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Boston Free Library

Boston Free Library
    Library Info

    9475 Boston State Rd.
    Boston, NY 14025
    United States

    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) 

    • Boston Free Library

       

      Hours for 2025: 

      Monday 10-7

      Tuesday 12-8

      Thursday 10-7

      Friday 12-5

      Saturday 10-2 

       

      Special Events

      Spring Preschool Story Time

      Thursdays at 11:00 AM starting April 3rd

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

      Adult Ukulele Club

      Tuesdays 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!

      Adult Ukulele Club Tuesday January 14th at 1:30 PM

      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.

      First and Third Tuesday Writers Club

      Mini Art Festival

      Pick up a mini canvas from the library during the month of April and paint your masterpiece.  Return it to the library by May to be entered into our mini art festival.  All entries will be displayed in the library. All ages are welcome to participate!  


      Introduction to Watercolors

      Tuesday, April 8th from 6:00 PM -7:30 PM

      Join us for a beginner watercolor class taught by Susan Rudnicky.  All supplies provided for pre-registered attendees ages 14 and up.  Call 716-941-3516 to register.


      Easter Crafts

      Thursday, April 10th from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

      or 

      Thursday, April 17th from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

      Join us for an all ages Easter Craft program! We will have a variety of craft projects suitable for all ages including painted easter eggs and bunny crafts! Registration is required and space is limited. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend. Two sessions to choose from - please specify which date you plan on attending when you call.   


      Easter Games

      Saturday, April 12th at 11:00 AM

      Join us for a fun morning of Easter themed games including an egg hunt, bingo, word searches, and more! Free to attend! Recommended for ages 3-10 years old, but all ages are welcome. Call 716-941-3516 to register.


      Lego Club

      Tuesday, April 22nd 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.  


      Mother's Day Craft

      Thursday, May 1st from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

      Make the perfect gift for Mom! All ages welcome! We will have options for fun Mother's Day crafts to suit all levels. Call 716-941-3516 to register.  Registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies for all attendees.  


      Using Native Plants in Your Garden

      Saturday, May 3rd at 11:00 AM

      What are Native plants and why is it important to include them in your garden? This program presented by Lessons from Nature's Lyn Chimera will cover a large variety of native plants that will grow successfully in our area including trees and shrubs to get your garden off to the right start this year! Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend this free program!


      Spring Bird Crafts

      Thursday, May 15th at 5:00 PM

      A fun evening of bird-inspired crafts suitable for all ages! Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend - space is limited.  


      Kids Yoga with Blue Sky Wellness

      Saturday, May 17th at 11:00 AM

      Join us for a wonderful morning of kids yoga with Blue Sky Wellness. Recommended for ages 3 to 10.  Call 716-941-3516 to register - space is limited.


      Lego Club

      Tuesday, May 27th 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.  


      Summer Preschool Story Time

      Thursdays at 11:00 AM June 5th - August 28th

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


      Father's Day Crafts

      Thursday, June 12th at 5:00 PM

      Make the perfect gift for Dad! All ages welcome! We will have options for fun Father's Day crafts to suit all levels.

      Call 716-941-3516 to register.  Registration is required so we are able to prepare enough supplies for all attendees.  


      Lego Club

      Tuesday, June 24th 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.  


      Pavilion Party 

      Thursday, June 26th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

      The kickoff to our summer events and official grand opening of our new pavilion space! Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment. Our ukulele club, the BLUES (Boston Library Ukulele EntertainerS) will be kicking off the evening's music at 5:00 PM followed by a performance by Kody & Herren. Big Daddy Food Truck will be on site to provide delicious food from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM.  We will have yard games and activities for the whole family! 


      Bubble Day

      Thursday, July 10th from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

      Join us for the Boston Free Library's Annual Bubble Day from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM on Thursday, July 10th.  We will be making bubble wands and bubble solution and testing it all out.  All ages welcome. Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend!


      Chi Flow with AFC716

      Mondays at 1:00 PM from July 14th - August 18th 

      Chi Flow uses Tai Chi movements to help the body move more fluidly.  This is a beginner level class geared towards adults and seniors that will build balance, stability and mobility.  Call 716-941-3516 to reserve your spot for this free 6 week series.  Space is limited.  


      Lego Club

      Monday, July 28th 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.  


      Pond Life

      Thursday, July 31st at 5:00 PM

      Presented by the NYS Parks and Recreation Department

      Learn about all the amazing life that exists in the typical Western New York Pond! Participants will get the chance to inspect pond life using nets and magnifiers to get a closer look at insects, fish and tadpoles. For ages 5 and up.  Call 716-941-3516 to register to attend!


      Lego Club

      Monday, August 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. 

       

      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. 

      Beyond Books at Boston

      Sports Equipment

      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

      * 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

      Library of Things

      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
      • Engine Diagnostic Code Reader
      • Ukulele
      • Portable Light Therapy Energy Lamp
      • Digital Radon Detector
      • Metal Detector and Metal Detector Pinpointer
      • 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
      • External CD/DVD Drive
      • Osmo Genius Kit
      • Makey Makey
      • Laser Level
      • NYS Parks Pass
      • Buffalo Museum of Science Passes

      Purchase of these items was made possible by funding generously secured by Senator Gallivan and by the Friends of the Boston Library, Inc.

      Chromebook Kits

      Chromebook Kit

      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
      • Ring Toss
      • Spikeball
      • Table Tennis
      • Pickleball Set

      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