Hours for 2025:

Monday 10-7

Tuesday 12-8

Thursday 10-7

Friday 12-5

Saturday 10-2

Safety Plan

Special Events

Winter Preschool Story Time

Thursdays at 11:00 AM starting January 2nd

Preschool story time for children ages 2-6. Stories, games, songs, and more! Call 716-941-3516 to register.

Adult Ukulele Club

Tuesday, January 21st from 1:30 - 3:00 PM

Join us for an open jam, including ukulele instruction for beginners. Call 716-941-3516 to register. If you don't have your own ukulele, we even have one you can borrow from the library. Bring along your favorite songs to share and learn some new ones!

First and Third Tuesday Writers Club

First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM starting February 4th

Writing is a lonely activity and how do you know if you're doing it right - or wrong - and what are the rules anyway? (Hint - if there's a rule, there's a piece of writing breaking it.)

Whether you're just beginning your memoir, editing a poem, or preparing to query your novel, gather with other scribes to discuss the business and craft of writing. Feedback, hints, and prompts await. Encouragement and commiseration provided. Help cheer on others while they celebrate your work. First and Third Tuesday Night Writing Club meets from 6pm to 7:30 pm on - you guessed it - the first and third Tuesdays of the month downstairs at the Boston Free Library starting February 4th.

Call 716-941-3516 to register or drop in to check it out.

Lego Club

Tuesday, January 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 next month's Lego Club. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.

Winter Sowing with CW Native Plant Farm

Saturday, January 25th at 11:00 AM

A discussion, demonstration, and hands on class all about starting seeds in the winter. Registration is required - please call 716-941-3516 to reserve your spot!

Snow Globe Crafts

Thursday, January 30th at 5:00 PM

All ages welcome! Make a variety of snow globe inspired crafts to take home! Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.

Take Your Child to the Library Day 2025

Saturday, February 1st from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Bring the whole family to the library for a day of coloring contests, scavenger hunts, library card sign up giveaways and crafts! Guided craft at 11:00 AM.

Drum Workshop with the African-American Cultural Center’s Dance & Drum Performance Company

Saturday, February 8th at 11:00 AM

Join us for a fun and uplifting Drum Workshop taught by a drummer teaching artist from the African-American Cultural Center’s Dance & Drum Performance Company. Participants will learn the fundamentals of traditional West African drumming, basic African drumming technique, and its connection to modern music. Ages 6 to adult. A great opportunity for developing self-confidence, cultural awareness and creative expression. Call 716-941-3516 to register. Space is limited.

Valentine's Crafts

Thursday, February 13th from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

All ages welcome! We will be making a variety of Valentine's inspired crafts. This event is free to attend. Registration is required so we are able to gather enough supplies for everyone. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.

Learn How to Use the Libby App

Monday, February 24th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Learn how to use the library's free Libby App to download eBooks, Audiobooks and Digital Magazines. This class will take you through the steps of downloading the app, setting up your account, searching for items, borrowing or placing a hold, setting preferences and more! Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.

Lego Club

Tuesday, February 25th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

St. Patrick's Day Crafts

Thursday, March 13th at 5:00 PM

Join us for a variety of St. Patrick's Day themed crafts perfect for any age. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. Space is limited and registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies.

Internet Privacy and Safety

Monday, March 24th from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join us for an important class about how to stay safe on the internet. The class will cover the ins and outs of web browsers, IP addresses, passwords, email safety and more. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. Space is limited.

Lego Club

Tuesday, March 25th from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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