The Kenmore Library is open on:

Mondays from 10 am – 6 pm, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 am – 9 pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am – 5 pm and Sundays from 12-5 pm

Our address is 160 Delaware Road, Kenmore NY 14217

You can call us at 716-873-2842 during our open hours

Our public Wi-Fi service is always available and the signal range extends to our parking lot

The network ID is BECPL2

The password is librarywifi

Please Note: Due to space concerns, we are currently NOT ACCEPTING DONATIONS of materials at the Kenmore Library at this time. 

You CAN donate to The Ken-Ton friends of the Library Group Saturdays from 10-12 across the street at the former Kenmore middle school 155 Delaware Rd Door #8.

Highlighted Events

Kenmore Town of Tonawanda Friends of the Library Book Sale

Held at 155 Delaware Road Door #8 (Kenmore Middle/ High School)

Thursday, September 21 3:00-7:00pm

Friday, September 22 3:00-7:00pm

Saturday, September 23 9:00am-12:00pm

List prices:

• All books $1 each (except children's books are 50¢- $1)

Free admission | credit cards accepted

EVENTS

Weekly Drop in Programs

Stem Toy Tuesdays: Tuesdays from 4-6 pm.  Tinker with some STEM toys! Play and learn with Bee-Bots, Ozobots, Brackitz, Snap Circuits Extreme, and more! No registration is necessary. Open to ages 5-16. 

Build-A-Button Thursdays: Thursdays from 4-6 pm. Make a personalized button or magnet! All supplies provided and program is for all ages. No registration necessary- drop in anytime between 4-6pm.

Board Games All Day Saturday: Bring family or friends to the Kenmore Library, take a break from devices, and discover the good old-fashioned fun of board games! Games available for all ages. No registration necessary.

Hooray for Story Time! 

Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5 (Registration opens Tuesday, September 5th )

Tuesday Mornings at 10:30 October 3-November 14

Enjoy stories, finger plays, and songs!

Story time meets Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am, October 3 through November 14

For children age 3-5.

Registration required..

Call 716-873-2842 or stop in the library to register starting September 5th to register starting September 6.

Family Story Time (Registration opens Tuesday September 5th)

Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm October 4-November 15 

Enjoy stories, fingerplays, songs, and crafts! 

Story time meets Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM from October 4-November 15. For children ages 0-5. A caregiver is required to stay. 

Space is limited to registered participants, so registration is necessary. Call 716-873-2842 or stop in the library to register. Registration begins Tuesday, September 5 at 10 AM.

**REGISTRATION FULL**Toddler Time for 2-year-olds (Registration begins Tuesday, September 5th)

A special story time just for 2-year-olds and their caregivers!

Thursday mornings at 10:00 am October 5- November 16

Registration required starting September 5

**REGISTRATION FULL**Baby Time for ages 3-23 months & their caregivers

Thursday mornings at 11:15 am October 5 - November 16

Come enjoy songs, books, and lap bounces with your baby! Each child will also get a board book to hold

Registration required starting September 5 call or stop in to sign up

Monthly Kids programs and special events

Crafterday

The first Saturday of the month at 10 am is Crafterday at the Kenmore Library!

On Saturday, October 7, we'll make spooky glowing lanterns.

Recommended for ages 5-12 (children younger than 5 can attend with a caregiver, children older than 12 can attend if interested).

Registration required. Call 716-873-2842 or stop in the library to register.

Lego Club 

Held the 2nd Saturday of the month from 11 am - 12 pm

Complete in our monthly challenges, or just enjoy some free building time.

No registration required. Recommended for ages 6-12.

upcoming dates:  October 14, November 11th, December 9th

Books and Barks

Held the 3rd Saturday of each month. This program for children ages 5-12 is a unique opportunity to work on reading skills in a relaxed and fun environment. 
Sign up for a 15 minute session to read to a trained therapy dog. Appointments are available between 10-11:30 AM.

UPCOMING DATES 

Saturday, September 16, 2023
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Presented in partnership with Paws for Love, a program of the SPCA serving Erie County.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Registrations can be made by phone during our open hours at 873-2842 or in person at the checkout desk.

Free Play at the Kenmore Library (ages 2-6)

Every 4th Saturday from 11 am - 1 pm. Ages 2-6. Enjoy an open-play experience allowing both you & them to socialize
Parents & Caregivers required to stay. No registration required.

Upcoming dates 

Saturday September 23, October 28, November 25, December 23

Kenmore Halloween Party

Tuesday, October 24 from 6-8 pm

Come join us for a Halloween Party. Costumes encouraged.

Costume Parade @ 6:15
plus:
Button Making
Scavenger Hunt
Slime
Crafts
For all ages, no registration required.

Craft & Carry

Take home crafting kits for kids (recommended for ages 5-10)

ask about available take home crafting kits currently available! 

Bricks to Go!  A Take home building challenge for kids 6-14

Can't make it to (or wait for) our next Lego Club? Try BRICKS-TO-GO! Come by the Kenmore branch library and checkout one of our BRICKS-TO-GO kits. Take it home and create your build before bringing it back to display! For kids ages 6-14. Kits are limited so stop by or call 873-2842 for details.

Programs for Teens and Adults

Weekly Programs

Knit & Crochet Club 

Get together with friends to knit, crochet, or work on your other crafty projects!

Meets every Monday from 12-2 PM.

No registration required. This is not a class, so make sure to bring your own yarn and projects.

Call 716-873-2842 or stop in the library for more information.

Computer Coach 

 Interested in becoming a computer coach volunteer? Fill out an application and send to knm@buffalolib.org with Computer Coach Volunteer application in the subject line.

Current Computer Coach Schedule:

Tuesdays from 6-8 pm

Wednesdays from 10 - 11:30 am

Get one on one assistance with our volunteers  to help you with your smartphone or tablet, email, Microsoft Word, using the Internet, scanning and more! Service based on volunteer availability, it is advised that you contact the branch beforehand for the current schedule. Call 716-873-2842 for more information.

Notary Public - Wednesdays from 6-7 PM

Starting in September of 2022 our Notary Public volunteer will be available from 6-7 pm on Wednesdays. No appointment is necessary and walk-ins are welcome. Call 716-873-2842 for more information.

Special Events

Book a Technology Trainer: Presented by the Tech Know Lab of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

Friday September 15   10-3 pm

Sign up for a 45 minute one on one training session 

choose one of the following topics, (please note: trainers are not able to perform any repairs to hardware or troubleshoot any major software issues with personal devices)

• Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics
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• Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.),
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• Organizing Computer Files/Folders,
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• Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos),
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• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, Windows Basics

Call the Kenmore Library at 716-873-2842 to sign up for an appointment.

How to Emotionally Satisfy a Woman: An Author Talk with Greg Sterlace

Saturday, September 30 @ 1 pm

This is a must-read book for every man who wants to satisfy the woman in his life in every way! Come hear author and local legend Greg Sterlace discuss his newest book, How to Emotionally Satisfy a Woman, and be a part of the discussion on this very important topic.

No registration necessary. Call the Kenmore Library at (716) 873-2842 for more information. 

Kenmore Crafting Night : Pom Pom Pumpkins

Tuesday, October 3 @ 6:30 PM

Join us for a fun evening of crafting.  Recommended for ages 14 and up.  Registration required.  Contact library staff in person or by phone to register.  Call the Kenmore Library at (716) 873-2842 for more information

Buffalo's Sporting Life

Tuesday, October 10 @ 7 PM

Are you a diehard Buffalo Sabres fan? Do you keep rooting for the Bills year after year? Are you just getting into all that Buffalo sports has to offer? Whether an aficionado or an amateur, this talk is for you! Presented through the eyes of a 60 +-year-old lifelong Buffalo sports fan, this talk will focus on professional sports in Buffalo through the years, including the history of the Bills, the Bisons, the Braves, the Sabres, and more!

Presented by Explore Buffalo. No registration necessary.

Joe Wasik grew up on the East Side of Buffalo and has been a Buffalo area resident for most of his life. After graduating from UB, he went to work for the federal government. He was the director of the US Department of Labor, Office of Labor-Management Standards, Buffalo office for more than 25 years prior to his retirement. Being a lifelong Buffalo sports fan, he put together Explore Buffalo's “Sports History” tour and likes to share his ups and downs of being a Buffalo fan with others.

Using the Libby and Hoopla Apps: Presented by the Tech-Know Lab of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

Friday October 13 10 am - 12:30 pm

Want to learn how to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines from the library? In this training you will learn how to use the Libby and Hoopla apps to access digital materials for free from your own phones, tablets, e-readers, or laptops.

Registration is required. Sign up by stopping in the library or calling us at 716-873-2842.

Kate Berberich: Writer on the Road to Happily Ever After

Wednesday October 18 at 7 PM

Join me on my journey. (There will be cats!)

Publishing your first novel is a journey. The road has lots of twists and turns, speed bumps, and the occasional detour. Please join me for some “travel tips” from my journey to becoming a published novelist. I’ll share tips on software and craft books, the process of crafting a query, and my experience working with an editor. And on the subject of journeys, I’ll also be talking about my debut novel, Picture Imperfect, and the follow-up, A Perfectly Imperfect Holiday.

No registration necessary. Call the Kenmore Library at (716) 873-2842 for more information.

BOOK CLUB

The Kenmore Library Book Club

Join Mary on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:45 pm for a monthly book discussion. 

email knm@buffalolib.org or call the library at 873-2842 during open hours for information about getting a copy of the book to be discussed.  

January 17^th – The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner   

February 21^st – Verity by Colleen Hoover   

March 21^st – The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner  

April 18^th – The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson    

May 16^th – Less by Andrew Sean Greer   

June 20^th – One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle    

July 18^th – Then You Dance by George William Walker (local author)    

August 15^th – Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid 

September 19^th – Recursion by Blake Crouch

October 17^th – Dopesick: dealers, doctors, and the drug company that addicted America by Beth Macy  

November 21^st – What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad

December 19^th – Circling the Sun by Paula McLain

Our in-house publications!

The Checkout: A REVIEW SOURCE WRITTEN BY LIBRARY PATRONS FOR LIBRARY PATRONS

Issue #1.

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Issue#5

Kenmore Library News, the premier kid-created newsletter for all things library returns at last!  Click the links below or stop by the library to get your copy.

Issue #23 JAN/FEB 2022

Issue #24 MAR/APR 2022

Issue #25 SUMMER 2022

Issue #26 FALL 2022

Issue #27 SPRING 2023

Issue #28 SUMMER 2023

The KLN Zine- The Kenmore Library News Zine for young adults, with news and reviews and all the hottest pop culture takes.

Issue #12 JAN/FEB 2022

Issue #13 MAR/APR 2022

Issue #14 Summer 2022

Issue #15 FALL 2022

Issue #16 Spring 2023

Issue #17 Summer 2023

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Our X (formerly known as Twitter) handle is @BECPLKenmore for updates on any library changes as well as to promote our programs.

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Remember, friending and following us on our social media sites, checking-in, liking, sharing our posts, and tagging us in your pictures, are all great ways to help promote your branch & libraries as a whole!

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