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


    Amherst Public Libraries Storytimes September 30 - November 22

    Amherst Public Libraries Storytimes, September 30 to November 22 

    Select dates for special events

    Storytimes and Children's Special Events at the Amherst Libraries - PDF

    LAPSIT STORY TIME Mondays at 10:30am 
    Ages 18 months and under, with caregiver (No class on November 11)

    TODDLER TIME Mondays at 11:30am 
    Ages 18-36 months, with caregiver (No class on November 11)

    PRESCHOOL STORY TIME 
    Thursdays at 10:30 am 
    Ages 3-5 (No class on November 21)

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    Clearfield Library Presents BEDTIME STORY TIME 

    Clearfield Library presents.. Bedtime Story Time
    Mondays, October 14 - October 28th from 5:30 - 6pm 
    Monday, November 25th from 5:30 - 6pm
    For children of all ages, with family 

    Weekly storytimes will return February 2025 - dates TBD.

    Registration required for all events unless otherwise noted, stop by the Clearfield Library desk to sign up for the library's events or call 716-688-4955.

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    Holiday Specials

    Holiday Specials

    Storybook Cook: Cookie Decorating!
    (children ages 5 and up, with caregiver)
    Saturday, December 14 from 3 - 4pm

    Santa Storytime
    Monday, December 16 at 10:30am
    Stories/songs best for toddlers & preschoolers

    Holiday specials at Amherst Public Libraries available via this link as a PDF flyer

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    Clearfield Library Book Club: Fall Schedule 

    Meetings at 4 P.M. on select Wednesdays

    November 20th, First Ladies by Marie Benedict

    December 18th, The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams

    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. 

    Thursday, Nov. 14 from 11am-5pm at Clearfield

    Monday, Nov. 18 from 1:30pm-4:30pm at Williamsville 

    Tuesday, Nov. 19 from 11am-4pm at Audubon

    Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 12:30pm-4:30pm at Eggertsville-Snyder

    Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 11am-4pm at Audubon

    Thursday, Dec. 5 from 11am-5pm at Clearfield

    Wednesday, December 18 from 12:30-4:30 at Eggertsville-Snyder

    (2025)

    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,
    Nov 22nd - Ice Challenge

    Pokémon Holiday Party! (ages 6-12)
    Friday, December 6 (4-5:30pm)
    Enjoy snacks, games and more with the movie Detective Pikachu!
    PDF flyer for the event

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    FALL LEGOFEST

    Fall LEGOfest

    Friday, November 29 at 11am

    Watch the LEGO Movie and help us build an entire theme park out of LEGOs!

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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

    Veteran's Day Monday: November 11, 2024 

    Thanksgiving Thursday: November 28, 2024 

    Christmas Eve Tuesday: December 24, 2024 

    Christmas Day Wednesday: December 25, 2024 

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

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