Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Branch Library

Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Branch Library
Library Info

280 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
United States

716-882-1537
Christine Webb, Branch Manager

Located on the corner of Porter Ave. and Prospect Ave. Parking Lot on Prospect Ave with 2 accessible spaces and 17 other spaces.

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NFTA Bus Route: 5 & 22
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Computers, Printing & Faxing: 

  • Free Public Wifi
    • Network - BECPL2
    • Password - librarywifi
  • 19 Public Access Computers
  • 2 Scanners
  • 4 Children's Computers
  • 1 Online Catalog Computer
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Printing, including Mobile Printing:
    • 10 cents per page Black & White
    • 25 cents per page Color
    • Cash Only
  • Copier (Black & White only)
    • Copier (Black & White only)
    • 15 cents per side - Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)
    • 30 centers per side - Legal (8.5 x 14 inches)
    • Cash Only
  • Fax Machine
    • $1.75 for the 1st page + $1.00 for each additional page.
    • 20 page maximum per fax
    • Cash or Card

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

Meeting and Study Rooms: 

  • Study Room
    • Capacity 9
    • 2 hour reservations
    • Call 716-882-1537 or Sign up in person, no application needed
  • Auditorium, accessible stage
    • Capacity 92
    • Requires application/reservation (see below)
  • Small Meeting Room
    • Capacity 27
    • Requires application/reservation (see below)

Download the policies associated with using our Auditorium and 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 (pdf)
This document must be read by everyone planning to use a space in a library for a meeting.

Application and Fee Structure (pdf)

What's Special About the Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Library?

  • Outlets and free wifi throughout building
  • Open floor plan with plenty of natural light
  • Indoor mural by Angelee Vargas
  • Auditorium with accessible stage, meeting room, and study room
  • Located next to Prospect Park
  • Spanish language materials
  • Language kits, including English as a Second Language (ESL), Spanish, French, Arabic, and Somali.

Policies

B&ECPL Policies

System-Wide Policies

The Isaías González-Soto Branch Library (formerly Niagara Branch) is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

  • Isaías González-Soto Branch Library

    The Isaías González-Soto Branch Library will be closed for air conditioner installation beginning Monday, June 16th & lasting for 4+ weeks.

    During this time, holds will be available for pick up at the Crane Branch Library, 633 Elmwood Ave.
    Please approach library staff with any additional questions.

     

    The building may be closed, but we can still have fun in
    Prospect Park with the Library Bookmobile & Arts for Learning WNY!

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    Saturday, June 28
    Bookmobile 10am to 2pm
    Art in the Park 10:30am to 1:30pm

    Bookmobile in parking lot from 10am to 2pm - Check out and return books, movies, and music for all ages.
    The Bookmobile is a library on wheels filled with the latest books and movies. It even has its own Passport to Reading stamp! 

    Art in the Park program from Arts for Learning WNY from10:30am to 1:30pm
    Meet local artists and make art at the drawing, upcycled art, and hula hooping stations.
    Arts for Learning is a dynamic and leading provider of arts integrated learning opportunities for young people in WNY.
    www.artsforlearningwny.org

    Mural showing six cartoon portraits by artist Angelee Vargas. A middle-grade girl of Asian descent holds up a peace sign. A woman with an afro smiles. An elderly man with a long beard, glasses, and a head covering smiles. A woman with blond hair waves. A man with a fedora and tie smiles. A man with glasses and blue eyes waves.

    Please visit your improved Isaías González-Soto Branch Library located at 280 Porter Avenue in Buffalo, NY.
    There is a parking lot available next to the library (enter the lot via Prospect Avenue).

    Upcoming Events

    Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of the program

    New Take and Make Craft every Monday. Free! Drop in while supplies last.

    Take and Make Crafts

    New Take and Make crafts drop every Monday at Isaías González-Soto Branch Library.
    Find them by the holds shelf and self-checkout throughout the week until supplies run out.
    No registration needed, just stop by and take a craft!

    LEGO Club
    3rd Wednesday of the Month
    5:30pm-7:00pm

    Children 1.5 years old and older make their very own LEGO build and display it in the library until the following month. We have Duplo Blocks suitable for ages 1.5-3 years and LEGO Bricks suitable for ages 4 and up. Adult supervision is required.
    Call 716-882-1537 or sign up online at tinyurl.com/IGS-Events.

    Join the Scavenger Hunt! Final all the pictures around the children's area to win a prize from staff

    Scavenger Hunt

    There is an ongoing scavenger hunt for children and tweens in the children's area.
    Stop by any time during open hours to start hunting!

    Ongoing book sale downstairs. $1.00 per bag.

    Book Sale

    There is an ongoing book sale in the lower level of the library. $0.25 per item, or $1.00 per bag of items.

  • 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

    Monthly board meeting schedules, agendas and minutes.