
Library Info
770 Hopkins Rd.
Williamsville, NY 14221
United States
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 charges: B&W 10 cents per page, color 25 cents per page.
- For Adults, 10 networked computers and 3 laptops -- with Microsoft Office Applications (2016), Internet Access, etc, ;
- 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.
- Paper Recycling -- We are an active participant in the Abitibi Paper Retriever Recycling Program, which benefits the Library.
- 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.
Sundays Hours
After April 7th, 2019, we do not anticipate future funding to support Sunday hours at the Clearfield Library.
Clearfield Branch Library
System-Wide Policies
The Clearfield Branch is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
What’s Happening
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,
Winner of last month's raffle, the Hord Family.
Congratulations!
Niagara University Repertory Theatre!
Presents funny children’s tales brought to life by trained actors to the delight of audiences of all ages!
July 27 at 2:30
Our Book Sale schedule for the remainder of 2022 is forthcoming.
An evening with Local Author
Sandra Block
Wednesday, August 3
7 pm
details here
TECHKNOW CLASSES
(computer instruction)
more classes will be scheduled for the fall
On April 29th, 2022 at the Clearfield Library we had a Stuffed Animal Sleepover. We thought the animals went to sleep after we left the library, but they got in to a lot of mischief! Watch the video here to see what they were up to when we weren't there!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic all library programming is taking place online. See below for upcoming and archived Virtual Programs. Also, you can visit our Calendar page or Facebook page
Visit https://buffalolib.libcal.com/calendar/events/?cid=12898&t=d&d=0000-00-…
for the listing of Clearfield Library programs which are on the Library's web site.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/pg/AmherstPublicLibrary/events/ to view upcoming programs. To watch premieres, you probably need to be a member of Facebook.
Visit https://www.facebook.com/pg/AmherstPublicLibrary/videos/
for access to the past virtual programs we have been doing. You do not need to be a Facebook member to view these.
Many of the videos created by the staff at the Amherst Public Library include playlists with themes, such as:
the Virtual Holistic Lecture Series for adults
and others for kids and parents such as storytime and crafts.
2022 Holiday Closing Schedule for the Amherst Public Libraries
Monday, January 17 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Monday, February 21 President's Birthday
Friday, April 15 Good Friday
Monday, May 30 Memorial Day
Monday, June 20 Juneteenth Independence (approved by Amherst Board of Trustees 6/13/22)
Monday, July 4 Independence Day
Monday, September 5 Labor Day
Friday, November 11 Veteran's Day
Thursday, November 24 Thanksgiving Day
Saturday, December 24 Christmas Eve
Sunday, December 25 Christmas Day
Monday December 26 Observed Christmas Day
Saturday, December 31 New Year's Eve (Libraries will close at 3PM)
Board Info
Amherst Rules, Board Info & Bylaws
Rules of Conduct for Library Users
Long Range Plan 2021-2022
Annual Report
Amherst Public Library Board of Trustees
PRESIDENT
JEFFREY F. VOELKL
jvoelkl@robshawlaw.com
Term will expire 12/31/2025
VICE PRESIDENT
CYNTHIA J. SELDEN
seldencj@yahoo.com
Term will expire 12/31/2023
CO-TREASURER
MARJORIE FRANKNECHT
hipermarge@aol.com
Term will expire - 12/31/2021
CO-TREASURER
CAROLYN GIAMBRA
carolyn.giambra@gmail.com
Term will expire 12/31/2021
SECRETARY
MARILYN FEUERSTEIN
librarylady@roadrunner.com
Term will expire 12/31/2022
MICHELE IANNELLO-WARD
michele.iannello@gmail.com
Term will expire - 12/31/2024
OLIVER C. YOUNG, ESQ.
ocyoung99@gmail.com
Term will expire 12/31/2022
HON. PENNY M. WOLFGANG
pwolfgang@gmail.com
Term will expire 12/31/2023
Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
Meetings begin at 5:30pm. All meetings are open to the public.
Agenda & Minutes:
2022
2022 Agendas
- Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Agenda
- Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Agenda
- Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Agenda
- Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Agenda
- Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Agenda
- Wednesday, June 29, 2002 Agenda
2022 Minutes
- Wednesday, January 5, 2022 Minutes
- Wednesday, February 16, 2022 Minutes
- Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Minutes
- Wednesday, March 23, 2022 Executive Session
- Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Minutes
- Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Minutes
2021
2021 Agendas
- Monday, January 25, 2021 Agenda
- Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Agenda
- Wednesday, May 11, 2021 Agenda (postponed from April 28)
- Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Agenda
- Monday, August 2, 2021 Agenda
- Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Agenda
- Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Agenda
- Monday, November 29, 2021 Agenda
2021 Minutes
- Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Minutes
- Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Minutes
- Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Minutes
- Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Minutes
- Monday, August 2, 2021 Minutes
- Wednesday, September 29, 2021 Minutes
- Wednesday, October 27, 2021 Minutes
- Monday, November 29, 2021 Minutes
2020
2020 Agendas
2020 Minutes
2019
2019 Agendas
- July 24, 2019 Agenda
- May 8, 2019 Agenda
- March 6, 2019 Agenda
- February 6, 2019 Agenda
- January 8, 2019 Agenda
2019 Minutes
- December 5, 2019 Minutes
- May 8, 2019 Minutes
- April 9, 2019 Board Minutes
- February 6, 2019 Minutes
- January 8, 2019 Minutes
2018
2018 Agendas
- November 27, 2018 Agenda
- October 24, 2018 Agenda
- September 12, 2018 Agenda
- July 12, 2018 Agenda
- May 17, 2018 Agenda
- April 19, 2018 Agenda
- January 23, 2018 Agenda
2018 Minutes
- October 24, 2018 Minutes
- September 12, 2018 Minutes
- July 12, 2018 Minutes
- Town of Amherst Public Hearing about Expansion of Audubon Library, June 5, 2018 at 7pm
- SPECIAL BOARD MEETING , THURSDAY MAY 17 at 3:30 pm at the Audubon Library Minutes
- April 19, 2018 Minutes
- March 6, 2018 Minutes
2017
2017 Agendas
- December 13, 2017 Agenda
- November 14, 2017 Agenda
- October 11, 2017 Agenda
- July 6, 2017 Agenda
- May 24, 2017 Agenda
- April 26, 2017 Agenda
- March 8, 2017 Agenda
- January 2017 Agenda
2017 Minutes
- December 13, 2017 Minutes
- November 14, 2017 Minutes
- October 11, 2017 Minutes
- September 13, 2017 Minutes
- May 24, 2017 Minutes
- April 26, 2017 Minutes
- March 8 , 2017 Minutes
- January 25, 2017 Minutes
2016
2016 Agendas
- December 2016 Agenda
- October 2016 Agenda
- July 2016 Agenda
- June 2016 Agenda
- April 26, 2016 agenda
- February 2016 Agenda
2016 Minutes
- December 8, 2016 Minutes
- October 19, 2016 Minutes
- September 21, 2016 Minutes
- June 16, 2016 Minutes
- April 26. 2016 Minutes
- March 30, 2016 Minutes
2015
2015 Agendas
- November 2015 Agenda
- October 2015 Agenda
- July 2015 Agenda
- April 2015 Agenda
- February 2015 Agenda
- January 2015 Agenda
2015 Minutes
- November 18, 2015 Minutes
- October 20, 2015 Minutes
- September 16, 2015 Minutes
- May 20, 2015 Minutes
- February 25, 2015 Minutes
- January 21, 2015 Minutes
2014
2014 Agendas
- October 2014 Agenda
- September 2014 Agenda
- August 2014 Agenda
- June 2014 Agenda
- May 2014 Agenda
- April 2014 Agenda
- March 2014 Agenda
- January 2014 Agenda
2014 Minutes
- December 2, 2014 Minutes
- September 10, 2014 Board Minutes
- August 6, 2014 Minutes
- June 10, 2014 Minutes
- May 14, 2014 Board Minutes
- April 2, 2014 Board Minutes
- March 4, 2014 Board Minutes
- Jan 29, 2014 Board Minutes
2013
2013 Agendas
- December 2013 Agenda
- October 2013 Agenda
- September 2013 Agenda
- July 2013 Agenda
- June 2013 Agenda
- April 2013 Agenda
2013 Minutes
- December 10, 2013 Board Minutes
- October 9, 2013 Board Minutes
- September 11, 2013 Board Minutes
- July 30, 2013 Minutes
- Jun 26, 2013 Board Minutes
- April 17, 2013 Board Minutes
- February 27, 2013 Board Minutes
Bylaws
Bylaws of the Board of Trustees of the Amherst Public Library
Budget
Strategic Plan
DOCUMENTS SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO COVID:
- Amherst Public Library Essential & Nonessential Designations by Title & Department
- Amherst Public Library Public Health Emergency Operations Plan