Library Info
280 Porter Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14201
United States
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) 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
NEW! Only at the Isaías González-Soto Branch Library.
Children can now borrow snowshoes in the winter, in addition to soccer and lacrosse kits. Best for ages 5-13 years old. Kids under the age of 17 who have library card fines/fees can also get them erased when the sports equipment is used and returned. Parent/caregiver must sign a waiver and be present the first time equipment is borrowed.
Supported by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.
Upcoming Events:
See what's happening in January!
LEGO Night at The Soto: Every Tuesday at 6pm!
Creativity Thursdays: Every Thursday at 6pm!
Special Events In January:
Rainbow Fish Storytime and Crafts: January 4th, 1pm
Yu Gi Oh Tournament: Saturday, January 11th, 1-4pm
Board Games on Demand: ALL DAY January 2nd to January 6th
January 20th, 4:30pm: Small Business Legal Clinic presented by the Western New York Legal Center!
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.