Kenilworth Branch

Kenilworth Branch
Library Info

318 Montrose Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14223
United States

716-834-7657
Fax: 716-834-4695
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

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

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.

  • Kenilworth Branch

    The Kenilworth Library is open!  Our weekly hours are:

    Mondays & Fridays from

    12 pm -8 pm

    Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from

    10 am – 6 pm

    We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays  and  scheduled holidays

    Our address is 318 Montrose Ave, Buffalo NY 14223

    You can call us at 716-834-7657 during our open hours

     

    Our public Wi-Fi service is always available and the signal range extends to our parking lot and our front lawn.

    The network ID is BECPL2

    The password is librarywifi


    Adventure Begins at Your Library: 2024 Summer Reading Program!

    Join the Town of Tonawanda Public Libraries for an adventurous summer with our READsquared summer reading program!

    Program Dates: July 1st - August 24th
    Who Can Join: Adventurers of all ages!
    Prizes: Exciting prizes for every age group.

    How to Join:

    New Explorers:

    1. Register at READsquared
    2. Or download the READsquared app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Search for "Kenmore" or "Kenilworth".

    Returning Participants:

    • No need to register again if you’ve joined before!

    Learn More:

    Watch our informative YouTube video to get all the details and registration steps (originally made for Summer 2020, but the process remains the same!): Watch Here

    Embark on a journey of reading and discovery this summer at your library

    KENILWORTH LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR KIDS

     


    2024 Summer Specials at the Kenilworth Library

    With the exception of Tie Dye Day, all special programs require registration.  

    Registration opens on June 24th and can be made by phone on in person during service hours

    • Tie Dye Day – Monday July 15 at 2 pm 

    For all ages, while supplies last and weather permitting

    Bring a previously washed white t-shirt, all other supplies provided

     

    • Mini Golf Workshop presented by Explore and More – Monday July 22 at 2 pm

    Suggested for ages 5-10

    Explore the engineering process while creating your own themed mini golf hole!

    This program is part of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library's Sports Lending program for youth and is sponsored by the Ralph C. Wilson Foundation.

     

    • Insects Run the World presented by Mark Carra – Friday, July 26 at 1 pm

    Suggested for ages 5-10

    Meet and learn about the insects & arachnids that share our planet!

     

    • Bubble Blast presented by the Buffalo Museum of Science – Friday, August 9 at 1 pm

    Suggested for ages 5-10

    Explore the science of soap! Witness and participate in exciting bubbly experiments!

     

    • Wacky Science Show with Cris Johnson – Friday, August 23 at 1 pm

    Suggested for ages 5-12

    Learn about science & participate in some WACKY EXPERIMENTS!

     

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    Brick Boxes: A take home building challenge for kids age 6-14

     Come to the Kenilworth Library and check out a box of bricks and a base, work on a cool build and bring it back to the library for us to display! Give us a call during our open hours at 716-834-7657 to find out more about this program.

     

     

     

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    KENILWORTH LIBRARY PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

     

    Book a Technology Trainer

     

    Book a Technology Trainer: Presented by the Tech Know Lab of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

    Thursday, July 18th Appointments for 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm

    Appointments for a 45 minute one on one technology assistance available on the hour.

    choose one of the following topics, (please note: trainers are not able to perform any repairs to hardware or troubleshoot any major software issues with personal devices)

    • Android Basics, Email, Cloud Services, Internet Basics, iPhone/iPad Basics
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    • Microsoft Office Basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.),
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    • Organizing Computer Files/Folders,
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    • Simple Digital Editing Online (audio & photos),
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    • Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.), Using Google, Windows Basics

    Call the Kenilworth Library at 716-834-7657 to sign up for an appointment.

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    2024 Kenilworth Library Book Discussion Series

    KENILWORTH LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES 2023

    Join us for a lively discussion in a friendly atmosphere. This group meets the first Wednesday of every month at 2:00 p.m. New members are always welcome! Copies of these books may be requested at the library, or by using the online request system.

    2024 Selections

    January 3

    Cider House Rules - John Irving

    February 7

    Cultish - Amanda Montell

    March 6

    Big Stone Gap - Adriana Trigiani

    April 3

    Migrations - Charlotte McConachy

    May 1

    The Descendants - Kaui Hart Hemmings

    June 5

    The Golem and the Jinni - Helene Wecker

    July 3

    The Sound of Gravel - Ruth Wariner

    No Book Discussion in August

    September 4

    West with Giraffes - Linda Rutledge

    October 2

    Crying in H Mart - Michelle Zauner

    November 6

    No Two Persons - Erica Bauermeister

    December 4

    Black Cake - Charmaine Wilkerson

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    Ongoing Discarded Book Sale

    We offer a small selection of recently discarded library materials  for purchase in our lobby.

    All items are priced at 50 cents each

    Fill a blue library tote bag with items for $4 (includes the tote bag)

    Prices include sales tax. Cash only.  No refunds.

    Donations:

    We are currently not accepting material donations at the Kenilworth Branch.  You may be able to donate materials to the Ken-Ton friends of the Library. ) (updated 2/2/2023- The Ken-Ton friends of the Library group is currently accepting donations at it's collection site at the former Kenmore Middle School (155 Delaware Rd) on Saturdays from 10 am - 12 pm

    Please refer to the following document for more information on what, how, and when to donate  Donate to the Ken-Ton Friends of the Library

    Connect with us!

    CONNECT WITH US

    Join us on Facebook at @KenilworthLibrary for news, updates, and reminders about everything happening at the Kenilworth Library, as well as other events happening in the Buffalo & Erie County Library System and the Town of Tonawanda.  

    Our  Twitter  handle is @KenilworthLibfor updates on any library changes as well as to promote our programs.

    Need some reading inspiration?  Our 90+  Pinterest Boards have thousands of suggestions for books available to request from the Buffalo & Erie County Library System which you can have sent to  Kenilworth for pickup    Check out our new & notable boards for items on order or recently received.

    Remember,  friending and following us on our social media sites, checking-in, liking, sharing our posts, and tagging us in your pictures, are all great ways to help promote your branch & libraries as a whole!

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