Kenilworth Branch

Kenilworth Branch

318 Montrose Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14223
United States

716-834-7657
Mary Muscarella, Director

Montrose Avenue runs north off Kenmore Avenue, west of Niagara Falls Blvd and east of Parkhurst Blvd.

Wheelchair accessible.

Parking lot available. 

Kenilworth has 20 Public Access Computers, two of which have scanners.

(2 Children PCs, 9 Adult PCs  7 Laptops and 2 OPACs).

Networked printing (10 cents per page for black & white, 25 cents per page for color),

Microsoft Office applications, Internet access, seating area with outlet for powering personal laptop. Free WiFi available.

 After hours book return available in parking lot.

Self Service Public Fax Machine available, 1.75 1st page, 1.00 each additional page using prepaid cards or credit/debit cards

Black and White Copier .15 per copy for 8 1/2  X 11 (letter size), .30 per copy 8 1/2 X 14 (legal size)

"What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"

A Community Room with the capacity of 30 is available for Library Programs and may be used by nonprofit organizations and groups.  A Meeting Room Application must be completed.

Town of Tonawanda Public Library Meeting Room Policy (pdf)

A Display Case is available for  use by nonprofit organizations and groups.  A Display Case/Exhibit Case Application must be completed.

Town of Tonawanda Public Library Display Case-Exhibit Space Rules of Use (pdf)

What's Special About the Kenilworth Library

Located on an area of land that was once part of the Kenilworth Park Race track in the early 1900’s, Montrose Avenue runs north off Kenmore Avenue, west of Niagara Falls Blvd and east of Parkhurst Blvd

Proof that good things can come in small packages, the library houses a wide array of books, magazines,   DVDs, Blu-Rays, Audiobooks and CD’s for all ages and  interests.

Kenilworth Branch Policies

System-Wide Policies

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

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    We are open:

    Mondays & Fridays 12-8 PM

    Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays 10 AM - 6 PM

    CLOSED Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays

    Free Wi-Fi Available
    Our public Wi-Fi remains available 24/7, with service

     extending to the parking lot and front lawn.

    Network (SSID): BECPL2
    Password: librarywifi

     

    Fiber Artists

    Wednesdays, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

    Crafters can get together to work on personal textile projects in the company of other fiber art enthusiasts. This is not a class, so please bring your own materials and project utensils.

    No registration required.

    Sensational Storytime

    Tuesdays, September 15–October 27 at 10:30 AM

    Join us for a fun and lively program featuring stories, songs, hands-on activities, and simple crafts. Sensational Storytime is for children ages 2–4 with a parent or caregiver.

    Registration required.

    Patron Appreciation Picnic and Grand Re-Opening Celebration

    Friday, September 18, 5:00–7:00 PM

    Join us for a special Patron Appreciation Picnic and the Grand Re-Opening Celebration of the Kenilworth Library!

    Enjoy face painting by Melanie, hot dogs, water and snacks, lawn games, fun challenges, prizes, and more. Music will be provided by DJ Christopher Johnson.

    This free community celebration is sponsored in part by Wegmans and Town of Tonawanda Councilman Carl Szarek. Please bring your own chair for seating. The Stanley Falk School parking lot is available for overflow parking. We look forward to celebrating with you!

    Emergency Preparedness with United Way

    Monday, September 21, 6:00–7:00 PM

    Be prepared for the next emergency! Join United Way of Buffalo & Erie County for a free Disaster Resilience Kit and interactive preparedness workshop. Learn practical steps to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your home before disaster strikes.

    Participants will learn where to find reliable emergency information, how to prepare for fires, winter storms, and other emergencies, and explore the contents of a disaster resilience kit. Attendees will also have the opportunity to speak with disaster preparedness experts and receive a free Disaster Resilience Kit, practical household preparedness tips, local resource connections, and additional giveaways.

    Registration is required and space is limited. Register online HERE

    LEGO Night at the Library

    Friday, September 25, 5:00–6:30 PM

    Join us for free play with our LEGO collection! Build solo or collaborate with friends, and have your creations displayed in the library.

    Open to all ages. No registration required, just drop in and build!