Clearfield Branch Library

Clearfield Branch Library
Library Info

770 Hopkins Rd.
Williamsville, NY 14221
United States

716-688-4955
Kristi Dougherty, Library Director

Location

In Williamsville, on Hopkins Road, a few blocks north of Maple Road and just south of West Klein Road. Adjacent to Clearfield Recreation Center). Parking at both entrances, in front of the library along Hopkins, as well as behind library.

Features

  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Wi-fi available.
  • Public Access Computers
    • For Adults, 10 networked computers and 3 laptops -- with Microsoft Office Applications (2016), Internet Access, etc, ;
      2 computers dedicated for Catalog;
      5 computers dedicated for children;
      Printing and Mobile Printing charges: B&W 10 cents per page, color 25 cents per page.
  • Meeting Room, capacity 80.
  • Study Room available for small groups (reservations recommended).
  • Copy machine, black & white only, 20¢ per copy
  • Outdoor Drop Box attached to building, for returned library material, open 24/7.
  • Ongoing Book Sale of a variety of donated books and magazines in the front vestibule. 
     

What's Special About the Clearfield Library

  • Chessboard available for public use (at librarians' desk).
  • Local documents.
  • Large foreign language film and documentary collection.
  • Optelec ClearView Video Magnifier -- is easy to use and will help the visually impaired maintain their independence in everyday tasks such as reading books and magazines, viewing photographs and writing. Thanks to the Amherst Lions Club for donating this to us.

Clearfield Branch Library

System-Wide Policies

The Clearfield Branch is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

  • Clearfield Branch Library

    Please help us to continue to grow the Clearfield Library garden! By saving your Dash's Market receipts, you can help us raise money to purchase additional shrubs for planting in the spring. Thank you for your support!  - Town & Country Garden Club


    Book sale at the Clearfield Library, 770 Hopkins Road, Williamsville

    Book Sale at the Clearfield Library
    770 Hopkins Road, Williamsville

    Wednesday, January 22 (10am-8pm)
    Thursday, January 23 (10am-5pm)
    Friday, January 24 (10am-5pm)
    Saturday, January 25 (10am-5pm) - $5 Bag Sale on the final day

    Library opens at 10am each day of the sale.

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    Weekly storytimes will return February 2025 - dates TBD.

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    Winter Break

    Open Water Color Painting
    Monday, December 30 (2-8pm)
    For ages 6 to adult - no registration needed

    Snow Craft Festival
    Thursday, January 2 (11am-1pm)
    Different snow themed crafts and face painting! 
    For ages 4 to adult - Registration required, stop into the Clearfield Library or call 716-688-4955.

    Open Collage Art
    Friday, January 3 (11am-5pm)
    For ages 8 to adult - no registration needed

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    Clearfield Library Book Club: 2025 SELECTION...

    Meetings at 4 P.M. on select Wednesdays

    January 15 The Women by Kristin Hannah

    February 19 Monogamy by Sue Miller

    March 19 And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

    April 16 People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

    May 21 Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

    June 18 Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff

    July 16 The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan

    August 20 The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai 

    Call or stop into the Clearfield Library to register.

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    book a technology trainer at the amherst public libraries

    BOOK A TECHNOLOGY TRAINER at the Amherst Public Libraries

     (REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES)

    Need assistance with a computer, smartphone, or tablet? We can help! 
    These free 45 minute sessions are designed to assist with one-on-one technology support. Call the hosting library to register for any of these classes. 

    Tuesday Jan. 7 from 4:30pm-7:30pm at Williamsville 

    Saturday, Jan. 11 from 11am-4pm at Audubon

    Thursday, Jan. 30 from 11am-5pm at Clearfield

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    Chair Yoga with Kandy

    Chair Yoga with Kandy
    Wednesdays at 11:30 A.M. 

    Space is limited. Please register in person at the Clearfield Library or call 716-688-4955.

    Wednesdays at 11:30 A.M. 

    November 6 - December 18 

    (SIGN-UP FOR INDIVIDUAL SESSION)

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    An English Conversation Group held by Literacy Buffalo Niagara takes place at the Clearfield Branch on Friday mornings from 10am-12pm.

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    Pokémon Club
    Select Fridays from 4-5 pm; Ages 6 – 12,
    Dates TBD

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

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    Holiday Closings 2024

    Christmas Eve Tuesday: December 24, 2024 

    Christmas Day Wednesday: December 25, 2024 

    New Year's Eve Tuesday: December 31, 2024*
    *Williamsville Library will be closed
    *Audubon Library to close early at 6pm

    Sunday Hours: (12-5pm) Main Library at Audubon

     September 8 to December 15, 2024 (no December 22 & 29)

    HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

    2025

     

    New Year’s Day              Wednesday, January 1, 2025

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day        Monday, January 20, 2025

    President’s Day            Monday, February 17, 2025

    Good Friday         Friday, April 18, 2025

    Memorial Day    Monday, May 26, 2025

    Juneteenth          Thursday June 19, 2025

    Independence Day    Friday, July 4, 2025

    Old Home Days (WILLIAMSVILLE LIBRARY ONLY)

    Tuesday, July 15 – Friday, July 18, 2025

    Labor Day              Monday, September 1, 2025

    Veteran’s Day    Tuesday, November 11, 2025

    Thanksgiving     Thursday, November 27, 2025

    Christmas Eve   Wednesday, December 24, 2025

    Christmas Day  Thursday, December 25, 2025

    New Year’s Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025*

    *Audubon, Clearfield and Eggertsville-Snyder Libraries to close at 6pm.

     

    SUNDAY HOURS (12-5pm) Main Library at Audubon ONLY
    January 5 to June 8, 2025 (no April 20 & May 25)
    September 7 to December 14, 2025 (no December 21 & 28)