West Seneca Public Library

Upcoming Events

The West Seneca Public Library hours are as follows:

Mon 9am-8pm

Tues 9am-8pm

Wed 9am-5pm

Thurs 9am-8pm

Fri 9am-5pm

Sat 10am-4pm

Masks are not required, but are encouraged.  Eating is not permitted but beverages with lids are welcome.

If you are feeling unwell, please visit us another time. You can always visit the library virtually for ebooks, databases, music downloads and more at www.buffalolib.org

We are still offering curbside service!  Please call ahead to request materials and/or schedule a pickup.  For more information, please call the library at (716) 674-2928.

June 2023

• Online Summer Reading Contest- For kids, teens, and adults! Starts June 1st and runs until August 13th! Submit book reviews and be eligible to win prizes. Each brief book review counts as one entry. For details and to register visit http://becplny08.readsquared.com/Default.aspx
• Knitting & Crochet Circle-  Mondays from 1:30-3:00 PM (in-person program).  Space will be limited.  Social distancing will be practiced.  Masks are not required, but are encouraged.
• Hats Galore- Join us on June 1^st at 10am for stories and crafts all about hats! Ages 1-4. Space will be limited. Registration is required- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.
• Lego Club- Saturday, June 3rd and 17th, from 10:30 AM-12 PM and 2 PM-3:30 PM.  For ages 5 to 12. Free build with single-person Lego bins and selectable mini figures. Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 674-2928 or visit the library for more information.
• Crayon Story Time- Join us for Crayon Story Time on Tuesday, June 6^th at 6pm for stories and crafts all about crayons! For ages 5-10. Space will be limited. Registration is required- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.
• Shapes Story Time- Join us on Thursday, June 8^th at 10am for a story time and crafts all about shapes! Ages 1-4. Space will be limited. Registration is required- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.
• Scrape Painting for Teens-  Thursday, June 8th from 5pm-6pm. For ages 12-17. Come try your hand at abstract painting by scraping acrylic paint on canvas! Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 or stop by the library for more information or to register.
• Father’s Day Card Making- Stop by the Makerspace on Monday, June 12^th at 5pm and create a Father’s Day card for Dad, Grandpa, an Uncle, or anyone else you would like to celebrate! All ages. Space will be limited. Registration is required- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.

• Rocket Story Time- Join us on Tuesday, June 13^th at 6pm for stories about space and a chance to design your own rocket! Ages 5-10. Space will be limited. Registration is required- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.

• Fuse Beads- Thursday, June 15th from 5pm-6:30pm. Choose a design and create your own decorations with Perler Beads! Recommended for Ages 6+. Children under 6 years old must be attended by an adult.  All materials will be provided by the library.  Space will be limited and registration is required. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.  To register, please visit the library or call 674-2928.
• Food Safety: It's Picnic Season!-  Join the Cornell Cooperative Extension inside the MakerSpace from 11am-12pm on Tuesday, June 20th for a lesson on food safety, specifically regarding picnic season! Space will be limited and registration is required! Please call 716-674-2928 or stop by the library to register.
• Ocean Story Time- Join us on Tuesday, June 20^th at 6pm for stories and crafts all about the ocean! Ages 5-10. Space will be limited. Registration is required- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.
• Let’s Learn Numbers- Join us on Thursday, June 22^nd at 10am for stories and crafts all about numbers and counting! Ages 1-4. Space will be limited. Registration is required- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.
• The Battle of the Books Information Session for the West Seneca Battle of the Books team will be Monday, June 26^th at 5:30pm-6:30pm in the West Seneca Public Library Community Room! For students entering 6th through 9th grade. Space will be limited. Registration is required- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.
• West Seneca Public Library Book Club-  Monday, June 26th at 6:30 PM (in-person program in the Library Makerspace). Discussing The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. Space will be limited. Social distancing will be practiced.  Masks are not required, but are encouraged.
• Book-A-Tech Trainer- Tuesday, June 27th between the hours of 10am and 3pm. Need computer assistance?  We can help!  These free 45 minutes sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training.  Topics include training on the Microsoft Office suite and even how to download books onto your tablet or iPhone. Sessions are on the hour, and pre-registration is required by calling 716-674-2928 or stopping by the West Seneca Public Library information desk.
• Movie Night at the Library- Join us on Tuesday, June 27^th at 5:40pm to watch The Bad Guys. All ages! Registration is not required but it is encouraged! For questions or to register call 716-674-2928 or stop by the library.
• Roller Coasters- Ages 11-17. Thursday, June 29^th at 2pm! Design and build your own rollercoaster out of cardboard in this fun teen STEAM program! All materials will be provided. Space will be limited. Registration is required- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.
• Drum a Beat- Join us on Friday, June 30th at 11am for a musical program! Come play on tubanos and yoga balls. With your drumming skills, we'll make music come alive! Ages 6-11. Space will be limited. Registration is required- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.
• Kickoff to Summer Reading!- Join us on Friday, June 30th from 2pm-4pm. Kickoff your summer reading fun with an outdoor game day at the library! All ages! Space will be limited. Registration is required- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.

July 2023

• Online Summer Reading Contest- For kids, teens, and adults! Starts June 1st and runs until August 13th! Submit book reviews and be eligible to win prizes. Each brief book review counts as one entry. For details and to register visit http://becplny08.readsquared.com/Default.aspx

• Knitting & Crochet Circle-  Mondays from 1:30-3:00 PM (in-person program).  Space will be limited.  

• Fourth of July Story Time- Join us on  Monday, July 3rd at 10am for an all ages story time! Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 or stop by the library to register!

• Battle of the Books- Keep an eye out for updated information regarding this year's Battle of the Books! For students entering 6th through 9th grade.

• Unicorn Story Time- Join us on Thursday, July 6th at 10am for an all ages unicorn-themed story time! Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 or stop by the library to register!

• Lego Club- Saturday, July 8th and 22nd, from 10:30 AM-12 PM and 2 PM-3:30 PM.  For ages 5 to 12. Free build with single-person Lego bins and selectable mini figures. Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 674-2928 or visit the library for more information.

• Outdoor Game Day- Join us on Wednesday, July 12th from 2pm-4pm for a fun all ages outdoor game day! Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 or stop by the library to register!

• Fuse Beads- Thursday, July 13th from 5pm-6:30pm. Choose a design and create your own decorations with Perler Beads! Recommended for Ages 6+. Children under 6 years old must be attended by an adult.  All materials will be provided by the library.  Space will be limited and registration is required. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.  To register, please visit the library or call 674-2928.

• Book-A-Tech Trainer- Tuesday, July 25th between the hours of 10am and 3pm. Need computer assistance?  We can help!  These free 45 minutes sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training.  Topics include training on the Microsoft Office suite and even how to download books onto your tablet or iPhone. Sessions are on the hour, and pre-registration is required by calling 716-674-2928 or stopping by the West Seneca Public Library information desk.

• West Seneca Public Library Book Club-  Monday, July 31st at 6:30 PM (in-person program in the Library Makerspace). Discussing True Biz by Sara Novic  Event takes place in the library makerspace.  For more information please contact the West Seneca Public Library, 1300 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224 at (716) 674-2928.  Space will be limited. No food or drink is permitted.

Friends of the West Seneca Public Library

The Friends of the West Seneca Public Library are community members with an interest in supporting the services offered by the library. The Friends also provide funding for books, programs and supplies for children and adults.  

The Friends have an ongoing fundraiser!  Purchase a personalized, hand-carved wooden book which will be displayed in the library over the fireplace!  Full details here.

Next meeting: TBD

West Seneca School Yearbook Collection

The West Seneca Public Library now has several West Seneca school yearbooks available for in-library use.  A list of the volumes included in the collection (along with volumes that we do not yet have) can be found HERE.  

A special thank you to the West Seneca Central School District and the West Seneca West alumni for their generous efforts in helping to assemble this collection of yearbooks!