Lots of community outreach programs including knitting circles, book clubs, movie nights (studio…read moreGhibli!), and children's story hour. There's an extensive large print section, a large room for children's books, and about two dozen computer terminals. Scandanavian architecture with blonde, curving wood, and lots of windows for natural light.

I live near this branch and it's a wonderful library that is open seven days a week which is so…read moreconvenient for the neighborhood.

The Clearfield Library is in a great location. They were having a book sale when I stopped by…read more There was so much to choose from. This library had a great garden and in a couple months it will look even better than it did in early May. There was an area to sit down and study, and a great children's area as well. There is ample parking.

Such a great little library. They had several activities for little kids to play and just be kids,…read morebeyond just the books. My kids were particularly fond of the wooden dollhouse and the play kitchen. Also available were computers with headphones. Many kids were taking advantage of these and playing games. We also saw a number of raffles going as an incentive to get the kids reading over the summer months. The standout observation I had about this place was how many books they had for sale! Quite a selection! We are in from out of town so that was a nice option to grab something for the kids for the road that we didn't have to worry about returning, and the prices were fair at .50 for most and 1.00 for kids hardcover. Definitely seemed like the selections were geared more towards a kids library.

This was my first time coming here and it was so pleasant. It is surrounded by beauty and features…read moregreat 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.

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

The stuff around here is expensive. It certainly isn't on Clearance. Otherwise, it'd be Clearance,…read moreNY. I would be lying through my teeth if I said that I didn't miss this beautiful sleepy suburb of Buffalo very much. Living here is in many ways paradise and if I compare it to where I've lived before - in the heart of the sweaty San Fernando Valley or in the humidity of Houston close to downtown or even in my little tiny houses in Oxford and Manchester (England) and don't get me started on dorm rooms in Washington DC area... I have to say that living in Clarence was the best of all of them. So you're not near any good restaurants and you're far away from the highway (despite it running through Clarence, thanks for the toll road morons), and that sucks, as does the weather in winter, but living out in the country with the beautiful air, the greenery, the fields, the animals and everything is the most beautiful thing, and although much of Clarence is more built up now, much of it isn't. The food options aren't as good as in some of the other suburbs, but that doesn't bother me at all. I can drive to wherever is needed for food... I wouldn't live anywhere other than Clarence in this area after living here. I couldn't go back to Amherst or any of those other burbs because living out in the countryside is like paradise, or in this case, "Claredise." By the way, watch out for the evil insects here. They will literally kill you. Hence the town name, "Killerants, NY." I prefer taller ants though. They are more peaceful. They have a live-and-let-live attitude. Which is why they are called Tolerance. Plus I found my lovely Starlight and my lovely Son here. It will always be one of my favourite towns in the country and I miss it so much.

I'm not someone who has spent alot of time in Clarence until recently. I just don't get out that…read morefar often. But recently I have been here a few times for different reasons. One is to pick up Wagyu beef at the local farm. The other is to see a friend who lives out here. So I've spent a little time in town walking around. It's cute. Very. Nice little coffee shop and a few stores. Surrounded by farmland and working farms. Some horse barns too. Very close to the city, but still has flavor of the country. Looking forward to spending more time here.

I've been to this library a few times, and it is centrally located in the Village of Williamsville…read more There is street parking in the front, and a parking lot in the back. There is also a beautiful butterfly and floral mural walking into the library from the back parking lot. The library is small, but bustling. There were kids there enjoying the space and it was great to see.

This actually is the smallest library I've ever been in. I realize there are smaller ones around,…read morejust not ones I've visited. I was at Island Park, which is behind the library when I remembered I had a book in the car that I had to return so popped in here. The librarian behind the desk was very nice and wanted to make sure I was aware of the new rule about books being 'quarantined' for 72 hours before being checked back in. Good to know incase you look on line and think your book hasn't been properly returned. I already knew it but still nice that they point it out. Side note, the 72 hours will not make your book late if you go beyond the return date. As I said, very small but comfortable and if the book you want isn't there you can always order it. Just limits your 'browsing' for a book. Still worth visiting.

If you live in the Batavia area be sure to stop by, I love a library and like to get oit the…read moretypical books, audio books, movies, etc and i was surprised to gind out that friends of mine didn't realize they had new books and bestsellers, before you buy def check your local library! But also be aware that libraries have so much more these days. The Batavia branch has games you can borrow, stem kits for kids, a seed library! On top of that check out the events on their website or social media, they have so many free activities for adults and kids alike, from art activities to movie nights to so many more. We have been to paint nights for both adults and even my 1 year old, they had a cool baby race my daughter participated in, we gave been to trivia and always participate in their summer read program. Stop on by they have stuff for everyone!

This is a lovely, quaint local library with plenty of space, a coffee shop, research materials,…read moresoft squishy chairs, computer access and an absolutely fantastic children's section and family programs that my kids simply adore. While its definitely NOT the huge glass roofed facilities one finds in universities and big cities, its definitely a notable one of a kind place all it's own that I'm personally quite fond of. The staff is kind, helpful and polite and all in all this library offers incredible value to the community.

Libraries have always been places to visit for checking out movies, catching up on a classic book…read moreor using the computers. This library has been one of my three main ones to frequent in our area. On a more recent visit, picking up classic movies..both MA MA Mias...I found my self checking out their bulletin board on upcoming events. This is what brings me to my review....events and things to do were a variety for kids and adults. This particular library has adult color kits, and had a sign posted for paint night. Glad to have signed up...Kim our intrustor was helpful and patient for any of us with questions. There were a total of 13, with the instructor. The event was a creative, simple and each of us had different interpretations of the original painting. A bonus for all of us, Kim is an elementary art teacher. Great, stress-free relaxing evening...guess one never knows what they will find at your local library. Thanks Kim and Lancaster Library for hosting the event.

My quest to explore various Erie Country library branches had us landing in Lancaster last week…read more WOW, what a beautiful branch! It's an expansive, open main space with a dome-shaped vaulted ceiling adorned with big glowing orbs of bright light. A bit poetic of a description maybe, but this space really feels poetic. Even if you don't need anything from the library, it would be worth a visit. There is a massive copper fireplace, such a darling place to relax or study, just a lovely aesthetic in general here. If you are coming for particular resources, there's a good chance that the Lancaster location has what you need. There are many cubicle-style computer workstations in the middle of the room. In the front adjacent to a big wall of windows is the children's area. My son had fun with the legos and other blocks, as well as found a cozy spot to do his homework. There are several rows of DVDs and CDs along the middle-side wall, with the opposite wall housing stacks and stacks of books in all the genres you'd expect. Magazines are in the back near the fireplace. I like the "new" displays at this library, and actually came across a new book I forgot I wanted to read (the newer Demi Moore tell-all biography, winning!), plus there were newly released DVD and CD racks too. Perusing the rows and rows of materials to find something that catches your eye can be intimidating in any library, so I appreciate when librarians take time to showcase new offerings that may spark interest. Parking for this library is in the rear off of a side road, and there is plenty of it. When you enter the back door, it is a flight of stairs or an elevator ride to get up a level to the main space. The main space has some vending options if you want a beverage or snack. And there appears to be lots of community programming happening her too, with racks of flyers and many bulletin boards of happenings for people of all ages and varying interests. Checkout the library website for specifics. I really enjoyed hanging out here for a couple hours with my husband and son. My son did his homework, played with toys, he and his dad played checkers for a while, we all relaxed and read a bit, and found some things to bring home. What more could you ask, the Lancaster library is a very pleasant, solid branch. Come and enjoy!

A gorgeous, charming public library located on a stretch of road that is home to many wineries and…read morehousing developments. My parents attended a cooking demonstration class taught by the proprietor of Zee's Restaurant in NOTL. Their class was held in the stunning back gardens of the library! This library is well-organized and hospitable, with a cafe attached and a community center. I will definitely come back to spend some time here when I am in the area!

I love the Shaw festival and the town itself has wonderful restaurants, unlike its nearest…read morecompetitor, I would argue, Chautauqua Institution, but then Chautauqua does have a whole variety of activities, recreational, spiritual, artistic and cultural. Unfortunately not gastronomic though. Theater, shopping, and gastronomy

This is a tiny library, but it is adorable and has all of the essentials. Plus, it is right in the…read moreheart of a bustling community, perfect place for a library to be. I stopped here to check it out as part of the passport stamp collection the library is running. The passport stamp, which is every library is handing out a unique sticker and after visiting all 37 libraries in Erie County, and if you are the first 1,000, will receive a gold library card. It goes from May 1 through Aug. 31., 2026. I love that the local garden club made a little dish garden. It brightened up the space. I was there on a Tuesday close to 6pm, when they closed, but the library was bustling. It was great to see.

This is a very cute little library nestled a bit back off of Main Street in Snyder. There is good…read moreparking behind the library that is easily accessible from the side street, Burroughs Drive, which has a traffic light off of Main. This library is right next to a Spot Coffee, so definitely a very plausible idea to grab a good book and walk next-door to enjoy a few pages over some joe. The library space is light-and-bright. It is a long, narrower space with computers and some seating down the middle. All of the usual sections you'd expect to find in a typical library are here, just with a smaller selection than the larger branches. Fiction, nonfiction, periodicals, children and YA, and a decent size set of shelves for DVDs/Bluerays; it's all here on a smaller scale. The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System as a whole recently permanently waived hold fees. So if you're regularly near the Eggertsville-Snyder branch, keep in mind if they don't have what you want it is free to have it sent here on hold for you. I LOVE the holds service, and use it regularly and very reliably at a different branch. I'm sure it would be the same great service here. Our fam' are regular patrons at the public library. For starters, you can't beat free! Beyond that, our library system has such an excellent collection of any media we want or need. The Eggertsville-Snyder branch location is just another neighborhood option to be engaged with all of the wonderful things, both products and services, that our beloved library system has to offer.

Love coming to this library. It's my favorite in the area! They always have a great selection of…read morebooks to choose from

Holy wowzers, this is what bibliophile dreams are made of. At some point during my youth I realized…read morethat I could upgrade from the dinky shed of a library I'd read my fill of to this towering library that is three stories (badum tss) high. There is something for everyone, and I could seriously get lost combing the aisles for books all day. They have a media section as well, one that my friend sings praises over as she binges on new music and movies. And sometimes, when you're lucky, the first floor is flooded with old books looking to be rehomed. Don't wait for the sale, come explore, and keep coming.