Lackawanna Public Library

Lackawanna Public Library
Library Info

560 Ridge Rd.
Lackawanna, NY 14218
United States

716-823-0630
Fax: 716-827-1997
Danielle Ptak, Director

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.

Kid relaxing on floor

a boy wearing fancy mask

Lackawanna Public Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

The Lackawanna Public Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

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    Adult Craft Circle: Dried Flower Bookmarks

    Tuesday, August 5, 6:00 PM

    Stop in and make a cool craft! All supplies provided, just bring your creativity.

    Registration required, so stop by the front desk and grab your seat ASAP!

    Ages 18+ only.

    Circus for All Workshop

    Thursday, August 7, 11:00 AM

    Join training artist Benjamin Berry in a workshop that teaches you how to move like a circus performer!

    Free event open to the public. Call or stop by the front desk to register. 

    Community Tiny Art Show Opening Reception

    Tuesday, August 12, 6:00 PM

    Take a stroll through our gallery of tiny art masterpieces created by members of the community!

    Free event open to the public. No registration necessary.

    Teen Bleach-Dyed T-Shirts

    Thursday, August 21, 1:00-2:00 PM

    Learn a new recipe, taste some yummy samples Stop by and bleach dye a t-shirt for your back to school wardrobe. ;)

    Open to teens in grades 6-12. Registration recommended.

    Sun Prints

    Friday, August 22, 1:00-2:00 PM

    Make some cool art using the sun!

    For kids entering grades 1-5. Registration recommended.

     


    Toddler Time - Summer Series

    July 15 - August 29

    Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 AM

    Join us on Tuesday OR Friday morning to sing songs, make crafts, and have fun with us as w celebrate the topic of the week!

    Registration required - pick our Tuesday or Friday session and call or visit the front desk to register!

    Story Stars - Summer Series

    July 15 - August 29

    Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 AM

    This laugh and learn program runs concurrent with Toddler Time and is meant for kids ages 5-10. We will cover all the same weekly topics, craft some cool things, and have a good time!

    Registration suggested - pick our Tuesday or Friday session and call or visit the front desk to register!

    ESL Help & English Conversations for U.S. Citizenship Test

    Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 PM

    Adults can gain skills for work, everyday communication, citizenship and more. Work to reach YOUR goals!


    BINGO!

    Monday, August 4, 1:00 PM

    It's time to win some prizes and brag to your family and friends!

    BINGO! is for all ages.

    LEGO Club

    Monday, August 4, 2:00 PM

    We provide the LEGOs - you just have to bring your creativity!

    LEGO Club happens directly after BINGO! Win your prizes and then stay to build your next masterpiece.

    Community Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

    Wednesday, August 27, 6:00 PM

    After Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the local aquarium, mopping up floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, especially since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat over thirty years ago. Tova forms a remarkable friendship with Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium.

    Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine and deduces what happened the night Tova’s son disappeared. And now, Marcellus must use every truck his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it’s too late.

    Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.

    Spice Explorers Spice of the Month Club

    August’s Spice of the Month: Dill!

    Stop in to grab a spice packet and a brochure that provides fun facts about this month's spice, recipes you can make at home, and cookbook recommendations to take your meals to the next level!

    Limit 1 kit per family, while supplies last.

    Join the Friends of the Library

    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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