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 this time.  You can still donate to the Friends of the Library Group Saturdays at 10-12 across the street at the former Kenmore Middle School (155 Delaware Rd, door #8)

Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale!

Takes place at 155 Delaware Road (Door #8) - Formerly the Kenmore Middle School
Thursday, December 1st from 3-7 pm
Friday, December 2nd, from 3-7 pm
Saturday December 3rd from 9 am - 1 pm

List Prices
Hardcover and Young Adult books
$1 each
Trade Paperbacks and Children's Hardcovers
.50 each
Pocket Paperbacks and Children's Paperbacks
.25 each

Event Details
New books added daily
Free admission
Credit cards accepted 

EVENTS

Weekly Drop in Programs

Tinker 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.

Looking for something for kids to do during the winter break from school?  The Kenmore Library will have fun drop in activities all week! No special times, no sign ups needed.

Self directed scavenger hunt all day Tuesday, December 27

We'll have fun STEM activity toys out for free play all day Wednesday, December 28

Our pin back button makers will be out all day on Thursday, December 29

We'll have a crafting station and craft ideas available all day on Friday, December 30th

Hooray for Story Time! (Winter 2023 sessions)

Preschool Story Time for ages 3-5 (registration begins Monday, December 12)

Tuesday Mornings at 10:30 am January 10 through February 21

Enjoy stories, finger plays, and songs!

Story time meets Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am from January 10 through February 21.

For children age 3-5.

Registration requiredSpace is limited to registered participants, so registration inecessary.

Cal 716-873-2842 or stop in the library to register starting September 6.

Family Story Time for kids ages 0-5 and their caregivers (registration begins Monday, December 12)

Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm
January 11 through February 22
Crafts! Stories! Songs!

Registration required

Toddler Time for 2 year olds (registration begins Monday, December 12)

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

Thursday mornings at 10:15 am

January 12 through February 23

Registration required

Baby Time for ages 3-23 months and their caregivers (registration begins Monday, December 12)

Thursday mornings at 11:15 am

January 12 through February 23

Registration required

T(caregiver required to stay)

Please register by calling 716-873-2842 or inquiring at the checkout desk during open hours.

Monthly Kids programs and special events

Crafterday

The first Saturday of each month is Crafterday at Kenmore! 

On Saturday, December 3 we'll be making yummy graham cracker houses!

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.

Make a Holiday Graham Cracker House! Thursday, December 8  6:30 -8:30 pm

Come to the Kenmore Library and get in a festive mood by making your own holiday graham cracker house! All supplies provided. For ages 16 and under (younger children need caregiver assistance). Space is limited and registration is necessary. Call the library at (716) 873-2842 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.

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, December 17, 2022

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Wednesday, December 7 2-7

Friday, December 30 10-3

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.

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.

Kenmore Crafting Night

Tuesday, December 6th at 6:30 pm

Join us for a fun evening of crafting...in person! In December join us and fold a book tree!

Registration required. Please call 716-873-2842 or stop in the library to sign up

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 18^th – The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich   

February 15^th – The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller   

March 15^th – The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman  

April 19^th – The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead

May 17^th – Isaac’s Storm by Erik Larson   

June 21^st – To the Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf    

July 19^th – The Midnight Library by Matt Haig   

August 16^th – The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris 

September 20^th – The Circle by Dave Eggers

October 25^th – Dig by A.S. King  

(please note this date was changed from the 18th to the 25th for this month)

November 15^th – The Hired Girl by L.A. Schlitz   

December 20^th – An American Marriage by Tayari Jones   

Our in-house publications!

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

Issue #1.

Issue #2 

Issue #3

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

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

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Our Twitter handle is @BECPLKenmore for updates on any library changes as well as to promote our programs.

Need some reading inspiration? Our sister branch at Kenilworth has 90+  Pinterest Boards with thousands of suggestions for books available to request from the Buffalo & Erie County Library System which you can have sent to  Kenmore for pickup.  Check out their new & notable boards for items on order or recently received.

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