Hours for 2026: 

Monday 10-7

Tuesday 12-8

Thursday 10-7

Friday 12-5

Saturday 10-2 

Beyond Books at Boston:

Check out our Library of Things here.

Special Events

Summer Preschool Story Time

Thursdays at 11:00 AM (June 4th -August 27th) 

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

Adult Ukulele Club

Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:00 PM

Our ukulele club meets weekly to work on songs and prepare for performances. Call 716-941-3516 for more information. 

First and Third Tuesday Writers Club - No meetings in July and August

First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM 

Mini Art Festival

April - Pickup Supplies, May - Display Artwork

Pick up a mini canvas from the library during the month of April and paint your masterpiece.  Return it to the library by May 1st to be entered into our mini art festival.  All entries will be displayed in the library. All ages are welcome to participate!  

Mahjong Club

Every Other Monday - beginning May 18th

Do you want to learn how to play Mahjong or join a group to play? Call 716-941-3516 to sign up for our brand new Mahjong Club. We will have an introductory meeting on May 18th and then meet every other Monday at 2:00 PM. Join any time!

Father's Day Crafts 

Thursday, June 18th at 5:00 PM

Make the perfect gift for Dad! All ages welcome! We will have options for fun Father's Day crafts to suit all levels.

Call 716-941-3516 to register.  Registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies for all attendees.  

Lego Club

Tuesday, June 23rd 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.  

Pop-Up Book Sale

Thursday, June 25th - Saturday, June 27th 

The library is hosting a 3 day book sale of gently used library materials. Adult hardcover books, paperbacks, nonfiction, CDs, DVDs, and children's books all priced between $0.25-$1.00.
All proceeds benefit the Boston Free Library.

Special Story Time with Kate Ahoy and Friends!

Join us for an extra special story time - a full experience where children sing, dance, and read along, turning literacy into something they feel, not just learn.

Kate Ahoy will share:

● Live storytelling with lovable  wildlife characters 
● Puppetry and interactive participation 
● Learning song motions to the Kate Ahoy Song 
● Confidence-building through social skills building (self-love, control, acceptance and kindness) and Q&A 

Author Presentation

Monday, June 29th at 5:30 PM

Barbi (Trevett) Ballachino presents her book Pilgrims (who sought freedom), Patriots, (who fought for freedom) and Pineapple Cookies (for those who enjoy freedom) full of fascinating local history.  Follow two families - the Needham's and the Trevett's - and their stories of immigrating from England to Massachusetts Bay Colony and eventually, Boston, NY.  Reflect on the history and past daily life in Boston, recounting memories of life as it once was in a small town.

Summer Floral Wreath

Tuesday, June 30th at 5:30 PM

Come to the library to make a beautiful hoop wreath.  This craft is for adults and teens. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend - space and supplies are limited.

Teen Book Club

Tuesdays at 6:00 PM - July 7th - August 18th 

For ages 12-17.  We will be reading 3 titles together: one realistic/historical fiction, one title chosen by the group, and one book turned into a movie with a screening of the movie at the library! Call 716-941-3516 to register.  

Craft Fridays

July 10th, July 24th, August 7th, August 21st from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Join us for fun, free and family-friendly craft projects! All ages welcome. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. Please specify which sessions you plan on attending. Registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies for all attendees.

Kids Karate

Saturday, July 18th at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM

A free introduction to karate designed just for kids presented by World Class Karate!

We have two sessions:
Little Dragons for kids ages 3 - 5 at 11:00 AM and
Kids Karate for kids ages 6-10 at 12:00 PM

Call 716-941-3516 to register - space is limited.

Digital Decluttering

Monday, July 20th at 2:00 PM

Learn how to reduce your digital footprint and practice skills such as deleting apps, clearing emails, and erasing your internet history. Participants should bring their personal device for this workshop (phone, laptop, tablet). Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend - space is limited.

Summer Jamboree

Thursday, July 23rd from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

at the Boston Town Hall Lions Shelter

The Boston Free Library's Summer Jamboree is on Thursday, July 23rd from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.  Local craft and art vendors, live music with the Springville Jazz Orchestra, hot dogs for sale, ice cream truck, crafts and activities for the kids, and a large basket raffle. Come support the Boston Free Library at the Boston Town Hall Lions Shelter.
8500 Boston State Road
Boston, NY 14025

Lego Club

Monday, July 27th 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.  

Backyard Birds with the NYS Parks Department

Thursday, July 30th at 6:00 PM

Meet the common birds in your neighborhood in an interactive slideshow, learn how to use binoculars, and maybe even spot a few visitors. For ages 6 and up. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.

Fossils, Fossils Everywhere!

Monday, August 3rd at 6:00 PM

Learn about fossils and how they form, featuring plant, marine, and dinosaur examples. Recommended for 2nd grade and up. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend! 

Bubble Day

Thursday, August 13th from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us for the Boston Free Library's Annual Bubble Day from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Thursday, August 13th. We will be making bubble wands and bubble solution and testing it all out. All ages welcome! Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend! 

Lego Club

Monday, August 24th 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.  

Diamond Art

Tuesday, August 25th at 5:30 PM

Bring a favorite book or small item to be-jewel at the library! For teens and adults. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend - space is limited. Supplies provided for pre-registered attendees.  

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

* 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
• Engine Diagnostic Code Reader
• Ukulele
• Portable Light Therapy Energy Lamp
• Digital Radon Detector
• Metal Detector and Metal Detector Pinpointer
• 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
• External CD/DVD Drive
• Osmo Genius Kit
• Makey Makey
• Laser Level
• NYS Parks Pass

Purchase of these items was made possible by funding generously secured by Senator Gallivan and by the Friends of the Boston Library, Inc.

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
• Ring Toss
• Spikeball
• Table Tennis
• Pickleball Set

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