
Library Info
560 Ridge Rd.
Lackawanna, NY 14218
United States
Located on Ridge Road between Route 5 and South Park Avenue. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot available.
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Public Access Computers: 16 computers, networked (printing 10 cents B&W per page, 25 cents color per page, now with Mobile Printing) Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
Meeting Room. Study Room. Copy machine, copies 15 cents each. Radio receiver for the visually impaired.
What's Special About the Lackawanna Library
The Lackawanna Public Library is a beautiful colonial style building with magnificent oak woodwork throughout the interior. Located on Ridge Road between Route 5 and South Park Avenue, the library was built in 1922 with money donated by Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie was a 19th Century steel tycoon who became one of the 20th Century’s most famous national philanthropists. The Lackawanna Library was one of the last Carnegie Libraries ever constructed.
The Lackawanna Public Library also houses a Local History museum on our ground floor. Our collections cover maps, photographs, and artifacts from Bethlehem Steel as well as Lackawanna itself. If you would like more information please call or stop on in and we will be happy to point you in the right direction.
Lackawanna is rich in local history and just a short walk from the library you will find several local landmarks including Our Lady of Victory Basilica and Shrine and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. The Library itself was built on a potter’s field and in 1994 a monument was added to honor the unknown buried there. In 2018 the PRONE Group (Paranormal Researchers of Niagara and Erie County) found evidence of paranormal activity at the Lackawanna Library and this "patron" is now affectionately known as Charlie.
The Lackawanna Library provides something for every age group. Each month the library has story times, crafts, movie nights, book clubs, bingo, computer classes and much more. All of these programs are provided free of charge. The Staff at the Lackawanna Public Library kindly invite you to visit soon and experience everything the library has to offer.
Lackawanna Public Library Policies
- Building Renaming Policy
- Bulletin Board Policy
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Distribution Policy
- Ethics Policy
- Exhibits and Displays Policy
- Facility Use Policy
- Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Policy
- FOIL Application Form
- Gift and Donor Recognition Policy
- Lost and Found Policy
- Photography and Filming Guidelines Policy
- Policy for Cooperation with Organizations and Agencies
- Policy for the Loan and External Exhibition of Rare and Unique Materials
- Procurement Policy
- Rules of Conduct
- Special Collections Development Policy
- Whistleblower Policy
System-Wide Policies
The Lackawanna Public Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
What’s Happening
Lackawanna Public Library
St. Patrick's Day Kids' Party
Saturday, March 11th at 11:00 AM
Special stories, crafts, and games for St. Patrick's Day
Pre-Ramadan Iftar Party
Saturday, March 14th at 6:30 PM
This year the Library will celebrate an iftar a week before Ramadan begins so that the community can learn about this special time of year and to help with your busy Ramadan schedules. Crafts, activities, and Ramadan treats!
Toddler Time
Tuesdays AND NOW Fridays 10:30-11:30 AM
Join us on Tuesday and Friday mornings to sing songs, make crafts and have fun with Miss Lisa and Miss Patti!
ESL Help & English Conversations for U.S.A Citizenship Test
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 PM
Adults can gain skills for work, everyday communication, citizenship and more. Work to reach YOUR goals!
Craft Circle
Wednesday, March 7th at 6:00 PM
For adults. We will be painting plant pots. All supplies will be provided.
Jasper the Therapy Dog
Friday, March 10th at 11:15 PM
Tuesday, March 21st at 11:15 PM
This precious dog will sit with you while you share a book with him.
BINGO
Saturday, March 4th at 1:00 PM
Play for Prizes- Bring your family, it is open for all ages and is FREE!
Lego Club
Thursday, March 16th at 6:00 PM
Focused on ages 5-12. Come in and play with LEGOS! Build your masterpiece and have it on display all month in the library.
Community Book Club!
Wednesday, March 22nd at 11:00 AM
Our new book club is free and open to the public. We will be reading: Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto and enjoying light refreshments.
Want to be more involved in your Lackawanna Library? Become a Friend of the Lackawanna Library. We'd love your input on various projects, events, and much more to make a difference in the Lackawanna Community. Stop by the library or call 716-823-0630 to sign up and receive more information.
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Board Info
Lackawanna Library Annual Report
Board of Trustees
- William Tojek, President
- Dean Otoka, Vice President
- Michael Sobaszek, Treasurer
- Michelle Saniewski, Secretary
- Lynn Dziak, Trustee
- John Ingram, Trustee
- Amira Muflahi, Trustee
- Andrea Haxton, Trustee
- Gregory Stachowski, Trustee
Board Meeting Minutes
2023 Minutes
2022 Minutes
- January 12, 2022 Minutes
- February 23, 2022 Minutes
- June 8th, 2022 Minutes
- July 6th, 2022 Minutes
- Aug. 3rd, 2022 Minutes
- September - No Meeting
- October 5th, 2022 Minutes
- November 9th, 2022 Minutes
2021 Minutes
- January 4th 2021 Minutes
- January 27th 2021 Minutes
- March 30 2021 Minutes
- May 27th 2021 Minutes
- July 7th 2021 Minutes
- August 4th 2021 Minutes
- September 8, 2021 Minutes
- October 6, 2021 Minutes
- November 24, 2021 Minutes
- December 15, 2021 Minutes
2020 Minutes
- January 2020 Minutes
- February 2020 Minutes
- March 2020 Minutes
- April 22, 2020 Minutes
- May 28, 2020 Minutes
- June 10, 2020 Minutes
- July 22, 2020 Minutes
- September 30, 2020 Minutes
2019 Minutes
Board Meeting Documents 2023
January 2023
- Nov. Dec. and Year End Stats
- Nov and Dec Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- Agenda 1/11/23
- Emergency Plan DRAFT
- Community Report DRAFT
February 2023
- Emergency Plan
- Community Report DRAFT
- Agenda 2/1/23
- Procurement Policy
- By-Laws changes for consideration
March 2023
- Jan. and Feb Stats
- Community Report DRAFT
- Agenda 3/8/23
- Director Report
- Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
Past Years - Agendas, and Handouts
January 2022
- December Stats
- December Circulation
- December Item Circulation
- December Computers
- December WiFi
- December 2021 Financials
- Agenda January 12, 2022
February 2022
March 2022
April 2022
- Agenda April 13, 2022
May 2022
June 2022
- Minutes June 8th
July 2022
- Agenda July 6th, 2022
- Community Report Draft
- Contract for approval
- May Financials Accounts Memorial Fund and Contract Libraries
- June Statistics
August 2022
- Agenda Aug 3rd, 2022
- 2023 Direct Budget Request
- Geothermal Heat Pumps Information
- Request for Consideration of Materials
- June Financial Accounts Memorial Fund and Operating Fund
- July Statistics
September 2022 - No Quorum
October 2022
- Agenda, Oct. 5th, 2022
- Free computer area chairs
- July Financial Accounts Memorial Fund, Operating Fund, and Grant Fund
- Aug. Statistics
- August Financial Accounts: Memorial Fund, Operating Fund and Grant Fund
- Sept. Statistics
November 2022
- Agenda, Nov 9th, 2022
- Sept. Financials: Memorial Fund, Operating Fund and Grant Fund
- Oct. Statistics
December - No Meeting
November 2021
December 2021
- Agenda December 15, 2021
- November Stats
- November Circulation
- November Item Circulation
- November Computers
- November WiFi
- November 2021 Financials
Bylaws
Lackawanna Public Library Bylaws - Consolidated and Amended Feb 1st 2023