Kenilworth Branch
Library Info
318 Montrose Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14223
United States
Montrose Avenue runs north off Kenmore Avenue, west of Niagara Falls Blvd and east of Parkhurst Blvd.
Wheelchair accessible.
Parking lot available.
Kenilworth has 20 Public Access Computers, two of which have scanners.
(2 Children PCs, 9 Adult PCs 7 Laptops and 2 OPACs).
Networked printing (10 cents per page for black & white, 25 cents per page for color),
Microsoft Office applications, Internet access, seating area with outlet for powering personal laptop. Free WiFi available.
After hours book return available in parking lot.
Self Service Public Fax Machine available, 1.75 1st page, 1.00 each additional page using prepaid cards or credit/debit cards
Black and White Copier .15 per copy for 8 1/2 X 11 (letter size), .30 per copy 8 1/2 X 14 (legal size)
"What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
A Community Room with the capacity of 30 is available for Library Programs and may be used by nonprofit organizations and groups. A Meeting Room Application must be completed.
Town of Tonawanda Public Library Meeting Room Policy (pdf)
A Display Case is available for use by nonprofit organizations and groups. A Display Case/Exhibit Case Application must be completed.
Town of Tonawanda Public Library Display Case-Exhibit Space Rules of Use (pdf)
What's Special About the Kenilworth Library
Located on an area of land that was once part of the Kenilworth Park Race track in the early 1900’s, Montrose Avenue runs north off Kenmore Avenue, west of Niagara Falls Blvd and east of Parkhurst Blvd
Proof that good things can come in small packages, the library houses a wide array of books, magazines, DVDs, Blu-Rays, Audiobooks and CD’s for all ages and interests.
Kenilworth Branch Policies
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Conflict of Interest Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Display Case Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Meeting Room Use Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Rules of Conduct (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Procurement Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Investment Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Bulletin Board Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Display Case Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Distribution Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Lost and Found Policy (pdf)
- Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Policy (pdf)
- Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Application (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Financial Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Gift & Donor Recognition Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Petty Cash Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Claim Audit Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Study Room Use Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Open Meetings Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Social Media Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Patron Suspension, Reinstatement and Appeals Processes Policy (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Patron Suspension, Reinstatement and Appeals Processes forms (pdf)
- Town of Tonawanda Public Library Whistleblower Policy (pdf)
System-Wide Policies
What’s Happening
Kenilworth Branch
The Kenilworth Library is open! Our weekly hours are:
Mondays & Fridays from
12 pm -8 pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from
10 am – 6 pm
We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and scheduled holidays
Our address is 318 Montrose Ave, Buffalo NY 14223
You can call us at 716-834-7657 during our open hours
Our public Wi-Fi service is always available and the signal range extends to our parking lot and our front lawn.
The network ID is BECPL2
The password is librarywifi
KENILWORTH LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
🎉📚 Join Us for Sensational Storytime! 📚🎉 📞 Registrations open now!
Bring your little ones (ages 2-4) for a fun-filled session of engaging stories, catchy songs, hands-on activities, and simple crafts.
Registration required.
🗓️ When: Tuesdays at 10:30 AM from September 17 through October 29
Call us at 716-834-7657 or stop by to secure your spot.
Don’t miss out on this delightful experience! 🌟✨
Brick Boxes: A take home building challenge for kids age 6-14
Come to the Kenilworth Library and check out a box of bricks and a base, work on a cool build and bring it back to the library for us to display! Give us a call during our open hours at 716-834-7657 to find out more about this program.
KENILWORTH LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Book a Technology Trainer: Presented by the Tech Know Lab of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Wednesday, September 25th 10-12. Registrations open
Monday, October 21 2-4 Registrations accepted starting Monday August 26
Appointments for a 45 minute one on one technology assistance available on the hour.
choose one of the following topics, (please note: trainers are not able to perform any repairs to hardware or troubleshoot any major software issues with personal devices)
- Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics
- Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.),
- Organizing Computer Files/Folders,
- Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos),
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, Windows Basics
Call the Kenilworth Library at 716-834-7657 to sign up for an appointment.
KENILWORTH LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES 2023
Join us for a lively discussion in a friendly atmosphere. This group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. New members are always welcome! Copies of these books may be requested at the library, or by using the online request system.
2024 Selections
January 3
Cider House Rules - John Irving
February 7
Cultish - Amanda Montell
March 6
Big Stone Gap - Adriana Trigiani
April 3
Migrations - Charlotte McConachy
May 1
The Descendants - Kaui Hart Hemmings
June 5
The Golem and the Jinni - Helene Wecker
July 3
The Sound of Gravel - Ruth Wariner
No Book Discussion in August
September 4
West with Giraffes - Linda Rutledge
October 2
Crying in H Mart - Michelle Zauner
November 6
The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane
December 4
No Two Persons by Erica Bauermeister
Ongoing Discarded Book Sale
We offer a small selection of recently discarded library materials for purchase in our lobby.
All items are priced at 50 cents each
Fill a blue library tote bag with items for $4 (includes the tote bag)
Prices include sales tax. Cash only. No refunds.
Donations:
We are currently not accepting material donations at the Kenilworth Branch. You may be able to donate materials to the Ken-Ton friends of the Library. ) (updated 2/2/2023- The Ken-Ton friends of the Library group is currently accepting donations at it's collection site at the former Kenmore Middle School (155 Delaware Rd) on Saturdays from 10 am - 12 pm
Please refer to the following document for more information on what, how, and when to donate Donate to the Ken-Ton Friends of the Library (pdf)
CONNECT WITH US
Join us on Facebook at @KenilworthLibrary for news, updates, and reminders about everything happening at the Kenilworth Library, as well as other events happening in the Buffalo & Erie County Library System and the Town of Tonawanda.
Our Twitter handle is @KenilworthLibfor updates on any library changes as well as to promote our programs.
Need some reading inspiration? Our 90+ Pinterest Boards have thousands of suggestions for books available to request from the Buffalo & Erie County Library System which you can have sent to Kenilworth for pickup Check out our new & notable boards for items on order or recently received.
Remember, friending and following us on our social media sites, checking-in, liking, sharing our posts, and tagging us in your pictures, are all great ways to help promote your branch & libraries as a whole!
Board Info
Town of Tonawanda Board Info
Town of Tonawanda Library Board of Trustees
Meeting dates for 2024:
Tuesday, January 9th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday, February 13th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday, March 12th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday, April 9th @ 5:30pm at the Kenilworth Library
Agenda (pdf) Minutes (pdf) Document 1: Patron Suspension, Appeal,& Reinstatement (pdf) Document 2: Reinstatement Form (pdf) Document 3: Bylaws 2024 (pdf)
Tuesday, May 14th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Agenda (pdf) Document 1 Claims Audit Policy (pdf) Document 2 Whistleblower Policy Minutes (pdf)
Tuesday, June 11th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday, August 13th @ 5:30pm at the Kenilworth Library
Tuesday, September 10th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday, October 8th @ 5:30pm at the Kenilworth Library
Tuesday, November 12th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday, December 10th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Board Meeting Minutes 2023
Tuesday, January 10th @ 5:30 pm at the Kenmore Library
Agenda (pdf) Documents (pdf) Minutes (pdf)
Tuesday, February 14 @ 5:30 pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday March 14 @ 5:30 pm at the Kenmore Library
Agenda (pdf) Documents (pdf) Minutes (pdf)
Tuesday, April 11 @ 5:30 pm at the Kenilworth Library
Tuesday, May 9 @ 5:30 pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday June 13 @ 5:30 pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday July 11 @ 5:30 pm at the Kenilworth Library
AgendaTuesday, August 8th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Agenda Minutes (pdf)
Tuesday, September 12th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday, October 10th @ 5:30pm at the Kenilworth Library
Agenda (pdf) Minutes (draft) (pdf) Documents (pdf)
Tuesday, November 14th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Agenda (pdf) Minutes (pdf) Documents: Procurement Policy (pdf) Financial Policy (pdf) 2024 Board Meeting Dates (draft) (pdf)
Tuesday, December 12th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Meeting dates for 2022:
Tuesday, January 25th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Agenda (pdf) Minutes (pdf) Documents (pdf)
Tuesday, February 8th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
**Thursday, March 10th @ 5:30pm at the Kenilworth Library**
Tuesday, April 12th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Minutes (DRAFT) (pdf) Agenda (pdf) April 2022 Minutes (final) (pdf)
Tuesday, May 24th @ 5:30pm at The Kenilworth Library
Agenda (pdf) Minutes (pdf) Directors Report (pdf)
Tuesday, June 14th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday, July 12th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday, August 9th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore LibraryThere was no board meeting held in August
Tuesday, September 13th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday, October 11th @ 5:30pm at the Kenilworth Library
Tuesday, November 8th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
Tuesday, December 13th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library
**Please note change in schedule
Annual Report (pdf)
Board of Trustees
Richard Geer, Chair
Annette Della Posta, Co-Chair
Stanley Pustulka, Treasurer
Kathleen Kanaley, Secretary
Mark Jowett
Marney Klein
Thomas Reigstad
Sharon Sullivan
Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
2021 Minutes
- January 2021 Minutes (pdf)
- February 2021 Minutes (pdf)
- March 2021 Minutes (pdf)
- April 2021 Minutes (pdf)
- May 2021 Minutes -PDF
- June 2021 Minutes - PDF
- July 2021 Minutes - PDF
- August 2021 Minutes - PDF
- September 2021 Minutes -PDF
- October 2021 Minutes -PDF
2020 Minutes
- January 2020 Minutes (pdf)
- February 2020 Minutes (pdf)
- March 2020 Minutes (pdf)
- Special Meeting March 30, 2020 (pdf)
- April 2020 Minutes (pdf)
- May 2020 Minutes (pdf)
- June 2020 Minutes (pdf)
- July 2020 Minutes (pdf)
- August 2020 Minutes (pdf)
- September 2020 Minutes (pdf)
- October 2020 Minutes
- November 2020 Minutes (pdf)
- December 2020 Minutes (pdf)
2019 Minutes
- December 2019 Minutes (pdf)
- November 2019 Minutes (pdf)
- October 2019 Minutes (pdf)
- September 2019 Minutes (pdf)
- August 2019 Minutes (pdf)
- July 2019 Minutes (pdf)
- June 2019 Minutes (pdf)
- May 2019 Minutes (pdf)
- April 2019 Minutes (pdf)
- February 2019 Minutes (pdf)
- January 2019 Minutes (pdf)
Previous years minutes are kept on file at the Kenmore Branch Library. Please contact the library for more information/
Bylaws (pdf)
Budget
Long Range Plan (pdf)