
Library Info
5466 Broadway
Lancaster, NY 14086
United States
Located in the Village of Lancaster on Broadway (Route 20) east of Central Avenue. Wheelchair accessible. New, expanded parking lot available off School Street.
What's Special About the Lancaster Library?
25 Public Access Computers: Microsoft Office and Internet access. Meeting room and copy machine. Come and sit by our beautiful working copper fireplace.
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Lancaster Public Library Policies
- Bulletin Board Policy
- By-Laws and Conflict of Interest Policy
- Claims Audit Policy
- Disaster Plan/Emergency Procedures
- Display Case Policy
- Ethics Policy
- Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Policy
- Gift Policy
- Investment Policy
- Lost and Found Policy
- Petty Cash Policy
- Procurement Policy
- Public Relations Policy
- Meeting Room Policy & Rules of Use
- Meeting Room Application
- Rules of Conduct
- Whistleblower Policy
System-Wide Policies
The Lancaster Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
What’s Happening
Lancaster Public Library
Please note: our services have changed. The building is temporarily closed, but we are offering curbside service. Please call (716) 683-1120 to schedule a pick-up. Our books drops are open.
COVID-19 Micro-Cluster Plan & Appendix A: New York Micro-Cluster Strategy
COVID-19 Micro-Cluster Walk-Up & Curbside Service Plan
Safety Plan
Reopening Plan
Handling Materials During COVID-19
Virtual (online) Programming
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all library programming is taking place online. Did you miss a program? Please check out our playlists at https://www.facebook.com/pg/LancasterLib/videos/ for archived videos.
Virtual Art Show
Thank you to all of the artists who submitted artwork for out first annual art show: http://bit.ly/LVAS21. Click "present" at the top of the page to view the show.
January Craft & Carry
A free take home winter-themed craft kit for kids ages 5 – 12. Call to pick up the kit with our curbside service. Limit one per child while supplies last.
January Virtual (online) Crafternoons
Wednesdays, January 20, & 27 at 1:00 p.m.
Learn to create crafts at home using things you might already have. Call us to pick up the take home craft and then visit our Facebook page every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. to follow along with Ms. Meg: http://www.facebook.com/LancasterLib/. No registration required.
1/20 - Snowman slam game
1/27 - Polar bear prints
Virtual (online) Storytimes with Ms. Meg
Fridays, January 22, & 29 at 10:30 a.m.
Ms. Meg will read stories and sing songs. Join in on the fun: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterLib.
February Craft & Carry
A free take home valentine craft kit for kids ages 5 – 12. Limit one per child while supplies last.
Virtual Pet Show Submissions
February 1 - 26
Calling all pet owners! Submit a photo of your pet(s) (stuffed animals may participate) to: librarylancaster@gmail.com. Please include the name and a brief description of your pet. The pet show will premiere on Monday, March 1st.
February Virtual (online) Crafternoons
Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, & 24 at 1:00 p.m.
Learn to create crafts at home using things you might already have. Call us to pick up the take home craft and then visit our Facebook page every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. to follow along with Ms. Meg: http://www.facebook.com/LancasterLib/. No registration required.
2/3 - Raining hearts cloud mobile
2/10 - "I Love You" sign language card
2/17 - Love bugs
2/24 - I ♥ dinosaurs craft
Virtual (online) Storytimes with Ms. Meg
Fridays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Ms. Meg will read stories and sing songs. Join in on the fun: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterLib.
I ♥ Books Valentine Craft Kit
Begins Saturday, February 6
Make a valentine for your favorite book and share a picture of it on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterLib. For all ages. Call us to pick up a kit while supplies last.
Chinese New Year Dragon Craft Kit
Begins Friday, February 12
Celebrate the year of the ox by creating your very own Chinese New Year Dragon. For ages 5- 12. Call us to pick up a kit while supplies last. Limit one per child.
Board Info
Lancaster Public Library Board Info
Annual Report
Board of Trustees
Suzanne Jacobs, President
Kenneth Graber, Vice President
Jan Yarborough, Treasurer
Barbara Tamol, Secretary
Gary Howell
Kristyn Wind
The Lancaster Public Library Board of Trustees meet the second Thursday of the month at 4:00 p.m. in the Lancaster Public Library unless otherwise noted.
Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
2021
Agendas
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January 14 - Meeting was held remotely via Zoom, Call In: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 613 774 4639, Passcode: 052769.
Minutes
Transcripts
Audio
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Bylaws
By-Laws and Conflict of Interest Policy