Hours for 2026: 

Monday 10-7

Tuesday 12-8

Thursday 10-7

Friday 12-5

Saturday 10-2 

 

Beyond Books at Boston:

Check out our Library of Things here.

 

Special Events

Preschool Story Time

Mondays or Thursdays at 11:00 AM  

Preschool story time for children ages 2-6. Stories, games, songs, and more! Call 716-941-3516 to register or stop in any week! (No story time on Monday, October 12th - stop in to check out the book sale!)

Adult Ukulele Club

Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:00 PM

Our ukulele club meets weekly to work on songs and prepare for performances. Call 716-941-3516 for more information. 

Mahjong Club

Every Other Monday - beginning May 18th

Do you want to learn how to play Mahjong or join a group to play? Call 716-941-3516 to sign up for our brand new Mahjong Club. We will have an introductory meeting on May 18th and then meet every other Monday at 2:00 PM. Join any time!

Lego Club

Tuesday, September 22nd at 5:30 PM

Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the next month's Lego Club.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.  

Fall Crafts

Thursday, September 24th at 5:00 PM

Join us for Fun, Free and Family-Friendly Fall crafts! We will have a variety of Fall and leaf-inspired craft projects perfect for all ages. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. Registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies for all attendees.

Fall Gardening with Lessons from Nature

Learn about fall maintenance, preparing the garden for winter, storing tubers and bulbs, and dividing perennials. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.

Kids Yoga with Blue Sky Wellness

Saturday, October 3rd at 11:00 AM

Enjoy all the wonderful benefits of yoga.  Recommended for ages 3 to 10.  Call 716-941-3516 to register - space is limited.

In addition to managing stress, Yoga can benefit kids in many other capacities. Here are just a few:

• Standing poses improve posture and strength. They also reduce symptoms of scoliosis.
• Balancing poses improve focus, concentration, strength, coordination and poise.
• Backbends stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and are invigorating. They also open and strengthen the heart and chest.
• Forward bends stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and are relaxing. They also help to massage the digestive system.
• Inversions and more difficult poses encourage practice and build strength and self-esteem.
• Breathing practices are a great way to reduce stress and help with focus and concentration. They also help reduce allergy and asthmatic symptoms.
• Meditation enhances calmness and clarity of the mind.
• Music and dancing has therapeutic properties and teaches rhythm, tempo, and coordination.

• The principles of Yoga teach kids kindness, sharing, compassion, mindfulness, awareness, and much more.

  

Autumn Tree I.D. with WildWood WNY

Monday, October 5th at 6:00 PM

Become a dendrologist detective and learn how you can use clues such as bark, leaves, and seeds to identify trees! This program covers the identification of 20 local tree species, explores how and why leaves change color in the fall, and offers insights into the important role that trees play in our ecosystem. Recommended for ages 8 and up, family-friendly.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.

Book Sale

Saturday, October 10th - Saturday, October 17th

Large book sale of donated items: adult hardcover books, paperbacks, nonfiction, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, and lots of children's books all priced between $0.25-$1.00. Antique and collectible books priced individually. Bag and box sale on the final sale days.

All proceeds benefit the Boston Free Library.

Painted Pumpkins

Thursday, October 15th at 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM

All ages welcome. October's craft is painted pumpkins! All supplies provided for free to pre-registered attendees. Registration is required, space is limited. Call 716-941-3516 to reserve your spot!  Rain date (if necessary) will be October 22nd.  Two sessions will be offered, one starting at 4:00 PM and the second starting at 5:30 PM.  Please specify your time preference when registering.  

Lego Club

Monday, October 19th 

Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the next month's Lego Club.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.  

Chess Club

Thursday, October 22nd from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for Boston Free Library's Chess Club meeting on Thursday, October 22nd at 5:30 PM. All ages and abilities welcome. Come learn how to play and test out your skills! Call 716-941-3516 to register. Boards are provided.

Lego Club

Tuesday, November 24th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the next month's Lego Club.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. 

 

Curbside/Walk-Up Services Continue to be Available:

Sports Equipment

Now you can check out sports equipment through the library!

Available kits include:

• Kid's Sized Tennis Kits: 2 rackets and 4 tennis balls - courts open and free to use behind the Boston Town Hall and at Sprague Brook Park
• Kid's Snowshoe Kits - perfect for a winter day at Sprague Brook or on any of the nearby trails! (Best for ages 5+).
  • Two sizes available: Small and Large Youth Sizes

* A parent or guardian must sign a waiver and be present the first time equipment is borrowed. Equipment must be borrowed from and returned to the Boston Free Library. 

Library of Things

Check out what items are available through our catalog!

Images of all items available here.

The Boston Free Library has the following items available for 7-day loan period.  Must be checked out on a valid adult library card and picked up and returned at the Boston Library during open hours.

• Sports Action Camera
• Green Screen
• Outdoor Projector and Screen
• Telescope
• Trail Camera
• Engine Diagnostic Code Reader
• Ukulele
• Portable Light Therapy Energy Lamp
• Digital Radon Detector
• Metal Detector and Metal Detector Pinpointer
• Karaoke System
• Bubble Machine
• Film Slide, Negative and Photo Converter
• Super 8 and 8 mm Film Converter
• Record Player - Converts Vinyl, Cassette and CD to USB Flash Drive
• ClearClick Video Converter - Converts VHS or other video sources to digital
• VHS-C Adapter
• VCR
• HDMI Cloner Box
• External CD/DVD Drive
• Osmo Genius Kit
• Makey Makey
• Laser Level
• NYS Parks Pass

Purchase of these items was made possible by funding generously secured by Senator Gallivan and by the Friends of the Boston Library, Inc.

Chromebook Kits

Chromebook Kits (Chromebook + Hotspot) are now available to check out at the Boston Free Library.  

Overview and Frequently Asked Questions

Parent/Guardian Chromebook Kit Checkout Agreement

Yard Games

The Boston Free Library now has yard games available for a 7-day loan period. Must be picked up and returned at the Boston Library; not eligible for reservations.

• Corn Hole
• Bocce
• Giant Jenga
• Volleyball/Badminton
• Croquet
• Kubb
• Kan Jam
• Ladder Ball
• Ring Toss
• Spikeball
• Table Tennis
• Pickleball Set

3D Printing at the Boston Library

• Lulzbot Taz 6 Printer available for use
• stl files accepted by email, web link, or USB with approval based on the library's 3D Printer Policy
• Fees based on weight of the finished project at $.05 per gram
• PLA, ABS and PETg available; colors subject to change
• Check out Thingiverse.com for ideas about what types of things can be printed 

Cricut Maker Machine

• Available for public use during library hours
• Basic cardstock provided, patrons are responsible for providing any other appropriate materials for projects