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.

Spring Preschool Story Time

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

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

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.  

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 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. 

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

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.  

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!

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!

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.

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