Boston Free Library

Boston Free Library
Library Info

9475 Boston State Rd.
Boston, NY 14025
United States

716-941-3516
Lydia Herren, Director

Located on Boston State Road, (Route 391), between Boston Cross and Boston Colden Road. Wheelchair accessible, entrance ramp. Basement children’s, young adult, and community room areas accessible by chairlift and stairs.  Parking lot available.

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Technology Access

Wireless Internet Access Available
Public Access Computers: 6 computers, networked (printing 10 cents per page B&W, 25 cents color) Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. 
2 free public scanners available.
"What can I do at a Public Access Computer?" 
We also offer Mobile Printing from your phone or other device.
Black and white copies are available at 15 cents per page.
Chromekits (Chromebook + Hotspot) available to check out for at-home internet access.

Beyond Books at Boston

The Boston Free Library offers many things beyond books, movies, and music

Yard Games: Corn Hole, Bocce, Giant Jenga, Volleyball/Badminton, Croquet, Kubb, Kan Jam, Ladder Ball, Ring Toss

Library of Things: 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

Technology: 3D Printer (Lulzbot Taz 6) available for public use, fee of $0.05 per gram finished project weight, Cricut Maker Machine: patrons must supply their own materials for Cricut projects, i.e. vinyl, cardstock, etc.

Sports Equipment: Kid’s sized Tennis, Lacrosse, and Snowshoe Kits, Adult Sized Snowshoes

Community Meeting Room

Contact the library at 716-941-3516 to inquire about schedule availability.
Community Meeting Room Capacity is 50
Community Meeting Room Policy (pdf)
Meeting Room Application  (pdf)

Exhibits and Displays

Contact the library at 716-941-3516 to inquire about schedule availability for artist displays.
Exhibits and Displays Policy (pdf) 

Policies 

Boston Free Library Policies (pdf)

System-Wide Policies

The Boston Free Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

  • Boston Free Library

    Hours for 2025: 

    Monday 10-7

    Tuesday 12-8

    Thursday 10-7

    Friday 12-5

    Saturday 10-2 

    Safety Plan

    Special Events

    Winter Preschool Story Time

    Thursdays at 11:00 AM starting January 2nd

    Preschool story time for children ages 2-6. Stories, games, songs, and more! Call 716-941-3516 to register.

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    Adult Ukulele Club

    Tuesday, January 21st from 1:30 - 3:00 PM

    Join us for an open jam, including ukulele instruction for beginners. Call 716-941-3516 to register. If you don't have your own ukulele, we even have one you can borrow from the library.  Bring along your favorite songs to share and learn some new ones!

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    First and Third Tuesday Writers Club

    First and Third Tuesdays of each month from 6:00 - 7:30 PM starting February 4th

    Writing is a lonely activity and how do you know if you're doing it right - or wrong - and what are the rules anyway? (Hint - if there's a rule, there's a piece of writing breaking it.)
    Whether you're just beginning your memoir, editing a poem, or preparing to query your novel, gather with other scribes to discuss the business and craft of writing. Feedback, hints, and prompts await. Encouragement and commiseration provided. Help cheer on others while they celebrate your work. First and Third Tuesday Night Writing Club meets from 6pm to 7:30 pm on - you guessed it - the first and third Tuesdays of the month downstairs at the Boston Free Library starting February 4th.
    Call 716-941-3516 to register or drop in to check it out.
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    Lego Club

    Tuesday, January 21st 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.  

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    Winter Sowing with CW Native Plant Farm

    Saturday, January 25th at 11:00 AM

    A discussion, demonstration, and hands on class all about starting seeds in the winter.  Registration is required - please call 716-941-3516 to reserve your spot!

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    Snow Globe Crafts

    Thursday, January 30th at 5:00 PM

    All ages welcome! Make a variety of snow globe inspired crafts to take home! Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.  

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    Take Your Child to the Library Day 2025

    Saturday, February 1st from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    Bring the whole family to the library for a day of coloring contests, scavenger hunts, library card sign up giveaways and crafts! Guided craft at 11:00 AM.  

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    Valentine's Crafts

    Thursday, February 13th from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

    All ages welcome! We will be making a variety of Valentine's inspired crafts. This event is free to attend. Registration is required so we are able to gather enough supplies for everyone. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend.  

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    Lego Club

    Tuesday, February 25th 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.  

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    St. Patrick's Day Crafts

    Thursday, March 13th at 5:00 PM

    Join us for a variety of St. Patrick's Day themed crafts perfect for any age. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. Space is limited and registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies.  

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    Lego Club

    Tuesday, March 25th 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.  

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    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. 

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    Sports Equipment

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    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

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    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

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    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

    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