Kenilworth Branch

Kenilworth Branch
    Library Info

    318 Montrose Avenue
    Buffalo, NY 14223
    United States

    Fax: 716-834-4695
    Mary Muscarella, Director

    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

    A Display Case is available for  use by nonprofit organizations and groups.  ADisplay Case/Exhibit Case Application must be completed.

    Town of Tonawanda Public Library Display Case-Exhibit Space Rules of Use


    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

    System-Wide Policies

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

    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


    ****REGISTRATION FULL ******Erie County Free Emergency Care Kit Distribution (registration full)

    Friday, September 22nd 2023 5:00 - 7:00 PM

     Kits will be available to pick up here at the Kenilworth library on Friday, Sept. 22nd from 5:00-7:00 pm for registered participants. Supplies are limited. One per household.


    Book Sale

     

    Kenmore Town of Tonawanda Friends of the Library Book Sale

    Held at 155 Delaware Road Door #8 (Kenmore Middle/ High School)

    Thursday, September 21 3:00-7:00pm

    Friday, September 22 3:00-7:00pm

    Saturday, September 23 9:00am-12:00pm

    List prices:

    • All books $1 each (except children's books are 50¢- $1)

    Free admission | credit cards accepted

     

    KENILWORTH LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

     

    Sensational Story Time

     

    Sensational Story Time for ages 2-4 (FALL SESSION)

    Wednesdays 10:30 am

    September 27-November 15

    Ages 2- 4

    Stories, songs, simple games and crafts

    Please register by calling 716-834-7657 or inquire at the checkout desk

     

     

    Books and Barks

    Books and Barks

    This program for children ages 5-12 is a unique opportunity to work on reading skills in a relaxed and fun environment. 
    Sign up for a 15 minute session to read to a trained therapy dog. Appointments are available between 4 - 5:30 pm

    Presented in partnership with Paws for Love, a program of the SPCA serving Erie County.

    Registrations can be made by phone during our open hours at 716-834-7657 or in person at the checkout desk.

    Upcoming Dates: 

    Wednesday September 20

    Wednesday October 18

    Wednesday November 15

    Wednesday December 20

     

     

    Button Mania

    Button Mania!  Button Making every Wednesday from 4-5:30 pm.

    Do-it-yourself in this drop in program.  Make a button, magnet or keychain from a wide selection of graphics.  All supplies included.  And it's free! Button making is for all ages. Limit of 3 per person.

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    Craft & Carry: Free Take Home Crafting Kits

    CRAFT AND CARRY

    Take home crafting kits for kids (recommended for ages 5-10)

    New kits are available starting at the beginning of the month while supplies last.

    brick boxes

     

    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.

     

     

     

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    KENILWORTH LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

     

    Book a Technology Trainer

     

    Book a Technology Trainer: Presented by the Tech Know Lab of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

    Friday October 13 1-4 pm

    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
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    • Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.),
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    • Organizing Computer Files/Folders,
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    • Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos),
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    • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, Windows Basics

    Call the Kenilworth Library at 716-834-7657 to sign up for an appointment.

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    KENILWORTH LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES 2023

     

    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.

    2023 Line up:

    January 4
    The Christie Affair – Nina de Gramont

    February 1
    Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood – Trevor Noah

    March 1
    Klara and the Sun – Kazuo Ishiguro

    April 5
    Maybe You Should Talk to Someone – Lori Gottlieb

    May 3
    What Strange Paradise – Omar El Akkad

    June 7
    Cutting for Stone – Abraham Verghese

    July 5
    The Paper Girl of Paris – Jordyn Taylor

    August 2
    The Lincoln Highway – Amor Towles

    September 6
    Pachinko – Min Jin Lee

    October 4
    Circe by Madeline Miller

    November 1
    Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption – Bryan Stevenson

    December 6
    Lessons in Chemistry – Bonnie Garmus

     

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    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

    Connect with us!

    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!

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    Town of Tonawanda Board Info

     


     

    Town of Tonawanda Library Board of Trustees

    Meeting dates for 2023:

     

     

    Tuesday, January 10th @ 5:30 pm at the Kenmore Library

    Agenda  Documents Minutes

    Tuesday, February 14 @ 5:30 pm at the Kenmore Library

    Agenda  Minutes

    Tuesday March 14 @ 5:30 pm at the Kenmore Library

    Agenda  Documents   Minutes

    Tuesday, April 11 @ 5:30 pm at the Kenilworth Library

    Agenda   Minutes

    Tuesday, May 9 @ 5:30 pm at the Kenmore Library

    Agenda Minutes 

    Tuesday June 13 @ 5:30 pm at the Kenmore Library

    Agenda  Minutes

    Tuesday July 11 @ 5:30 pm at the Kenilworth Library

    Agenda   There was no meeting in July

    Tuesday, August 8th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library

    Agenda Minutes

    Tuesday, September 12th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library

    Agenda Minutes

    Tuesday, October 10th @ 5:30pm at the Kenilworth Library

    Tuesday, November 14th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library

    Tuesday, December 12th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library

     

     

    Meeting dates for 2022:

    Tuesday, January 25th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library

    Agenda  Minutes  Documents 

    Tuesday, February 8th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library

    Agenda    Minutes

    **Thursday, March 10th @ 5:30pm at the Kenilworth Library**

    Agenda   Minutes

    Tuesday, April 12th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library

    Minutes (DRAFT)  Agenda  April 2022 Minutes (final)

    Tuesday, May 24th @ 5:30pm at The Kenilworth Library

    Agenda Minutes Directors Report

    Tuesday, June 14th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library

    Agenda Minutes

    Tuesday, July 12th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore  Library

    Agenda Minutes

    Tuesday, August 9th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library

    There was no board meeting held in August 

    Tuesday, September 13th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library

    Agenda  Minutes

    Tuesday, October 11th @ 5:30pm at the Kenilworth Library

    Agenda

    Tuesday, November 8th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library

    Agenda  Minutes

    Tuesday, December 13th @ 5:30pm at the Kenmore Library

    Agenda  Minutes

     

    **Please note change in schedule


     

    Annual Report


    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

    2020 Minutes

    2019 Minutes

    Previous years minutes are kept on file at the Kenmore Branch Library.  Please contact the library for more information/


    Bylaws

     

     


    Budget

     


    Long Range Plan