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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

      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



      Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Stop by the library to sign up or call 716-688-4955

      Amherst Public Libraries Storytimes September 29-November 21

      2025 Fall Storytimes 

      September 29 - November 21

      Mondays

      Lapsit Storytime 10:30 AM - Ages 18 months & under 

      Toddler Time 11:30 AM - Ages 18-36 months

      Thursdays

      Preschool Storytime & Play 10:30 AM - Ages 3-5

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      Pokémon Club

      Select Fridays from 4-5 pm; Ages 6 – 12,

      Register at (716) 688-4955

      October 10th - Pumpkaboo Day, October 24th - Gengar Day, 

      November 7th - Rowlet Day, November 21st - Umbreon Day

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      OUTDOOR OBSERVERS CLUB

      Teen & Adults Welcome! Age 10-15 w/ an Adult

      Mondays, 6-7 PM

      9/29, 10/6, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24

      Plus, special events!

      10/13, 2-3 PM, Backyard Birding w/ Wild Wood

      Western New York

      10/22, 6-7 PM, Crow Party!

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      Quiet Club

      A calm space with themed crafts each week.

      Always available: puzzles, coloring

      Teens, Adults, 3rd Grade & Up w/ an adult

      6:30-7:30 PM

      W, 10/8: Drawing

      M, 10/20: Thinking

      W, 11/5: Cutting

      W, 11/12: Printing

      W, 11/26: Making

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      DROP-INS LEGOS

      Fridays, 3-5:30 PM

      All Ages

      10/3, 10/17

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      LEGOFEST

      All ages

      Friday, 11/28, 1 AM - 5 PM

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      Diwali Family Celebration 

      Monday, 10/13, 6-7:30 PM

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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 to register for any of these classes. 

      Thursday, September 18 from 11 AM - 5 PM

      Wednesday, October 22 from 11 AM - 5 PM

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      BOOK AND MEDIA SALE (ADULT AND CHILDREN)

      AMHERST PUBLIC LIBRARIES BOOKS SALES FALL 2025

      SEPT. 10-13

      WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10 - 10 AM - 8 PM

      THURSDAY, SEPT. 11 - 10 AM - 5 PM

      FRIDAY, SEPT. 12 - 10 AM - 5 PM 

      SATURDAY, SEPT. 13 10 AM - 5 PM

      SATURDAY BAG SALE $5/BAG

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      Chair Yoga with Kandy

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      Fridays at 12:30 PM 

      September 19 - October 31

       NO CLASS on October 3

      Call to Reserve a Spot, Space is Limited.

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      Clearfield Library Book Club

      Meetings at 4:00 PM on Wednesdays

      Reading Selections Fall 2025 - 2026

      September 17, James by Percival Everett

      October 15, American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins

      November 19, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

      December 17, How to Read a Book by Monica Wood

      2026

      January 21, The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese

      February 18, Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

      March 18, The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali

      April 15, Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon

      May 20, Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

      June 17, Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver

      July 15, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

      August 19, Cannery Row by John Steinbeck

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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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      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

      2025 

      CLOSING EARLY  - Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - Eggertsville-Snyder Library will be open 12pm-4pm.
      Audubon and Clearfield Libraries will also be closing early - they will be open 10am-4pm.

      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
      September 7 to December 14, 2025 (no December 21 & 28)