Audubon Branch

Audubon Branch
Library Info

350 John J. Audubon Pkwy.
Amherst, NY 14228
United States

716-689-4922
Kristi Dougherty, Library Director

One mile north of the University at Buffalo North Campus on John James Audubon Parkway between North Forest Road and Dodge Road.

We are in the same complex as the Amherst Police Station, Courthouse and Senior Center.  Plenty of parking is available. 

Features

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wi-fi available
  • Public Access Computers:
    For Adults, 13 desktop computers and 6 laptops -- with Microsoft Office Applications (2016), Internet Access, etc.;
    Flatbed scanner available;
    3 computers dedicated for Catalog; 
    8 computers dedicated for children;
    Printing and Mobile Printing charges: B&W 10¢ per page, color 25¢ per page.
  • Self check-out machines using RFID technology
  • Meeting Rooms – Meeting Room 1 (capacity for 80 people) and Meeting Room 2 (capacity 100 people) used for Library Programs; available for use by nonprofit organizations (registration required). Both rooms may be reserved for larger events that exceed individual room capacity with advanced notice. Please note that capacity does not take into account chairs or tables. Groups may specify setup needs, but are responsible for final placement. Up to 10 tables and 150 chairs are available for use (which may be split between rooms if there is more than one event taking place). At this time there is no AV equipment available in the rooms.
  • 4 Study Rooms are available for small groups (reservations recommended)
  • Maker Space, open to all youth while the library is open, unless reserved in advance.
  • Copy machine, black & white only, 20¢ per copy
  • Outdoor Drop Box attached to building, for returned library material, open 24/7. This is the only automated drop box in Western New York, discharging materials as soon as they are inserted.
  • Display Case - large showcase, 88 inches wide, 43 inches high, and 13.5 inches deep -- available for groups to reserve.
  • Optelec ClearView Video Magnifier -- is easy to use and will help the visually impaired maintain their independence in everyday tasks such as reading books and magazines, viewing photographs and writing. Thanks to the Amherst Lions Club for donating this to us. 
  • Ongoing Book Sale in library during open hours.

The Collection

Audubon has a wide assortment of materials, housing books and other materials for all ages.
We offer an extensive collection of nonprint materials, including popular and family movies on DVD and Blu-Ray, a large foreign film and documentary collection, and all genres of music CDs.

We carry a rotating array of audiobooks and large print books, as well as a small foreign language book collection, with titles in Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean & Russian. 
Local documents and the Amherst Flood Collection are housed here.

What's Special About the Audubon Library

The Amherst Main Library at Audubon opened in 1987 within the Audubon New Community in Amherst, and has become B&ECPL's largest and busiest community library, home to among the most diverse populations in Erie County. A 6500 square foot renovation was completed in March 2023, which created a new children’s area focused on early literacy, additional study rooms, a Maker Space, extra bathrooms and an expanded community room.

Community room

We host a wide variety of vibrant programs, and provide a safe, relaxing place to, read magazines & newspapers or surf the web.

Audubon is also the home of the Western New York Seed Library:

 

Audubon Branch Policies

System-Wide Policies

The Audubon Branch is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

  • Audubon Branch


    Amherst Public Libraries. Storytimes September 30- November 22.

    Amherst Public Libraries Weekly Storytimes, September 30 - November 22

    Wiggle Worm Storytime- Ages 2 to 4, with caregiver 

    Tuesdays at 10:30am (FULL)

     

    Baby Storytime - 18 months and under, caregiver must attend with child
    Wednesdays at 10:30am (FULL)

     

    Show and Tell Storytime - Ages 3 to 5
    Thursdays at 10:30am
    Bring a story book or object to tell us about!

     

    TuTu School - Ages 2 to 5, with caregiver (FULL)
    Fridays at 10:30am
    Creative movement and ballet story time. Bare feet; grippy socks or dance shoes - no slippery socks please!

    Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Stop by the library to sign up or call 716-689-4922.

    Weekly Storytimes will return February 2025 - dates TBD.

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    Book a Technology Trainer at the Amherst Public Libraries

    BOOK A TECHNOLOGY TRAINER AT THE AMHERST PUBLIC LIBRARIES (REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES)

    Need assistance with a computer, smartphone, or tablet? We can help! 
    These free 45 minute sessions are designed to assist with one-on-one technology support. Call the hosting library to register for any of these classes. 

    Monday, Nov. 18 from 1:30pm-4:30pm at Williamsville 

    Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 11am-4pm at Audubon

    Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 12:30pm-4:30pm at Eggertsville-Snyder

    Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 11am-4pm at Audubon

    Thursday, Dec. 5 from 11am-5pm at Clearfield

    Wednesday, December 18 from 12:30-4:30 at Eggertsville-Snyder

    (2025)

    Tuesday Jan. 7 from 4:30pm-7:30pm at Williamsville 

    Saturday, Jan. 11 from 11am-4pm at Audubon

    Thursday, Jan. 30 from 11am-5pm at Clearfield

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    Audubon Library Book Club

    Select Thursdays at 3pm

    December 5, 2024 - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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    Date with Death Club

    Date with Death Club

    Monday, December 2 (6 to 8:30pm)- Grief: Loving & Losing, Learning & Living

    With love comes loss. With living comes dying. This session explores how grief and disenfranchised grief work and what it means in our own lives. While our focus is grief, and there may be grieving people in the room, this is not a grief support group.


    Register for one session or for the entire series, stop by the Librarian's desk or call 716-689-4922.

    Date with Death Club PDF DOWNLOAD

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    November Break “Drop-in” Activities
    Drop-in Slime
    Wednesday, November 27th
    11 AM-1 PM
    Drop-in Button Pins
    Friday, November 29th
    11 AM-1 PM

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    Holiday Specials
    Holiday Specials

    Holiday Bow Making!
    Presented by the Smallwood Garden Club
    Thursday, December 5 (6:30-8pm)
    For ages 16 and up

    Holiday Flute Performance
    Presented by Lake Effect Winds Flute Choir
    Saturday, December 7 (10:30-11:30am)
    For all ages!

    Make a Gingerbread House!
    For children ages 5 and up, with caregiver
    Sunday, December 15 (12:30-1:30pm)

    Santa Storytime
    Ages 3-5, with caregiver
    Tuesday, December 17 at 10:30am

    Christmas Family Rave!
    For children ages 3-7, with caregiver
    Tuesday, December 17 (6-7:30pm)

    Holiday Storytime for Babies
    Ages 2 and under, with caregiver
    Santa visit/photos optional
    Wednesday, December 18 at 10:30am

    Santa Storytime
    For families with children of all ages
    Wednesday, December 18 at 6:30pm

    Stories Around the World!
    Presented in partnership with the Amherst Community Diversity Commission
    Join us for tales, crafts and delicious snacks from around the world!
    For children and families of all ages!
    Saturday, December 28 between 11am and 1pm
     

    Visit this link for a PDF flyer of the Holiday Specials at the Amherst Libraries

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

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    AUDUBON LIBRARY IS THE HOME OF THE 
    WESTERN NEW YORK SEED LIBRARY

    Free seeds are available most of the year,
    and donated seeds are accepted as well!

    Seed Donation Form by Clicking Here

    wny seed library

    For more information such as how to volunteer, join the Facebook group at:

    www.facebook.com/wnyseedlibrary

    or contact the new coordinator:

    Brenda Johnston

    (716) 908-7158

    brenjrj@yahoo.com

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    Holiday Closings 2024

    Veteran's Day Monday: November 11, 2024 

    Thanksgiving Thursday: November 28, 2024 

    Christmas Eve Tuesday: December 24, 2024 

    Christmas Day Wednesday: December 25, 2024 

    Sunday Hours: (12-5pm) Main Library at Audubon

     September 8 to December 15, 2024 (no December 22 & 29)