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.
  • 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.

Clearfield Branch Library

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


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    Amherst Public Libraries Storytimes September 30 - November 22

    Find our Storytimes and Special Events at the Amherst Libraries in this readable PDF!

    Weekly storytimes, September 30 - November 22 and select dates for special events

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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, September 18th from 10am-3pm at AUDUBON
    Monday, September 16th from 1:30-4:30pm at WILLIAMSVILLE
    Tuesday, September 17th from 11am-5pm at CLEARFIELD
    Wednesday, October 16th from 12:30-4:30pm at EGGERTSVILLE-SNYDER

    DOWNLOAD THE PDF FOR BOOK A TECHNOLOGY TRAINER August-October 2024

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    ONE ON ONE COMPUTER CLASSES
    Tuesday mornings & Wednesday afternoons by appointment - DOWNLOAD PDF FOR MORE DETAILS

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    Clearfield Library Book Club

    Clearfield Library Book Club: Fall Schedule 

    Meetings at 4 P.M. on select Wednesdays

    August 21st, The Matrix by Lauren Groff

    September 18th, The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride

    October 16th, The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

    November 20th, First Ladies by Marie Benedict

    December 18th, The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

    DOWNLOAD THE PDF FOR THE Clearfield Library Book Club

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    chair yoga

    DOWNLOAD THE PDF FOR Chair Yoga with Kandy


    Wednesdays at 11:30 A.M. 

    September 11- October 30 

    Learn yoga poses that can be done while sitting in a chair. There will be some standing exercises, but no floor work. No previous experience with yoga is necessary.

    (Please note: There will be not be a class October 2)

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

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    Butterfly and Bee Puppet Show

    DOWNLOAD THE PDF FOR THE Butterfly, Bee & Flower Puppet Show

    Saturday, September 28th from 10:30-11:30 A.M.

    Learn about pollinators and nature's helpers, plus make a puppet to take home.

    Ages Pre-K to 3rd Grade (children must be accompanied by adult)

    Presented by the Clearfield Library and Town & Country Garden Club

    Call the Clearfield Library to reserve a spot: 716-688-4955

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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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    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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    Holiday Closings 2024

    Veteran's Day Monday: November 11, 2024 

    Thanksgiving Thursday: November 28, 2024 

    Christmas Eve Tuesday: December 24, 2024 

    Christmas Day Wednesday: December 25, 2024 

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

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