Kenilworth Branch
The Kenilworth Library is open! Our weekly hours are:
Mondays & Fridays from
12 pm -8 pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from
10 am – 6 pm
We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and scheduled holidays
Our address is 318 Montrose Ave, Buffalo NY 14223
You can call us at 716-834-7657 during our open hours
Our public Wi-Fi service is always available and the signal range extends to our parking lot and our front lawn.
The network ID is BECPL2
The password is librarywifi
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Bicycle Rodeo & Repair Clinic Presented by GObike Buffalo
Friday, June 21 4-7 PM
Get your ride ready for summer by stopping by the Kenilworth Library for our Bicycle Rodeo and Repair Clinic! Presented by GObike Buffalo (https://gobikebuffalo.org) this event will feature safety checks, helmet fittings, traffic signal training, and bike games geared to children ages 8-12 as well as a repair clinic open to all ages. Please note that the repair clinic is limited to one bicycle per participant and is first come first served. Call the library at 716-834-7657 during our hours of operation for more information.
This program is part of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library's Sports Lending program for youth and is sponsored by the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation
KENILWORTH LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
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Card Creation Station: May 3-10
We'll have supplies out in the children's area to make a card for Mother's Day or any occassion!
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Books and Barks
This program for children ages 5-12 is a unique opportunity to work on reading skills in a relaxed and fun environment.
Sign up for a 15 minute session to read to a trained therapy dog. Appointments are available between 4 - 5:30 pm
Presented in partnership with Paws for Love, a program of the SPCA serving Erie County.
Registrations can be made by phone during our open hours at 716-834-7657 or in person at the checkout desk.
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, May 15
Wednesday, June 19
Wednesday, July 17
Wednesday, August 21
Wednesday, September 18
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Brick Boxes: A take home building challenge for kids age 6-14
Come to the Kenilworth Library and check out a box of bricks and a base, work on a cool build and bring it back to the library for us to display! Give us a call during our open hours at 716-834-7657 to find out more about this program.
KENILWORTH LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
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Book a Technology Trainer: Presented by the Tech Know Lab of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Tuesday May 21: appointments available for 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm
Appointments for a 45 minute one on one technology assistance available on the hour.
choose one of the following topics, (please note: trainers are not able to perform any repairs to hardware or troubleshoot any major software issues with personal devices)
- Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics
- Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.),
- Organizing Computer Files/Folders,
- Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos),
- Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, Windows Basics
Call the Kenilworth Library at 716-834-7657 to sign up for an appointment.
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KENILWORTH LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES 2023
Join us for a lively discussion in a friendly atmosphere. This group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. New members are always welcome! Copies of these books may be requested at the library, or by using the online request system.
2024 Selections
January 3
Cider House Rules - John Irving
February 7
Cultish - Amanda Montell
March 6
Big Stone Gap - Adriana Trigiani
April 3
Migrations - Charlotte McConachy
May 1
The Descendants - Kaui Hart Hemmings
June 5
The Golem and the Jinni - Helene Wecker
July 3
The Sound of Gravel - Ruth Wariner
August 7
Still Life - Sarah Winman
September 4
West with Giraffes - Linda Rutledge
October 2
Crying in H Mart - Michelle Zauner
November 6
No Two Persons - Erica Bauermeister
December 4
Black Cake - Charmaine Wilkerson
Ongoing Discarded Book Sale
We offer a small selection of recently discarded library materials for purchase in our lobby.
All items are priced at 50 cents each
Fill a blue library tote bag with items for $4 (includes the tote bag)
Prices include sales tax. Cash only. No refunds.
Donations:
We are currently not accepting material donations at the Kenilworth Branch. You may be able to donate materials to the Ken-Ton friends of the Library. ) (updated 2/2/2023- The Ken-Ton friends of the Library group is currently accepting donations at it's collection site at the former Kenmore Middle School (155 Delaware Rd) on Saturdays from 10 am - 12 pm
Please refer to the following document for more information on what, how, and when to donate Donate to the Ken-Ton Friends of the Library
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Our Twitter handle is @KenilworthLibfor updates on any library changes as well as to promote our programs.
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