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
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.
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!
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.
Tai Chi for Teens
Thursday, July 11th at 5:30 PM
Learn the Art of Tai Chi with an Expert Instructor from Red Dragon School of Martial Arts Recommended for ages 12 and up. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
This event is sponsored by a grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.
Craft Fridays
Fridays from 3:00 - 4:30 PM:
July 12th, July 19th, August 2nd, August 23rd
Join us for fun, free and family-friendly craft projects! All ages welcome. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. Please specify which sessions you plan on attending. Registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies for all attendees.
Lego Club
Monday, July 15th 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.
Kung Fu for Teens
Thursday, July 18th at 5:30 PM
Learn the Art of Kung Fu with an Expert Instructor from Red Dragon School of Martial Arts Recommended for ages 12 and up. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
This event is sponsored by a grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.
Outdoor Skills with the NYS Parks Department
Monday, July 22nd at 2:00 PM
A fun introduction to camping and outdoor skills including fire building and emergency shelter building techniques as well as making cordages from natural fibers. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
Summer Jamboree
Thursday, July 25th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Boston Free Library's biggest event of the year! Over 20 local craft vendors, live music with Boston Town Band, hot dogs for sale, crafts and activities for the kids, mini golf, and a large basket raffle.
Come support the Boston Free Library at the
Boston Town Hall Lions Shelter.
8500 Boston State Road
Boston, NY 14025
Kids Musical Theater Dance Class with Soul2Sole
Saturday, July 27th at 11:00 AM
Learn the basics of musical theater style dance in a fun and free class led by Soul2Sole Dance. Recommended for ages 6-10. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
This event is sponsored by a grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.
Bubble Day
Thursday, August 1st from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us for the Boston Free Library's Annual Bubble Day from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on Thursday, August 1st. We will be making bubble wands and bubble solution and testing it all out. All ages welcome! Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend!
Kids Jazz Dance Class with Soul2Sole
Saturday, August 17th at 11:00 AM
Learn the basics of jazz style dance in a fun and free class led by Soul2Sole Dance. Recommended for ages 6-10. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.
This event is sponsored by a grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.
Lego Club
Monday, August 19th 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.
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