Boston Free Library
Hours for 2024:
Monday 10-7
Tuesday 12-8
Thursday 10-7
Friday 12-5
Saturday 10-2
Safety Plan
Special Events
Spring Preschool Story Time
Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Spring Preschool story time for children ages 2-6. Stories, games, songs, and more! Call 716-941-3516 to register.
Ukulele Jam Session
Thursdays from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for an open ukulele jam session. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend!
Kids Yoga with Blue Sky Wellness
Saturday, May 18th at 11:00 AM
- Standing poses improve posture and strength.
- Balancing poses improve focus, concentration, strength, coordination and poise.
- Breathing practices are a great way to reduce stress and help with focus and concentration. They also help reduce allergy and asthmatic symptoms.
- Meditation enhances calmness and clarity of the mind.
- The principles of Yoga teach kids kindness, sharing, compassion, mindfulness, awareness, and much more.
Lego Club
Tuesday, May 21st from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the following month's Lego Club. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
Battle of the Books Informational Meeting
Tuesday, May 28th at 6:00 PM
We are preparing for the 2024 season and are hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:00 PM. Information about this year's selections is available at https://www.buffalolib.org/books-movies-music/battle-books
Meetings will take place in person but the final battle will be virtual like last year. We will be answering trivia on 3 chosen titles.
Meetings are planned for Tuesdays at 6:00 PM from June 18th through August 20th.
If you are interested in participating please respond by email at bos@buffalolib.org or call us at 716-941-3516 to sign up. For students entering grades 6-9 in the fall of 2024.
Summer Preschool Story Time
Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Summer Preschool story time for children ages 2-6. Stories, games, songs, and more! Call 716-941-3516 to register.
Father's Day Crafts
Thursday, June 6th at 5:00 PM
Book Club - Year One
Thursday, June 13th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us to read and discuss popular titles from the Young Adult and Adult Genres. Recommended for ages 18 and up. Call 716-941-3516 to register. June's selection is Year One by Nora Roberts
Lego Club
Monday, June 17th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us for Lego Club night! Spend the evening building a masterpiece at the library with our collection of generously donated Legos and your creation will be displayed until the following month's Lego Club. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
Battle of the Books
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM from June 18th - August 20th
Join Team Boston for the 2024 Battle of the Books Season.
Meetings will take place in person but the final battle will be virtual like last year. We will be answering trivia on 3 titles. Meetings are planned for Tuesdays at 6:00 PM from June 18th - August 20th. The date of the final battle is tentatively planned for August 20th but will be scheduled based on team member availability.
If you are interested in participating please respond by email at bos@buffalolib.org or call us at 716-941-3516 to sign up. For students entering grades 6-9 in the fall of 2024.
Kids Hip Hop Dance Class with Soul2Sole
Saturday, June 22nd
Learn the basics of hip hop dance in a fun and free class led by Soul2Sole Dance. Recommended for ages 6-10. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
Curbside/Walk-Up Services Continue to be Available:
Call the library 716-941-3516 or email bos@buffalolib.org during open hours to request titles from items available at the Boston Free Library. Check the library's online catalog using the "Limit Search Results" selecting "Boston" to see currently available items. A staff member will record the titles requested and check them out on your library card.
Sports Equipment
Now you can check out sports equipment through the library!
Available kits include:
- Kid's Sized Tennis Kits: 2 rackets and 4 tennis balls - courts open and free to use behind the Boston Town Hall and at Sprague Brook Park
- Kid's Snowshoe Kits - perfect for a winter day at Sprague Brook or on any of the nearby trails! (Best for ages 5+).
- Two sizes available: Small and Large Youth Sizes
Also Kids under the age of 17 who have fees on their library card can get them removed when the sports equipment is checked out!
Sponsored by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, and winner of the 2021 Penguin Random House Library award for Innovation.
* A parent or guardian must sign a waiver and be present the first time equipment is borrowed. Equipment must be borrowed from and returned to the Boston Free Library.
Library of Things
Check out what items are available through our catalog!
Images of all items available here.
The Boston Free Library has the following items available for 7-day loan period. Must be checked out on a valid adult library card and picked up and returned at the Boston Library during open hours.
- Sports Action Camera
- Green Screen
- Outdoor Projector and Screen
- Telescope
- Trail Camera
- Ukulele
- Portable Light Therapy Energy Lamp
- Digital Radon Detector
- Metal Detector
- Karaoke System
- Bubble Machine
- Film Slide, Negative and Photo Converter
- Super 8 and 8 mm Film Converter
- Record Player - Converts Vinyl, Cassette and CD to USB Flash Drive
- ClearClick Video Converter - Converts VHS or other video sources to digital
- VHS-C Adapter
- VCR
- HDMI Cloner Box
- Osmo Genius Kit
- Makey Makey
Purchase of these items was made possible by funding generously secured by Senator Gallivan.
Chromebook Kits
Chromebook Kits (Chromebook + Hotspot) are now available to check out at the Boston Free Library.
Overview and Frequently Asked Questions
Parent/Guardian Chromebook Kit Checkout Agreement
Yard Games
The Boston Free Library now has yard games available for a 7-day loan period. Must be picked up and returned at the Boston Library; not eligible for reservations.
- Corn Hole
- Bocce
- Giant Jenga
- Volleyball/Badminton
- Croquet
- Kubb
- Kan Jam
- Ladder Ball
3D Printing at the Boston Library
- Lulzbot Taz 6 Printer available for use
- stl files accepted by email, web link, or USB with approval based on the library's 3D Printer Policy
- Fees based on weight of the finished project at $.05 per gram
- PLA, ABS and PETg available; colors subject to change
- Check out Thingiverse.com for ideas about what types of things can be printed
Cricut Maker Machine
- Available for public use during library hours
- Basic cardstock provided, patrons are responsible for providing any other appropriate materials for projects