Programs and Services of the Clarence Public Library

January 2026 (PDF)

Children’s Programs

Book Babies 

Join our librarian, Ana, on Friday mornings, January 16th, 23rd, and 30th, 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.*

Book Babies will start sessions again in late February through March.

Registration is REQUIRED and begins on January 2nd 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.

Read&Play (PDF)

Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 11:00 AM.

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. Preregistration is required.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors (PDF)

January 24, 2026, at 10:30-12:00 PM. Registration begins November 1. Therapy dog program. Read to Oakley.

Intergenerational Programs

Puzzle Day

Challenge yourself (or your group!) with a hands-on creativity sprint. Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:00 to 2:00 PM. Tackle a puzzle in one sitting: pick something doable but ambitious and push through to the finish. No registration required.

Adult Programs

Chair Yoga Series

Thursdays at 2:00 PM. January 8 and 15th, 2026, will be at 2:00 PM. Registration begins December 22. Instructor Donna Fairlie CYT-200, DJ Gentle Yoga, LLC. Specializing in mobility-challenged.

Knitting Club

Next meeting: Thursday, January 20, 2026, at 6:30 PM. No registration required.

February Programs

Children’s Programs

Take Your Child to the Library
Saturday, February 7, 2026. Open the Activity Table at the Library. There’s no need to register—just stop by and have some fun.

Bilingual Storytime
Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Geared toward ages 3 and up. Registration begins January 24. Join us for Jan Brett’s The Mitten in English and El mitón in Spanish. A craft activity will follow.

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 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM; Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM; and 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.

A Special Talecraft: Once Upon a Dance (PDF)
Dress in your best fairytale magical attire and join us for dancing, crafts, and fun. Intended for children ages 2–6 and their caregivers. February 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM. Registration begins February 3.

Read & Play (PDF)
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM; 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.

LEGO Club
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Registration begins January 21. For children ages 5–12. Registration is required and space is limited. This is a free-form building program, and children can display their creations in the library.

Very Posh Tiny Heart Tea Party (PDF)
Craft fun (create fans) and party activities (bingo) with strawberry tea and cakes. For children ages 4–8. February 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM–12:00 PM. Registration begins January 31.

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.

Makery (PDF)
A maker-focused program with a new project each month. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM. Registration begins January 28. Open to everyone ages 6 to 100+. Register online or by phone at (716) 741-2650. In February, participants will make Love Bugs and tiny heart fabric wreaths.

Lunar New Year Craft & Snacks (PDF)
Drop-In Lunar New Year fun. Wednesday, February 17, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.

Adult Programs

A Study in Sherlock
Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Registration begins January 16. A discussion group exploring the many iterations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes universe. This session focuses on The Lion’s Mane.

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.

Introduction to Longevity (PDF)
Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Registration begins January 23. This talk explores what longevity is, current health challenges, and practical, evidence-based approaches to optimizing health span and lifespan. Call (716) 741-2650 to reserve your spot.

Mindfulness Meditation
February 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Hosted by the Clarence Public Library and Wat Prodketchettharam America and guided by Phramaha Piya Jundadal. All are welcome; no meditation experience is necessary.

Lincoln in Buffalo & Western New York (PDF)
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Registration begins January 27. Author and Explore Buffalo Master Docent John Fagant presents on The Best of the Bargain: Lincoln in Western New York, focusing on Lincoln’s regional visits and the 1861 Inaugural Train.

Bookmarks
Next meeting: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM. No registration required.

Knitting Club
Next meeting: Thursday, February 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM. No registration required.

Red Cross Blood Drive
February 24, 2026, from 1:00–6:00 PM. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

 

 

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