Elma Public Library

Elma Public Library

1860 Bowen Rd.
Elma, NY 14059
United States

716-652-2719
Fax: 716-652-0381
Stephanie Molnar, Director

Located on the corner of Bowen and Rice Roads, east of Route 400. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot and book drop available.

Public Access Computers: 14 computers, networked, including 3 laptops, printing 10¢ per B&W page, 25¢ per color page, flatbed scanner, Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"

Wi-fi available.

Meeting Room, capacity 60. Copy machine, copies 15 cents each.  Download PDF of Meeting Room Policy & Application

What's Special About the Elma Library

Local History Collection

Check out our ...Library of Things image

You'll now be able to borrow a variety of non-traditional materials from the Elma Public Library!  We have a GoPro camera, a portable record player, musical instruments, robots, and more!  Download PDF with Full List. 

Elma Public Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

The Elma Public Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

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    What's new in the library?

    • Tai Chi - Mondays, August 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th at 1 PM. Tai Chi offers gentle, low-impact exercise and moving meditation. Designed for all fitness levels and abilities, these inclusive classes help improve your balance, flexibility, strength, and mental focus while requiring no special equipment or prior experience. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • FeedMore WNY - Thursdays, August 13th and 27th from 12:30- 1:30 PM (weather permitting). Stop by to purchase fresh, healthy, affordable and locally grown produce every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month! The Farm Market accepts cash, debit/credit, tap to pay & SNAP/EBT (50% off)!

    • Community Archive Day - Tuesday, August 18th from 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Do you have old photographs, letters, family memorabilia or historic documents? The Library can help you preserve and digitize them! Bring a few (15 or less) items to the Community Scanning Day, and staff will digitize them for you! Once staff digitize your items, you'll receive a thumb drive with images of your items. Digitizable items include: Letters and paper documents, Photographs (no negatives please!), Art, posters, and other flat items up to 18"x24". Want to share your historic items with your community and contribute to a public history archive? Speak to our staff about the Erie County Community Archive initiative and donating a copy of your digitized items to the Library. Registration recommended.

    • TechKnow Lab: Is Your Phone Running Out of Storage? - Wednesday, August 19th at 2 PM. Learn how to free up space on your phone such as deleting apps, emails, photos and more. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • Book Club - Wednesday, August 19th at 6:30 PM. The month's book selection is “The Almost Sisters” by Joshilyn Jackson Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome.

    • End of Summer Carnival - Thursday, August 20th at 2 PM. Join us for a fun afternoon to celebrate another successful summer of reading! Checkers the Inventor will be stopping by at 2:30 to put on a performance and there will be free popcorn and ice-cold treats provided by the Friends of the Elma Public Library. No registration required.

    • Mocktail and Craft Night - Monday, August 24th at 6 PM. Join us for mocktails while we paint wooden landscape coasters! Teens and adults welcome. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, August 26th at 6 PM. Join us for our cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. Browse the book “TODAY Loves Food," pick a recipe, and share potluck style. Sign up at the front desk.

    • FeedMore WNY - Thursdays, September 10th and 24th from 12:30- 1:30 PM (weather permitting). Stop by to purchase fresh, healthy, affordable and locally grown produce every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month! The Farm Market accepts cash, debit/credit, tap to pay & SNAP/EBT (50% off)!

    • Book A Technology Trainer - Thursday, September 10th at 1 PM, 2 PM, & 3 PM. Need computer assistance? We can help! These free 45 minute sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training. A variety of topics include training on the Microsoft Office suite and even how to download books onto your tablet or iPhone. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Anything but the Paintbrush - Saturday, September 12th at 10:30 AM. For all ages! Create a painted masterpiece using unusual objects. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Adult Chair Yoga - Mondays, September 14th 21st, 28th and October 5th at 1 PM. Yoga in a chair?! Yes! You don’t need to get down on the floor to experience the benefits of yoga. This class will include both seated postures and standing postures that use a chair for support. All fitness levels are welcome. A yoga mat to place under the chair is recommended. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • Unwind - Monday, September 14th at 4 PM. A casual fiber arts group (the point is to hang out and make things). For ages 6-12. Bring a project you are working on, or participate in the month's activity. We will explore different fiber arts such as crocheting, knitting, weaving, sewing, embroidering, felting. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Romantasy Book Club - Monday, September 14th at 6:30 PM. We will be discussing "Zodiac Academy" by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. I’m a reckless Gemini twin, secret heir to the Fae throne, dumped in a deadly academy where every student—vamp, wolf, siren—wants me dead and my crown. To claim my birthright I must out-power them all, survive classes that maim, and resist the Dragon shifter and his psycho crew who’d happily kill me before finals.

    • Book Club - Wednesday, September 16th at 6:30 PM - The month's book selection is “Wolf Hollow” by Lauren Wolk. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome.

    • Composting at Home - Monday, September 21st at 6 PM - Learn how easy it is to compost at home, reduce waste, and discover local programs and benefits. With Erie County Department of Environment and Planning. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Raising Chickens - Wednesday, September 23rd at 5:30 PM. Learn the basics of raising healthy backyard chickens, from hatching chicks to caring for laying hens. With Cornell Cooperative Extension. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Lego Club - Saturday, September 26th at 1 PM. For ages 6-12. Join us for some Lego-building fun. We provide the Legos, and you try build a corn field and win a bookish prize! Please call 716-652-2719 to register. 

    • Halloween Book Boxes - Starting Monday, September 28th. For grades 4th-12th. Get your own curated box of books to read from the library! Each box will come with 2 library books handpicked for you along with snacks and goodies for you to keep. Let Jessi know you would like a box by Friday, October 9th. If you are new to Book Boxes, the form may be found here or you may fill one out at the library. Boxes will be available for pick up on Monday, October 19th.

    • Mocktail and Craft Night - Monday, September 28th at 6 PM. Join us for mocktails while we make mug rugs! Teens and adults welcome. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, September 30th at 6 PM. Join us for our cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. Browse the book, pick a recipe and share potluck style. Sign up at the front desk. 

    • Basic Mending - Monday, October 5th at 6 PM. Learn how to transform worm clothing into unique designs using colorful stitching, creative techniques, and fabric patches. With Susan Hanifin. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • What to Stock in Your Home Apothecary - Wednesday, October 7th at 6 PM. Learn how to store essential oils, when to use the major 10, and identify healing oils found in your garden. With Lucky Day Homestead. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Healthy Soil, Healthy Garden - Monday, October 12th at 6:30 PM. Explores the fundamentals of soil health and how it influences the success of your garden. With Lyn Chimera, Master Gardener. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Drying Edible Flowers, Herbs, & Tea Making - Wednesday, October 14th at 6 PM. Learn traditional gardening techniques for growing and preserving a seasonal harvest. With Lucky Day Homestead. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Vegetable Gardening - Saturday, October 17th at 2 PM. Learn the basics of vegetable gardening, from planning and planting to growing, with an emphasis on tomatoes. With Cornell Cooperative. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • Soap Making - Monday, October 19th at 5:30 PM. Learn how to make goat soap and go home with some to try. With Rowandale Therapy Goats. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Foraging Natural Remedies - Wednesday, October 21st at 6 PM. Carrier oils, topical creams and salves, and healing poultices are among the topics that will be discussed in this workshop. With Lucky Day Homestead. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.