Lackawanna Public Library
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Library Info
560 Ridge Rd.
Lackawanna, NY 14218
United States
Located on Ridge Road between Route 5 and South Park Avenue. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot available.
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Public Access Computers: 16 computers, networked (printing 10 cents B&W per page, 25 cents color per page, now with Mobile Printing) Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, Misc. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
Meeting Room. Study Room. Copy machine, copies 15 cents each. Radio receiver for the visually impaired.
What's Special About the Lackawanna Library
The Lackawanna Public Library is a beautiful colonial style building with magnificent oak woodwork throughout the interior. Located on Ridge Road between Route 5 and South Park Avenue, the library was built in 1922 with money donated by Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie was a 19th Century steel tycoon who became one of the 20th Century’s most famous national philanthropists. The Lackawanna Library was one of the last Carnegie Libraries ever constructed.
The Lackawanna Public Library also houses a Local History museum on our ground floor. Our collections cover maps, photographs, and artifacts from Bethlehem Steel as well as Lackawanna itself. If you would like more information please call or stop on in and we will be happy to point you in the right direction.
Lackawanna is rich in local history and just a short walk from the library you will find several local landmarks including Our Lady of Victory Basilica and Shrine and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. The Library itself was built on a potter’s field and in 1994 a monument was added to honor the unknown buried there. In 2018 the PRONE Group (Paranormal Researchers of Niagara and Erie County) found evidence of paranormal activity at the Lackawanna Library and this "patron" is now affectionately known as Charlie.
The Lackawanna Library provides something for every age group. Each month the library has story times, crafts, movie nights, book clubs, bingo, computer classes and much more. All of these programs are provided free of charge. The Staff at the Lackawanna Public Library kindly invite you to visit soon and experience everything the library has to offer.
Lackawanna Public Library Policies
- Building Renaming Policy
- Bulletin Board Policy
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Distribution Policy
- Ethics Policy
- Exhibits and Displays Policy
- Facility Use Policy
- Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Policy
- FOIL Application Form
- Gift and Donor Recognition Policy
- Lost and Found Policy
- Photography and Filming Guidelines Policy
- Policy for Cooperation with Organizations and Agencies
- Policy for the Loan and External Exhibition of Rare and Unique Materials
- Procurement Policy
- Rules of Conduct
- Special Collections Development Policy
- Unattended Children Policy
- Whistleblower Policy
System-Wide Policies
What’s Happening
Lackawanna Public Library
The Library is CLOSED on Thursday, July 4th
in honor of Independence Day
Hula Hoop Adventure Club with Benjamin Berry
Starting Wednesday, July 3rd, 2:00-3:00 PM
Join us for Hula Hoop Adventure Club and learn the art of hoop dance with Benjamin Berry! This series will teach you some tricks to impress your family and friends and keep your mind and body engaged over summer break. This series takes place on Wednesdays in July from 2-3 PM. Dates are: July 3, 10, 17, and 24. Registration is required. Best for ages 6-14. Limit of 25 participants. Please call 716-823-0630 for more information.
Coloring Club for Adults
Wednesdays, July 10th, 17th, 24th, 6:00 PM
Come relax and unwind. Color your worries away at our coloring club for adults. Call 716-823-0630 for more information.
Teen Boba Tea Bash
Thursday, July 11th, 2:00 PM
Join us for a Teen Boba Tea Bash. Decorate your cup, sample different flavors, color, and play SushiGo! Ages 12-18. Please RSVP to let us know you're coming!
Kid's Nature Adventure Club: Best Buds: Roots and Soil
Friday, July 12th, 12:30 PM
Join our friends from the Buffalo Olmsted Conservancy and learn about how plants and trees grow. Through hands-on discovery, participants will learn about the relationships between plants, soil, fungi, and invertebrates and how they work together as "friends" to create a healthy eco-system for plants to thrive. Best for ages 6-14. Registration is required. Limited to 25 participants. Please call 716-823-0630 for more information.
Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables with FeedMore WNY
Tuesday, July 16th, 12:00 PM
Join FeedMore WNY for a free workshop including a recipe demonstration, tasting samples, an educational and interactive discussion as well as a free kitchen tool or utensil as a thank you to all participants. Call 716-823-6030 for more information.
Adventure Through Music: Captain Tom & The Hooligans
Tuesday, July 16th, 6:00-7:30 PM
Come on an adventure through music this summer at the Lackawanna Public Library. We will be hosting a series of free converts in our big, beautiful backyard. Enjoy the modern Polish polka sounds of Captain Tom & The Hooligans. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy! Carpooling is suggested as parking is limited. In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors with limited seating. Arrive early for first come, first served tickets.
Book a Tech Trainer
Thursday, July 18th, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Get one-on=one help with Android basics, iPhone/iPad basics, internet basics, cloud services, Microsoft Office basics (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) organizing computer files/folders, simple digital editing online, social media, and more. Please stop by the front desk or call 716-823-0630 to reserve your 45-minute slot.
Kid's Naure Adventure Club: CSI: Critter Signs Investigation
Friday, July 19th, 12:30 PM
Join our friends from the Friends of Reinstein Woods and practice your observation skills. Examine evidence left by insects, birds, and mammals. Investigate these "clues" to learn about the lifestyles of local wildlife. Best for ages 6-14. Registration is required. Limited to 20 participants. Please call 716-823-0630 for more information.
Celebrate Moth Week at the Lackawanna Public Library
Monday, July 22nd-Friday, July 26th
All week long from July 22nd through July 26th, stop by the Lackawanna Library to learn how you can help scientists just by taking pictures of moths with your phone and submitting them with the iNaturalist app. Stop by the front desk for instructions and some moth-related giveaways! Please call 716-823-0630 for more information.
Silent Reading Party
Tuesday, July 23rd, 5:30-7:30 PM
Introverts rejoice! We have the perfect program for you. Join us for a Silent Reading Party in our beautiful big backyard. Bring a book and a blanket or a lawn chair. See you there!
Kid's Nature Adventure Club: CSI: Critter Signs Investigation
Friday, July 26th, 12:30 PM
Join our friends from Penn Dixie Fossil Park and learn about the animals that lived in Buffalo 380 million years ago! This hands-on fossil dig lets you explore the wonders of Penn Dixie right at the library. Best for ages 6-14. Registration is required. Limited to 25 participants. Please call 716-823-0630 for more information.
Adventure Through Music: Comienzoes
Tuesday, July 30th, 6:00-7:30 PM
Come on an adventure through music this summer at the Lackawanna Public Library. We will be hosting a series of free converts in our big, beautiful backyard. Enjoy the world folk and pop sounds of Comienzoes. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and come enjoy! Carpooling is suggested as parking is limited. In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors with limited seating. Arrive early for first come, first served tickets.
Toddler Time
Tuesdays and Fridays 10:30-11:30 AM
Join us on Tuesday and Friday mornings to sing songs, make crafts and have fun with Miss Lisa and Miss Patti!
ESL Help & English Conversations for U.S. Citizenship Test
Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 PM
Adults can gain skills for work, everyday communication, citizenship and more. Work to reach YOUR goals!
Bingo!
Monday, July 8th at 1:00 PM
All ages! Play for fabulous prizes!
LEGO Club
Monday, July 8th at 2:00 PM.
Come for BINGO. Stay and build!
Recommended ages 5-12. Build your masterpiece and have it on display all month in the library.
Adult Craft Circle
Tuesday, July 9th at 6:00 PM
For adults. We will be making Lava Bead Bracelets. Registration strongly encourage. Call 716-823-0630.
Community Book Club
Wednesday, July 31st, 6:00 PM
July's book is Other Birds by Sarah Addison Allen. "Between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in extraordinary ways. Off the coast of South Carolina, sits a stunning old cobblestone building shaped like a horseshoe, and named after the tiny turquoise birds who, alongside its human tenants, inhabit an air of magical secrecy. This is a delightful and heart-warming story of healing, letting go, forgiveness, and found family." Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided.
Spice Explorers
Spice of the Month Club
June's spice of the month is mint.
Stop in and take a spice packet and a brochure providing fun facts, recipes you can make at home, and cookbook recommendations to take your meals to the next level!
Limit 1 kit per family, while supplies last.
Teen Grab & Go Craft
June's craft is paracord bracelets!
For ages 12 - 18. Stop in and grab a craft kit from our Young Adult Fiction area. 1 kit per person, while supplies last.
Want to be more involved in your Lackawanna Library? Become a Friend of the Lackawanna Library. We'd love your input on various projects, events, and much more to make a difference in the Lackawanna Community. Stop by the library or call 716-823-0630 to sign up and receive more information.
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Board Info
Lackawanna Library Board Information Page
Board of Trustees
- William Tojek, President
- Dean Otoka, Vice President
- Gregory Stachowski, Treasurer
- Michelle Klubek, Secretary
- Lynn Dziak, Trustee
- Andrea Haxton, Trustee
- John Ingram, Trustee
- Amira Muflahi, Trustee
- Karl Anderson, Trustee
Board Meeting Minutes
2024 Minutes
- January CANCELLED
- February 14, 2024 Minutes
- March 13, 2024 Minutes
- April 17, 2024 Minutes
- May 15, 2024 Minutes
- June 12, 2024 Minutes DRAFT
- July 17, 2024
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
2023 Minutes
- January 11, 2023 Minutes
- February 1, 2023 Minutes
- March 8, 2023 Minutes
- April 12, 2023 Minutes
- May 10, 2023 Minutes
- June 14, 2023 Minutes
- July 12, 2023 Minutes
- August 2023 - No meeting
- September 13, 2023 Minutes
- October 18, 2023 Minutes
- November 15, 2023 Minutes
2022 Minutes
- January 12, 2022 Minutes
- February 23, 2022 Minutes
- June 8th, 2022 Minutes
- July 6th, 2022 Minutes
- Aug. 3rd, 2022 Minutes
- September - No Meeting
- October 5th, 2022 Minutes
- November 9th, 2022 Minutes
2021 Minutes
- January 4th 2021 Minutes
- January 27th 2021 Minutes
- March 30 2021 Minutes
- May 27th 2021 Minutes
- July 7th 2021 Minutes
- August 4th 2021 Minutes
- September 8, 2021 Minutes
- October 6, 2021 Minutes
- November 24, 2021 Minutes
- December 15, 2021 Minutes
2020 Minutes
- January 2020 Minutes
- February 2020 Minutes
- March 2020 Minutes
- April 22, 2020 Minutes
- May 28, 2020 Minutes
- June 10, 2020 Minutes
- July 22, 2020 Minutes
- September 30, 2020 Minutes
2019 Minutes
Board Meeting Documents 2024
January 2024
- MEETING CANCELLED
February 2024
- November 2023, December 2023, January 2024 Stats
- 2023 End-of-Year Stats
- November 2023 Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- December 2023 Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- January Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- Agenda
- Director Report February 2024
- DRAFT of 2023 Community Report
March 2024
- February 2024 Stats
- February Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- Agenda
- Director Report March 2024
April 2024
- March 2024 Stats
- March Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- Agenda
- Director Report April 2024
May 2024
- April 2024 Stats
- April Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- Agenda
- Director Report May 2024
- Rules of Conduct (B&ECPL policy)
- Patron Suspension Reinstatement and Appeal Process (B&ECPL policy)
- Reinstatement Request Form (B&ECPL policy form)
June 2024
- May 2024 Stats
- May Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- Agenda
- Director Report June 2024
- Patron Suspension Reinstatement and Appeal Process DRAFT
- Reinstatement Request Form DRAFT
- Rules of Conduct DRAFT
- Unattended Children Policy DRAFT
July 2024
- June 2024 Stats
- June Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- Agenda
- Director Report July 2024
August - No Meeting
September 2024
- July and August 2024 Stats
- July Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- August Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- Agenda
- Director Report September 2024
October 2024
- September 2024 Stats
- September Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- Agenda
- Director Report October 2024
November 2024
- October 2024 Stats
- October Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- Agenda
- Director Report November 2024
Past Years - Agendas, and Handouts
2023
January 2023
- Nov. Dec. and Year End Stats
- Nov and Dec Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- Agenda 1/11/23
- Emergency Plan DRAFT
- Community Report DRAFT
February 2023
- Emergency Plan
- Community Report DRAFT
- Agenda 2/1/23
- Procurement Policy
- By-Laws changes for consideration
March 2023
- Jan. and Feb Stats
- Community Report DRAFT
- Agenda 3/8/23
- Director Report March
- Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
April 2023
- March Stats
- Community Report DRAFT
- Agenda 4/12/23
- Director Report April
- Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
May 2023
- April Stats
- Agenda 5/10/23
- Director Report May
- Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
June 2023
- May Stats
- Request for Proposal, Facility Assessment DRAFT
- Agenda 6/14/23
- Director Report June
- Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
July 2023
- June Stats
- Agenda 7/12/23
- Director Report July
- Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- Contract for approval
- 2024 Personnel Budget Request DRAFT
- 2024 Direct Budget Request Expenses and Revenues
- System Paid Budget May 2023
August 2023 - No Meeting
September 2023
- July and August Stats
- Agenda 9/13/23
- Director Report September 2023
- July Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
- August Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
October 2023
- September Stats
- Agenda 10/18/23
- Director Report October 2023
- September Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
November 2023
- October Stats
- Agenda 11/15/23
- Director Report November 2023
- October Financials Memorial, Operating, and Grant
2022
January 2022
- December Stats
- December Circulation
- December Item Circulation
- December Computers
- December WiFi
- December 2021 Financials
- Agenda January 12, 2022
February 2022
March 2022
April 2022
- Agenda April 13, 2022
May 2022
June 2022
- Minutes June 8th
July 2022
- Agenda July 6th, 2022
- Community Report Draft
- Contract for approval
- May Financials Accounts Memorial Fund and Contract Libraries
- June Statistics
August 2022
- Agenda Aug 3rd, 2022
- 2023 Direct Budget Request
- Geothermal Heat Pumps Information
- Request for Consideration of Materials
- June Financial Accounts Memorial Fund and Operating Fund
- July Statistics
September 2022 - No Quorum
October 2022
- Agenda, Oct. 5th, 2022
- Free computer area chairs
- July Financial Accounts Memorial Fund, Operating Fund, and Grant Fund
- Aug. Statistics
- August Financial Accounts: Memorial Fund, Operating Fund and Grant Fund
- Sept. Statistics
November 2022
- Agenda, Nov 9th, 2022
- Sept. Financials: Memorial Fund, Operating Fund and Grant Fund
- Oct. Statistics
December - No Meeting
November 2021
December 2021
- Agenda December 15, 2021
- November Stats
- November Circulation
- November Item Circulation
- November Computers
- November WiFi
- November 2021 Financials
Bylaws
Lackawanna Public Library Bylaws - Consolidated and Amended Feb 1st 2023
Long Range Plan of Service