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.

Amherst Public Libraries Policies

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


    Registration is required for all programs unless otherwise noted. Stop by the library to sign up or call 716-688-4955

    Storytime april 28 - may 30, 2025

    2025 Spring Storytimes

    April 28 - May 30 

    Mondays

    Lapsit Storytime 10:30 AM - Ages 18 months & under 

    Toddler Time 11:30 AM - Ages 18-36 months

    Bedtime Storytime 5:30-6 PM - All Ages

    *Mondays 4/28 and 5/12*

    No Registration only for Bedtime Storytime!

    Thursdays

    Preschool Storytime & Play 10:30 AM - Ages 3-5

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    Spring Break Family Events

    4/16 - 11 AM-1 PM -  Family Passover Party! - Registration Required 

    4/17 - 10:30-11:30 AM - Family Elephant & Piggie Storytime - No Registration

    4/17 - 11:30 AM-1:30 PM - Open Lego Play - No Registration

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    Pokémon Club
    Select Fridays from 4-5 pm; Ages 6 – 12,
    Register at (716) 688-4955

    4/25 - Bulbasaur Day, 5/9 - Snorlax Day, 5/23 - Lucario Day

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    Spring After-School Club Session!

    Register by calling or at the librarian's desk

    4/30 - Water Coloring Food

    5/7 - Collaging 

    5/14 - Postage Stamp 

    5/21 - no class

    5/28 - Cave Painting

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    Fishing Group

    Do you want to learn more about fishing/ exchange ideas and techniques?

    A FUN TIME TO TALK TO OTHERS ABOUT YOUR PASSION!

    Dates: April 9th & May 7th 

    Time: 7-8pm - All Ages

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    Clearfield Library Book Club: 2025 SELECTION...

    Meetings at 4 P.M. on select Wednesdays

    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. 

    Monday, Apr. 28 from 11am-5pm at Clearfield

    Tuesday, Apr. 29 from 4:30-7:30pm at Williamsville

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    A History of Earth Day

    a history of earth day

    Monday, April 21st, 2025 at 6:30 PM 

    Please Register by Calling 716-688-4955

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    Observing Pollinators Great Sunflower Project

    Observing pollinators great sunflower project Monday, April 28th, 2025 from 6 -7 PM

    Monday, April 28th, 2025 from 6 -7 PM

    One Million Acts of Science - scistarter.org 

    Please Register by Calling 716-688-4955

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    Book Sale

    All Books: Children's, Young Adult & Adult 

    Wednesday, June 4.... 10am - 8pm 

    Thursday, June 5.... 10am - 5pm 

    Friday, June 6.... 10am - 5pm

    Saturday, June 7.... 10am - 5pm

    $5/bag sale on Saturday

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    The world shaking hands

    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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    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

    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)