Boston Free Library

Hours for 2025: 

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 

Thursdays at 11:00 AM

Preschool story time for children ages 2-6. Stories, games, songs, and more! Call 716-941-3516 to register.


Adult Ukulele Club

Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:00 PM

Join us for an open jam, including ukulele instruction for beginners. Call 716-941-3516 to register. If you don't have your own ukulele, we even have one you can borrow from the library.  Bring along your favorite songs to share and learn some new ones!

Adult Ukulele Club Tuesday January 14th at 1:30 PM

First and Third Tuesday Writers Club

First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM 

Writing is a lonely activity and how do you know if you're doing it right - or wrong - and what are the rules anyway? (Hint - if there's a rule, there's a piece of writing breaking it.)
Whether you're just beginning your memoir, editing a poem, or preparing to query your novel, gather with other scribes to discuss the business and craft of writing. Feedback, hints, and prompts await. Encouragement and commiseration provided. Help cheer on others while they celebrate your work. First and Third Tuesday Night Writing Club meets from 6pm to 7:30 pm on - you guessed it - the first and third Tuesdays of the month downstairs at the Boston Free Library.
Call 716-941-3516 to register or drop in to check it out.

First and Third Tuesday Writers Club

Lego Club

Tuesday, September 23rd 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. 


Fall Crafts

Thursday, September 25th 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.


Seed Saving Class

Monday, September 29th at 6:00 PM

Saving seeds from your own plants can be a fun and easy way to keep your garden growing! This class will cover harvesting and storing seeds from many common vegetables and flowers.  Presented by Erica Fire from the WNY Seed Library.  Registration required- call 716-941-3516 to reserve your spot in this free program!


Teen Book Club

Tuesday, September 30th at 6:00 PM

For ages 12-17. September's Book Selection is The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire Book #2) by Tui Sutherland. Call 716-941-3516 to register.  


Friends of the Boston Library Book Sale

October 11th - October 25th

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.  The sale is open during all regular library hours for the dates listed.  All proceeds benefit the Boston Free Library. 


Painted Pumpkins

Thursday, October 16th at 4:00 PM or 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 23rd.  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.  

Halloween Games

Saturday, October 25th at 11:00 AM

A fun morning of Halloween-themed games including candy corn ring toss, pumpkin bowling, and much more! All ages. Costumes welcome! Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend!


Lego Club

Tuesday, October 28th 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. 


Chess Club

Thursday, October 30th at 6:00 PM

Join us for Boston Free Library's first Chess Club meeting on Thursday, October 30th at 6:00 PM.  All ages and abilities welcome.  Come learn how to play and test our your skills.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.  Boards will be provided.  


Lego Club

Tuesday, November 28th 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:

Call the library 716-941-3516 or email bos@buffalolib.org during open hours to request titles from items available at the Boston Free Library. Check the library's online catalog using the "Limit Search Results" selecting "Boston" to see currently available items. A staff member will record the titles requested and check them out on your library card. 

Beyond Books at Boston

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

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
  • Buffalo Museum of Science Passes

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 Kit

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

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