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Clearfield Branch Library

Clearfield Branch Library
    Library Info

    770 Hopkins Rd.
    Williamsville, NY 14221
    United States

    Kristi Dougherty, Library Director

    Location

    In Williamsville, on Hopkins Road, a few blocks north of Maple Road and just south of West Klein Road. Adjacent to Clearfield Recreation Center). Parking at both entrances, in front of the library along Hopkins, as well as behind library.

    Features

    • Wheelchair accessible.
    • Wi-fi available.
    • Public Access Computers
      • For Adults, 10 networked computers and 3 laptops -- with Microsoft Office Applications (2016), Internet Access, etc, ;
        2 computers dedicated for Catalog;
        5 computers dedicated for children;
        Printing and Mobile Printing charges: B&W 10 cents per page, color 25 cents per page.
    • Meeting Room, capacity 80.
    • Study Room available for small groups (reservations recommended).
    • Copy machine, black & white only, 20¢ per copy
    • Outdoor Drop Box attached to building, for returned library material, open 24/7.
    • Ongoing Book Sale of a variety of donated books and magazines in the front vestibule. 
       

    What's Special About the Clearfield Library

    • Chessboard available for public use (at librarians' desk).
    • Local documents.
    • Large foreign language film and documentary collection.
    • Optelec ClearView Video Magnifier -- is easy to use and will help the visually impaired maintain their independence in everyday tasks such as reading books and magazines, viewing photographs and writing. Thanks to the Amherst Lions Club for donating this to us.

    Clearfield Branch Library

    System-Wide Policies

    • Clearfield Branch Library

      Please help us to continue to grow the Clearfield Library garden! By saving your Dash's Market receipts, you can help us raise money to purchase additional shrubs for planting in the spring. Thank you for your support!  - Town & Country Garden Club



      Book sale at the Clearfield Library, 770 Hopkins Road, Williamsville

      Book Sale at the Clearfield Library
      770 Hopkins Road, Williamsville

      Wednesday, January 22 (10am-8pm)
      Thursday, January 23 (10am-5pm)
      Friday, January 24 (10am-5pm)
      Saturday, January 25 (10am-5pm) - $5 Bag Sale on the final day

      Library opens at 10am each day of the sale.

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      Weekly storytimes will return February 2025 - dates TBD.

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      Holiday Specials

      Holiday Specials

      Diwali Discovered
      Come learn about Diwali traditions from both Hindu & Sikh perspectives!
      Wednesday, December 11 from 5:30 - 6:30pm

      Storybook Cook: Cookie Decorating!
      (children ages 5 and up, with caregiver)
      Saturday, December 14 from 3 - 4pm

      Santa Storytime
      Monday, December 16 at 10:30am
      Stories/songs best for toddlers & preschoolers

      Holiday specials at Amherst Public Libraries available via this link as a PDF flyer

      Fall Let's Learn about Cultures! Series PDF flyer

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      Clearfield Library Book Club: 2025 SELECTION...

      Meetings at 4 P.M. on select Wednesdays

      December 18th, The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

      January 15 The Women by Kristin Hannah

      February 19 Monogamy by Sue Miller

      March 19 And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

      April 16 People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

      May 21 Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

      June 18 Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff

      July 16 The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan

      August 20 The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai 

      Call or stop into the Clearfield Library to register.

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      book a technology trainer at the amherst public libraries

      BOOK A TECHNOLOGY TRAINER at the Amherst Public Libraries

       (REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES)

      Need assistance with a computer, smartphone, or tablet? We can help! 
      These free 45 minute sessions are designed to assist with one-on-one technology support. Call the hosting library to register for any of these classes. 

      Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 11am-4pm at Audubon

      Thursday, Dec. 5 from 11am-5pm at Clearfield

      Wednesday, December 18 from 12:30-4:30 at Eggertsville-Snyder(2025)

      Tuesday Jan. 7 from 4:30pm-7:30pm at Williamsville 

      Saturday, Jan. 11 from 11am-4pm at Audubon

      Thursday, Jan. 30 from 11am-5pm at Clearfield

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      Chair Yoga with Kandy

      Chair Yoga with Kandy
      Wednesdays at 11:30 A.M. 

      Space is limited. Please register in person at the Clearfield Library or call 716-688-4955.

      Wednesdays at 11:30 A.M. 

      November 6 - December 18 

      (SIGN-UP FOR INDIVIDUAL SESSION)

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      An English Conversation Group held by Literacy Buffalo Niagara takes place at the Clearfield Branch on Friday mornings from 10am-12pm.

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      Pokémon Club
      Select Fridays from 4-5 pm; Ages 6 – 12,
      Nov 22nd - Ice Challenge

      Pokémon Holiday Party! (ages 6-12)
      Friday, December 6 (4-5:30pm)
      Enjoy snacks, games and more with the movie Detective Pikachu!
      PDF flyer for the event

       

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      Individuals in need of accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of the program.

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      Holiday Closings 2024

      Christmas Eve Tuesday: December 24, 2024 

      Christmas Day Wednesday: December 25, 2024 

      New Year's Eve Tuesday: December 31, 2024*
      *Williamsville Library will be closed
      *Audubon Library to close early at 6pm

      Sunday Hours: (12-5pm) Main Library at Audubon

       September 8 to December 15, 2024 (no December 22 & 29)

      HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

      2025

       

      New Year’s Day              Wednesday, January 1, 2025

      Martin Luther King Jr. Day        Monday, January 20, 2025

      President’s Day            Monday, February 17, 2025

      Good Friday         Friday, April 18, 2025

      Memorial Day    Monday, May 26, 2025

      Juneteenth          Thursday June 19, 2025

      Independence Day    Friday, July 4, 2025

      Old Home Days (WILLIAMSVILLE LIBRARY ONLY)

      Tuesday, July 15 – Friday, July 18, 2025

      Labor Day              Monday, September 1, 2025

      Veteran’s Day    Tuesday, November 11, 2025

      Thanksgiving     Thursday, November 27, 2025

      Christmas Eve   Wednesday, December 24, 2025

      Christmas Day  Thursday, December 25, 2025

      New Year’s Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025*

      *Audubon, Clearfield and Eggertsville-Snyder Libraries to close at 6pm.

       

      SUNDAY HOURS (12-5pm) Main Library at Audubon ONLY
      January 5 to June 8, 2025 (no April 20 & May 25)
      September 7 to December 14, 2025 (no December 21 & 28)