Elaine M. Panty Branch Library (formerly Riverside Branch Library)

Elaine M. Panty Branch Library (formerly Riverside Branch Library)
    Library Info

    820 Tonawanda St.
    Buffalo, NY 14207
    United States

    Ros Damico, Branch Manager

    Located two blocks north of the intersection of Tonawanda and Ontario Streets

    • Fully Accessible
    • Parking lot is located on Prairie St. behind the library
    • Drop box - located outside the Prairie St. entrance; available 24 hours a day 

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    NFTA Bus Route: 5 
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    Public Access Computers

    • 13 Public Access Computers and 2 scanners
    • 2 Children's Computers
    • 2 Online Catalog/Computer Reservation
    • 3 Laptop Computers for in-house use (includes 1 Skype Laptop)
    • Printing - $.10/page for black & white printing; $.25/page for color printing
    • Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access
    • Wi-Fi available

    "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"

    Copier

    • Black & white copies only - color copies not available at this location
    • $.15 per copy (8.5 X 11 size); $.30 per copy (8.5 X 14 or 11X 17 sizes)
    • Accepts $1 bills and coins (no pennies) 

    Fax Machine - $1.75 for first page, $1 each additional page

    2 self checkout units conveniently available

    Requests: No Fee

    Community Room

    • Applications  available to organizations and groups interested in holding activities or meetings
    • Seating capacity is 40
    • All meetings are open to the public

    Facility Use Policy (Meeting Room)

    Library Card Applications

    Part-Time Employment

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

    Elaine M. Panty Branch

    Elaine M. Panty Branch Library 

    Welcomes you!

    Kids Sports Equipment Lending with your library card! Now With Tennis Rackets!

     

    Free Kids Sports Equipment Lending is also available at the Anna M. Reinstein Memorial Library, Cheektowaga, Downtown Central Library, Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Branch, Buffalo, Lackawanna Public Library, Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch, Buffalo, Newstead Public Library, and the Town of Collins Public Library!

    To view the flyer for this program, click here

    Our Meeting Room is now available. Click here for an application.


     

     

    Alzheimers Association Logo

    Wellness program Thursday, May 25 at 5:30-6:45 PM

     10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease Please call their 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 to register. 

     

     Attention Job Seekers: Please see the Library's Job & Career Resources located here

     

     

    ALL TOGETHER NOW SUMMER READING 2023 KICK-OFF IS SATURDAY, JUNE 10 FROM 3:00 PM WITH BUBBLEMAN DOUG ROUGEUX

    Children carrying books on a board between them blowing bubbles and wearing track suits

    YOU MAY NOW BORROW A CHROMEBOOK AND A WIFI HOTSPOT FROM OUR LIBRARY! CHECK THE CATALOG OR CALL US 716-875-0562!

    You can borrow Chromebooks and hotspots from the library

     

    Notary service is available with an appointment. Please call 716-875-0562 and be sure and have all of your paperwork in order. ID is required.

    Preschool Storytime! No registration required

     

    Every Tuesday from 10:30 AM!

     

     

    Y on the Fly Crafts night! Tuesdays in May 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Please stop by the circulation desk to register for this free program sponsored by the YMCA!

    YMCA Y on the Fly Van

     

     

     

    Drawing Class Monday, June 5 from 4:30-5:30!!!! Please register at the circulation desk or call 716-875-0562!

     

    Cartoons by Cadle

     

     

     

     

    Buffalo Branches Board Info

    Library System Information on the Board of Trustees

    The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System Board of Trustees is the governing body for the downtown Central Library, and the eight branch libraries located in the city of Buffalo. These include: Crane, Dudley, East Clinton,  Frank E. Merriweather, Jr., North Park, Elaine M. Panty Branch Library, Isaías González-Soto Branch Library, and the Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library.

    All System Board of Trustee meetings and committee meetings are open to the public

    To see monthly board meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, click here.