Clearfield Branch Library

Clearfield Branch Library
Library Info

770 Hopkins Rd.
Williamsville, NY 14221
United States

716-688-4955
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.

Amherst Public Libraries Policies

System-Wide Policies

The Clearfield Branch is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

  • 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

     (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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    Halloween Jewelry Present by the Bead Gallery

    Wednesday, October 1 at 6 PM *FULL*

    Second Session at 7 PM NOW AVAILABLE! 

    Make a necklace and two pairs of earring just in time for the holiday!

    For ages 12 to Adult. 

    To Register Call 716-688-4955. 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)