Lackawanna Public Library

Lackawanna Public Library
Library Info

560 Ridge Rd.
Lackawanna, NY 14218
United States

716-823-0630
Fax: 716-827-1997
Pamela Edholm, Director

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.

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Lackawanna Public Library Policies

System-Wide Policies

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

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    November Programs

    Erie County Department of Health Naloxone Training

    Wednesday, November 6th, 6:00-8:00 PM

    Join the Erie County Department of Health and learn how to save a life by administering naloxone. All participants will receive a certificate of completion in opioid overdose prevention, and an emergency response kit with two doses of naloxone. Please register using this link: https://www3.erie.gov/health/form/ecdoh-naloxone-trainings

    The Good Mind Documentary Screening

    Saturday, November 9th, 2:00 PM

    In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, join us for a screening of "The Good Mind" which explores the Onondaga Nation's fight for their ancestral lands.

    NOAA Winter SKYWARN Weather Spotter Training

    Tuesday, November 12th, 6:00 PM-8:00PM

    SKYWARN is a national effort to save lives during severe weather and winter weather emergencies with a network of trained weather spotters. This training session provides training to become a weather spotter for the National Weather Service. Please register using this link: https://tinyurl.com/wsp38wzt

    Movie Matinee

    Saturday, November 16th, 1:00 PM

    Join us for a movie matinee screening of the sequel to your favorite movie about emotions. Crafts, snacks, and activities will be provided.

    Teen Oreo Extravaganza

    Saturday, November 23rd, 2:00 PM

    For ages 12-18. Taste test flavors including lemon, mint, peanut butter, and toffee crunch. Rank your favorites! Space is limited. Please call 716-823-0630 to secure your spot.

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    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!

     

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    Bingo!

    Saturday, November 2nd at 1:00 PM

    All ages! Play for fabulous prizes!

    LEGO Club

    Saturday, November 2nd 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, November 5th at 6:00 PM

    For adults. We will be making folded book-page pumpkins. Registration strongly encourage. Call 716-823-0630.

    Community Book Club

    Wednesday, November 20th, 6:00 PM

    November's book is A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella. 

    "Set in a close-knit suburb in the grip of winter, A Quiet Life follows three people grappling with loss and finding a tender wisdom in their grief." 

    Free and open to the public. Refreshments provided. 

    Spice Explorers

    Spice of the Month Club

    October's spice of the month is star anise. 

    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.

     

    Join the Friends of the Library

    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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