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
The Isaías González-Soto Branch Library hours:
Monday: 11-7
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 11-7
Thursday: 10-6
Friday: 9-5
Saturday: 9-5
Sunday: CLOSED
Upcoming Events:
Every Wednesday during the summer we'll have lunches available provided by the Buffalo Public Schools!
Every Monday from 5:30-6:30pm: Tech Hour! Get all your computer/phone help here!
Friday, August 6: Mental Health Peer Connection: 9am-12pm
Wednesday, August 11: Buffalo Niagara Literacy: 12-2pm
Friday, August 20: Story time! 10-10:30am
Saturday, August 21: Library in the Park Celebrating International Peace Month: 11am-3pm
Wednesday, August 25: Resume Workshop: Build a new resume or get help with your old one!
Visit our Calendar page:
https://buffalolib.libcal.com/calendar/events/?cid=12898&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=12898&cm=5216&inc=0
Visit our Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/IGSBranchLibrary/
Attention Job Seekers: please browse the list of openings from community/partner organizations and see the Library's Job & Career Resources located here
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.