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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) 

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      Hours for 2024-2025: 

      Monday 10-7

      Tuesday 12-8

      Thursday 10-7

      Friday 12-5

      Saturday 10-2 

      Safety Plan

      Special Events

      Preschool Story Time

      Thursdays at 11:00 AM September 5th - December 26th 

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

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      Chi Flow - Adult Classes

      Mondays at 1:00 PM October 28th - December 23rd

      Chi Flow uses Tai Chi movements to help the body move more fluidly. We pair specific movements from our Tai Chi set with exercises to help strengthen and stretch the body. This is a beginner level class geared towards adults and seniors that will build balance, stability and mobility. Tai Chi is a slow moving form of martial arts designed to restore balance and relaxation. Along with increasing balance and stability, this class will give you a chance to learn if the practice of Tai Chi is right for you. 

      AFC716 is a Tai Chi and Kung Fu school located in Hamburg N.Y. It  is owned and operated by Daniel and Kate Cimino. Kate will be the instructor for this class.

      AFC716.com is the website to learn more about them and the school.

      Call 716-941-3516 to reserve your spot - space for this free series is very limited.  Please plan to attend all 6 classes when reserving a space.  

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      Adult Ukulele Club

      Tuesdays from 1:30 - 3:00 PM from November 5th - November 26th

      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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      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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      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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      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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      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