Library Info
280 Porter Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14201
United States
The Isaías González-Soto Library will be reopening on Monday, August 28th.
Located on the corner of Porter Ave. and Prospect Ave.
NFTA Bus Route: 5 & 22
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Public Access Computers: 17 Public Access computers (two with scanners), 5 Children's Computers, networked (Color prints are 25 cents. B&W prints are 10 cents including Mobile Printing) Microsoft Office Applications, and Internet Access.
A new laptop that can be used to access Skype! Visit with out of town family and friends! Conduct interviews over Skype. See staff for details.
"What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
Meeting Room, capacity 75. Download the policies associated with using our Meeting Room:
Facility Use Policy
This document must be read by everyone planning to use a space in a library for a meeting.
Rules of Conduct
This document must be read by everyone planning to use a space in a library for a meeting.
What's Special About the Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Library?
- An extensive collection of Spanish language materials.
- Language kits, including English as a Second Language (ESL), Spanish, French, Arabic, and Somali.
- Located next to Prospect Park
The Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch) is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
What’s Happening
Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Branch Library
*We are not currently taking book donations--thank you for thinking of us*
Come in and visit our brand new space! Phase 1 of renovation included a new roof, new floor, all new windows, freshly painted walls, and all new furniture!
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!
Celebrate by bringing the whole family in to either get a card or use your existing card to its full advantage!
We're hosting a special scavenger hunt for kids this month! Borrow three things off our checklist and pick a prize!
Join us for Toddler Story Time every Friday morning at 10AM!
Every Monday evening at 5, we are hosting a Lego Night!
We supply the materials and kids construct their dreams!
As always, we have our ongoing Book Sale!
Board Info
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.