Both the Kenmore and Kenilworth Branch Libraries will be closed until further notice All library materials currently checked out to patrons will have their due dates extended to April 30th. We will update if there are any further changes.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS 

Our buildings may be closed, but we are still your library!  Check out our new virtual programs!

Join Mary for a special virtual edition of our monthly book club, This Friday April 3 at 1 pm.  Send and email to knm@buffalolib.org to get an invite to the Zoom meeting,  and the discussion questions for Gilead by Marilynne Robinson.

Stay connected with your neighborhood library even as the building is closed!

Join us live on our Facebook Page on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30 am for a virtual story time!

Miss Nicole from the Kenmore Library will sing a few songs, and read a few stories. Be sure to comment with your child's name so she can say Hi!

For kids in grades K-12

We're looking for reviews, artwork, stories, tips on things to do at home, puzzles, jokes, anything creative!

Deadline for submissions is April 8

send to knm@buffalolib.org

(use subject heading "Kenmore Library News")

or share with our Google Drive at knmknl@gmail.com

 All onsite programming is currently on hiatus

Story Time Programs * Family  Programs* Saturday Kids Programs*Special Events for Kids* Programs for Adults & Seniors* Special Events for Adults* The Kenmore Library News & Zine

Kenmore's Story Time Programs

Library Story Times are a great way to get kids excited about books and reading and engaged in their communities!

Our Story Times generally run for 9 week sessions with a few weeks break in-between throughout the year.  Due to the popularity of these programs and to ensure we have enough space and supplies, registration is required  When registrations for each session open (approximately a month in advance), they can be made online (preferred), by phone, or in person at the branch.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

Thursday mornings at 10:30

currently on hiatus, check back for updates!

FAMILY STORY TIME

Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm 

Recommended for kids 5 and under (children under the age of 3 need a caregiver to stay)

 A special evening story time session for kids age 0-5!  We'll read stories, do finger plays, sing songs, and make a craft.

Currently on hiatus, check back for updates!

TODDLER TIME FOR TWO'S

Friday mornings at 10:15 am  For 2 year olds and their caregivers.

Your child will be engaged and delighted at this story time designed especially for 2 year olds with their caregivers. They’ll discover the world of books and stories, singing, making simple crafts, and being around others their age. 

Currently on hiatus, check back for updates!

BABY TIME

Friday mornings at 11:30 am.  

Ages 3 - 23 months and their caregivers.

There will be rhymes, bouncing, laughter, and an individual book for each child to hold

Currently on hiatus, check back for updates

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 OUR EVENING FAMILY PROGRAMS

6:30 - 8:30 PM Currently on hiatus

These are casual weekly drop in events, so registration is not required. Take a break from your routine and hang out as a family at the library!

Tuesdays: Button Making 

Join us every Tuesday when we bring out our 1.25” button maker.  Each participant can make up to 3 buttons or key-chains.  Choose a favorite image or draw your own design. 

Wednesdays: Gadgets and Gizmos.

“Widget Wednesdays” are a chance for kids of all ages to play with our in-house collection of STEM focused toys such as BEE-BOTs, Snap Circuits, and MagnaTiles.  

Thursdays: Board Games

It’s Family Game Night each Thursday when we break out our collection of board and card games.  Get a group together to play a classic favorite, or discover something new!

Have a game in good condition that you no longer play?  We love donations!

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OUR SATURDAY MORNING KIDS PROGRAMS

There’s something going on for kids almost every Saturday here at Kenmore. Registrations (when required) can be made online, by phone or in person at the branch.  

ON THE FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH:

CRAFTER DAY! From 10 am – 11 am
Recommended for ages 5-10 (kids under 5 will need caretaker assistance)

Sign up for a special seasonal craft! All supplies are provided, 100% Free and 100% fun! To ensure that we have enough space and supplies, registration is required for each month’s program. We open registrations a month in advance of the program event. 

Sign ups for the next Crafter Day Program on April 4 are now open!  Click HERE to register online 

Upcoming Dates: May 2, June 6, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5

ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH:

BOOKS & BARKS!  Appointments between 10:30 am – 12 pm

Recommended for ages 5-12
 

Sign up for a 15 minute session to read to a trained therapy dog. Helps with reading confidence!

Presented in partnership with Paws for Love, a program of the SPCA serving Erie County.

At this time registrations for the Books & Barks program can only be made by phone during our open hours at 873-2842 or in person at the checkout desk.

Upcoming dates:  May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12.
 

ON THE THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH:

LEGO CLUB from 11 am – 12 pm

Recommended for ages 6-12

Interested in building, design, or just using your imagination? It sounds like Lego Club is the place for you! We'll bring the bricks, you bring the fun! No registration required.

Upcoming dates:  May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19

ON THE FOURTH SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

SENSORY PLAY TIME 10:30 am – 12 pm

Recommended for ages 1-8

Sensory play is any activity that stimulates children’s senses: touch, smell, taste, sight and hearing. Stimulating the senses helps children develop thinking, language, social-emotional, and physical skills. 

Though sensory play, children explore and naturally use scientific processes while they play, investigate, create and discover new sensations.

No need to register, stay as little or as long as you like!

Upcoming dates:  May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 28, December 26
 

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SPECIAL EVENTS FOR KIDS:

all onsite events currently on hiatus

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PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS & SENIORS

All programs currently on hiatus

COMPUTER COACHES: 

Need some one on one help using computer programs, your smart phone or tablet?  Our volunteer computer coaches are here to help!  Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11 am - 1 pm.  No registration required.  Subject to volunteer availability.

WEEKLY KNITTING AND CROCHET GROUP

Every Monday (excluding holidays) from 12 - 2 pm

Work on your knitting or crochet projects, meet new friends, and have fun at the Kenmore Library Knitting and Crochet Group. Learn new tips and tricks, or share some of your own! Open to all skill levels, no registration required

MONTHLY BOOK CLUB

The Kenmore Library Book Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.  Most titles are available to borrow through the libraries Book Club in a Bag program, so be sure to register for our email list to get a copy of the book. At this time registrations for the email list can be made by phone at 873-2842 during open hours or at the circulation desk.

However, registration is never required to participate in the discussion, so you can also order your own copy of the selected titles from the staff or via the online card catalog if preferred. 

Titles for 2020

KENMORE CRAFTING NIGHT

Come craft with us on the first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm. 

On April 7 we'll provide all the supplies and instruction for making a paper cup string light! This program recommended for ages 14 and up. Space and supplies are limited so registration is required and can be made online HERE

This is the same craft that was originally planned in March and was changed due to a delay in acquiring some of the supplies. Please be aware that if you previously signed up for the March craft you will have to re-register for the April date.
 

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SPECIAL EVENTS

all onsite events currently on hiatus

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The Kenmore Library News, the Premier Kid-Created Newsletter for all things Library and More!

Read all about the Kenmore Library, get book reviews, tips, puzzles & all the news that's fit to print  from our intrepid all kid reporting staff!

For kids in grades K-12

We're looking for reviews, artwork, stories, tips on things to do at home, puzzles, jokes, anything creative!

Deadline for submissions is April 8

send to knm@buffalolib.org

(use subject heading "Kenmore Library News")

or share with our Google Drive at knmknl@gmail.com

Our latest issue: #21 Fall 2019

The KLN ZINE is our other kid created publication, filled with book recommendations, movie recommendations, interesting facts and more for tweens & teens! Check it out here, or find it at the library

Our latest issue : #11 Winter 2020  Part 2

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