
Library Info
Three Town Place
Clarence, NY 14031
United States
The library is located on Old Goodrich and is next to the Clarence Town Hall. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot available. Drop box available.
Public Access Computers: 19 computers, networked. Microsoft Office applications and Internet access. Printing from computer: B&W 10¢ per page, color 25¢ per page. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
Copy machine available: B&W 15¢ per page for letter size.
A Meeting Room is available as a location for community informational services and for programs or meetings of established and recognized groups and associations whose purposes are educational, cultural, civic, or of general community interest.
Assistive technology for the visually impaired:
- An Optelec Clearview 300 Low Vision Magnifier is available for use in the library. Donated by the Lion's Club of Clarence.
- The Aladdin Classic is available for use in the library. Purchased with funds donated by the Lion's Club of Clarence.
- Pebble HD Hand-Held Magnifier is available for use in the library. This item was purchased with funds donated by the Lion's Club of Clarence.
- Digital Talking Book Players from the New York State Talking Book & Braille Library are available for in-house use by eligible patrons.
What's Special About the Clarence Library:
The library opened at its current location in September 2001 and is one of the largest community libraries in the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
A special toddler and preschool area promotes reading with parents. Adults have a relaxing area in which to read newspapers and magazines. Free WiFi is available and the Clarence Library regularly offers a variety of computer classes through its "Clarence Library Cyber-Train." The library is well known for the variety of Summer events and programs for children and their families and also provides quality programs throughout the year. Situated in a park-like setting, the library affords many new opportunities to its community and is a state of the art library for both adults and children.
Also of note:
A large Classic Movie collection featuring films from the silent era through the 1960s
A monthly Senior Activity Day at the Clarence Library in partnership with the Clarence Senior Center
The Clarence Bee Newspaper: Bound volumes (1965-1982) and microfilm (1983-2014)
Flight 3407 Memorial - Designed by Hadley Exhibits and dedicated in October 2017, this informational touch-screen kiosk provides biographies of the loved ones lost in the tragic crash of Flight 3407 that took place in Clarence Center on February 12, 2009 and provides a history of all facets of the tragedy including a tribute to first responders and to the work of family members who have campaigned tirelessly in Washington D.C. to ensure adequate pilot training and have helped bring about improved airline safety and pilot training regulations.
Some Ways to Support the Clarence Library:
The Friends Place Book Store, operated by the Friends of the Clarence Public Library, Inc., is a great place to shop for quality used and donated books and materials. Proceeds support the programs and services of the Clarence Public Library.
Fowler's Candy Bars are on sale for $1 per bar. Proceeds support the programs and services of the Clarence Public Library.
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the Clarence Library. To register, use the smile.amazon.com link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/16-0820093
A percentage of your Amazon purchases will be donated to benefit the Clarence Public Library.
Become a member of the Friends of the Clarence Public Library.
Friends of the Clarence Public Library, Inc.
The Friends of the Clarence Public Library is a non-profit group of citizens who believe that an excellent library is essential to a community. They work to promote and assist the library and are responsible for raising money to add to the basic collection and provide for special needs.
The Friends of the Clarence Public Library generally meets at the library on the fourth Monday of the month at 6:00 pm. The September meeting has been cancelled. Please check back for future meeting dates.
"The Friends Place" book store, located off the lobby, is a great place to shop for used and donated books and other material. The book store is scheduled to be open during regular library hours but is staffed entirely by volunteers. If you're available to help out, please consider filling out an application and volunteering your time.
- Friends of the Library Volunteer Application
- Friends of the Clarence Public Library Membership Brochure
Clarence Public Library Policies
- Bylaws, adopted March 18, 2002, Amended to include Article 6 on September 22, 2014, Amended to include Article 2 Governance Committee on January 28, 2019
- Claims Audit Policy, approved November 28, 2016
- Bulletin Board Policy, adoped October 26, 2015, Reviewed March 25, 2019
- Conflict of Interest Policy, adopted July 1, 2014, Reviewed January 22, 2018
- Display Case and Exhibit Policy, approved January 28, 2019
- Meeting Room Policy, approved October 27, 2014, amended February 25, 2019
- Open Meetings Policy, adopted January 25, 2021
- Procurement Policy, approved May 18, 2015, Reviewed March 25, 2019
- Public Health Emergency Operations Plan
- Rules of Conduct Policy, amended June 1, 2020
- Telecommuting Policy, adopted January 25, 2021
- Tutoring Policy, approved February 26, 2018
- Used Book Donation Guidelines, June 2014
- Whistleblower Policy, adopted February 25, 2019
System-Wide Policies
The Clarence Public Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
What’s Happening
Clarence Public Library Calendar of Events
The Clarence Public Library is now open! We look forward to seeing you!
Clarence Public Library Reopening Safety Plan
Clarence Public Library Reopening Plan
Hours of Operation
Monday - 10-9
Tuesday - 10-9
Wednesday - 10-6
Thursday - 10-9
Friday - 10-5
Saturday - 10-5
Clarence Public Library Micro-Cluster Curbside Service Plan
Clarence Public Library Micro-Cluster Plan - Updated-12-21-2020
TUTORS may contact us to make a reservation. Call 716-741-2650.
Paper HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) application packets available at the Clarence Library from the Erie County Department of Social Services.. Call 716-741-2650 to reserve a packet (while supplies last).
DONATIONS UPDATE: Material donations in limited quantities of no more than 20 items at a time are now being accepted. Materials must be in good physical condition. For the health and safety of patrons and staff all donations are quarantined for 48 hours before being handled.
Click here for donation guidelines.
TAX FORM UPDATE: New York State forms and IRS tax forms and instructions are available in our lobby.
Do you shop through Amazon? You can help support the Clarence Public Library through AmazonSmile!
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the Clarence Library. To register, use the smile.amazon.com link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/16-0820093
STEM Kits at the Clarence Public Library!
STEM Kits are available to check out from the Clarence Public Library! The STEM Kit Circulation Guidelines and Agreement are linked below. Please call the library at 741-2650 with any questions!
STEM Kit Circulation Guidelines and Agreement
STEM KIT PDF with links to the kits in the catalog. Click here to download.
Please fill out our Summer Programming survey.
April
April's Zoom Storytimes with Miss Sarah: will be held on the 6th and 20th at 11:00 AM. Registration will be online and at 741-2650. Registration secures a Storytime kit with a craft.
Click to register for Storytime 1
Click to register for Storytime 2
Zoom Storytime--Afternoon Edition: In April we will be holding a trial Zoom Storytime with Miss Sarah in the afternoon on the 7th and 21st at 1:00 PM. Registration will be online and at 741-2650. Registration secures a Storytime kit with a craft.
Click to register for Storytime 1
Click to register for Storytime 2
D&D GAMESPACE ON DISCORD: New and experienced D&D players alike are welcome. For adults and young adults ages 13 and up. On Thursdays from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Meetings are held on the online platform Discord. Email cla@buffalolib.org addressed to our librarian Jeremy for further information. Jeremy will send a link to the group.
Paws for Love: Register to Read to a Therapy Dog from the SPCA’s Paws for Love program. Sign up your child for his or her personal 15-minute reading session. Space is limited and registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. COVID-19 protocols in effect. Recommended for children ages 5-12. Call 716-741-2650.
April 2021 Dates and Times:
Saturday, April 10, 2021: 10:30 am, 10:50 am, 11:10 am & 11:30 am (one parent/child per session)
Saturday, April 24, 2021: 10:30 am, 10:50 am, 11:10 am & 11:30 am (one parent/child per session)
COVID-19 Protocols :
- Only one person or parent/child per appointment. No groups.
- Anyone visiting a Paws for Love Therapy Animal must be using hand sanitizer or washing hands thoroughly before and after their session.
- Masks must be worn at all times by persons over the age of 2.
- All sessions will take place in the library meeting room which is sectioned off from the rest of the library.
Kidding Around Yoga with Donna Baia: These fun-filled virtual classes held on Zoom will include music, storytelling, yoga poses, and a special guided relaxation time! For children ages 3-6 and their caregivers. Celebrate Earth Day with Donna Thursday, April 22, 2021, 11:00-11:30 a.m. Sign up at www.kiddingaroundyoga.com/donna
Shakespeare Revealed: In Shakespeare Revealed, a live virtual presentation, Kevin J.J. Gallivan attempts to identify the true Shakespeare. Unlike many of the self-styled anti-Stratfordians, he does not seek out hidden codes or secret meanings in the texts. By looking at what is actually written in the plays and by examining the world in which they were created, he has tried to construct an image of the man behind the page.
Kevin Gallivan is a graduate of Canisius College with a degree in History and English. He studied Shakespearean speech and acting at the classical theatre, A Noise Within, and with Ellen Geer at The Theatricum Botanicum’s Academy of the Classics. Join us for this presentation on Tuesday, April 27th at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Click here to register.
Clarence School Reading Lists
Clarence Center Elementary
Board Info
Clarence Public Library Board Info
Annual Report
- Clarence Public Library Annual Report - 2015
- Clarence Public Library Annual Report - 2016
- Clarence Public Library Annual Report - 2017
- Clarence Public Library Annual Report - 2018
- Clarence Public Library Annual Report - 2019
Board of Trustees
President
Judith Hilburger
Secretary
Joseph Zinni
Treasurer
Marjorie Ebersole
Trustees
Marlene Arno
Stacey Jafarjian
Dawn Olczak
Susanne Powers
Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
The Clarence Library Board of Trustees generally meets at the library on the fourth Monday of each month unless otherwise noted.
2021 Clarence Library Board Meeting Schedule
- January 25* - via Zoom
- February 22
- March 22
- April 26
- May 24
- June 28
- July - No Meeting Scheduled
- August - No Meeting Scheduled
- September 27
- October 25
- November 22
- December - No Meeting Scheduled
Next Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 26 at 7:00 pm.
2021 Minutes
- January 25
- February 22
- March 22 - Draft
2020 Minutes
- January 27
- February 24
- March 30
- April 27
- May 26
- June 1
- July 20
- September 28
- October 26
- November 23
- December 16
- December 21
2019 Minutes
2018 Minutes
2017 Minutes
2016 Minutes
- January 25
- February 22
- March 28
- April 25
- May 23
- June 27
- August 4
- September 26
- October 24
- November 28
2015 Minutes
Bylaws
- Clarence Public Library Bylaws, amended September 22, 2014
Budget
Strategic Plan
- Clarence Public Library Long Range Plan (2016-2021)