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.

Kid relaxing on floor

a boy wearing fancy mask

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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    December Programs

    Holiday Concert

    Saturday, December 7th, 2:00-3:00 PM

    The Friends of The Lackawanna Public Library and Lackawanna Historical Association are hosting a holiday concert featuring students from The Lackawanna School District. Enjoy an afternoon filled with the sounds of the season! 

    Graham Cracker House Decorating Party

    Saturday, December 14th, 1:30-3:00 PM

    Starting at 1:30, come make a gingerbread-themed craft and await a special visitor from the North Pole! At 2:00 PM, make a graham cracker house that you can take home and display. Space is limited for this program, so please call 716-823-0630 to reserve your spot!

    Teen Mug Decorating

    Saturday, December 21st, 2:00 PM-3:00PM

    Open to grades 7-12. Decorate a mug and make a batch of microwavable mug cake mix to take home! Registration is recommended; call 716-823-0630 to secure your spot.

    Noon Year's Eve Party 

    Tuesday, December 31st, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM

    Join us to ring in 2025 at the Lackawanna Public Library! We will have crafts, games, snacks, a dance party, and a countdown to noon! 

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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. Pamela!

    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! and LEGO Club will be taking a break for the month of December but will resume starting in the New Year!!

    Adult Craft Circle

    Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:00 PM

    For adults. We will be making holiday cards. Registration strongly encourage. Call 716-823-0630.

    Community Book Club

    Community book club will NOT meet in December but will resume in January. 

    Spice Explorers

    Spice of the Month Club

    December's spice of the month are spices you may have missed!

    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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