Elma Public Library

Elma Public Library
Library Info

1860 Bowen Rd.
Elma, NY 14059
United States

716-652-2719
Fax: 716-652-0381
Stephanie Molnar, Director

Located on the corner of Bowen and Rice Roads, east of Route 400. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot and book drop available.

Public Access Computers: 14 computers, networked, including 3 laptops, printing 10¢ per B&W page, 25¢ per color page, flatbed scanner, Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"

Wi-fi available.

Meeting Room, capacity 60. Copy machine, copies 15 cents each.  Download PDF of Meeting Room Policy & Application

What's Special About the Elma Library

Local History Collection

Check out our ...Library of Things image

You'll now be able to borrow a variety of non-traditional materials from the Elma Public Library!  We have a GoPro camera, a portable record player, musical instruments, robots, and more!  Download PDF with Full List. 

Elma Public Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

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

  • Elma Public Library

    What's new in the library?

    May

    • Family Storytime - Choose one of three meeting times: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from April 29th to June 13th at 10:30 AM. For ages birth to 5 years old. This is a 6-week session. Treat your kids to some songs and stories! Children must bring an adult lap to sit on. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

      June

    • The Past, Present, and Future of Artificial Intelligence - Monday, June 2nd at 6 PM. This workshop offers participants a comprehensive look at AI, from its beginnings, to present functionality, and what future work is being done. Special attention is given to how to use AI presently, with tips for prompting, considerations for data privacy, and a deeper understanding of what goes on behind the screen when you get AI generated content. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Family Storytime - Choose one of three meeting times: Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays from June 3rd to June 13th at 10:30 AM. For ages birth to 5 years old. This is a 7-week session. Treat your kids to some songs and stories! Children must bring an adult lap to sit on. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Plug in the Sun: Solar Energy Workshop - Tuesday, June 3rd at 4 PM. For ages 9-12. Harness the energy of the sun with solar power. In a Plug in the Sun workshop, you’ll learn about the power of the sun, how solar energy works and conduct experiments with angles, colors, and weather to show how these can affect solar panels! Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • Advance Care Planning 101 with A Storied Life - Wednesday, June 4th at 12:30 PM to 2 PM. Making decisions about the health care that you want as you live the end of your life is complicated. But thinking it through and talking about it now might be some of the most lifegiving things you can do - for yourself, for your loved ones, and for your health care providers. Don't avoid it now and miss your chance to live that time the way you wish you would have. In this session, we will cover: Advance Directives (Health Care Proxy, Living Will, and Do Not Resuscitate/DNR Order), How to Think About & Talk About What Matters Most to Us and Resources to Support You. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club - Wednesday, June 4th at 6 PM. Join us for our quarterly cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. This month's cookbook is “Skinny Taste Simple” Browse the book and sign up at the front desk.

    • University Express: History of North Tonawanda Amusement - Thursday, June 5th at 2 PM. Join the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum for a history of the four North Tonawanda Amusement Companies, their products, and the legacy they left behind. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Adult Chair Yoga - Mondays, June 9th, 16th and 23rd at 1 PM. Yoga in a chair?! Yes! You don’t need to get down on the floor to experience the benefits of yoga. This class will include both seated postures and standing postures that use a chair for support. All fitness levels are welcome. A yoga mat to place under the chair is recommended. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • K-3 Storytime and Craft - Wednesday, June 11th at 6:30 PM. The theme is "Game Day Stories!" Designed for kids in K-3rd grade who love to move and play, we'll read exciting stories about favorite sports and we’ll enjoy games, songs, and a sporty craft that’ll get everyone cheering! Wear your favorite team jersey or activewear! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • University Express: What's Wrong With My Plant? - Thursday, June 12th at 2 PM. Your plant looks unhealthy. What to do! Is it a disease, a creepy crawler, too much or too little water, food, light. Let's find out. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Lego Club - Saturday, June 14th at 1 PM. For all ages. Join us for some Lego-building fun and a visit with our reading dog Paddy! We provide the Legos, and you build!

    • University Express: Family Court Explained & Grandparent Legal Issues - Tuesday, June 17th at 2 PM. Explanation of basic Family Court Issues such as Child Custody, Access (Visitation), Child Support, Foster Care and Juvenile Justice. New York State Website will be demonstrated for Do It Yourself (DIY) forms & information. How to proceed in Court without a lawyer. A "typical" case will be explained. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • University Express: Sparrows, Seeds, and Safety - Wednesday, June 18th at 6:30 PM. Feeding birds is a hobby enjoyed by many people. This hobby provides enjoyment for humans and a vital food source for our avian friends. Did you know that bird feeders and feeding stations can be a source of illness for birds? Are you wondering if you should continue feeding the birds during the recent outbreak of H5 bird flu? Are you at risk of contracting H5 bird flu when filling the feeders? How can we feed the birds and keep the rat population at bay? This class will answer these questions. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • Book Club - Wednesday, June 18th at 6:30 PM. The month's book selection is “The Great Believers” by Rebecca Makkai. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book. All are welcome. 

    • Summer Safety Tips for Seniors - Friday, June 20th at 1 PM. Tips for healthy aging in the heat. Join us for an informative session filled with helpful tips and strategies to enjoy a safe, healthy, and active summer as you age. Please register by calling 716-752-2719.

    • Mock-Tail Craft Night - Monday, June 23rd at 6 PM. Join us for a refreshing mocktail while we make wooden gnomes! Teens and adults welcome! Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    • University Express: Connecting You to Key Services - Tuesday, June 24th at 2 PM. Learn about congregate and home-delivered meals, nutrition counseling, employment and volunteer opportunities, senior centers, transportation, in-home supports as well as support to family, friends, and neighbors who may be providing assistance to older adults and much more. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 

    • University Express: Reach Out to 911 - Wednesday, June 25th at 6:30 PM. The Reach Out to 911 program educates the public on when and how to call 9-1-1. Instructors present proper emergency response protocols, enhancing community preparedness and reducing anxiety associated with emergency calls. It also guides people on when to call 911 versus using other services like 211 (for basic needs), 988 (for people experiencing thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis) or 1-800-222-1222 (for the Upstate New York Poison Center), helping to prevent misuse of 9-1-1 in non-emergency situations. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.

    Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.