Julia Boyer Reinstein Library
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Library Info
1030 Losson Rd.
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
United States
Located on Losson Road between Union Road and Borden Road. Wheelchair accessible.
Parking lot available.
Public Access Computers: 32 computers, networked (printing and Mobile Printing 10 cents per page black and white; 25 cents per page color) Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
"ALL" PUBLIC COMPUTERS SHUTDOWN 15 MINUTES BEFORE CLOSING!
Meeting Room, capacity 100. Conference Room, capacity 12. Study Rooms Available upon request. Copy machine available for public use. '
Wireless Internet Access Available
Check out our Facebook Page!
Book Sale at the Library!
Check out our sale of new and gently used materials just inside the library!
Please check out a wonderful link by patron Susan Marie, that honors our library in such a beautiful way!
Julia Boyer Reinstein Library Policies
- Bulletin Board Policies
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Display Case Policy
- Open Meeting Policy
- Procurement Policy
- Reimbursed Policy
- Rules of Conduct Policy
- Whistleblower Policy
System-Wide Policies
What’s Happening
Julia Boyer Reinstein Library
Sunday- CLOSED Monday- 9am-8pm Tuesday- 9am-8pm Wednesday- 9am-8pm Thursday- 9am-8pm Friday- 9am-5pm Saturday- 9am-5pm
Pre-School Story Hour
Dates: June 26th to July 31st [WEDNESDAYS]
Summer Storytime with MS Kathy will begin June 26th. There are two sessions: 10:00 am and 11:00 am. This program is for Ages 5 and under, please call us at #716-668-4991 to register.
JBR Kids Summer Fun- Ages 5 to 8
Dates: July 1st, 8th,15th, 22nd and 29th [Mondays] AT 10:00am
Embark on outdoorsy craft adventures throughout the summer! Our Kids Summer Fun Club for AGES 5 TO 8 will be on Monday mornings!
JBR Kids Summer Fun- Ages 9 to 12
Dates: July 11th, 18th, 25th and August 1st [Thursdays] AT 10:00am
Embark on outdoorsy craft adventures throughout the summer! Our Kids Summer Fun Club for AGES 9 TO 12 will be on Thursday mornings!
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens!
Dates & Time: June 29th to August 24th, 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Embark on a new fantasy adventure each session! Beginners are welcome to join and learn! Play as a premade character or bring your own! This program is for ages 12 to 17. Call us at #716-668-4991 to register for the program!
Hooks, Needles & Thread
We welcome you to join our knitting/crochet fellowship group, this program will be on Thursdays, 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Please call us at #716-668-4991 or stop by the library to sign up for the program!
The Silent Book Club
Date and Time: July 8th, 10:00am to 12:00pm [Monday]
A gathering of people who go out to a public space for the purpose of reading together. B.Y.O.B (bring your own book!) It’s the perfect excuse to escape for a while and get some serious reading done.
YES Craft Night
Date and Time: July 11th, 6:00-7:00 pm [Thursday]
Join the Cheektowaga Y.E.S. volunteers for an evening of crafts, games and other fun themed activities! Pre-registration is required. Call 716-668-4991 to reserve your spot. Space is limited.
Read to a Dog!
Event Date & Time: July 13th (Saturday), 10:00am to 2:00pm
Children ages 10 and under are invited to practice reading aloud to a friendly therapy dog! Please call #716-668-4991 or visit the library to reserve your reading time.
Next Chapter Book Club
Date & Time: July 16th, 6:00pm to 7:00pm [Tuesday]
Join Ms. Kathy and learn about all the new books coming out! Spend an hour talking about books with us. Walk ins are welcome OR call us at #716-668-4991 to register for the program.
YES Lego Club
Date & Time: July 18th, 6:00-7:00 pm [Thursday]
Kids ages 4 to 12 are invited to imagine and build with Legos! Space for this program is limited; Please call #716-668-4991 to reserve your child's seat.
The Silent Book Club
Date and Time: July 18th, 6:00pm to 7:30pm [Thursday]
A gathering of people who go out to a public space for the purpose of reading together. B.Y.O.B (bring your own book!) It’s the perfect excuse to escape for a while and get some serious reading done.
Adult Craft Hour
Date & Time: July 29th, 1:00pm to 2:00pm [Monday]
Our next Adult Craft Hour will be on Monday, July 29th at 1pm. The theme for this month is Painted Wind Chimes. Space is limited; Please call #716-668-4991 or visit the library's information desk to register!
Crochet Corner for Kids
When: First Saturday of the month!
Beginner Class*: 10:30-11:30 am
Advanced Class: 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Learn how to crochet or learn new stitches. Bring your own supplies, if you have them. Supplies will be available for use during the class. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Twisted Stitches
Knit, crochet, or Loom? Relax and enjoy some friendly conversation while working on your craft. BYOS: bring your own supplies. Looking to learn? We can show you how! For ages 15 and up.
Wednesday Writer's Group
Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, welcomes both new and advanced writers in a positive, friendly, comfortable and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can learn from each other!
For more information, Please call Wendy: (716) 675-3024.
Bike Locks Available!
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE LIBRARY!
Board Info
Cheektowaga Board Info
Annual Report
Board of Trustees (Term of Office)
Mark E. Weber - Chairman (January 2020 - December 2024)
Denise Wilczak - Vice-Chairman (April 2023 - December 2027)
Angela M. Yates - Secretary-Treasurer (January 2022 - December 2026)
Judith M. Mietlicki - Trustee (January 2023 - December 2027)
Christine Cywinski - Trustee (September 2023 - December 2027)
Board Meetings, Agendas, Minutes
2024
Cheektowaga Public Library Board Meeting Schedule (Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 4 pm, ** unless otherwise specified)
January 3, 2024 - 4 pm @ JBR ** July 17, 2024 - 4 pm @ JBR
February - No Meeting ** August - No Meeting **
March 20, 2024 - 4 pm @ JBR September 18, 2024 - 4 pm @ JBR
April 17, 2024 - 4 pm @ JBR October 16, 2024 - 4 pm @ JBR
May 15, 2024 - 4 pm @ JBR November 20, 2024 - 4 pm @ JBR
June 26, 2024 - 4 pm @ JBR** December - No Meeting **
Wednesday, January 3 @ 4 p.m. (Julia Boyer Reinstein Library) Agenda | Draft Minutes | JBR Program Report (Nov) | JBR Program Report (Dec) | REI Program Report (Nov) | REI Program Report (Dec) | Director's Report
No Scheduled Meeting for February
Wednesday, March 20 @ 4 p.m. (Julia Boyer Reinstein Library) Agenda | Draft Minutes | JBR Program Report (Jan) | JBR Program Report (Feb) | REI Program Report (Jan) | REI Program Report (Feb) | CPL Meeting Room Policy for review | Director's Report
Wednesday, April 17 @ 4 p.m. (Julia Boyer Reinstein Library) Agenda | Draft Minutes | JBR Program Report | REI Program Report | Director's Report
Wednesday, May 15 @ 4 p.m. (Julia Boyer Reinstein Library) Agenda | Draft Minutes | JBR Program Report | REI Program Report | Director's Report | April visitor, WIFI, PAC, circ counts
Wednesday, June 26 @ 4 p.m. (Julia Boyer Reinstein Library) Agenda | Draft Minutes | JBR Program Report | REI Program Report | Director's Report | May visitor, WIFI, PAC, circ counts
2024 Board Minutes
- January 2024 - Draft
- No February Meeting
- March 2024 - Draft
- April 2024 - Draft
- May 2024
- June 2024
- July 2024
- No August Meeting
- September 2024
- October 2024
- November 2024
- No December Meeting
2023 Board Minutes
- January 2023
- No February Meeting
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- July 2023
- No August Meeting
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- October 2023
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- No December Meeting
2022 Board Minutes
- January 2022
- No February Meeting
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- April 2022
- May 2022
- June 2022
- July 2022
- No August Meeting
- September 2022
- October 2022
- November 2022
- No December Meeting
2021 Board Minutes
- January 2021
- No February Meeting
- March 2021
- April 2021
- May 2021
- June 2021
- July 2021
- No August Meeting
- September 2021
- October 2021
- November 2021
- No December Meeting
2020 Board Minutes
- January 2020
- No February Meeting
- No March Meeting
- April 2020
- May 2020
- June 2020
- July 2020
- August 2020
- September 2020
- October 2020
- November 2020
- No December Meeting
2019 Minutes
- No December meeting
- November 2019
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- September 2019
- No August 2019 Meeting
- July 2019 Minutes
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- April 2019 Minutes
- No March Meeting
- No February Meeting
- January 2019 Minutes
2018 Minutes
- No December Meeting
- November 2018 Minutes
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- September 2018 Minutes
- No August Meeting
- July 2018 Minutes
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- No March Meeting
- No February Meeting
- January 2018 Minutes
2017 Minutes
- No December Meeting
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- April 2017 Minutes
- March Meeting Cancelled
- No February Meeting
- January 2017 Minutes
2016 Minutes
- November 2016 Minutes
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- September 2016 Minutes
- No August Meeting
- July 2016 (Special) Minutes
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- March 2016 Minutes
- No Feburary Meeting
- January 2016 Minutes
2015 Minutes
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- No July Meeting
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- No March Meeting
- No February Meeting
- January 2015 Minutes
Bylaws
Budget
New York State Office of
the Comptroller:
Cheektowaga Public Library Audit Report
Strategic Plan