
Library Info
13280 Broadway
Alden, NY 14004
United States
We are located in the Village of Alden between Emerson and Crittenden Roads, on the north side of Broadway.
Wheelchair accessible--use the rear back entrance to access the elevator.
Public Access Computers: 6 computers (4 for adults and 2 for children) and 2 adult-only laptops, networked (printing: black and white 10 cents per page; color printing 25 cents per page) Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
Meeting Room, capacity 45. Copy machine, copies 20 cents each.
What's special about the Alden Library?
The Ewell Free Library, built in 1913 in the Beaux Arts Classical style, was given to the town of Alden by Joseph and Carrie Ewell in memory of their daughter, Florence Josephine Ewell. Its fluted columns, grey stone walls, and stained glass window enhance the beauty of this architecturally significant building.
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History
The Ewell Free Library, built in 1913 in the Beaux Arts Classical style, was given to the town of Alden by Joseph and Carrie Ewell in memory of their daughter, Florence Josephine Ewell. Its fluted columns, grey stone walls, and stained glass window enhance the beauty of this architecturally significant building.
Alden Ewell Free Library Policies
- ByLaws Library
- Claims Audit Policy
- Long Range Plan
- Meeting Room Policy
- Petty Cash Policy
- Request for Meeting Room
System-Wide Policies
The Alden Ewell Free Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
What’s Happening
Alden Ewell Free Library
The Alden Ewell Free Library is operating with Level I Operations*!
In-person browsing and walk-up borrowing with COVID-19 restrictions in place
In-Person browsing:
- The library will be open on a modified schedule, identical to the walk up-schedule (Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 AM until 4 PM and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 PM until 7 PM)
- Face coverings are required for all patrons aged 2 and up, and patrons are asked to observe social distancing inside the library
- Public computer access will also be modified to observe social distancing protocol (1 hour sessions per patron per day, some computers are unavailable to ensure social distancing)
- Walk-up service will still be offered for those who prefer to utilize it
- Returned library materials will be quarantined for a minimum of 96 hours to ensure the safety of patrons and staff. Though your account will show that the materials are checked out an additional number of days, as long as items are returned on time they will not accrue fines or fees.
Walk-Up borrowing:
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Fill in our 24-hour online form at https://forms.gle/KxNqkJU5J1GSVWxj8 or call 716-937-7082 during open hours (see below) with a request of up to 5 items
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All items must be available at the Alden Ewell Free Public Library, search the online catalog (here) and limit your search to Alden Ewell Free Library (this option can be found in the left hand column of an active search page)
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Requests from other libraries are still available at this time (must be arranged through the online catalog, NOT our library's request form) but will require more than 24 hours to be available for pick up. When you receive notice that your hold is available for pick up, contact us to schedule a time.
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A pick up time will be arranged once your items are ready for pick up
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A face covering is required for pick up; if there is someone inside the foyer area, step away from the door and wait outside at a socially acceptable distance of at least 6 feet until they leave the area.
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Walk-up service is available Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 AM until 4 PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 PM until 7 PM
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If you have hold items that are showing as available on your account, call us to schedule a pickup.
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For more information, see our more detailed Q&A here
- Returned library materials will be quarantined for a minimum of 96 hours to ensure the safety of patrons and staff. Though your account will show that the materials are checked out an additional number of days, as long as items are returned on time they will not accrue fines or fees.
Precautions are being taken to help contain the spread of COVID-19.
*This Library has been identified as being in a New York State Micro-Cluster Yellow Zone.
Per the Alden Ewell Free Library's Micro-Cluster Plan, the Library will be open for limited in-house services (Level I Operations) in the Yellow Zone when the 7-day equalized average of daily new cases of COVID-19 are less than or equal to 70 in zip code 14004. Level II Operations (walk-up service only) will take effect if the number is greater than 70.
While in a Micro-Cluster Zone, hours and services are subject to change on a weekly basis and are determined by the metric described above which is provided by the Erie County Department of Health.
WEEK ENDING JANUARY 16, 2021:
Zip code (14004) = 68.6 new daily cases per 100,000
Alden Ewell Free Library - Level I Operations from Tuesday 1/19 - Monday 1/25.
DONATIONS UPDATE: We are not accepting any book donations at this time. Thank you for your understanding!
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Board Info
Alden Ewell Free Library Board Info
Annual Report
Board of Trustees
Susan Sabers Chapman, President sschapman1@gmail.com
William Chapman, Vice President
Joy Insinna, Treasurer
(currently vacant), Secretary
Gwendolyn Koelbl, Trustee
Board Meeting Minutes
The next Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 2 at 7 PM. Zoom meeting information can be found here.
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Bylaws
Code of Ethics (Rules of Conduct)
Conflict of Interest Policy
Disaster Response Policy
Meeting Space Policy
Open Meeting Policy
Procurement Policy (Financial Controls)
Whistleblower Policy
Confidentiality of Library Records, Collection Development, Internet Use, and Personnel Policies are Buffalo & Erie County Public Library system-wide policies and can be found here.