Programs and Services of the Clarence Public Library

Fall 2025 Book Sale (PDF)

October Programs (PDF)

Children’s Programs

Talecraft for Tots (PDF)

Tuesdays at 11:00 AM.

Dates: October 7 and 28. Registration September 23.

 For children ages 3-6 years and their caregivers. We will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a love of reading. We sing, read, talk and craft.

Read&Play (PDF)

Wednesdays at 11:00 AM.

Dates: October 1 and 15. Registration September 17.

Best for walkers and toddlers (or children between these developmental stages), and their caregivers. Preschool-age children are welcome. Join us for a story and song followed by open play.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors (PDF)

October 11, 2025, at 10:30-12:00 PM

Registration begins September 27. Therapy dog program. Read to Oakley.

LEGO Club (PDF)

Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Registration begins October 15.

For children ages 5 to 12. Registration is required. Space is limited! The program is free-form building, and children can put their creations in the library! 

Kidding Around Yoga Halloween Class 

Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 1:30 PM. Registration begins October 16.

For children ages 3-5.  Parent/caregiver must remain with the child. Halloween yoga poses and fun. Halloween costumes welcome.

Intergenerational Programs

 

Mooncake Festival Family Storytime and Craft

Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 4:30 PM Registration begins September 17. 

Hooked on Crochet

Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Registration begins September 27. 

Learn to crochet, read patterns, or crochet with company. Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome.

Mubu the Morph 5:30 PM

Spooky Island Show 6:30 PM (PDF)

Family Fun for All Ages! Thursday, October 2, 2025 Registration begins September 18. Space is limited!

WNY Storytellers presents an evening of Spooky Tales (PDF)

Family Fun for All Ages! Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Registration begins October 2. Space is limited!

Makery (PDF)

This is a maker-focused program with a new project each month. At 4:30 PM on 

Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Registration begins September 24.

Everyone over the age of six is welcome. Register online or by phone at 716-741-2650. The program will offer the supplies and support to make an authentic creation. This month, we will be painting artificial pumpkins.

Haunted Library Ghost Hunt (PDF)

The investigation will take place at 4:15 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Registration begins October 1.

Job Description: We are seeking young individuals with an interest in paranormal investigation. Ghost hunters will be tasked with finding, identifying, and documenting various ghostly phenomena. Participants will be tested. Brief instruction in protective potion making will be offered to participants. All in attendance will be provided with traditional fall fare: pretzels, donuts, and cider. 

Día de los Muertos Craft

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM. Registration begins October 14. 

Teen Programs

Neurodivergent Teen Group

 Focuses on community connection and developing new skills such as self-awareness, social wellness and coping with stress. Register by emailing Patty McCalister, LMHC at patriciamccalisterlmhc@gmail.com Next Meeting: October 14, 2025

Adult Programs

A Study in Sherlock

Monday, October 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Registration begins September 22.

A group that discusses the various iterations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes universe.

Chair Yoga Series

Thursdays at 2:00 PM.

October 2, 9, and 16. 10/30 will be at 2:30 PM. Registration begins September 18.

Instructor Donna Fairlie CYT-200, DJ Gentle Yoga, LLC. Specializing in mobility-challenged

Clarence’s Revolutionary War Soldiers (PDF)

Thursday, October 9 at 7:00 PM. Registration begins September 25.

Join Town Historian Joe McGreevy as he discusses the early pioneers of Clarence and their connections to the American Revolutionary War, highlighting several prominent soldiers who are buried in the Town of Clarence. Early settlement patterns, connections to the war, and impacts on the community will all be investigated. The topic was chosen to kick-off the 250th birthday of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.

Mindfulness Meditation

Monday, October 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Registration begins September 29.

Join us for a mindfulness meditation class that is hosted at the Clarence Public Library and by Wat Prodketchettharam America and guided by Phramaha Piya Jundadal! All are welcome! No meditation experience is necessary.

Bookmarks

Next meeting: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 7:00 PM. No registration required.

Knitting Club

Next meeting: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 6:30 PM. No registration required.

 

 

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