August Events

ADULT

1-on-1 Technology Help

Hour appointments available for technology assistance and basic guidance.

To Schedule an Appointment:

Visit OPK Tech Help Website or call us at (716)662-9851.

Please Note:

We do not perform physical repairs, hardware upgrades, or open devices.

We reserve the right to stop the appointment if it requires in depth repairs, personal information, possible data loss, or finances.

Crochet Circle

Tuesday, August 18th & 25th 6:00-7:00 PM

Join us for our new Crochet Circle, lead by a local volunteer with over a decade of crochet experience. This is a weekly group and sign up is required. Please call us at 716-662-9851 to sign up!

Adult Craft Night

Thursday, August 27th 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Join us for Adult Craft Night (ages 17+)! For this session, we will be making Award Ribbons. Please call 716-662-9851 to sign up.

TEEN

    TAG TEEN HANG
Monday, August 17th from 6-7 PM

For teens ages 13-17. 
Join the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) for this special spinoff event on Monday, August 17th from 6-7 PM.

There will be snacks! Uno! And general fun!

Registration is requested. For more information, please call the Orchard Park Library at 662-9851.

TEEN BOOK CLUB

Monday, August 31st from 6 - 7 PM
Calling all teens! Join the OPK Teen Advisory Group's Teen Book Club -- we meet MONTHLY to discuss a YA title!

We will be reading People Like Us by Dana Mele.

Call us or stop in to register. Books are available for hold through the library system!

Registration is required. For teens ages 13-17. For more information, please call the Orchard Park Library at (716) 662-9851

KIDS

Orchard Park Library Spring Baby & Toddler Storytimes

Registration for the Spring Session begins Monday June 15th. 

You can sign up in person or by phone. Registration will guarantee a spot for each class for the 6 week session. Storytime session will run from Monday July 6th through Friday August 14th. 

Monday Baby Storytime 

Mondays at 10am

Join Miss Kasey for a gentle introduction to storytime with books, songs and activities for babies 24 months & under. 

Monday Toddler Storytime

 Mondays at 11am

Join Miss Kasey for an introduction to storytime with books, music & movement for toddlers ages 24-36 months. 

Friday Toddler Storytime

Fridays at 10am

Join Miss Sam for a gentle introduction to storytime with books, songs and activities for toddlers age 36 months & under. 

Preschool (Age 3-5) Summer Storytime 2026

Tuesdays at 10am OR Thursdays at 10am

Preschool Storytime is a 6 week program on Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10am. Storytimes begin Tuesday July 7th and run through Thursday August 13th.  Tuesday's session is for child and adult caregiver to attend together. Thursday's session is suited to children that are ready for more independence, and the child remains in the meeting room while the adult caregiver enjoys the Library. Please choose only one day to attend. 

Preschool (Age 3-5) Early Fall Storytimes

Registration begins Monday August 17th.  Registering guarantees a spot for the entire 6 week session.

Sessions will run on Tuesdays or Thursdays for 6 weeks, beginning Sept 8th and concluding Oct 15th.

Read to a Dog presented by SPCA's Paws for Love

Drop in anytime 4pm-5pm, Thursdays on the following dates:

August 19th | August 26th

Join us for a special reading time with a certified SPCA Paws for Love dog at the Orchard Park Library! Improve literacy skills and reading confidence! Whether you'd like to read a story to a furry friend or just spend some time hanging out, everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. All ages are invited!

Join us for Lego Club on Thursday August 27th.

Ages 6-12

2 sessions: 12-1 PM and 3-4 PM

Registration is open now.  The 12-1 PM session is full but there is still space in 3-4 PM.  Registration is required. To check wait list availability or sign up, please call the Orchard Park Library at (716) 662-9851.

DINOSAUR ESCAPE: AN ESCAPE ROOM EXPERIENCE

Saturday, August 8th -- Saturday, August 22nd

“Dinosaur Escape!” is an escape room experience designed in partnership with the Orchard Park Public Library’s Teen Advisory Group and will run Saturday, August 8th through Saturday, August 22nd during open library hours.
Breaking out of the Escape Room takes about 45 minutes and it’s free! Groups can be up to 6 members at a time. Participants under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult in the escape room.
Registration is required. Call us today to reserve your session at (716) 662-9851! 

Orchard Park Library Presents: Family Movie Night at the Train Depot!

Thursday August 20th at 8:30PM

This year's movie will be none other than the 1999 classic film - The Iron Giant! The movie will be shown rain or shine under the awning at the Train Depot. Park in the Library Parking Lot. Light snacks will be served. Train depot restrooms will be available. Lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray are recommended. Registration is required. 

Saturday Morning Play at the Orchard Park Library

Saturday July 25th & August 22nd from 10:00-11:30 AM

Drop in to the library on Saturday July 25th & August 22nd from 10-11:30am for some sensory play! There will be three stations featuring Homemade Playdough Play, Mini Ice Rescue and a Shaving Cream "Carwash". Join us for some messy (but not too messy!) fun! Suggested for kids ages 2-7. Registration is not required.

Pokemon Club

Saturday August 22nd at 2pm

Start or continue your Pokemon journey! Share, trade, and battle with Pokemon cards! Learn how to play and build decks under the Unlimited Format. The library provides pre-built decks to play with at the program but attendees may also bring their own cards and decks from home. Open to kids in grades K-8. Kids in grades 2 & under must be accompanied by a caregiver. Register in person, by phone at 716-662-9851 or online at https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/16968892

Claw Clip Bedazzling

Tuesday, August 25th 3:00 - 4:00 PM

Crafting for ages 6-12 years old. Come bedazzle a claw clip!

As of August 11th, 2026, this program registration is full. Please call 716-662-9851 to join the waitlist!

September Events

ADULT

Crochet Circle

Every Tuesday 6:00 - 7:00 PM. 

A crochet group for adults at any skill level. Crochet hooks and yarn are provided.

Registration is required for each session. 

Adult Craft Bag Take & Make

Reserve a take-home craft bag for adults (ages 17+). This craft is a Buffalo Bills-themed keychain/purse charm.

 Craft bags can be reserved between August 24th and 31st.

Craft bags must be picked up between September 1st and 8th. 

Any bags that are not picked up by the 8th will be reallocated to people on the waitlist. 

Please call 716-662-9851 to reserve yours!

TEENS

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP (TAG)
Monday, September 14th from 6-7:30 PM
For teens ages 13-17.
The Teen Advisory Group will help plan & execute library programs, provide insight into how best to serve Orchard Park Teens, gain volunteer hours & experience, and meet new people! 
Volunteer hours may be awarded for attendance.
Registration is required. For more information, please call the Orchard Park Library at 662-9851.

TEEN GAME NIGHT
Monday, September 21st from 6-7:30 PM
For teens ages 13-17.
Join us at the Orchard Park Public Library for our monthly game night to play board games, card games, and more!
Registration is requested. For more information, please call the Orchard Park Library at 662-9851.
 

(SILENT) TEEN BOOK CLUB
Monday, September 28th from 6-7 PM
For teens ages 13-17
Calling all teens! Join the Orchard Park Library's Teen Book Club -- we meet MONTHLY and discuss a YA title at alternating meetings! 
March's meeting will be a SILENT BOOK CLUB meeting! Bring your own book to read, and at the end of the meeting stay to chat about what you're reading -- or not! :) 
Registration is requested. For more information, please call the Orchard Park Library at 662-9851.
 

KIDS

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