Programs and Services of the Clarence Public Library

Red Cross Blood Drive at the Clarence Public Library
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
1-800-RED CROSS or RedCrossBlood.org

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April Programs


Children’s Programs
Book Babies Join our librarian, Ana, on Friday, April 17 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. Registration is REQUIRED and begins April 3 at 10 am. Register online or call Clarence Public Library at (716) 741-2650 to reserve a spot. Space is limited. *For safety concerns, please understand that no child over 18 months may attend this event. Ages: Up to 18 months
Read&Play (PDF) Enjoy a story and song followed by open play. Preregistration is required.  March 25 for April. Ages: Walkers, toddlers, and preschool-age children with caregivers
Wednesday, April 15 at 11:00 AM (revised date)
Wednesday, April 22 at 11:00 AM
Talecraft (PDF)Tuesdays at 11:00 AM Explore stories and activities to encourage a love of reading. Includes singing, reading, talking, and crafting. Ages: 3–6 years and their caregivers.
April 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM
April 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM
LEGO Club  (PDF) Wednesday, April 1 and 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Registration begins March 18 and April 1. For children ages 5 to 12.
Oakley in the Library (PDF): What do you get when you bring children, dogs and books together? You get happy, confident children who love to read. Therapy Dogs International (TDI) is a volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their therapy dogs for visitation in a variety of facilities and settings. Register to read for a 15-minute session to Oakley, our therapy dog from Therapy Dogs International. Select Saturdays from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Next date Saturday, April 18, 2026.
 

Intergenerational Programs
Makery (PDF) This is a maker-focused program with a new project each month. At 4:30 pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Registration begins April 1. Everyone over the age of six (to 100+) is welcome. Register online or by phone at 716-741-2650. The program will offer the supplies and support to make an authentic creation. In April, we are making diamond butterflies and painting floral plaster molds.
Hooked on Crochet Monday, April 6, 2026, at 4:00–5:30 PM. Call 716-741-2650 to register. Learn how to crochet and read patterns or just come to crochet with some company! Beginners and experienced crocheters are welcome! Recommended ages 12+. Registration required and will begin March 23.
Literacy Night (PDF): A community focused evening of fun and celebration of reading with structured literacy activities for children at every step of their reading journey. Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5:00-8:00 PM. Will include visits from Sabretooth and Oakley, the therapy dog. No registration necessary. Individuals in need of accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of the program.

Teen Programs
Growing with Others Neurodivergent Social Group meets 1st Tuesday of every month (Tuesday, 4/7/26) 6:30PM–8:00PM. Patty 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. If you have any questions, contact Patty at: patriciamccalisterlmhc@gmail.com
 

Adult Programs
A Study in Sherlock: Monday, April 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Call to register. For April’s installment we will be discussing Adventure of the Missing Three-Quarter. Call 716-741-2650 to register.
Chair Yoga Series: Thursdays at 2:00 PM. April 9 and April 16, 2026, will be at 2:00 PM. Registration begins March 26. Instructor Donna Fairlie CYT-200, DJ Gentle Yoga, LLC. Specializing in mobility challenged.
Mindfulness Meditation Event: Meditation is self-care and Awareness. Meditation boosts health and well-being. Meditation promotes inner peace for world peace! Chair seating available. Every second Monday of the month at 6:00 PM on April 13, 2026, 2026. Registration begins March 30.
Venice: The Floating City with Bob Poczik (PDF): April 20, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Registration begins April 6. Venice was founded after the fall of the Roman Empire, when people in northern Italy fled before invading tribes from Germany. Seeking refuge in salt marshes and mudflats off the coast of Italy, they invented an ingenious process for building on water rather than land. Venice went on to become a great maritime power, at one point having the largest navy in the world. Respected presenter Bob Poczik will take those attending on a splendid visual journey from Venice’s founding to its current state as one of the world’s great wonders and a major attraction for people from all over the world.
Bookmarks Next meeting: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM. No registration required.
Knitting Club Next meeting: Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:30 PM. No registration required.
 

Friends Spring 2026 Book Sale
Friends Memberships can be purchased ANYTIME BEFORE OR DURING THE BOOKSALE.

FRIENDS MEMEBERS ONLY NIGHT
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (6:00 PM-8:00PM)
GENERAL PUBLIC
Thursday, April 30, 2026 (10:00 AM-8:00 PM)
Friday, May 1, 2026 (10:00 AM-4:30 PM)
Saturday, May 2, 2025 (10:00 AM-4:00 pm)
ALL DAY $5 BAG SALE
Buy friends' bags as you enter

Donation Policy

Book Donations

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