Next Scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting 

The meeting of the Hamburg Public Library Board of Trustees has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 10 at 6 PM at the Lake Shore Library.

Hours of Operation

Monday 12-8

Tuesday 9-5

Wednesday 12-8

Thursday 9-5

Friday CLOSED

Saturday 9-5

Sunday CLOSED

We will continue to offer Curbside/Walkup service as an option. To place orders, call the library at (716) 627-3017.

The hold system is still active and any available holds can be picked up using curbside service. Before placing a hold, it is recommended for patrons to check the online catalog for available items at www.buffalolib.org.

Please visit www.buffalolib.org for continued library system updates.

You may also visit our Facebook  and our website. We wish you all health and safety, and we look forward to seeing you when we reopen! 

The Lake Shore Library is accepting donations of books, DVDs and CDs. For more information on what can be donated, see our Donation Guidelines. Please bring any donations to the public service desk during open hours. 

Join the Friends of the Hamburg Public Library!

Friends of the Hamburg Public Library is a dedicated group of volunteers that supports the policies and programs of both branches of the library through sponsored book sales and other fundraising activities. Please join us in this worthwhile cause. Become a member today! Applications are available at both library branches, or for download here. 

Lake Shore Book Club

Monday, March 27 @ 6:30 pm

House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday

This is a hybrid in-person/Zoom meeting. Remote attendees can visit via Zoom at:

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83905327526...

Meeting ID: 839 0532 7526
Passcode: 879390

April Cookbook Club

Smitten Kitchen Keepers by Deb Perelman

Monday, April 10 at 6:30 pm

Everyone chooses a recipe from the book and brings it to share, potluck style. Sign up at the circulation desk to pick your recipe.

Adult Craft Night

Wood Bead Bunting

Monday, April 17 @ 6:30 pm

Registration required in person, over the phone or online

Tonight we will be making a wooden bead bunting.

Craft night is for ADULTS ONLY (age 18+).

Story Time at Lake Shore Library

Join Miss Stephanie every Tuesday at 10 am for Story Time!  Ages 3-6 welcome, no registration necessary.  Story Time runs from January 10-February 14, 2023.

The weekly themes are:

March 7: Weather

March 14: St. Patrick's Day

March 22: World Puppetry Day

March 28: Dragons

April 4: Colors

April 11: Boxes

Lego Club

Like Legos?  Join us for Lego Club!

Bring your creativity and build a creation.

Last Saturday of every month from 1-3 pm.

No registration required.

Kids Take and Make Crafts

The Lake Shore Library has take and make crafts with seasonal themes!  Each kit includes everything you need to make the craft (except glue). 

No registration, first come first served.

Memory Kits

Do you have a friend or family member with Alzheimer's/dementia?  Do you work in an assisted living facility or nursing home?  If so, the Lake Shore Library has Memory Kits!

What are Memory Kits?  Memory Kits feature a variety of items to inspire memories, discussions, and interaction with people with memory loss issues.  Each kit comes with DVDs, CDs, games, and activities.  We also have a game backpack filled with fun activities to get people talking, laughing, and engaging their minds.  Kits can be checked out for one week with one renewal.  Please view our Circulation Guidelines for more information.

Kits are available in the following themes:

Memory Kit #1: Animals

Memory Kit #2: Gardening

Memory Kit #3: History

Memory Kit #4: Movies

Memory Kit #5: Television

Memory Kit #6: Travel

Memory Bag: Games

Stop into the Lake Shore Library today to check out a kit!