Next Scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting 

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6 PM at the Hamburg Public Library, 102 Buffalo Street.

Hours of Operation:    Monday 9-8   Tuesday 12-8   Wednesday 9-8   Thursday 12-8   Friday 9-5   Saturday 9-5   Sunday 12-5 

We will continue to offer Curbside/Walkup service as an option. To place orders, call the library at (716) 649-4415.

We will continue to post resources and engaging digital content on Facebook and our website.

Support the Hamburg Library! We have an Amazon Wish List of items needed for programming. 

DONATIONS UPDATE: The Hamburg Library accepts donations of books, DVDs and CDs. For more information on what can be donated, see our Donation Guidelines (pdf). Please bring any donations upstairs to the public service desk during open hours. Check out our ongoing Friends of the Library Booksale on the first floor of the library. Prices as marked.

Join the Friends of the Hamburg Public Library!

Friends of the Hamburg Public Library is a dedicated group of volunteers that supports the policies and programs of both branches of the library through sponsored book sales and other fundraising activities. Please join us in this worthwhile cause. Become a member today! Applications are available at both library branches, or for download here (pdf). 

Baby Bounce

Monday, January 13 at 10am    |    Monday, January 13 at 11am    |    Monday, January 27 at 10am    |    Monday, January 27 at 11am

Join Miss Nicole for a little introductory roll into story time, with silly stories, music, movement and more! Best for ages 3 months - 23 months. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org, within 7 days of program.

Story Time

Wednesday, January 8   |   Wednesday, January 15   |   Wednesday, January 22   |   Wednesday, January 29   |   Wednesday, February 5   |   Wednesday, February 12     

Join Miss Stephanie for Story Time at the Hamburg Library! Each week we will have two sessions, at 10:30am and 11:30am. Each week is a different theme with stories, crafts, and activities. Perfect for kids ages 2+. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org, within 7 days of program.

Lego Club

    Wednesday, January 8 from 5pm - 7pm

Create your own LEGO design to have on display at the Library. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org, within 7 days of program.

Camp Create

Monday, January 27 at 6pm

Join us for this month's hands-on craft activity, for kids ages 6-12. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org, within 7 days of program.

Cookbook Club

 Wednesday, January 15 from 6pm - 7pm

Visit the front desk to pick your recipe and register! This month's theme is German food, and the cookbook is New German Cooking by Jeremy and Jessica Nolen. 

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org, within 7 days of program.

Director's Book Club

Friday, January 17 at 11am

Join us for a discussion of this month's book, The Husbands by Chandler Baker.

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org, within 7 days of program.

Colorful Tuesday

Tuesday, January 7 from 5pm - 7pm

Stop in the first Tuesday of every month and color with us! All ages welcome.

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org, within 7 days of program.

Button Day

Thursday, January 16

Join us on the first and third Thursday's of each month for Button Day! Come anytime between 4-6pm and make 1-3 free buttons. 

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org, within 7 days of program.

Game Night

Thursday, January 9 from 5pm - 7pm

Come to the Hamburg Library for Game Night the second Thursday of every month! A variety of card games and board games will be available. This event is open to all ages. Feel free to join alone or bring along your friends!

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org, within 7 days of program.

Kid Librarian

Applications Currently On Hold

For ages 8-12, our Kid Librarian program is a one-on-one opportunity for children to work with a staff member to curate a display of favorite titles, or a topic of their choice. The display is located in the Children's Area. We select a new Kid Librarian twice a month or as needed. Due to a large number of submissions, this program is not currently accepting new applications. Check back soon!

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org, within 7 days of program.

Eight O'Clock Bookclub

Thursday, February 6 from 6pm - 7:30pm at Hamburg Public Library

Eight O'Clock Bookclub (EOC) is thrilled to partner with the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library! Quarterly in-person meetings, called Strangers to Booklovers, aims to build a vibrant local community of readers and library lovers alike. Each quarter, EOC will rotate to a different branch. This months book is Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent. A remote link to join will be made available for those who cannot attend in person. Whether you're a long-time bookworm or new to reading groups, you're welcome to join! Check out EOC on Instagram.

Kruz In To Read

Saturday, January 11 at 11:30am    |    Saturday, February 8 at 11:30am    |    Saturday, March 8 at 11:30am

Share a story with Kruz, a certified therapy dog, in the children's area of the library! 

Book a Technology Trainer

Friday, January 3

Book a 45 min appointment for one-on-one assistance with a technology trainer from the TechKnowLab! Available topics include: Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics, Microsoft Office Basics, Organizing Computer Files/Folders, Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, and Windows Basics. Please note our technology training sessions are not for troubleshooting computer problems or repairing hardware. Space is limited, and registration is required. To register for one of our appointments, call our circulation desk at (716) 649-4415.

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org, within 7 days of program.

Buffalo Museum of Science Passes

Available at the Hamburg and Lake Shore Branches, each Buffalo Museum of Science Pass is valid for up to four individuals, one of whom must be an adult, 18 years or older. Passes are not eligible for special exhibits or special Museum events requiring additional fees. Passes circulate for ten days, must be checked out on an adult card and must be checked out from the owning library. Passes must be used within the ten days and returned to the Museum of Science upon your visit. Only one pass (for up to four people) can be checked out at a time per adult library card.

Empire Passes

New York State Empire Passes are available for seven day checkout, allowing entry of one vehicle to most facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The Empire Pass does not guarantee parking when the park is at maximum capacity. This pass may not be used for entrance by multiple vehicles at one time. This pass does not guarantee free vehicle entry into a park when special events occur. The Empire Pass does not include a waiver of fees for camping, golfing, and other special activities. Passes must be picked up and returned in-person to the owning library.

Hamburg Library Seed Share

We have a large variety of flower, herb and vegetable seeds available for our community to grow at home, for free. The seeds currently available are due to generous donations from S.O.L.E. Seeds of Living Education, Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, Seed Savers Exchange and Pase Seeds in North Collins. We encourage community members to save and donate seeds from harvest to help us maintain seed stock. Seed Donation Form (pdf)     |     Seed starting how to (pdf)     |     Soil health and testing resources (pdf)

Discard Book Sale

Ongoing

Check out our ongoing discard book sale located near the circulation desk! Books, CDs, and DVDs that have been discarded from the Hamburg Public Library are on sale for 25¢ an item.