Clearfield Branch Library

Clearfield Branch Library
    Library Info

    770 Hopkins Rd.
    Williamsville, NY 14221
    United States

    Fax: 716-688-0281
    Roseanne Butler-Smith, 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 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.

    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.

    Clearfield Branch Library

    The English Conversation Group held by Literacy Buffalo Niagara is temporarily taking place at the Clearfield Branch on Friday mornings from 10-12.
    It is expected to move back to Audubon by the end of April.

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    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
    Lapsit Story Time -- Mondays, Feb. 13 - Mar. 27 at 10:30am
    Toddler Time -- Mondays, Feb. 13 - Mar. 27 at 11:30am
    Preschool Story Time -- Thursdays, Feb. 16 - Mar. 30 at 10:30am
    Lego Drop-in Club -- Fridays, Feb. 17 - Mar. 31 at 3:30 pm
    After-School Fun -- Wednesdays 5-7pm
    Winter Celebration Blast -- Sat., Feb. 18 at 11am
    St. Patrick's Day Fun -- Sat., Mar. 18 at 11am
    April Fools Fun -- Sat., Apr. 1 at 11am
    Teen Brainstorm & Crafting Committee -- Mondays, 6-8pm
    Crafternoons -- Grade PK-3: Sat., Feb. 11 at 3pm
    -- Grades 4-7: Sat., Feb. 25 at 3pm
    -- Grades 8-12: Sat., Mar. 11 at 3pm
    Read to a Therapy Dog with Paws of Love -- Monday, Feb. 27 & Mar. 27 at 6:30pm
     
     
     
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    TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
    (REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES)

    BOOK A TECHNOLOGY TRAINER

    Friday, March 17, 1-5pm

    Wednesday, April 26, 1-5pm

     

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    Book Sales will be posted for later in the year

     

     


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    CLEARFIELD BOOK CLUB

     

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    Audubon book club

    AUDUBON BOOK CLUB
     

    ABC has returned to the Audubon Library as of March 2023)

     

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    HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

    IN 2023

     

    New Year’s Day              1/1 & 1/2

    Martin Luther King Day        1/16

    President’s Day            2/20

    Good Friday         4/7

    Mother’s Day      5/14

    Memorial Day    5/29

    Juneteenth          6/19

    Independence Day    7/4

    Labor Day              9/4

    Veteran’s Day    11/10 & 11/11

    Thanksgiving     11/23

    Christmas Eve   12/24

    Christmas Day 12/25

    New Year’s Eve   12/31

     

    Amherst Rules, Board Info & Bylaws

     

    Rules of Conduct for Library Users

     


    Annual Report

    2021: the Year in Review

    2020: the Year in Review

    2019: the Year in Review


    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

    TREASURER
    CAROLYN GIAMBRA

    carolyn.giambra@gmail.com
    Term will expire  12/31/2026

    SECRETARY
    MARILYN FEUERSTEIN

    librarylady@roadrunner.com
    Term will expire  12/31/2027

    OLIVER C. YOUNG, ESQ.
    ocyoung99@gmail.com
    Term will expire 12/31/2027

    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.

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    2015

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    2014

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    2013

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    2013 Minutes


    Bylaws

    Bylaws of the Board of Trustees of the Amherst Public Library


    Budget