Programs and Services of the Clarence Public Library

February Programs

Children’s Programs

Book Babies
Join librarian Ana on February 27 for baby storytime. Enjoy bouncing, playing, singing, and reading with hands-on books, bubbles, and sensory playtime for caregivers and their little ones up to 18 months. Registration is required starting February 13 at 10:30 AM; call Clarence Public Library at (716) 741-2650 to reserve your spot. Space is limited, and no children over 18 months may attend for safety reasons. Sessions will resume in late February through March.

Talecraft Tuesday (PDF)
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Preregistration is required and begins January 20. For children ages 3–6 and their caregivers. We sing, read, talk, and craft while exploring stories that encourage a love of reading.

Read & Play (PDF)
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM; and Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Registration begins January 21. Best for walkers and toddlers and their caregivers; preschool-age children are welcome. Enjoy a story and song followed by open play.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dog Program
February 21, 2026, from 10:30 AM–12:00 PM. Registration begins February 7. A therapy dog program where children can read to Oakley.

Intergenerational Programs

Train Day (PDF)
Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 10:30 AM–1:30 PM. A family event for train enthusiasts of all ages. Stop by to see a working model and enjoy hands-on fun. No registration required.

Adult Programs

Chair Yoga Series
Thursdays at 2:00 PM on February 5, 19, and 26, 2026. Registration begins December 22. Instructor Donna Fairlie, CYT-200, DJ Gentle Yoga, LLC, specializing in mobility-challenged participants.

 

Borrow from our Library of Things

Click on the image below for a PDF of the brochure. (Links to the catalog are inside the PDF.)


Explore our Library of Things — a collection of unique, non-traditional items available for borrowing at Clarence Public Library. From tools to tech, we offer something unexpected for every interest

How It Works

✅ Borrowing Limits: Check out up to 3 kits at a time.
✅ Renewals: Each kit can be renewed once (if no holds are pending).
✅ Guidelines: Review the full Library of Things Circulation Guidelines and Agreement

 Need help? Contact us: 📞 716-741-2650 


What is Citizen Science?

People just like you are contributing to real scientific research! By collecting data, taking photos of clouds or streams, documenting changes in nature, using smartphone sensors to monitor water and air quality, or even playing games to advance health research, you can help scientists make discoveries.

Citizen Science Kits

Jumpstart your journey with these fun and impactful projects:

  1. Observing Pollinators 🐝
    Help track bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to protect ecosystems.

  2. Mapping Mosquito Habitats 
    Identify and report mosquito breeding sites to prevent disease spread.

  3. Monitoring Air Quality 🌫️
    Use sensors to measure pollution levels in your community.

  4. Measuring Light at Night 🌃
    Track light pollution and its effects on wildlife and human health.

  5. Exploring Biodiversity 🌿
    Document plant and animal species in your area to support conservation.

  6. Zombee Hunting 🐝
    Help scientists study zombie flies that parasitize honeybees!

MEMORY/REMINISCE KITS

Made possible by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo: Daniel C. and Beatrice M. Fisher Fund

These kits are designed to support caregivers of individuals experiencing cognitive memory impairment, providing engaging and therapeutic interaction.

How It Works

  • Each Busy Bottle contains sensory items like rice, beads, and buttons.

  • Two laminated cards are included, featuring reminiscence questions and conversation starters.

  • Use the provided dry-erase marker to check off discovered items.

Safety Note

⚠️ Adult use only – Not suitable for children.

Favorite Things Reminisce - sets include themed photo cards, activity cards and DVD

Activity Kits:

Check out our Seed Library!

Seed Library Brochure(pdf)

Our seed library offers a wide variety of free seeds to our community. We provide a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Families are allowed up to four packets per year.  Seeds have been donated by patrons and seed companies.  Seeds can be donated by completing a donation form and submitting them with the seeds to the circulation desk. 

Special thanks to the Garden Friends of Clarence for the support of this project.

 

Seed Library

 

Introducing the Road to Decode Literacy Hub at the Clarence Public Library

We now have Decodable Books (PDF) at the Clarence Public Library!

The Clarence Public Library is partnering with Teach My Kid to Read to provide free access to their Online Literacy Community for resources about early literacy, homeschooling, dyslexia, tutoring, decodables and more!

Check out the link below to sign up for the FREE "Literacy @ Your Library" online community: 

https://bit.ly/ClarencePubLib

To learn more, check out these videos:

Welcome video

Tour of the Road to Decode Online Community

Donation Policy

Book Donations