, Digital Radon Detector, Metal Detector, Karaoke System, Bubble Machine, Film Slide, Negative and Photo Converter, Super 8 and 8 mm Film Converter, Record Player - Converts Vinyl, Cassette and CD to USB Flash Drive, ClearClick Video Converter - Converts VHS or other video sources to digital, VHS-C Adapter, VCR, HDMI Cloner Box, Osmo Genius Kit, Makey Makey
Technology: 3D Printer (Lulzbot Taz 6) available for public use, fee of $0.05 per gram finished project weight, Cricut Maker Machine: patrons must supply their own materials for Cricut projects, i.e. vinyl, cardstock, etc.
Sports Equipment: Kid’s sized Tennis, Lacrosse, and Snowshoe Kits, Adult Sized Snowshoes
Community Meeting Room
Contact the library at 716-941-3516 to inquire about schedule availability.
Community Meeting Room Capacity is 50
Community Meeting Room Policy
Meeting Room Application
Exhibits and Displays
Contact the library at 716-941-3516 to inquire about schedule availability for artist displays.
Exhibits and Displays Policy
What’s Happening
Boston Free Library
Hours for 2024:
Monday 10-7
Tuesday 12-8
Thursday 10-7
Friday 12-5
Saturday 10-2
Safety Plan
Special Events
Spring Preschool Story TimeThursdays at 11:00 AM
Spring Preschool story time for children ages 2-6. Stories, games, songs, and more! Call 716-941-3516 to register.
Ukulele Jam Session
Thursdays from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for an open ukulele jam session. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend!
Lego Club
Tuesday, April 23rd from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the following month's Lego Club. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
Spring Flower Crafts
Thursday, April 25th at 5:00 PM
All ages welcome! A variety of spring crafts for all levels. Call 716-941-3516 to register so we are able to prepare enough supplies.
Mother's Day Crafts
Thursday, May 9th at 5:00 PM
Make the perfect gift for Mom! All ages welcome! We will have options for fun Mother's Day crafts to suit all levels. Call 716-941-3516 to register. Registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies for all attendees.
Kids Yoga with Blue Sky Wellness
Saturday, May 18th at 11:00 AM
Enjoy all the wonderful benefits of yoga. Recommended for ages 3 to 10. Call 716-941-3516 to register - space is limited.In addition to managing stress, Yoga can benefit kids in many other capacities. Here are just a few:- Standing poses improve posture and strength.
- Balancing poses improve focus, concentration, strength, coordination and poise.
- Breathing practices are a great way to reduce stress and help with focus and concentration. They also help reduce allergy and asthmatic symptoms.
- Meditation enhances calmness and clarity of the mind.
- The principles of Yoga teach kids kindness, sharing, compassion, mindfulness, awareness, and much more.
Lego Club
Tuesday, May 21st from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the following month's Lego Club. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
Battle of the Books Informational Meeting
Tuesday, May 28th at 6:00 PM
We are preparing for the 2024 season and are hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:00 PM. Information about this year's selections is available at https://www.buffalolib.org/books-movies-music/battle-books
Meetings will take place in person but the final battle will be virtual like last year. We will be answering trivia on 3 chosen titles.
Meetings are planned for Tuesdays at 6:00 PM from June 18th through August 20th.
If you are interested in participating please respond by email at bos@buffalolib.org or call us at 716-941-3516 to sign up. For students entering grades 6-9 in the fall of 2024.
Summer Preschool Story Time
Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Summer Preschool story time for children ages 2-6. Stories, games, songs, and more! Call 716-941-3516 to register.
Father's Day Crafts
Thursday, June 6th at 5:00 PM
Make the perfect gift for Dad! All ages welcome! We will have options for fun Father's Day crafts to suit all levels.Call 716-941-3516 to register. Registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies for all attendees.Lego Club
Monday, June 17th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the following month's Lego Club. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
Curbside/Walk-Up Services Continue to be Available:
Call the library 716-941-3516 or email bos@buffalolib.org during open hours to request titles from items available at the Boston Free Library. Check the library's online catalog using the "Limit Search Results" selecting "Boston" to see currently available items. A staff member will record the titles requested and check them out on your library card.
Sports Equipment
Now you can check out sports equipment through the library!
Available kits include:
- Kid's Sized Tennis Kits: 2 rackets and 4 tennis balls - courts open and free to use behind the Boston Town Hall and at Sprague Brook Park
- Kid's Snowshoe Kits - perfect for a winter day at Sprague Brook or on any of the nearby trails! (Best for ages 5+).
- Two sizes available: Small and Large Youth Sizes
Also Kids under the age of 17 who have fees on their library card can get them removed when the sports equipment is checked out!
Sponsored by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, and winner of the 2021 Penguin Random House Library award for Innovation.
* A parent or guardian must sign a waiver and be present the first time equipment is borrowed. Equipment must be borrowed from and returned to the Boston Free Library.
Library of Things
Check out what items are available through our catalog!
Images of all items available here.
The Boston Free Library has the following items available for 7-day loan period. Must be checked out on a valid adult library card and picked up and returned at the Boston Library during open hours.
- Sports Action Camera
- Green Screen
- Outdoor Projector and Screen
- Telescope
- Trail Camera
- Ukulele
- Portable Light Therapy Energy Lamp
- Digital Radon Detector
- Metal Detector
- Karaoke System
- Bubble Machine
- Film Slide, Negative and Photo Converter
- Super 8 and 8 mm Film Converter
- Record Player - Converts Vinyl, Cassette and CD to USB Flash Drive
- ClearClick Video Converter - Converts VHS or other video sources to digital
- VHS-C Adapter
- VCR
- HDMI Cloner Box
- Osmo Genius Kit
- Makey Makey
Purchase of these items was made possible by funding generously secured by Senator Gallivan.
Chromebook Kits
Chromebook Kits (Chromebook + Hotspot) are now available to check out at the Boston Free Library.
Overview and Frequently Asked Questions
Parent/Guardian Chromebook Kit Checkout Agreement
Yard Games
The Boston Free Library now has yard games available for a 7-day loan period. Must be picked up and returned at the Boston Library; not eligible for reservations.
- Corn Hole
- Bocce
- Giant Jenga
- Volleyball/Badminton
- Croquet
- Kubb
- Kan Jam
- Ladder Ball
3D Printing at the Boston Library
- Lulzbot Taz 6 Printer available for use
- stl files accepted by email, web link, or USB with approval based on the library's 3D Printer Policy
- Fees based on weight of the finished project at $.05 per gram
- PLA, ABS and PETg available; colors subject to change
- Check out Thingiverse.com for ideas about what types of things can be printed
Cricut Maker Machine
- Available for public use during library hours
- Basic cardstock provided, patrons are responsible for providing any other appropriate materials for projects
Board Info
Boston Free Library Board Info
Annual Report
- Boston Free Library Annual Report 2022
- Boston Free Library Annual Report 2021
- Boston Free Library Annual Report 2020
- Boston Free Library Annual Report 2019
- Boston Free Library Annual Report 2018
- Boston Free Library Annual Report 2017
- Boston Free Library Annual Report 2016
- Boston Free Library Annual Report 2015
- Boston Free Library Annual Report 2014
- Boston Free Library Annual Report 2013
- Boston Free Library Annual Report 2012
- Boston Free Library Annual Report 2011
Board of Trustees
Suzanne Borowicz, President
Matthew Boyle, Vice President
Linda Coniglio, Treasurer
Catherine Osborn, Secretary
Kami Callahan
Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
2024 Meetings and Minutes
- February 13, 2024
- June 11, 2024
- Agenda
- Board Documents
- Minutes
- September 10, 2024
- Agenda
- Board Documents
- Minutes
- November 12, 2024
- Agenda
- Board Documents
- Minutes
2023 Minutes
- February 7, 2023
- Agenda
- Board Documents
- Association Budget - Proposed
- Policies for Review
- Minutes
- June 6, 2023 - Annual Meeting
- June 20, 2023 - Special Meeting to approve 2023 Contract
- September 12, 2023
- November 14, 2023
- Agenda
- Board Documents: Librarian's Report Treasurer's Report
- Policies for Review
- Minutes
2022 Minutes
- February 8, 2022
- April 19, 2022 - via Go To Meeting
- Agenda
- Board Documents: Librarian's Report Treasurer's Report
- Annual Report
- Chimney Estimates
- Policies for Discussion: Rules of Conduct
- Video Recording
- Minutes - Proposed
- Transcription
- June 14, 2022
- July 12, 2022
- August 23, 2022
- September 13, 2022 - CANCELLED
- December 6, 2022
2021 Minutes
- January 2021 - Special Meeting
- February 2021
- April 2021
- June 2021
- July 2021
- September 2021
- December 2021
- Agenda
- Board Documents: Long Range Plan Draft Librarian's Report
- Policies for Review
- Video Recording
- Minutes
- Transcript
2020 Minutes
2019 Minutes
- February 2019
- April 2019
- June 2019
- July 2019 - Special Meeting
- September 2019
- December 2019
2018 Minutes
- March 2018
- June 2018
- July 2018 -Special Meeting
- September 2018
- December 2018
2017 Minutes
2016 Minutes
2015 Minutes
Bylaws
Boston Free Library Association Bylaws - Amended
Budget
Strategic Plan
Friends of the Boston Library
The Friends of the Boston Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. They generously support and fund a variety of things for the community to enjoy at the library - from furnishings and equipment to materials and programs. Many Friends also volunteer at the library for events and programs. Funds are raised by the Friends primarily through the Annual Gala Fundraiser and Book Sale.
- Material (books, dvds, cds, puzzles) donations are generally accepted by Friends at the library during open hours from April - October Please call the library in advance at 716-941-3516 to verify the availability of storage space for donations.
- Magazines, reader's digest condensed books, and books in poor condition are not accepted for the book sale.