Boston Free Library

Boston Free Library
    Library Info

    9475 Boston State Rd.
    Boston, NY 14025
    United States

    Fax: 716-941-0941
    Lydia Herren, Director

    Located on Boston State Road, (Route 391), between Boston Cross and Boston Colden Road. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot available

    Public Access Computers: 6 computers, networked (printing 10 cents per page B&W, 25 cents color) Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?" We now also offer Mobile Printing.

    Meeting Room available. Click Here for Community Meeting Room Rules. Click here for Meeting Room Application.

    Yard Games

    The Boston Free Library now has yard games available for a 7-day loan period. We have Corn Hole, Bocce, Giant Jenga, Volleyball/Badminton, Croquet, Kubb, Can Jam, and Ladder Ball. Stop in to check them out for your next party!

    Did you know when you shop on Amazon.com, you can donate a portion of your sale to the Boston Free Library?  When shopping, be sure to follow the link below to get to our "Amazon Smile" page. Thank you for supporting your library! 

    http://smile.amazon.com/ch/16-0792859 

    The Boston Free Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

    Boston Free Library

     

    Hours for 2023: 

    Monday 10-7

    Tuesday 12-8

    Thursday 10-7

    Friday 12-5

    Saturday 10-2 

    Safety Plan

    Special Events

    Winter Preschool Story Time

    Thursdays at 11:00 AM January 5th - March 30th (no story time March 2nd)

    For ages 2 - 6. Call 716-941-3516 to register.

    Winter Preschool Story Time

    Spring Preschool Story Time

    Thursdays at 11:00 AM from April 6th - May 25th 

    For ages 2 - 6. Call 716-941-3516 to register.

    Spring Story Time

    Lego Club

    Tuesday, March 21st between 5:30 and 7:30 PM

    Join us for our first ever 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 in the Children's Room.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.  

    Lego Club

    Easter Games

    Saturday, April 1st from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Join us for a fun morning of Easter-themed Bingo games and fun prizes. Recommended for ages 3-10 years old. Call 716-941-3516 to register.

    Easter Bingo

    Easter Bunny Crafts 

    Thursday, April 6th from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

    Come to the library to create the perfect Easter decorations just in time for the holiday! All ages welcome- we will have a variety of crafts suitable for all levels.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. 

    Easter Bunny Craft

    Book Club - The Inheritance Games

    Thursday, April 13th 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. April's selection is The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

    Inheritance Games Book Club

    Lego Club

    Tuesday, April 18th from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    and

    Tuesday, May 16th 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 in the Children's Room.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.  

    Lego Club

    The Bookmobile Visits the Boston Free Library

    Thursday, April 20th from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    The Bookmobile makes a special stop at the Boston Free Library.  Come check out the Library on Wheels!

    Bookmobile Visits Boston

    Earth Day Celebration

    Saturday, April 22nd from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Join us for a celebration of Earth Day! We will be making special crafts from recycled materials along with other earth-friendly activities. Call 716-941-3516 to register.  All ages welcome!

    Earth Day Celebration

    What to do if Your Dog or Cat Goes Missing

    Tuesday, May 9th from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

    Presented by Odin's Angels Search, Rescue and Recovery Group. Those first few moments after your dog or cat goes missing can be crucial.  Learn what steps to take (and not take) if your furry friend should ever wander off.  If you're a pet owner, you don't want to miss this important information session.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.

    Lost Pet Workshop

    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. 

    Beyond Books at Boston

    Sports Equipment

    Sports Equipment Lending

    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

    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 Kit

    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

    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

     

    Boston Free Library Board Info

    Annual Report


    Board of Trustees

    Suzanne Borowicz, President

    Matthew Boyle, Vice President

    Linda Coniglio, Treasurer

    Catherine Osborn, Secretary

    Kami Callahan


    Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes

    2023 Minutes

    2022 Minutes

    2021 Minutes

    2020 Minutes

    2019 Minutes

    2018 Minutes

    2017 Minutes

    2016 Minutes

    2015 Minutes


    Bylaws

    Boston Free Library Association Bylaws - Amended 


    Budget

    Association 2023 Budget - Proposed - to be reviewed at Board Meeting on February 7th

    Association 2022 Budget

    Association 2021 Budget

    Association 2020 Budget

    Association 2019 Budget


    Strategic Plan

    Boston Free Library Long Range Plan 2022-2027

    Friends of the Boston Library

    The Friends of the Boston Library is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  They generously support and fund a variety of things for the community to enjoy at the library - from furnishings and equipment to materials and programs.  Many Friends also volunteer at the library for events and programs. Funds are raised by the Friends primarily through the Annual Gala Fundraiser and Book Sale.

    • Material (books, dvds, cds, puzzles) donations are generally accepted by Friends at the library during open hours from April - October  Please call the library in advance at 716-941-3516 to verify the availability of storage space for donations.
    • Magazines, reader's digest condensed books, and books in poor condition are not accepted for the book sale.  

    Friends of the Boston Free Library Bylaws