Elma Public Library
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Library Info
1860 Bowen Rd.
Elma, NY 14059
United States
Located on the corner of Bowen and Rice Roads, east of Route 400. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot and book drop available.
Public Access Computers: 14 computers, networked, including 3 laptops, printing 10¢ per B&W page, 25¢ per color page, flatbed scanner, Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
Wi-fi available.
Meeting Room, capacity 60. Copy machine, copies 15 cents each. Click here for Meeting Room Policy & Application
What's Special About the Elma Library
Local History Collection
Check out our new...
You'll now be able to borrow a variety of non-traditional materials from the Elma Public Library! We have a GoPro camera, a portable record player, musical instruments, robots, and more! Click here to see the full list.
Elma Public Library Policies
- Conflict of Interest Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Claims Audit Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Display Case Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Freedom of Information Law of the Elma Public Library
- Investment Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Open Meeting Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Procurement Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Public Health Emergency Operations Plan
- Rules of Conduct of the Elma Public Library
- Safety Policy of the Elma Public Library
- Whistleblower Policy of the Elma Public Library
System-Wide Policies
What’s Happening
Elma Public Library
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June Book Boxes - Monday, June 3rd. It is time to sign up for the first Summer Book Box! If you are new to Book Boxes, please use one links below to sign up or stop in at the library and fill out a physical form. For past Book Boxers, you may let Jessi know you would like a box. Stop in, call (716-652-2719), or email (gavinj@buffalolib.org). Sign up until Friday, June 14th. Pick up is Monday, June 24th.
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Adult Chair Yoga - Monday, July 1st at 1 PM. Yoga in a chair?! Yes! You don't need to get down on the floor to experience the benefits of yoga. This class will include both seated postures and standing postures that use a chair for support. All fitness levels are welcome. A Yoga mat to place under the chair is recommended. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Family Storytime - Tuesday, July 9th to August 13th at 10:30 AM. Join Miss Jessi for a fun family storytime! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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All-You-Can Make Art Bar - Wednesdays, July 10th and 24th to August 7th at 2 PM. Ages 6-15. Nurture your creativity this summer with crafting, painting, and more! All supplies are provided. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Vacation Fun Club - Thursdays, July 11th to August 15th at 10:30 AM. Entering Grades 1-4. Stories, crafts and games! Ages 2-5. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Mr. K's Planetarium - Thursday, July 11th. We have two sessions available! One at 2 PM and one at 3 PM. Comets, meteors, asteroids...oh my! Learn the difference between these solar system leftovers and see the current night sky in this fun-packed program. Please register for one session only by calling 716-652-2719.
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Summer Dance Series - Fridays, July 12th to August 2nd at 10:30 AM. Ages 3-10 years old. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Mocktail and Craft Night - Monday, July 15th at 6 PM. Join us while we make a summer wreath! Teens bring your adults, adults bring your teens for mocktails and a craft. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Lego Club - Wednesdays, July 17th and 31st to August 14th at 2 PM. For ages 6-12. Join us for some Lego-building fun! We provide the Legos, and you build! Please call 716-652-2719 to register.
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Book Club - Wednesday, July 17th at 6:30 PM. The month's book selection is “Moloka’i” by Alan Brennert. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome
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Zoomobile - Thursday, July 25th at 2 PM. Live animal representatives from different continents will help to illustrate the world’s colorful and exotic bio-diversity. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
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Mediumship & Energy 101 - Monday, July 29th at 6 PM. Join Rev. Brittany Healy as she introduces Spiritualism and discusses her personal journey into Mediumship. Guided notes will be provided and questions answered throughout. A brief guided meditation and Mediumship demonstration to follow. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.
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Board Info
Elma Public Library Board Info
The next meeting of the Elma Public Library Board of Trustees will be on Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30pm at the Elma Public Library. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, please call 716-652-2719.
Annual Report
Board of Trustees
Susan Sudlik, President
Thomas E. Pirrung, Vice President
Paul E. Schwiegerling, Treasurer
Nathan Clinard, Secretary
Eileen R. Holden
Bridgett Jacyna
Holly Neu
The Elma Board of Trustees meets at 6:30pm the second Tuesday of every month, except for January and August of 2024.
Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
2024 Minutes
- June 11, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes DRAFT
- May, 14, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- April 9, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- March 12, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- February 13, 2024 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
2023 Minutes
- December 12, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- November 14, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- October 10, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- September 12, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- July 11, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- June 13, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- May 9, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- April 11, 2023 Board Meeting and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- March 14, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- February 14, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
2022 Minutes
- February 8, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- March 8, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- April 12, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- May 10, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- June 12, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- July 12, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents & 2022 Elma Contract for Board Review / Meeting Minutes
- September 13, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- October 11, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- November 8, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
- December 13, 2022 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
2021 Minutes
- January 12, 2021
- February 9, 2021
- March 9, 2021
- April 13, 2021
- May 11, 2021
- June 8th, 2021
- August 10th, 2021
- September 14, 2021
- October 12, 2021
- November 9, 2021
- December 14, 2021 Board Meeting Agenda and Documents / Meeting Minutes
2020 Minutes
- February 11, 2020
- March 10, 2020
- March 30, 2020 Special Meeting For a link to the recording, please click here.
- May 26, 2020
- June 15, 2020
- September 8, 2020
- October 13th, 2020
- November 10, 2020
2019 Minutes
- February 12, 2019
- March 12, 2019
- April 9, 2019
- May 14, 2019
- June 11, 2019
- July 9, 2019
- September 10, 2019
- October 8, 2019
- November 12, 2019
- December 10, 2019
2018 Minutes
- January 9, 2018
- February 13, 2018
- March 13, 2018
- April 10, 2018
- May 8, 2018
- June 12, 2018
- August 14, 2018
- September 11, 2018
- October 9, 2018
- November 13, 2018
- December 11, 2018
2017 Minutes
- January 10th, 2017
- February 14, 2017
- March 21, 2017
- March 27, 2017 Special Meeting
- April 11, 2017
- May 9, 2017
- June 13, 2017
- August 8, 2017
- August 28, 2017 Special Meeting
- September 12, 2017
- October 10, 2017
- November 14, 2017
- December 12, 2017
Bylaws
- Click here for the By-laws of the Elma Public Library
Budget
Strategic Plan
- Click here for the Elma Public Library's Three Year Plan 2022-2024