Hamburg Public Library

Hamburg Public Library
Library Info

102 Buffalo St.
Hamburg, NY 14075
United States

716-649-4415
Fax: 716-649-4160
Brian Hoth, Director

Located on Buffalo Street (Route 62) between Pleasant Avenue and Union Street, this lively library is nestled in the village of Hamburg. If you are looking for a great film collection, preschool story hours or a comfortable place to catch up on the daily news, the Hamburg Public Library may be the place for you. 

Our parking lot entrance is located on Union Street near the Buffalo Street intersection.

Come visit our newly opened outdoor Reading Garden! The Garden is open from Spring into Fall.

Free WiFi. 16 public access computers plus 2 laptops that can be checked out for use within the building. Networked printing including Mobile Printing is 10¢ per page B&W and 25¢ per page color. Copy machine at 25¢ per page.

The Hamburg Library has a meeting room that can be available for community meetings. Please complete the following application and return to the main desk.

MEETING ROOM APPLICATION & RULES OF USE (pdf)

History 

A program detailing the history of the Hamburg Public Library was researched, written and presented by Librarian John R. Edson in 2001. More details are available here.

Hamburg Public Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

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

  • Hamburg Public Library

    Next Scheduled Board of Trustees Meeting 

    The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6 PM at the Hamburg Public Library, 102 Buffalo Street.

       

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    Hours of Operation:    Monday 9-8   Tuesday 12-8   Wednesday 9-8   Thursday 12-8   Friday 9-5   Saturday 9-5   Sunday 12-5 

    We will continue to offer Curbside/Walkup service as an option. To place orders, call the library at (716) 649-4415.

    We will continue to post resources and engaging digital content on Facebook and our website.

    Support the Hamburg Library! We have an Amazon Wish List of items needed for programming. 

       

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    StoryWalk Hamburg

    Saturday December 7 - Saturday January 4, 9am - Dusk

    Join us in the Village of Hamburg for a holiday-themed StoryWalk! This outdoor, literacy focused event places pages of the children's book Santa Duck at various locations along a walkable path. Families are encouraged to stroll from page to page along the storefronts of the Village of Hamburg to complete the full book. Begin at Picture Your Walls Custom Framing and end at the Hamburg Public Library! Make sure you grab a punch card and have it stamped along the way. Turn your punch card in at the Hamburg Public Library circulation desk to enter to win a StoryWalk Prize Pack, and to get your free take-and-make craft! For more information, visit the StoryWalk Hamburg website. Happy reading!

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    DONATIONS UPDATE: The Hamburg Library accepts donations of books, DVDs and CDs. For more information on what can be donated, see our Donation Guidelines (pdf). Please bring any donations upstairs to the public service desk during open hours. Check out our ongoing Friends of the Library Booksale on the first floor of the library. Prices as marked.

    Join the Friends

    Join the Friends of the Hamburg Public Library!

    Friends of the Hamburg Public Library is a dedicated group of volunteers that supports the policies and programs of both branches of the library through sponsored book sales and other fundraising activities. Please join us in this worthwhile cause. Become a member today! Applications are available at both library branches, or for download here (pdf). 

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    Baby Bounce

    Monday, December 23 from 10am - 10:30am    |    Monday, December 23 from 11am - 11:30am

    Join Miss Nicole for a little introductory roll into story time, with silly stories, music, movement and more! Best for ages 3 months - 23 months. Registration is required.

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

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    Story Time

    Wednesday, January 8   |   Wednesday, January 15   |   Wednesday, January 22   |   Wednesday, January 29   |   Wednesday, February 5   |   Wednesday, February 12     

    Join Miss Stephanie for Story Time at the Hamburg Library! Each week we will have two sessions, at 10:30am and 11:30am. Each week is a different theme with stories, crafts, and activities. Perfect for kids ages 2+. Registration is required.

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

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    Lego Club

    Saturday, January 4 from 10am - 12pm    |    Wednesday, January 8 from 5pm - 7pm

    Create your own LEGO design to have on display at the Library. Registration is required. 

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

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    Cookbook Club

     Wednesday, December 18 from 6pm - 7pm

    Visit the front desk to pick your recipe and register! This month we are doing holiday cookies. This month's cookbooks are "Joy to the World: 24 festive treats from around the world" and "Out of the Box Holiday Baking." 

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

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    Director's Book Club

    Friday, December 20 from 11am - 12pm

    Join us for a discussion of this month's book, A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towels.

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

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    Colorful Tuesday

    Tuesday, January 7 from 5pm - 7pm

    Stop in the first Tuesday of every month and color with us! All ages welcome.

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

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    Game Night

    Thursday, January 9 from 5pm - 7pm

    Come to the Hamburg Library for Game Night the second Thursday of every month! A variety of card games and board games will be available. This event is open to all ages. Feel free to join alone or bring along your friends!

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

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    Kid Librarian

    Applications Currently On Hold

    For ages 8-12, our Kid Librarian program is a one-on-one opportunity for children to work with a staff member to curate a display of favorite titles, or a topic of their choice. The display is located in the Children's Area. We select a new Kid Librarian twice a month or as needed. Due to a large number of submissions, this program is not currently accepting new applications. Check back soon!

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

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    Kruz In To Read

    Saturday, January 11 at 11:30am    |    Saturday, February 8 at 11:30am    |    Saturday, March 8 at 11:30am

    Share a story with Kruz, a certified therapy dog, in the children's area of the library! 

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    Book a Technology Trainer

    Friday, January 3

    Book a 45 min appointment for one-on-one assistance with a technology trainer from the TechKnowLab! Available topics include: Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics, Microsoft Office Basics, Organizing Computer Files/Folders, Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos), Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, and Windows Basics. Please note our technology training sessions are not for troubleshooting computer problems or repairing hardware. Space is limited, and registration is required. To register for one of our appointments, call our circulation desk at (716) 649-4415.

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

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    Hamburg Library Seed Share

    We have a large variety of flower, herb and vegetable seeds available for our community to grow at home, for free. The seeds currently available are due to generous donations from S.O.L.E. Seeds of Living Education, Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company, Seed Savers Exchange and Pase Seeds in North Collins. We encourage community members to save and donate seeds from harvest to help us maintain seed stock. Seed Donation Form (pdf)     |     Seed starting how to (pdf)     |     Soil health and testing resources (pdf)

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    Eight O'Clock Bookclub

    Coming Soon!

    Meet the Eight O'Clock Bookclub, also known as EOC! A vibrant group of 15 passionate women from the Buffalo and Rochester areas, EOC will soon be partnering with Hamburg Public Library! We invite you to dive into the Book of the Month and join the fun. Decembers Book of the Month is Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty. Check back for more information soon! In the meantime, check out EOC on Instagram.

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    Discard Book Sale

    Ongoing

    Check out our ongoing discard book sale located near the circulation desk! Books, CDs, and DVDs that have been discarded from the Hamburg Public Library are on sale for 25¢ an item.