Newstead Public Library

Library Info

33 Main St.
Akron, NY 14001
United States

Fax: 716-542-3703

Kristine Sutton, Director

Located in the Village of Akron on Main Street near Rt. 93. Wheelchair accessible.

We offer 13 Public Access Computers with Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access and a Scanner. Printing (including Mobile Printing) is available; black & white copies are $.10 and color copies are $.25.

Local Akron/Newstead Newspapers dating back to 1878 are now searchable from every public computer in the library.

"What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"

Copy Machine: $.15 for 8 1/2 x11 and $.30 for 8 1/2 x 14

Fax Machine for outgoing faxes : The first page is $1.75 and each additional page is $1.00. A Credit/Debit Card may be used or a Fax card can be purchased.

What's Special About the Newstead Public Library

The Newstead Public Library is located in the heart of the village of Akron. We are just a short walk from the historical Octagon House and village shops. At the Library you will always be greeted with a smile and a helpful hand. For the charm and feel of a hometown library, stop in and visit the Newstead Public Library.

Friends of the Library

We have a very supportive Friends of the Library group that sponsors a used book sale in the Spring and Fall. There are three ways to become involved as a Friend: (1) as a member, (2) as a donor, and/or (3) as a volunteer. Please contact the Newstead Public Library for more information on how to become involved.

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AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer’s selected charitable organization

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Recycling Paper

You will now find a bright yellow and green Abitibi Paper Retriever Recycling Bin in the rear parking lot of the Newstead Public Library. Please drop off your newspapers, magazines, shopping catalogs, old mail, shredded papers, office papers, school papers and envelopes in the recycling bin. Items not accepted are cardboard, cereal/soda cartons, food wrap/ containers, tissue products, phone books, plastic or glass. Did you know that every year Americans use more than 67 million tons of paper or 580 pounds per person? That is a lot of paper! Please bring your recyclable paper to the yellow and green bin.

Meeting Room: All meetings must be open to the public. No fees can be charged. Room capacity is 50. Application may be downloaded.

Special Newstead Public Library Board Meeting- Monday March 30 11am by telephone- 1(646)749-3122, access code 686-078-557

Newstead Public Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

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

What’s Happening

Welcome to the Newstead Public Library!

Please visit us on:

Monday 12 - 8 pm

Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm

Wednesday 12 - 8 pm

Friday 10 am - 5 pm

Saturday 10 am - 3 pm

Look at the Calendar to the right for Library Programs and Activities! Click on dates for detailed program information.

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Stop by and take a walk on the Bookmobile! Books can be borrowed and returned to the Newstead Public Library!

April Calendar of Events!

Click here for a printable calendar of events!

STEM simple machines

STEM Activity kits to borrow!

Build a flying saucer, learn about electromagnetism and have FUN with science!

Kits may be borrowed for 7 days

Stories in Russell Park

Wednesday, September 16 at 11 am

Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm

Fun Friday

Join readers from the Newstead Public Library, Akron Schools and Akron Parents Association. Families/children will sit every other bench in front of gazebo for social distancing and masks are required. Please call the library at 542-2327 to attend due to limited seating. Hope to see you in the park!!

Stories in Russell Park

Wednesday, September 16 at 11 am

Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm

Stories in Russell Park

Wednesday, September 16 at 11 am

Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm

Stories in Russell Park

Wednesday, September 16 at 11 am

Wednesday, September 23 at 6:30 pm

Virtual Programs - Join us for virtual FUN!!! Videos can be found on the Newstead Public Library Facebook page and YouTube channel.

In the Kitchen with Val - Check our Newstead Public Library youtube channel for lots of good recipes and baking tips! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLP0PjQ8TKACvkyExEFbulA

The system has a new portal for exclusively Virtual Programs throughout the system. The link is provided below.

https://bit.ly/35jwP2b

Dolly Parton Reads

Dolly Partons Imagination Library comes to Akron. Give a preschool child the gift of reading. This is a free gift to your child. Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in your child's name directly to your home for Free! This program is made possible through the generosity of The Bank of Akron and supported by the Friends of the Newstead Public Library. Here's how to get started: