Hours for 2023: 

Monday 10-7

Tuesday 12-8

Thursday 10-7

Friday 12-5

Saturday 10-2 

Safety Plan

Special Events

Book Club

Thursday, September 7th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM

Join us to read and discuss popular titles from the Young Adult and Adult Genres. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Call 716-941-3516 to register. September's selection is The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

Preschool Story Time

Thursdays at 11:00 AM, September 7th - October 26th and November 9th - December 21st

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

Lego Club

Tuesday, September 19th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 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 following month's Lego Club.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. 

Fall Crafts

Thursday, September 21st from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join us for Fun, Free and Family-Friendly Fall crafts! We will have a variety of Fall and leaf-inspired craft projects perfect for all ages. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. Registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies for all attendees.

*FULL*Erie County Free Emergency Homecare Kit Distribution

Tuesday, September 26th from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Registration for this event is now full.  Be prepared for the next weather emergency! Sign up to receive a free emergency care kit, which includes tools and resources to help prepare your household for a weather emergency.  REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO ERIE COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY, ONE PER FAMILY.  For more information call 716-941-3516.

Kids Yoga with Blue Sky Wellness

Saturday, September 30th at 11:00 AM

Enjoy all the wonderful benefits of yoga. Recommended for ages 3 to 10. Call 716-941-3516 to register - space is limited.

In addition to managing stress, Yoga can benefit kids in many other capacities. Here are just a few:

Standing poses improve posture and strength.

Balancing poses improve focus, concentration, strength, coordination and poise.

Breathing practices are a great way to reduce stress and help with focus and concentration. They also help reduce allergy and asthmatic symptoms.

Meditation enhances calmness and clarity of the mind.

The principles of Yoga teach kids kindness, sharing, compassion, mindfulness, awareness, and much more.

Book Club

Thursday, October 5th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us to read and discuss popular titles from the Young Adult and Adult Genres. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Call 716-941-3516 to register. October's selection is Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater.

Book Sale

Saturday, October 7th - Friday, October 20th

The Friends of the Boston Library host their annual Fall Book Sale at the Boston Free Library! Something for everyone - books, movies, music, and more!  Children's books are only $0.25 each.  $5.00 and $2.00 Box Sales towards the end of the sale.

Painted Pumpkins

Thursday, October 12th 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!

Lego Club

Tuesday, October 24th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 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 following month's Lego Club.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. 

Adult Beginner Ukulele Class

Thursdays in November at 1:30 PM (November 2nd, 9th, 16th and 30th)

Have you always wanted to learn ukulele but didn't know where to start?  We have the perfect class for you!  Call 716-941-3516 to register for our 4-session adult beginner ukulele class.  No experience necessary and we even have a couple of ukuleles available to borrow at the library!

Book Animals

Thursday, November 9th at 5:00 PM

Turn an old book into any animal you can imagine! All supplies provided for pre-registered attendees. This craft is best suited for ages 8 and up, but with assistance, younger kids can do it as well.  Call 716-941-3516 to register.

Creative Writing & Storytelling with Eric Williams

Thursday, November 16th at 5:00 PM

Local author Eric Williams will share his advice for storytelling and creative writing and guide attendees in creative writing exercises. Recommended for kids in 4th grade and up. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend!

Lego Club

Tuesday, November 21st from 5:30 PM - 7:30 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 following month's Lego Club.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. 

Lego Club

Tuesday, December 19th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 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 following month's Lego Club.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. 

Curbside/Walk-Up Services Continue to be Available:

Call the library 716-941-3516 or email bos@buffalolib.org during open hours to request titles from items available at the Boston Free Library. Check the library's online catalog using the "Limit Search Results" selecting "Boston" to see currently available items. A staff member will record the titles requested and check them out on your library card. 

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