Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Branch Library
Library Info
280 Porter Ave
Buffalo, NY 14201
United States
Located on the corner of Porter Ave. and Prospect Ave.
NFTA Bus Route: 5 & 22
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Public Access Computers: 17 Public Access computers (two with scanners), 5 Children's Computers, networked (Color prints are 25 cents. B&W prints are 10 cents including Mobile Printing) Microsoft Office Applications, and Internet Access.
A new laptop that can be used to access Skype! Visit with out of town family and friends! Conduct interviews over Skype. See staff for details.
"What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
Meeting Room, capacity 75. Download the policies associated with using our Meeting Room:
Facility Use Policy
This document must be read by everyone planning to use a space in a library for a meeting.
Rules of Conduct (pdf)
This document must be read by everyone planning to use a space in a library for a meeting.
Application and Fee Structure (pdf)
What's Special About the Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Library?
- An extensive collection of Spanish language materials.
- Language kits, including English as a Second Language (ESL), Spanish, French, Arabic, and Somali.
- Located next to Prospect Park
What’s Happening
Isaías González-Soto Branch Library
We are open! Please come visit your improved Isaías González-Soto Branch Library located at 280 Porter Avenue in Buffalo, NY. There is a parking lot available next to the library (enter the lot via Prospect Avenue).
Improvements include: updated and expanded access to electrical outlets throughout the building, new seating and shelving and in the lower level updated restrooms, a refurbished accessible stage, all new flooring and lighting. Come visit us soon!There is an ongoing scavenger hunt for children and tweens in the children's area. Stop by any time during open hours to start hunting! December's theme is Winter Wonderland.
Board Info
Buffalo Branches Board Info
Library System Information on the Board of Trustees
The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System Board of Trustees is the governing body for the downtown Central Library, and the eight branch libraries located in the city of Buffalo. These include: Crane, Dudley, East Clinton, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr., North Park, Elaine M. Panty Branch Library, Isaías González-Soto Branch Library, and the Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library.
All System Board of Trustee meetings and committee meetings are open to the public