Programs and Services of the Clarence Public Library
Clarence Public Library
May 2026 Programs
* Library CLOSED Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day *
Children's Programs
Read & Play
Enjoy a story and song followed by open play.
Date: Wednesday, May 27 — all at 11:00 AM
Ages: Walkers, toddlers, and preschool-age children with caregivers
Registration required. Registration begins April 22.
TaleCraft
Explore stories and activities to encourage a love of reading. Includes singing, reading, talking, and crafting.
Date:| Tuesday, May 26 — all at 11:00 AM
Ages: 3–6 years and their caregivers
Adult Programs
Chair Yoga Series
A gentle yoga series designed for mobility-challenged participants. Instructor: Donna Fairlie CYT200, DJ Gentle Yoga, LLC.
Dates: Thursday, May 21 | Thursday, May 28 — all at 2:00 PM
Register now.
Special Events
Red Cross Blood Drive
Give the gift of life. Open to all eligible donors. Find more information at redcross.org or call 1-800-RedCross
Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 1:00–6:00 PM
University Express
May 28 at 6:00 PM: Organic Farming Root Down Farm
The Library will be closed on June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.
Children's Programs
Book Babies
Join our librarian, Ana, for baby story time! Let's bounce, play, sing, and read together with hands-on books, bubbles, and a short open sensory playtime. For caregivers and their little ones up to 18 months old.
Date: Friday, June 5 and 12, 2026
Time: 10:30–11:00 AM
Ages: Up to 18 months
Registration required. Registration begins May 22. Register online or call (716) 741-2650. Space is limited.
Note: For safety concerns, no child over 18 months may attend this event.
Read & Play
Enjoy a story and song followed by open play.
Dates: Wednesday, June 3 | Wednesday, June 17 | Wednesday, June 24 — all at 11:00 AM
Ages: Walkers, toddlers, and preschool-age children with caregivers
Required registration begins May 20.
TaleCraft
Explore stories and activities to encourage a love of reading. Includes singing, reading, talking, and crafting.
Dates: Tuesday, June 2| Tuesday, June 16 | Tuesday, June 23 — all at 11:00 AM
Ages: 3–6 years and their caregivers
What do you get when you bring children, dogs, and books together? Happy, confident children who love to read! Register to read for a 15-minute session to Oakley, our therapy dog.
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Required registration open.
A fun building program for children ages 5 to 12.
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Ages: 5–12 years
Required registration begins May 27.
Makery
A maker-focused program with a new project each month. The program offers supplies and support to make an authentic creation Everyone over the age of six (to 100+) is welcome. In June we will be making paper topiaries.
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Ages: 6 and up
Required registration begins June 3. Register online or call (716) 741-2650.
Growing with Others — Neurodivergent Social Group
Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month. Patty runs the group and is a licensed mental health counselor with over 20 years in the Human Services fields, working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 6:30–8:00 PM
Contact: patriciamccalisterlmhc@gmail.com
TeenLit Box Fill out the form from June 1- 15, online or at the library desk, telling us what you like. Visit us to pick up your box at the start of July. (Clarence Public Library pick-up.) Bring back the 2 books when you are finished. Enjoy the goodies and favors you can keep.
Adult Programs
A Study in Sherlock
A monthly discussion of Sherlock Holmes stories.
Date: Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Required registration begins May 18. Call (716) 741-2650.
Chair Yoga Series
A gentle yoga series designed for mobility-challenged participants. Instructor: Donna Fairlie CYT-200, DJ Gentle Yoga, LLC.
Dates: Thursday, June 4 | Thursday, June 11 | Thursday, June 18 — all at 2:00 PM
Registration required. Registration begins May 21.
Mindfulness Meditation
Meditation is self-care and awareness. Meditation boosts health and well-being and promotes inner peace for world peace! Chair seating available. Meets every second Monday of the month.
Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Required registration begins May 25.
Bookmarks Book Club
Monthly book club meeting. All are welcome — no registration required.
Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
No registration required.
Knitting Club
Monthly knitting get-together. All skill levels welcome — no registration required.
Date: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
No registration required.
Special Events
Thursday, June 18th from 6 pm to 8 pm (Rain or shine - concert will be held outdoors if weather permits) - bring your lawn chair and enjoy an evening of Rock 'n Roll oldies with the Roadrunners!
PRESALE JUNE 1-22
Cash or check only.
Growing Up in a Frank Lloyd House
University Express
June 11 at 7:00 PM: Pan-American Exposition
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:
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Observing Pollinators 🐝
Help track bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to protect ecosystems. -
Mapping Mosquito Habitats
Identify and report mosquito breeding sites to prevent disease spread. -
Monitoring Air Quality 🌫️
Use sensors to measure pollution levels in your community. -
Measuring Light at Night 🌃
Track light pollution and its effects on wildlife and human health. -
Exploring Biodiversity 🌿
Document plant and animal species in your area to support conservation. -
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
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Each Busy Bottle contains sensory items like rice, beads, and buttons.
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Two laminated cards are included, featuring reminiscence questions and conversation starters.
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Use the provided dry-erase marker to check off discovered items.
Safety Note
⚠️ Adult use only – Not suitable for children.
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Handle with care.
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Gently shake or roll the bottle to reveal hidden objects.
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Enjoy individually or in a small group setting.
- Dogs and Cats
- Summer and Beach
- Dude
- Vegetable Garden
- Birds
- Tools
- Kitchen
- Baking
- 1950’s
- 1960’s
- Groovy
- Nurse
Favorite Things Reminisce - sets include themed photo cards, activity cards and DVD
- Favorite Things Reminisce - Summer
- Favorite Things Reminisce - Autumn
- Favorite Things Reminisce - Spring
- Favorite Things Reminisce - Dog
- Favorite Things Reminisce - Homemaker
- Favorite Things Reminisce - Cat
- Favorite Things Reminisce - Farm
- Favorite Things Reminisce - Great Outdoors
- Favorite Things Reminisce - Handyman
- Favorite Things Reminisce - Patriotic Collection
- Favorite Things - Remembering the 1950s
- Favorite Things - Remembering the 1960s
Activity Kits:
- Flipbook Kit
- Kardlet Kit (a "Flashback of Memories")
- Remember the 1970s Photo & Activity Cards
- Cat Activity Kit
- Dog Activity Kit
- Color By Numbers: Patterns & Shapes Collection
- Color By Numbers: Stained Glass Collection
- Remembering Pets Photo Reminisce Cards
- Reminisce Therapy: Word Search Puzzle Kit
- Great Outdoors Activity Kit
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.
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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:
To learn more, check out these videos:
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The basket raffle to be held from Tuesday, June 23 - Friday, July 31. $5/ sheet of tickets. Tickets on sale through July 31st. Drawing to be held August 1st.