Lake Shore Branch Library

Lake Shore Branch Library
Library Info

S-4857 Lake Shore Rd.
Hamburg, NY 14075
United States

716-627-3017
Fax: 716-627-6505
Stephanie Molnar, Librarian/Branch Manager
Brian Hoth, Director

Located on Route 5 (Lake Shore Road) between Cloverbank Road and Kennison Parkway. Wheelchair accessible with parking and entrances on both sides of the building.

The Lake Shore Public Library offers wonderful views of Lake Erie from a convenient location. Pop in for a quick pick from our updated collection or stick around for a fabulous sunset. Our friendly staff is always available to answer your questions or offer a suggestion.

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Features

7 Public Access Computers and 3 Laptops; printing, including Mobile Printing, is 10¢ per page for black and white and 25¢ for color. Includes Microsoft Office Applications and Internet Access. For more information, see "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"

Wi-Fi available to connect with your own laptop or wireless device.

Self Check-Out stations featuring RFID technology.

Drop Box depository to return library material 24/7.

Meeting Room available upon request. Seating capacity is 46.

Copy machine available at 25¢ per copy. 

MEETING ROOM APPLICATION & RULES OF USE

Lake Shore Public Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

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

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    Next Scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting 

    The next meeting of the Hamburg Public Library Board of Trustees is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6 PM at the Hamburg Public Library, 102 Buffalo Street.

    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.

    You may also visit our Facebook page.

    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. 

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    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. 

    Join the Friends

    Health Kits for Kids

    Thanks to a grant from WNYLRC and NNLM, we have health kits for kids!  These kits contain games, active play items, coloring pages, and a book to help teach kids about the human body and how to keep it healthy--inside and out.  The kits include:

    Each kit circulates for one week with one renewal and must be returned to a staff members, NOT in the drop box.  Stop in today for your kit and for further information.

    April Cookbook Club

    Monday, April 22 at 6:30 pm

    Everyone chooses a recipe from this month's cookbook, "One Pot Magic" by Good Housekeeping. Make your recipe at home and bring it to share with everyone. Sign up at the circulation desk to pick your recipe.

    Lake Shore Book Club

    Monday, April 29 @ 6:30 pm

    Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett

    Email lsh@buffalolib.org for reading guide

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    Adult Craft Night

    Velvet Watercolor Painting

    examples of velvet watercolor paintings

    Monday, May 20 @ 6:30 pm

    Registration required in person, over the phone or online

    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 is necessary.  Story Time usually runs for six weeks.

    April 2-23: Playmore (open play)

    April 30: Rain

    May 7: Mother's Day

    May 14: Going to the Dentist (with Aszkler Orthodontics)

    May 21: Pete the Cat

    May 28: Pizza

    June 4: National Punk Day (music theme)

    Lego Club

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    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.

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    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!