Marilla Free Library
We will begin collecting books for the Fall Book Sale after July 5th.
Unearth a Story Summer Reading Programs
Registration is required for all programs.
Independent Reading Programs for all ages. Reading logs will be available starting June 29th.
Summer Badging Program for all ages. Complete challenges to earn badges to put on your lanyard.
June Programs
Lego Night
Thursday, June 25 at 6:00 pm for ages 5 to 11. We will make cool creations to display in the library! Registration is required. Please call or stop by the library to register.
4th of July Storytime
Join Ms. Shannon on Monday, June 29th at 11:00 am for stories, games, and a craft as we celebrate America's birthday. For ages 3 to 8 years old. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the library to register.
America 250 Hydro Painting
On Tuesday, June 30th at 6:00 pm for ages 7 to 15. We will create a red, white and blue marbled design using hydro dipping techniques and acrylic nail polish. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Please call or stop by the library to register.
July Programs
Storytime with Ms. Shannon
Mondays at 11:00 am for ages 3 to 5. Join us for stories, games, and a craft. Registration is required for individual dates. Dates and themes are listed below:
July 6 - Dinosaur Adventures
July 13 - Digging into the Past
July 20 - Prehistoric Pals
July 27 - Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Glow Dinosaur Stepping Stones
Join Ms. Shannon on Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 pm to make a special garden stepping stone that will include dinosaurs that glow in the dark! For ages 5 to 12. Registration is required.
Jurassic Journeys: Extravaganza Experience Presented by Cris Johnson
On Tuesday, 14 at 2:00 pm join us for a dinosaur show that will feature music, humor, fun magic, lifelike dinosaurs that roar, audience participation and more! This program is recommended for ages 4 and up. Registration is required. There will also be fossil replicas, lifelike Velociraptor, a baby T-Rex and baby Stegosaurus. Please call the library at 716-652-7449 for more information or to register.
Dino Egg: Bath Bombs
On Thursday, July 16 at 2:00 pm make your own bath bombs with hidden dinosaur surprises inside! For ages 7 to 15. We will provide all the materials. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Dino Bites
Join Ms. Shannon on Wednesday, July 29 at 2:00 pm as we make dinosaur themed snacks and treats! For ages 5 to 12. Supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required.
Lego Night
Thursday, July 30 at 6:00 pm for ages 5 to 11. We will make cool creations to display in the library! Registration is required. Please call or stop by the library to register.
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, September 22, 2026, at 2:00 pm. The book title that will be discussed is TBD. 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 July 14 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)