Marilla Free Library
March Madness Tournament of Books
Read select picture books, then vote to narrow down the list of contenders and crown the 2026 picture book champion. Each round you vote, your name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a prize. The list of titles is available at the library. Week one voting will run until March 14th, ballots are available at the library. For more information stop by the library or call 716-652-7449.
Build a Leprechaun Trap - registration is required
Saturday, March 14th at 11:00 am or Saturday, March 14th at 1:00 pm. Please register for one session. For children ages 5 to 12. Space is limited. Registration is required. We will make traps to catch these silly little leprechauns and get our hands on that pot of gold! Children will build the trap using everyday household objects and various craft supplies. Please call the library for more information or to register.
Make a Graham Cracker Peep House - Registration is required.
Fun with Peeps! Build a cozy graham cracker house for a candy Peep. Family fun event! Make a Peep House will be held on Tuesday, March 31st at 6:00 pm. All materials will be provided. Space is limited! Please call the library at 716-652-7449 to register or for more information.
Make a Peep House - Registration is required.
Fun with Peeps! Build a cozy graham cracker house for a candy Peep. Family fun event! Make a Peep House will be held on Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00 pm. All materials will be provided. Space is very limited! Please call the library at 716-652-7449 to register or for more information.
For more information on any of the programs please call the library at 716-652-7449.
Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.
Marilla Free Library Book Club
The book club meets in the library meeting room on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The next meeting on will be on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm. The book title that will be discussed is Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. New members are always welcome. For more information about joining, please call the library at 716-652-7449.
Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.
Friends of the Library Meeting Information
The Friends of the Marilla Free Library will be having in-person meeting on March 10 at 7 pm. New or interested members are welcome. The meeting will be held at the Marilla Free Library in the meeting room. Please call the library at 652-7449 for more information.
New Learning Kits
Now available for check out at the Marilla Free Library! These kits enrich STEAM activities for children. All kits are a 7-day loan period. Only one kit can be checked out at a time and must be checked out on an adult card. The Learning kits must be borrowed from and returned to the Marilla Free Library. Stop by or call for more information.
Curbside and Walk-Up Service is still be available during open hours – please call the library at 652-7449 for more information or to schedule a pick up Download PDF with more information on how to place an order.
Lawn Games
The Marilla Free Library has lawn games available for a 7-day loan period.
We have Yardzee / Farkle, Bocce Ball, Jenga, Croquet, Viking Bowling, Kan Jam, and Ladder Ball.
Items must be borrowed from and returned to the Marilla Free Library with an Adult Card. Stop by the library or call for more information.
Previously record virtual programming, STEM and Arts & Crafts with Ms. Shannon are still available on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Marilla-Free-Library-163148403705296/
Past activities that can be found on our Facebook Page: Magic Milk, Rubber Rainbow Eggs, Homemade Ice Cream, Make a Catapult, Cardboard Marble Run, Elephant Toothpaste, Rock Candy, Rainbow Rain, Inflate a Balloon with Pop Rocks, Exploding Baggie, Walking Water, Homemade Lava Lamp and Build a Tent for figurine
Past activities that can be found on our Facebook page: Decorating Easter Eggs three different ways. We used Rice, Markers and Whip Cream. Simple Suncatchers Spring Template(pdf), Make a Book, Window Painting, Mother's Day Craft, Race Car, Memorial Day Star Wreath, Bubble Art, Marble Paper Art, Play Stethoscope and Blood Pressure Cuff Doctor Templates(pdf), Father's Day Crafts: Cards and Sharpie Marker Mugs, and a Light up Campfire, Shark Puppet Template(pdf), Gnome Hat Pattern(pdf)