Elma Public Library

Elma Public Library
Library Info

1860 Bowen Rd.
Elma, NY 14059
United States

716-652-2719
Fax: 716-652-0381
Thomas Carloni, 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.  Click here for Meeting Room Policy & Application

What's Special About the Elma Library

Local History Collection

Check out our new...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!  Click here to see the 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?

    • Adult Chair Yoga - Mondays, April 15th to May 20th 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.

    • Grilled Cheese Party - Wednesday, April 24th at 6 PM. Grades 1st-5th. Savor the ultimate comfort food experience at our Grilled Cheese Party! Join us for an evening of delicious, cheesy delights as we celebrate everyone's favorite sandwich. We'll grill up sandwiches with a variety of delectable creations to taste test. It's a cheesy affair you won't want to miss! Please call 716-652-2719 to register.

    • Family Movie Matinee - Saturday, April 27th at 1 PM. Join us for a free viewing of a new family movie at the Elma Public Library. We will have free popcorn and snacks! Rated PG. No need to register.

    • University Express: Garden of Delights - Wednesday, May 1st at 6:30 PM. Ages 55 and up. Scent is a typically forgotten aspect of gardening. From in-ground gardening to patio pots, there are many plants that exude fragrance both day and night. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • University Express: What is Memory - Thursday, May 2nd at 2 PM. Ages 55 and up. A few simple memory exercises will demonstrate the importance of intention, attention, and rehearsal to remembering. The role of new medications to ward off dementia will be discussed. Attendees will gain a few tricks to improve memory and hurdle senior moments. Please register by calling 716-652-1719.

    • Dance With Me - Friday, May 3rd at 10:30 AM. Join us for a creative movement, musicality, dance, fitness and tumbling class with Miss Stacey. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Toddler Time - Tuesdays, May 7th to June 11th and Fridays, May 10th to June 14th (No storytime Friday, June 7th) at 10:30 AM. For children 18 months to 3 years old. This is a 6-week session. Treat your toddler to some songs and stories! Toddlers must bring an adult lap to sit on. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Book Babies - Tuesdays, May 7th to June 11th at 11:30 AM. For newborns to 18 months old. This is a 6-week session. Join us for rhymes, songs and stories! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • K-3 Storytime and Craft - Wednesday, May 8th at 6:30 PM. The theme is "Digging for Dinosaurs" Stories, crafts, and games for children in grades K-3. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Preschool Storytime - Thursdays, May 9th to June 13th at 10:30 AM. This is a 6-week session for ages 3 to 5. Prepare your child for school with our Children's Librarian Jessi! We'll be doing stories, games and crafts! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Perennial Swap - Saturday, May 11th from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Bring any extra perennials or seedlings you might have to share with neighbors, then look around to see if there is something you can take home and enjoy! Please label plants and bring in containers if possible. No invasive species. 

    • Mock-Tails and Craft Night - Monday, May 13th at 6:30 PM. Join us while we try some mini painting! Teens bring your adults, adults bring your teens for mocktails and a painting. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • University Express: The Sicily I Know - Wednesday, May 15th at 6:30 PM. Ages 55 and up. This large island at the tip of Italy's "boot" was the pit stop of the Mediterranean; Neanderthal caves, Greeks, Moors and Norman conquests formed a long and unique culture to the region. The presenter (Vincenza) shares colorful stories through art and research about her 4 grandparents AND a trip up volcano Mt. Etna which is now erupting again! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • University Express: Will the Real Millard Fillmore Please Stand Up - Thursday, May 16th at 2 PM. Ages 55 and up. Three political parties, two different wives, widely conflicting reviews--who really was our most Buffalonian president? Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Lego Club - Saturday, May 18th at 1 PM. Join us for some Lego-building fun! We provide the Legos, and you build! Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • University Express: Positive Attitude: Living Better or Bitter? - Wednesday, May 22nd at 6:30 PM. Ages 55 and up. Gain insight into living with a positive attitude after challenging and life-changing events. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • University Express: Have an Old Artifact...Learn How to Research It! - Thursday, May 23rd at 2 PM. Ages 55 and up. Have a small object or found something of interest around the house? Let's take a look at it and determine if it has value. Feel free to bring in your object or just come to learn what to look for. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Book Club - Wednesday, May 29th at 6:30 PM. This month's selection is "The Lightkeeper's Daughter" by Hazel Gaynor. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. No registration required. All are welcome.

    • University Express: The Vanishing Ditch: In Search of the Original Erie Canal - Thursday, May 30th at 2 PM. Ages 55 and up. What we think of today as the Erie Canal bears almost no resemblance to the first Erie Canal. We'll focus on the story of the original canal, which was built between 1817 and 1825. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • University Express: What is a Trust and Do I Need One? - Thursday, June 6th at 2 PM. Ages 55 and up. An explanation of the two major kinds of trusts and the pros and cons of having one. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • University Express: Identity Theft and Credit - Tuesday, June 11th at 2 PM. Ages 55 and up. Let's talk about ways to ensure your identity is protected, how to avoid identity theft and why you should review your credit report on a regular basis. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • University Express: The History of the Herschell Spillman Motor Company - Thursday, June 20th at 2 PM. Ages 55 and up. Great class for the Automobile enthusiasts! From 1901 to 1924 more than 200,000 engines were built at the North Tonawanda plant for cars, boats, trucks and farm tractors. Join us for a history of the Herschell Spillman Motor Company, their products, and the legacy they left behind. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • University Express: Qigong for Stress Relief - Wednesday, June 26th at 2 PM. Ages 55 and up. Qigong, while not well known locally, is quickly becoming popular for its ability to help people deal with stress and anxiety while being gentle and nurturing. The slow rhythmic movements along with guided imagery and visualization, helps the body, mind and emotions! It's easy to do, and not complicated to learn and can be adapted to be done by everyone! 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.