Elma Public Library

Elma Public Library
Library Info

1860 Bowen Rd.
Elma, NY 14059
United States

716-652-2719
Fax: 716-652-0381
Stephanie Molnar, Director

Located on the corner of Bowen and Rice Roads, east of Route 400. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot and book drop available.

Public Access Computers: 14 computers, networked, including 3 laptops, printing 10¢ per B&W page, 25¢ per color page, flatbed scanner, Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"

Wi-fi available.

Meeting Room, capacity 60. Copy machine, copies 15 cents each.  Download PDF of Meeting Room Policy & Application

What's Special About the Elma Library

Local History Collection

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You'll now be able to borrow a variety of non-traditional materials from the Elma Public Library!  We have a GoPro camera, a portable record player, musical instruments, robots, and more!  Download PDF with Full List. 

Elma Public Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

The Elma Public Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

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    What's new in the library?

    • Lego Club - Saturday, April 12th at 1 PM. For ages all ages. Join us for some Lego-building fun and a visit with our reading dog named Paddy! We provide the Legos, and you build! Please call 716-652-2719 to register.

    • Internet Safety & Privacy - Monday, April 14th at 6 PM. Offered by the Techknow Lab. This class offers key strategies for protecting your personal information online. Topics include password management, securing browsing, email safety and awareness of online threats. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Book Club - Wednesday, April 16th at 6:30 PM. The month's book selection is “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” by Heather Morris. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome.

    • Butter Lamb Workshop - Saturday, April 19th at 11 AM (Adults Only) and 12 PM (Teens 13+ & Adults). Learn how to make traditional butter lambs, and take your own butter lamb sculpture home with you to furnish your Easter table! All supplies will be provided. Please register for ONE of two sessions by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Mock-Tail Craft Night - Monday, April 21st at 6 PM. Join us while we try to make some paper beads! Teens bring your adults, adults bring your teens for mocktails and a craft. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • Book Sale - Thursday, April 24th to Saturday, April 26th during open hours in our meeting room. We'll have a selection of adult & children's books for sale, as well as movies and music! Stop in and check it out!

    • Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, April 30th at 6 PM. Join us for our cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. This month's cookbook is “Most Requested Copycat Recipes”. Browse the book and sign up at our front desk.

    • Family Storytime - Choose one of three meeting times: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from April 29th to June 13th at 10:30 AM. For ages birth to 5 years old. This is a 6-week session. Treat your kids to some songs and stories! Children must bring an adult lap to sit on. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Toddler Dance Class - Friday, May 2nd at 10:30 AM. Join us for a creative movement, musicality, dance, fitness, and tumbling class with Miss Stacey. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Book A Technology Trainer - Wednesday, March 7th at 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM & 4 PM. Need computer assistance? We can help! These free 45 minute sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training. A variety of topics include training on the Microsoft Office suite and even how to download books onto your tablet or iPhone. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.