Eggertsville-Snyder Branch

Library Info

4622 Main St.
Snyder, NY 14226
United States

Kristi Dougherty, Library Director

Location

In the community of Snyder (within the Town of Amherst) on the north side of Main Street near the corner of Burroughs Drive, two lights east of Harlem Road and two lights west of the I-290 (Youngmann Highway).

Parking

Driveway to parking lot is on the west side of Burroughs Drive, behind Crossroads Lutheran Church.

Public Access Computers

9 computers, networked (b&w printing and mobile printing 10 cents per page, color 20 cents per page) Microsoft Office Applications 2016, Internet Access, WiFi

What's Special About the Eggertsville Library

RFID technology and self checkout machines.
Wheelchair accessible.
Main Meeting Room, capacity 37. Second Meeting Room (for small groups).
Copy machine, black & white only, 20¢ per copy
Drop box attached to building.
Ongoing book sale in hallway.
Play Room, available for children age 6 and under who are accompanied by an adult.

Eggertsville-Snyder Branch Policies

System-wide policies

The Eggertsville-Snyder Branch is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

What’s Happening

Eggertsville-Snyder Branch

Weekly storytimes will return February 2025 - dates coming soon!

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You are invited to a "NOON" YEAR'S PARTY!

Family Program: Join us for games, crafts, refreshments and more.

At 11:59, we will count down to the Noon HOUR!

Tuesday December, 31 from 11AM-12PM.

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Amherst Public Library - 2025 Book Sales

Eggertsville-Pop-Up Book Sale - Jan. 15 -18 DOWLOAD THE FLYER HERE

Wednesday, Jan. 15 12:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Thursday, Jan. 16 10:00 am to 5:30 pm

Friday, Jan. 17 10:00 am to 5:30 pm

All items half price on Friday

Saturday, Jan 18 11:00 am to 2:30 pm

BAG SALE: All materials sold for $5/bag on Saturday

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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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Adult Craft Club at the Eggertsville-Snyder Branch!

Create designs with your own personal touch. Available Tuesdays from 4 - 5 P.M. on select dates!
MORE CRAFTS COMING SOON!
Interested? Come to the desk to sign up, or call us at 716-839-0700.
Sign up soon - Space is limited!

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Eggertsville-Snyder Mahjong Club!

Learn to play American Mahjong, or use one of our tables for your party of four.

All experience levels welcome! Experienced volunteers greatly appreciated.

Sessions are currently available on January 7th from 3:30 - 5:30 P.M.

To sign up, come to the desk or call us at (716) 839-0700. Register soon! Space Limited.

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Pokémon Club (ages 6-12)

Weekly Pokémon Club to return February 2025 - dates TBD.

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Pokémon Holiday Party! (ages 6-12)
Thursday, December 12 (4-5:30pm)
Enjoy snacks, games and more

with the movie Detective Pikachu!
PDF flyer for the event

TO BE RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER RELATED CLOSURE

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Drop-in LEGO Club (ages 4-12)
Saturdays at 12 PM
COMING BACK SOON

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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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The Eggertsville-Snyder Library has a small Play Room with toys, best for children 6 and under. Caregivers must supervise children and the room closes 30 minutes prior to the library closing. The room was renovated in September 2024 with funds acquired from New York State by Assemblymember Karen McMahon.

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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 will 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)