Hours for 2024: 

Monday 10-7

Tuesday 12-8

Thursday 10-7

Friday 12-5

Saturday 10-2 

Safety Plan

Special Events

Preschool Story Time

Thursdays at 11:00 AM September 5th - December 19th

Preschool story time for children ages 2-6. Stories, games, songs, and more! Call 716-941-3516 to register.

Book Sale

Saturday, October 12th - Saturday, October 26th

Large book sale of donated items: adult hardcover books, paperbacks, nonfiction, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and lots of children's books all priced between $0.25-$1.00. Antique and collectible books priced individually. Bag and box sale on the final sale days.

The event is organized and run by the Friends of the Boston Library. All proceeds benefit the Boston Free Library.

Painted Pumpkins

Thursday, October 17th from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

All ages welcome. October's craft is painted pumpkins!  We will have several different options available. All supplies provided for free to pre-registered attendees. Call 716-941-3516 to reserve your spot!  Rain date (if necessary) will be October 24th.

Chi Flow - Adult Classes

Mondays at 1:00 PM October 28th - December 9th

Chi Flow uses Tai Chi movements to help the body move more fluidly. We pair specific movements from our Tai Chi set with exercises to help strengthen and stretch the body. This is a beginner level class geared towards adults and seniors that will build balance, stability and mobility. Tai Chi is a slow moving form of martial arts designed to restore balance and relaxation. Along with increasing balance and stability, this class will give you a chance to learn if the practice of Tai Chi is right for you. 

AFC716 is a Tai Chi and Kung Fu school located in Hamburg N.Y. It  is owned and operated by Daniel and Kate Cimino. Kate will be the instructor for this class.

AFC716.com is the website to learn more about them and the school.

Call 716-941-3516 to reserve your spot - space for this free series is very limited.  Please plan to attend all 6 classes when reserving a space.  

Lego Club

Tuesday, October 29th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the next month's Lego Club. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.

Kids Karate

Saturday, November 16th 

A free introduction to karate designed just for kids! We have two sessions:

Little Dragons ages 3-5 at 11:00 AM

Kids Karate ages 6-10 at 12:00 PM

Call 716-941-3516 to register - space is limited.  
This program is generously funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Sports Foundation.

Lego Club

Tuesday, November 19th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the next month's Lego Club. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.

Pinecone Animals Craft

Thursday, November 21st at 5:00 PM

Myths, Magic, & Mystery of Mammals with Hawk Creek

Saturday, November 23rd at 11:00 AM

Mammals may be the most familiar species to us, but how much do we really know about them? If you've ever wanted to learn more about what's hanging out in your backyard, local park, or beyond, then this is the program for you. We look at the way animals survive, including some of their amazing adaptations, and dispel the misconceptions surrounding them. Ages 8 and up. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend - space is limited.

Lego Club

Tuesday, December 17th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the next month's Lego Club. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.

Curbside/Walk-Up Services Continue to be Available:

Sports Equipment

Now you can check out sports equipment through the library!

Available kits include:

• Kid's Sized Tennis Kits: 2 rackets and 4 tennis balls - courts open and free to use behind the Boston Town Hall and at Sprague Brook Park
• Kid's Snowshoe Kits - perfect for a winter day at Sprague Brook or on any of the nearby trails! (Best for ages 5+).
  • Two sizes available: Small and Large Youth Sizes

Also Kids under the age of 17 who have fees on their library card can get them removed when the sports equipment is checked out!

Sponsored by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, and winner of the 2021 Penguin Random House Library award for Innovation. 

* A parent or guardian must sign a waiver and be present the first time equipment is borrowed. Equipment must be borrowed from and returned to the Boston Free Library. 

Library of Things

Check out what items are available through our catalog!

Images of all items available here.

The Boston Free Library has the following items available for 7-day loan period.  Must be checked out on a valid adult library card and picked up and returned at the Boston Library during open hours.

• Sports Action Camera
• Green Screen
• Outdoor Projector and Screen
• Telescope
• Trail Camera
• Ukulele
• Portable Light Therapy Energy Lamp
• Digital Radon Detector
• Metal Detector
• Karaoke System
• Bubble Machine
• Film Slide, Negative and Photo Converter
• Super 8 and 8 mm Film Converter
• Record Player - Converts Vinyl, Cassette and CD to USB Flash Drive
• ClearClick Video Converter - Converts VHS or other video sources to digital
• VHS-C Adapter
• VCR 
• HDMI Cloner Box
• Osmo Genius Kit
• Makey Makey

Purchase of these items was made possible by funding generously secured by Senator Gallivan.

Chromebook Kits

Chromebook Kits (Chromebook + Hotspot) are now available to check out at the Boston Free Library.  

Overview and Frequently Asked Questions

Parent/Guardian Chromebook Kit Checkout Agreement

Yard Games

The Boston Free Library now has yard games available for a 7-day loan period. Must be picked up and returned at the Boston Library; not eligible for reservations.

• Corn Hole
• Bocce
• Giant Jenga 
• Volleyball/Badminton 
• Croquet 
• Kubb 
• Kan Jam
• Ladder Ball

3D Printing at the Boston Library

• Lulzbot Taz 6 Printer available for use
• stl files accepted by email, web link, or USB with approval based on the library's 3D Printer Policy
• Fees based on weight of the finished project at $.05 per gram
• PLA, ABS and PETg available; colors subject to change
• Check out Thingiverse.com for ideas about what types of things can be printed 

Cricut Maker Machine

• Available for public use during library hours
• Basic cardstock provided, patrons are responsible for providing any other appropriate materials for projects