West Seneca Public Library

West Seneca Public Library
Library Info

1300 Union Rd.
West Seneca, NY 14224
United States

716-674-2928
Fax: 716-674-9206
Robert Alessi, Director
 

Located within the West Seneca Community Center & Library found in Centennial Park, one half mile north of the Southgate Plaza, next to Town Hall. 

Wheelchair accessible.  Parking lot available.
Meeting Rooms.
Study Rooms.

Copy machine: 15 cents each for black & white, 30 cents for color for 8 1/2 x 11 sheet. 

Fax machine: 

Fax or scan using a Prepaid Card-
USA, Canada & Caribbean : $1.75 for the first page, $1.00 for each additional page.  Internationally: $3.75 for the first page, $6.75 for 2 pages, and $10.75 for up to 3 pages.

Fax or scan using Credit/Debit-
USA, Canada & Caribbean : $1.75 for the first page, $1.00 for each additional page.  Internationally: $3.95 for the first page, $3.45 for each additional page.

Public Access Computers with Internet, printers (including Mobile Printing) (10 cents black & white, 25 cents color), and three scanners.

Laptops are available for checkout to use within the library with a valid library card.

Sit-down, full-color, auto-focus video magnifier unit available for public use in the library (16 levels of magnification).

Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buffalolibrary.westseneca

 

https://smile.amazon.com/ch/16-6008113

Community Resources

Town of West Seneca
http://www.westseneca.net/

West Seneca Schools
http://www.wscschools.org/

West Seneca Historical Society
http://www.westsenecahistory.com/

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Policy (pdf)

Individuals interested in volunteering at the B&ECPL must fill out a Volunteer Application (pdf) and a Volunteer Liability Waiver and Release form (pdf).  Volunteers under the age of 17 will be designated as Junior Volunteers and must have parental approval to volunteer. 

Volunteers will be accepted based on the library’s project and programmatic needs matched with the individuals’ qualifications/interests as determined during the selection process.  The library may not accept every volunteer application.  A background check and/or reference checking may be required before any volunteer can begin an assignment.

Community Room Reservation Requests

Library Meeting Room Policy (pdf)

Community Room Reservation Requests are made online via a link on the Town of West Seneca web site .  West Seneca Public Library events and certain Town of West Seneca meeting functions receive priority for scheduling purposes.

Beyond these West Seneca Public Library or Town events, the Community Room is intended for use for free public events, workshops, educational classes and meetings.  Documentation naming the Town of West Seneca as additional insured during a meeting/event will be required.  

A representative of the West Seneca Public Library or Town of West Seneca will respond to the online Community Room Reservation Request as soon as possible.

Study Rooms

Study Room Policy (pdf)

The West Seneca Public Library features 5 study rooms available for use during regular library hours.  The rooms are intended for informal individual or small group use and are not to be used for commercial purposes.  Rooms may be booked for up to 2 hours per day.  For more information or to book a time slot, please stop by the library or call us at 674-2928.

West Seneca Public Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

The West Seneca Public Library is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

  • West Seneca Public Library

    Upcoming Events

    The West Seneca Public Library hours are as follows:

    Mon 9am-8pm

    Tues 9am-8pm

    Wed 9am-5pm

    Thurs 9am-8pm

    Fri 9am-5pm

    Sat 10am-4pm

    Eating is not permitted but beverages with lids are welcome.

    If you are feeling unwell, please visit us another time. You can always visit the library virtually for ebooks, databases, music downloads and more at www.buffalolib.org

    We are still offering curbside service!  Please call ahead to request materials and/or schedule a pickup.  For more information, please call the library at (716) 674-2928.

    Winners of the Bookmark Design Contest have been selected! The winners have been notified. View the winning designs here! 

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

    November 2024- NOVEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH

    • Knitting & Crochet Circle (pdf)-  Mondays from 1:30-3:30 PM (in-person program).  Space will be limited. 
    • Legislator Lorigo's Toiletries for Veterans Drive (pdf)- Donations of toiletries will be accepted at the West Seneca Public Library from November 1st through November 29th during our open hours. Items collected in this bin will be dispersed to both local veterans and overseas service members in need. They are accepting donations of soap, body wash, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss, deodorant, shaving cream, bandages, towels, and more!
    • Lego Club (pdf)-  Saturday, November 2nd at 11am-12:30pm and Tuesday, November 26th from 5PM-6:30PM.  For ages 5 to 12. Free build with single-person Lego bins and selectable mini figures. Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 or visit the library to register or for more information.
    • THIS PROGRAM IS GOING TO BE RESCHEDULED- Financial Literacy Story Time (pdf)- Families with kids of all ages are welcome to join us at a Financial Literacy Story Time on Saturday, November 2nd at 2pm. This story time will be presented by the Western New York Federal Credit Union! Space will be limited. Registration is required- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.
    • Independent Preschool Story Time (pdf)- Preschoolers (ages 3 1/2 to 5) can join Miss Emily for a 10-week parent-free Preschool Story Time at 6pm, starting on Tuesday, October 1st and continuing through October 8th, 15th, 22nd; November 5th, 12th, and 19th, and December 3rd, 10th, and 17th. Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 to register, or for more information.- THESE SESSIONS ARE FULL
    • CSPAN Lab of UB- The Cognition, Speech Perception, and Auditory Neuroscience (CSPAN) Lab of UB will be coming to the West Seneca Public Library to conduct a brief research study! Participation involves completion of a behavioral task on the computer or iPad and takes about 20-30 minutes. Visitors ages 7 and up may be eligible. Parents must be briefly present in order for children to participate! The CSPAN Lab will be at the West Seneca Public Library on Thursday, November 7th and Thursday, November 14th from 5pm-8pm.
    • The Business of Music Workshop- Buffalo Music Hall of Fame and Three2Go Music Alliance present The Business of Music Workshop- Stay in tune with the business and take control of your music career! This free event will take place at the West Seneca Public Library Community Room on Thursday, November 7th at 6pm. No registration is required for this program. 
    • Dare to Repair Café (pdf)- Join us in the West Seneca Public Library Community Room on Saturday, November 9th from 11am-2pm for a Dare to Repair Café! This is a pop-up community event where individuals can bring broken items and have a team of volunteer fixers try to repair the items alongside them for free! Repair categories includes small appliances, lamps, electronics, bicycles, clothing and textiles. Please, no gas powered items or TVs. You must register to attend by visiting thetoollibrary.org/daretorepair. This event is sponsored by the Tool Library.
    • Baby & Me (pdf)- You and your baby (ages 0-24 months) can join Miss Emily for Baby & Me! Wednesdays at 9:30am or 10:30am on November 13th, 20th, and 27th and December 4th, 11th, and 18th! This program will take place in the library's Community Room. Space will be limited and registering signs you up for every session- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.
    • Toddler Time (pdf)- Toddlers (ages 2 to 3 1/2) can join us with their parent or guardian on Thursdays at 10am or 11am on November 14th, 21st, and December 5th, 12th, and 19th for Toddler Time! Space will be limited. Registering signs you up for every session for that time period- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.
    • Teen STEM: Index Card Castles (pdf)- Teens ages 11-17 can join us in the Makerspace on Thursday, November 14th at 5pm for a fun STEM program where we will build castles out of index cards! Space will be limited and registration is required. To register, please visit the library or call 716-674-2928.
    • West Seneca Chamber of Commerce Trade Show/Wellness Fair/Job Fair (pdf)- Saturday, November 16th from 10am-2pm in the West Seneca Community Center and Library. The trade show, wellness fair, and job fair will all feature a variety of vendors available to provide more information about their organizations and what they do. There will also be several speakers featured throughout the event. No registration is required for this event.
    • Narcan Training with the Erie County Department of Health (pdf)- Monday, November 18th from 6pm-7:30pm. You will learn Erie County-specific data on opioid overdoses, how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, the steps taken to administer Narcan (naloxone), and the legal protections for those who assist in an overdose situation. Space will be limited and registration is required. To register, you can visit https://www3.erie.gov/health/form/ecdohnaloxone-trainings or call 716-858-7695, or you can email narcan.training@erie.gov. You cannot register for this program through the library.
    • Charcuterie 101 (pdf)- Tuesday, November 19th from 11am-12:30pm. Join Liz Bauld as she shows you how to make a couple of beautiful charcuterie boards.  With the holidays coming up, this is a great opportunity to learn how to put together some delicious food using this fabulous presentation.  This class will be demonstration style, but after Liz shows you how to make easy "meat roses", you will have the opportunity to try your hand at the process. Space will be limited and registration is required. To register, please visit the library or call 716-674-2928.
    • Fuse Beads (pdf)- Thursday, November 21st from 5pm-6:30pm. Choose a design and create your own decorations with Perler Beads! Recommended for Ages 6+. Children under 6 years old must be attended by an adult.  All materials will be provided by the library.  Space will be limited and registration is required. To register, please visit the library or call 716-674-2928.
    • Painting for Fun with the West Seneca Art Society (pdf)- Kids ages 5-11 can join the Art Society for a fun painting program! This program takes place on Saturday, November 23rd at 11am. All materials will be provided by the Art Society. Space will be limited and registration is required. To register, please visit the library or call 716-674-2928.
    • West Seneca Public Library Book Club (pdf)- Monday, November 25th at 6:30 PM. Discussing Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano. Event takes place in the Makerspace.  For more information please contact the West Seneca Public Library at 716-674-2928.  Space will be limited. No food or drink is permitted.

    December 2024- DECEMBER REGISTRATION OPENS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH

    • Knitting & Crochet Circle (pdf)-  Mondays from 1:30-3:30 PM (in-person program).  Space will be limited.
    • Baby & Me (pdf)- You and your baby (ages 0-24 months) can join Miss Emily for Baby & Me! Wednesdays at 9:30am or 10:30am on November 13th, 20th, and 27th and December 4th, 11th, and 18th! This program will take place in the library's Community Room. Space will be limited and registering signs you up for every session- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up.-THESE SESSIONS ARE FULL
    • Toddler Time (pdf)- Toddlers (ages 2 to 3 1/2) can join us with their parent or guardian on Thursdays at 10am or 11am on November 14th, 21st, and December 5th, 12th, and 19th for Toddler Time! Space will be limited. Registering signs you up for every session for that time period- call the Library to register at 716-674-2928, or stop in to sign up. -THESE SESSIONS ARE FULL.
    • Independent Preschool Story Time- Preschoolers (ages 3 1/2 to 5) can join Miss Emily for a 10-week parent-free Preschool Story Time at 6pm, starting on Tuesday, October 1st and continuing through October 8th, 15th, 22nd; November 5th 12th, and 19th, and December 3rd, 10th, and 17th. Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 to register, or for more information. -THESE SESSIONS ARE FULL
    • Book a Technology Trainer (pdf)- Need computer assistance?  We can help!  These free 45 minutes sessions are designed to assist with software support or Internet training. Our next sessions will take place on Tuesday, December 3rd between 10am and 4pm. Topics include training on the Microsoft Office suite and even how to download books onto your tablet or phone. Sessions are on the hour, and registration is required by calling 716-674-2928 or stopping by the West Seneca Public Library information desk.
    • Teen Paint and Sip (pdf)- Teens ages 11-17 can join us for a fun painting night on Thursday, December 5th at 5:30pm. Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 or stop by the library to register or for more information.
    • Murder and a Chatty Ghost: Mary Jean Zajac Author Talk (pdf)- Local author Mary Jean Zajac will be giving a talk on her newest book, Murder and a Chatty Ghost, on Thursday, December 5th at 6:30pm. Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 or stop by the library to register or for more information.
    • Lego Club (pdf)- Saturday, December 7th and December 28th from 11AM-12:30 PM.  For ages 5 to 12. Free build with single-person Lego bins and selectable mini figures. Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 or visit the library for more information.
    • Kids Craft: Snowman Finger Painting (pdf)- Kids ages 5-12 can join Miss Emily for a fun snowman-themed finger-painting craft on Monday, December 9th at 5pm. Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 or visit the library for more information.
    • Colored Pencils Art Class for Adults with the West Seneca Art Society (pdf)- Patrons ages 17 and up can join the West Seneca Art Society for a colored pencils class on Tuesday, December 10th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. All supplies will be provided. Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 or visit the library for more information.
    • Fuse Beads (pdf)- Thursday, December 12th from 5pm-6:30pm. Choose a design and create your own decorations with Perler Beads! Recommended for Ages 6+. Children under 6 years old must be attended by an adult.  All materials will be provided by the library.  Space will be limited and registration is required. To register, please visit the library or call 716-674-2928.
    • Painting for Fun with the West Seneca Art Society (pdf)- Kids ages 5-11 can join the Art Society for a fun painting program! This program takes place on Saturday, December 14th at 11am. All materials will be provided by the Art Society. Space will be limited and registration is required. To register, please visit the library or call 716-674-2928.
    • Family Story Time: Christmas (pdf)- Families can join us in the Community Room on Monday, December 16th at 6pm for a Christmas-themed story time! This program is geared towards ages 3 to 7, but all are welcome! Space will be limited and registration is required! Please call 716-674-2928 or stop by the library to register.
    • Holiday Movie Night (pdf)- Join us on Thursday, December 19th at 5:30pm for a fun holiday movie night! There will be a hot cocoa bar as well! Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 or stop by the library to register.
    • At-Home Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits Handout (pdf)- The Erie County Cancer Services Program will be handing out free at-home early detection colorectal cancer screening kits on Monday, December 23rd starting at 12pm. Visit www.cspwny.org or call 716-858-7376 for more information.
    • "Noon Year's Eve" Party (pdf)- Join us at the library for a "Noon Year's Eve" party on Monday, December 30th at 11am! This program welcomes everyone, but will mostly be geared towards ages 4-10. We will have a craft, a photobooth, and a kid-friendly countdown to noon! Space will be limited and registration is required. Please call 716-674-2928 or stop by the library to register.
    • West Seneca Public Library Book Club (pdf)-  Monday, December 30th at 6:30 PM. Discussing Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Event takes place in the Makerspace.  For more information please contact the West Seneca Public Library at 716-674-2928.  Space will be limited. No food or drink is permitted.

    Library of Things

    The West Seneca Public Library has a small collection of "things" other than books, DVDs, and CDs, that can be checked out at the desk. These items must be checked out and returned at the West Seneca Public Library's circulation desk. For a list of the things available to checkout, please see the following link! West Seneca Public Library's Library of Things

     

    Friends of the West Seneca Public Library

    The Friends of the West Seneca Public Library are community members with an interest in supporting the services offered by the library. The Friends also provide funding for books, programs and supplies for children and adults.  

    The Friends have an ongoing fundraiser!  Purchase a personalized, hand-carved wooden book which will be displayed in the library over the fireplace!  Full details here (pdf).

    Next meeting: The next Friends meeting will take place on Thursday, March 13th at 6:30pm in the West Seneca Public Library's Makerspace.

     

    West Seneca School Yearbook Collection

    The West Seneca Public Library now has several West Seneca school yearbooks (pdf) available for in-library use.  A list of the volumes included in the collection (along with volumes that we do not yet have) can be found via the link above.

    A special thank you to the West Seneca Central School District and the West Seneca West Alumni for their generous efforts in helping to assemble this collection of yearbooks!