Programs and Services of the Clarence Public Library

April Programs


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

Clarence Public Library
May 2026 Programs

* Library CLOSED Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day *


 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, May 8, 2026
Time: 10:30–11:00 AM
Ages: Up to 18 months
Registration required. Registration begins April 24. 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. Preregistration is required.
Dates: Wednesday, May 6 | Wednesday, May 20 | 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.
Dates: Tuesday, May 12| Tuesday, May 19 | Tuesday, May 26 — all at 11:00 AM
Ages: 3–6 years and their caregivers
Required registration begins April 28.

Kidding Around Yoga 
For (ages 3-5). Parent/Guardian must remain with their child.
May 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM. 
Required registration begins May 4, 2026. Call 716-741-2650 to reserve your spot.
 
LEGO Club
A fun building program for children ages 5 to 12.
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Ages: 5–12 years
Required registration begins May 6.
 
Tail Waggin' Tutors (Oakley in the Library)
What do you get when you bring children, dogs, and books together? 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.
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Required registration begins May 2.
 

Intergenerational Programs

 

Makery
A maker-focused program with a new project each month. The program offers supplies and support to make an authentic creation. In May . Everyone over the age of six (to 100+) is welcome. In May we will be making suncatchers with beads, sequin and glue molds.
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Ages: 6 and up
Required registration begins April 30. Register online or call (716) 741-2650. 

Hooked on Crochet
Learn how to crochet and read patterns, or just come to crochet with some company! Beginners and experienced crocheters are welcome.
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026, 4:00–5:30 PM
Ages: Recommended 12+
Required registration begins April 20. Call (716) 741-2650. 
 

 Teen Programs 

 
Growing with Others — Neurodivergent Social Group
Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month. 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.
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6:30–8:00 PM
Contact: patriciamccalisterlmhc@gmail.com

 

Adult Programs

 

Study in Sherlock
A monthly discussion of Sherlock Holmes stories. In May we will be discussing "The Adventure of the Retired Colourman."
Date: Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Required registrationbegins April 20. 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, May 7 | Thursday, May 14 | Thursday, May 21 | Thursday, May 28 — all at 2:00 PM
Required registration begins April 23.

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, May 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Required registration begins April 27.

Bookmarks Book Club
Monthly book club meeting. All are welcome — no registration required.
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM
No registration required.

Knitting Club
Monthly knitting get-together. All skill levels welcome — no registration required.
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30 PM
No registration required.
 

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 11 at 2:00 PM: Cyrenius Chapin: Buffalo's 1st Doctor 
May 12  at 2:00 PM: Remove Invasive Exotic Plants
May 15 at 2:00 PM: Spot that Scam!
May 28 at 6:00 PM: Organic Farming Root Down Farm
 
 
 
 
 
 

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