This was my first time coming here and it was so pleasant. It is surrounded by beauty and features great windows near a quiet space to study or read. It seems very serene. If I am ever in that area, I would like to sit there and cozy up with a book, or do some uninterrupted work. There was also an art show happening with pieces from students in Amherst. What talent. The librarian was kind and enthusiastic about the program. The playground out in front looked wonderful with many children utilizing it. This is a bright, beautiful space offering so much besides the usual library things. It looked like there were a bunch of meeting rooms as well. read more

The staff are extremely nice it gots alot of book the art is great there is also a place were the kids could be! Recommend this place

Two weeks ago I wanted to borrow a book from Audubon and utilized their curbside pickup, since the inside of the library was temporarily closed to the public due to COVID. Curbside pickup was super easy and convenient! I called ahead and provided my name, library card number, and the title of the book, and then they setup a time window for me to pick it up. This was nice because my book was ready as soon as I arrived, and I felt comfortable picking up my book while limiting contact with others. The librarian I worked with on the phone was also friendly, professional, and pulled my book quickly. I'd highly recommend borrowing materials from this library. read more

It's been a while since I visited a library. I used to go to libraries to do research or to borrow books on tape, then books on CD, now I'm dating myself. With the advent of the internet, more specifically Google, I strayed away from libraries. I went to the Amherst Main Library at Audubon to get a new library card. They have come a long way since the old card catalog. Looking up locations of books and things is very easy to do on the cataloge terminals. The staff was very helpful answering questions. I remember when no food was allowed in libraries but now they have a selection of snacks for sale sitting right on the checkout counter. Cool. I hear this branch is building an addition to increase floor space. Can't wait to see what they do. read more

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I love libraries and this one is pretty nice. They always bring back good childhood memories. Still remember the first time I wandered out of the childrens section to get books. Boy oh boy I just knew at that point I was an adult (at maybe 12)! They're going to be expanding the library next year. They're enlarging the community space and adding a dedicated children's reading room. Its suppose to be done in 2021. Not sure yet how that's going to effect things while the work is in progress. Found out about a Holistic Lecture Series they have every Tuesday night that currently runs through April. I guess this is it's 9th year but I just discovered it. Quite a variety of topic and definitely plan on checking out a few. Another little thing. I love their doors that automatically open. Usually doesn't matter but last time I walked out of there with a huge bag of books on the last day of their book sale I really appreciated it! read more

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I love books! I love libraries! This one is great because it also has Sunday hours. There is always something happening here and the staff is very pleasant. Everything is categorized in a way that makes sense and it is enjoyable to walk around and find new things to check out. This place is always busy which is nice to see that people are supportive of the library! read more

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The newly renovated Audubon library is quite the facility. It's so family friendly, with meeting rooms and a separate kids area, which is nice if you mind children sounds. The kids area has a room for Lego and craft building, a couple of offices, and an area for the really little kids with a train table (that really needs some TLC right away). There are containers of building blocks, a felt board, and little kid-sized chairs for reading. There are board books at just the right height for wee ones to help themselves to. There is an exit into a hallway that has the restrooms in case junior is potty training and needs a quick run to the lav. The exterior wall is basically all windows and the kids love to look out and see nature and Canada geese. Of course the library is much more that the vast array of adult book selections too. There is a seed catalog, take some, leave some; there is an assortment of media, CDs and DVDs, and large print books too. If you have time, you can take a walk around Walton Woods nearby too. What a great location for a great library! read more

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My favorite library in the area! It's nice, lots of natural light, and a good place to get work done. The study rooms are great--you can't book them online but you can do it over the phone or in person. They've got a decent selection of books and DVDs, including some recent TV shows. I haven't tried it, but I've noticed that you can also get seeds from them for garden planting! Only down side is that there aren't a ton of easily accessible outlets, so plan wisely. read more

I'm a patron of Erie libraries and have been at the Amherst Main Library a few times in order to renew books, check out new books and ask reference questions. My experience at this library has always been great, with the exception of a few times of calling on the phone to try and renew books. Especially if an override is needed, a lot of times they will not be able to help you over the phone unless you call the downtown library. With the exception of that, the library has everything I need and I'd definitely recommend coming here! read more

We love going to this library! They made getting my 8 year oLd her own library card such a great experience. She loves going and reading and picking stuff out with both mommy and nana. I also used this library when I Studied for the nursing boards. They have private rooms available to sign out for time frames! Nice a SILENT. Recommend this location! read more

I went on line to retrieve my library card number and to reserve a book. When I arrived Ed the first worker was very nasty. I wanted to know where the reserved books are. She pointed me to a pile of books in the hold rack and said it could be there.after I noticed it was not there I asked another Liberian that wasn't helpful. I asked to look up the author to find out if the book was in the library. She was not pleasant so I left. I concluded that this library is not a good place for me and I really do t want you Hong books S that other people touched. I will spend the $17 on amazon and not have to deal with the awful service I was getting. Next time the county threatens to cut the funds of the library I say who cares read more

Approximately ten years ago, I wandered into this branch, a newly minted library science graduate student, looking to sign up for a library card. I not only got that card, but fell in love with the Audubon branch. It was love at first sight. Fast forward to 2017, when I returned to Buffalo and needed a new library card. I chose to return to Audubon to sign up, it just felt like the right thing to do. I'm obviously a huge proponent of the public library system, and the Audubon branch has a lot to do with that. Everything I need is available here, and I have yet to have any issues with that. The Audubon branch is the largest of the four Amherst branches, and it shows, not just in physical space alone. The selection of materials is significantly larger here than the other town branches, even without having more space to shelve items. Most of the time, if I know I want something, Audubon will have it and I can just zip right over. The branch itself is convenient to the 990 exit and is adjacent to the town police station, which reminds me of my childhood library sharing a building with the town police (but they didn't share any building entrances back then). Most notably, this branch is open on Sundays during the school year, something the vast majority of county branches can't say. The library is closed on Sundays during the summer, so adjust your visits as needed. A huge advantage to being the flagship town branch is the plethora of programming and work space. There's a nice little row of computer/study desks along the window by the paperbacks, and you have a good view of the road if you need something to look at. When I was there recently, there were children's programs taking place in the community rooms. My favorite program will always be the last day of the book sale, when you can fill a paper bag for only $4. You never know what you'll find and sometimes, the hidden gems are hysterical. The book sales apply to all branches, so what's not to love? As the summer rolls on, I plan on spending lots of time at Audubon. It's a great location to get some work done and find that next great read. I'm so happy I wandered into this branch all those years ago. read more

Audubon is one of our favorite library locations. It is a large branch that is big and bright, with lots of windows and different seating areas. Here you'll find tons of books, movies, and music, with lots of stacks and racks to peruse and explore. There is a nice children's section too, with cute comfortable seating; you can even lay on the rug and enjoy a good book with your little one if you'd like. One cool newer addition to the library system is the "Library of Things". No longer is the library just books, you can check out all sorts of "Things" and the Audubon has quite the assortment: a croquet set, a GoPro camera, large lawn games like Can Jam and Connect 4, lots of science learning sets, even a DRONE! Log onto the library's website catalog to see all the "Library of Things" items you can borrow for free, many of which are home-based at Audubon. We've been coming to this branch for several years, and even though it's no longer our nearest location, we still make a special trip out to poke around and see what's new fairly often. A great library, thanks Erie County! read more

I love this library. I will admit, during the earlier morning hours, there are all sorts of mommies and little kids wandering around, but if you're not into dealing with that, go later in the day. Before I come here, I go on the B&ECPL (www.buffalolib.org) to search for books in the catalog. No sense in spending hours searching (especially for books that are checked out) when I can be prepared when I arrive. I'm a big fan of renting CDs from here, though these days the DVDs take over a good amount of space and often people sworm this area so it's hard to get in. Another good opportunity to search the web catalog first! Though I have a Kindle and iTunes and all the technology I could dream of, I still like coming here to rent a book or a CD. Instead of spending big American boffos on these materials, I like that I can rent stories and tunes to see if I really want to commit to them first. So glad that libraries are open!!! read more

Nice and spacious with excellent facilities as do most of the libraries within the Erie County system. The doors to the open magically as you approach, suggesting an Aladdin's cave of interest within. I imagine this was a consideration for those in wheelchairs and the elderly, but this is Amherst, so some of the housewives think this tres chic innovation was especially installed for them. Along the main corridor, there are numerous community activities promoted on the bulletin board, with the flyers organized and posted by someone with severe and probably debilitating OCD. I was tempted to shift a flyer ever-so-slightly askew, but I thought the poster would have a heart attack when he / she saw desecration of the board. Selection even during an age when eBooks are a major challenge to the written word, there is an excellent selection, as DVDs and music on CDs. I betcha Amazon, Apple, and all other tech companies are waiting for the day when all this information is passe. Everything seems wonderful until you deal with the librarian and staff, and it all goes downhill from there. Their attitude is unpleasant, and their assistance is minimal. What saves the day are the marvelous self scanners that enable the borrower to skip any human interaction, which is important here in avoiding the unpleasantness of some of the staff members. Roseanne Butler-Smith, who is listed as the librarian for this branch, must be a piece of work to have staff like this. (BTW: Similar to a quote by John Cleese in the program Fawlty Towers, "If they don't like checking out books, why don't they get themselves another bloody job - designing cathedrals or composing violin concertos. That's it! The Audubon Library Concerto - in four movements, all of them slow, with a four-hour tea-break in between.") read more

It's okay for a library. I've seen better and I've seen worse. Actually. The selection of books is pretty good if you come here for that. Also they have a large collection of media, which is primarily what libraries are for these days. But when you come with your laptop for the day and can't find a single plug, you have to wonder. read more

We've been going to this library around the corner from my mothers house for almost 10 years now. It's always a great experience. Most fond memories are of story time with Miss Lucy the most awesome librarian any child could hope for. Helpful librarians lost and lots of books and videos and CDs to check out. Computer stations to go online. You could make it a whole day in this library and not get bored. read more

Great library I would say, although there is not so many books on professional level. You can find books about cooking, lots of fiction and biographies but not so much for career development, education or self development. We pick up a lot of kids books for our little daughter and she totally loves it! Staff is extremely helpful, place itself is neat and has a great reading area. read more

Very nice library with a great selection of DVDs. Free wifi is also a nice perk, and the atmosphere is perfect for studying - always very quiet. There are plenty of computers to use in order to help you find a book you are looking for, and you can also check out your books yourself by placing them on a scanner. I also like that they do carry free newspaper publications, like the Public and the Amherst Bee, that you can grab on your way out. read more

Ample space inside, relaxing air while quiet most of the time (wish the users can keep it that way - I really appreciate people who don't stay chatting on phone while in a library) The computer is slow, so you have better bring your own laptop. A lot of collection to check out. read more