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Lake Shore Public Library

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 12-8

Tuesday 9-5

Wednesday 12-8

Thursday 9-5

Friday CLOSED

Saturday 9-5

Sunday CLOSED

We will continue to offer Curbside/Walkup service as an option. To place orders, call the library at (716) 627-3017.

You may also visit our Facebook page.

The Lake Shore Library is accepting donations of books, DVDs and CDs. For more information on what can be donated, see our Donation Guidelines (pdf). Please bring any donations to the public service desk during open hours. 

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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. 

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Health Kits for Kids

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Thanks to a grant from WNYLRC and NNLM, we have health kits for kids!  These kits contain games, active play items, coloring pages, and a book to help teach kids about the human body and how to keep it healthy--inside and out.  The kits include:

Each kit circulates for one week with one renewal and must be returned to a staff members, NOT in the drop box.  Stop in today for your kit and for further information.


Lake Shore Book Club

Monday, November 25 @ 6:30 pm

Maid by Stephanie Land

Email lsh@buffalolib.org for reading guide

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December Cookbook Club

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Monday, December 9 at 6:30 pm

Everyone chooses a recipe from this month's cookbooks, "Soups and Stews" and "Martha Stewart's Appetizers." Make your recipe at home and bring it to share with everyone. Sign up at the circulation desk to pick your recipe.


Adult Craft Night

Snowman Tea Light Ornaments

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Monday, December 16 @ 6:30 pm

Registration required in person, over the phone or online

Craft night is for ADULTS ONLY (age 18+).


Story Time at Lake Shore Library

Join Miss Stephanie every Tuesday at 10 am for Story Time!  Appropriate for ages 2+ and no registration is necessary.  Story Time usually runs for six weeks.

November 19: Trolls

November 26: Thanksgiving

December 3: Alphabet

December 10: Winter


Lego Club

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Like Legos?  Join us for Lego Club!

Bring your creativity and build a creation.

Last Saturday of every month from 1-3 pm.

No registration required.


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Memory Kits

Do you have a friend or family member with Alzheimer's/dementia?  Do you work in an assisted living facility or nursing home?  If so, the Lake Shore Library has Memory Kits!

What are Memory Kits?  Memory Kits feature a variety of items to inspire memories, discussions, and interaction with people with memory loss issues.  Each kit comes with DVDs, CDs, games, and activities.  We also have a game backpack filled with fun activities to get people talking, laughing, and engaging their minds.  Kits can be checked out for one week with one renewal.  Please view our Circulation Guidelines for more information.

Kits are available in the following themes:

Memory Kit #1: Animals

Memory Kit #2: Gardening

Memory Kit #3: History

Memory Kit #4: Movies

Memory Kit #5: Television

Memory Kit #6: Travel

Memory Bag: Games

Stop into the Lake Shore Library today to check out a kit!