Marilla Free Library
Color Our World Summer Reading at the Marilla Free Library
Registration is required for all programs.
Independent Reading programs for all ages. Logs are available at the library.
June Events
Registration is required for all programs.
Lego Night - Tuesday, June 24 at 6:00 pm for ages 5 to 12. We will make cool creations, and you may even find your masterpiece on display in the library.
Family Glow Paint Party - Thursday, June 26 at 6:00 pm recommended for ages 4 and up with an adult. Space is limited. Have a glowing good time creating original art with neon paint under blacklights! Dress for potential mess.
Storytime with Ms. Shannon: Rainbows - Monday, June 30 at 11:00 am for ages 3 to 5. Come enjoy stories, games, a craft and other surprise activities about rainbows.
July Events
Registration is required for all programs.
Storytime with Ms. Shannon - Mondays at 11:00 am for ages 3 to 5. Join us for stories, games, and a craft. Registration is required for individual dates. Dates and themes are listed below:
Monday, July 7 - Everyone's an Artist
Monday, July 14 - Messy Munchkins Messy-ish Art
Monday, July 21 - Science of Colors
Monday, July 28 - Bluey
Magic & Balloon Twisting Presented by Cris Johnson - Wednesday, July 9 at 1:00 pm. This program is recommended for ages 5 and up. An adult will need to help with the balloon twisting portion of the program. Who doesn’t love balloons?? Learning how to make balloon animals has never been so much fun. There’s also a magic show! Goofy, age-appropriate humor, magic, games, music and join-in fun. Please call the library at 716-652-7449 for more information.
Tie Dye with Ms. Shannon - Thursday, July 10 at 2:00 pm for ages 7 to 15. Make your own tie-dye creation at the library! We will provide all the materials, or you can bring your own item. Space is limited.
Drip, Drop, Draw Messy Art - Tuesday, July 15 at 2:00 pm for ages 5 to 12. Play with paint, make some art, and create a fabulous mess. Come ready to explore art in unusual ways. Remember to wear old clothes for the messy but fun event!
Blacklight Paint Party - Tuesday, July 17 at 6:00 pm for ages 7 to 15. Come create a neon masterpiece. Supplies will be provided. Dress for blacklights and potential mess. Space is limited.
Taste the Rainbow - Tuesday, July 22 at 2:00 pm for ages 5 to 12. Join us as we taste our way through the rainbow. We will try a variety of COLORFUL foods, including fruits, vegetables, and other treats.
Buffalo Zoo presents Zoomobile: A Touch of Class - Wednesday, July 30 at 1:00 pm for all ages. Join us as we investigate and learn about birds, mammals, reptiles, arthropods, and amphibians. Characteristics of each class will be discussed using biofacts and live animal representatives.
Lego Night - Thursday, July 31 at 6:00 pm for ages 5 to 12. We will make cool creations and you may even find your masterpiece on display in the library.
August Events
Registration is required for all programs.
Storytime with Ms. Shannon: Sculptures - Monday, August 5 at 11:00 am for ages 3 to 5. Come enjoy stories, games, and a craft.
Hydro Painting with Ms. Shannon - Tuesday, August 5 at 2:00 pm for ages 7 to 15. Create a marbled design using hydro dipping techniques and acrylic nail polish. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited.
Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.
New Learning Kits
Now available for check out at the Marilla Free Library! These kits enrich STEAM activities for children. All kits are a 7-day loan period. Only one kit can be checked out at a time and must be checked out on an adult card. The Learning kits must be borrowed from and returned to the Marilla Free Library. Stop by or call for more information.
Marilla Free Library Book Club
The book club meets in the library meeting room on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The next meeting will be in September 2025. Book title to be determined. New members are always welcome. For more information about joining, please call the library at 716-652-7449.
Individuals in need of an accommodation for any program listed above may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of a program.
Friends of the Library Meeting Information
The Friends of the Marilla Free Library will be having in-person meeting in July 8 at 7:00 pm. New or interested members are welcome. The meeting will be held at the Marilla Free Library in the meeting room. Please call the library at 652-7449 for more information.
Curbside and Walk-Up Service is still be available during open hours – please call the library at 652-7449 for more information or to schedule a pick up Download PDF with more information on how to place an order.
Lawn Games
The Marilla Free Library has lawn games available for a 7-day loan period.
We have Yardzee / Farkle, Bocce Ball, Jenga, Croquet, Viking Bowling, Kan Jam, and Ladder Ball.
Items must be borrowed from and returned to the Marilla Free Library with an Adult Card. Stop by the library or call for more information.
Previously record virtual programming, STEM and Arts & Crafts with Ms. Shannon are still available on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Marilla-Free-Library-163148403705296/
Past activities that can be found on our Facebook Page: Magic Milk, Rubber Rainbow Eggs, Homemade Ice Cream, Make a Catapult, Cardboard Marble Run, Elephant Toothpaste, Rock Candy, Rainbow Rain, Inflate a Balloon with Pop Rocks, Exploding Baggie, Walking Water, Homemade Lava Lamp and Build a Tent for figurine
Past activities that can be found on our Facebook page: Decorating Easter Eggs three different ways. We used Rice, Markers and Whip Cream. Simple Suncatchers Spring Template(pdf), Make a Book, Window Painting, Mother's Day Craft, Race Car, Memorial Day Star Wreath, Bubble Art, Marble Paper Art, Play Stethoscope and Blood Pressure Cuff Doctor Templates(pdf), Father's Day Crafts: Cards and Sharpie Marker Mugs, and a Light up Campfire, Shark Puppet Template(pdf), Gnome Hat Pattern(pdf)