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
- Display Case 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
System-Wide Policies
The Lancaster Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
What’s Happening
Lancaster Public Library
The Lancaster Public Library has been identified as being in a NYS Micro-Cluster ORANGE Zone. Per NYS Micro-Cluster Strategy and the Lancaster Public Library's COVID-19 Micro-Cluster Plan, the library building will be CLOSED starting on Friday, November 20. CURBSIDE service will begin on Friday, November 20. Please call (716) 683-1120 for information, or to schedule a pickup. Our books drops are open.
COVID-19 Micro-Cluster Walk-Up & Curbside Service Plan
COVID-19 Micro-Cluster Plan & Appendix A: New York Micro-Cluster Strategy
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.
Fall
Fall Reading Log
Thursday, October 1 - Monday, November 30
Kids up to age 17 can submit an entry for every book read for a chance to win a prize! Prizes include: a portable rocket tent, kids telescope, LEGO® set, Raina Telgemeier book set, snowball makers, and a fox snow tube! Drawing will be held on Monday, November 30. Enter here: http://bit.ly/fall20read
Virtual Art Show
Calling artists of all ages! Submit a photo of your art to: librarylancaster@gmail.com. All entries must include a brief description, the artist’s name, and age (if under 17). The art show will premiere on our Facebook page on January 4: http://www.facebook.com/LancasterLib/
Virtual (online) Storytimes with Ms. Meg
Fridays, November 20, & 27, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Ms. Meg will read stories and sing songs. Join in on the fun: https://www.facebook.com/LancasterLib.
Virtual (online) Crafternoons
Wednesday, November 25 at 1:00 p.m.
Stop in to the library to grab the take home craft, 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.
11/25 - Turkey puppet craft
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
2020
Agendas
- January 9, 2020
- February 13, 2020
- March 12, 2020
- March 31, 2020 - This meeting was held remotely via GoTo Meeting, Call In: (312) 757-3121, Access Code: 369 496 005
- May 28, 2020 - This meeting was held remotely via Zoom, Call in: (929) 205 6099, Meeting ID: 912 1608 4117, Password: 191921
- June 11, 2020 - This meeting was held remotely via Zoom, Call in: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 989 1887 7155, Password: 538771
- July 9, 2020 - This meeting was held remotely via Zoom, Call in: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 944 4083 6037, Password: 102188
- August 13, 2020 - This meeting was held remotely via Zoom, Call in: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 975 6021 5089, Password: 351944
- September 10, 2020 - This meeting was held remotely via Zoom, Call in: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 613 774 4639, Password: 052769
- October 8, 2020 - The meeting was held remotely via Zoom, Call in: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 613 774 4639, Password: 052769.
- November 12, 2020 - This meeting was held remotely via Zoom, Call in: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 613 774 4639, Password: 052769.
Minutes
- January 9, 2020
- February 13, 2020
- March 12, 2020
- March 31, 2020 Transcript Audio
- May 28, 2020 Transcript Audio
- June 11, 2020 Transcript Audio
- July 9, 2020 Transcript Audio
- August 13, 2020 Transcript Audio
- September 10, 2020 Transcript Audio
- October 8, 2020 Transcript Audio
- November 12, 2020 Transcript Audio
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Bylaws
By-Laws and Conflict of Interest Policy
Budget
Coming Soon