Programs and Services of the Clarence Public Library

November 2025 (PDF)

Children’s Programs

Talecraft for Tots (PDF)

Tuesdays at 11:00 AM.

Dates: November18. Registration October 23.

 For children ages 3-6 years and their caregivers. We will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a love of reading. We sing, read, talk, and craft.

Read&Play (PDF)

Wednesdays at 11:00 AM.

Dates: November 19. Registration October 24.

Best for walkers and toddlers (or children between these developmental stages), and their caregivers. Preschool-age children are welcome. Join us for a story and song followed by open play.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors (PDF)

November 15, 2025, at 10:30-12:00 PM. Registration begins November 1. Therapy dog program. Read to Oakley.

LEGO Club (PDF)

Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 4:00 PM. Registration begins November 5.

For children ages 5 to 12. Registration is required. Space is limited! The program is free-form building, and children can put their creations in the library! 

Kidding Around Yoga 

Friday, November 14, 2025, at 1:30 PM. Registration begins October 31. For children ages 3-5.  Parent/caregiver must remain with the child. A mat is recommended.

Intergenerational Programs

Hooked on Crochet

Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11:30 AM. Registration begins October 25.  Learn to crochet, read patterns, or crochet with company. Beginners and experienced crocheters welcome

Makery (PDF)

This is a maker-focused program with a new project each month. At 4:30 PM on Wednesday, November 12 2025. Registration begins October 29.

Everyone over the age of six is welcome. Register online or by phone at 716-741-2650. The program will offer the supplies and support to make an authentic creation. This month, we will be decorating tree slices.

Teen Programs

Neurodivergent Teen Group/Growing with Others

 Focuses on community connection and developing new skills such as self-awareness, social wellness and coping with stress. Register by emailing Patty McCalister, LMHC at patriciamccalisterlmhc@gmail.com Next Meeting: November 4, 2025

Adult Programs

A Study in Sherlock

Monday, November 3, 2025, at 6:30 PM. Registration begins October 20. A group that discusses the various iterations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes universe.In November, they will be reading “The Adventure of Copper Beeches”.

Chair Yoga Series

Thursdays at 2:00 PM.

November 6, 13, and 20, 2025, will be at 2:00 PM. Registration begins October 23. Instructor Donna Fairlie CYT-200, DJ Gentle Yoga, LLC. Specializing in mobility-challenged

Bookmarks

Next meeting: Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM. No registration required.

Knitting Club

Next meeting: Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM. No registration required.

 

December 2025 Programs (PDF)

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Eshelman the Elf has left the North Pole!

He is hiding from Santa and friends again!

We know he is in the Clarence Library, but he does not want to be found.

Eshelman will be in a different location in the library each week. Find him and fill out a slip telling us where he has been hiding for a chance to win a prize.

Entry forms will be at the desk. For ages 3 to 14.

Contest runs December 1 through December 20, 2025.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Talecraft for Tots (PDF)

Tuesdays at 11:00 AM

December 2 and 16. Registration begins November 18.

For children ages 3-6 years and their caregivers. We will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a love of reading. We sing, read, talk, and craft.

Read&Play (PDF)

Wednesdays at 11:00 AM.

December 3 and 17. Registration begins November 19.

Best for walkers and toddlers (or children between these developmental stages), and their caregivers. Preschool-age children are welcome. Join us for a story and song, followed by open play.

Kidding Around Yoga

Friday, December 12, 2025, at 1:30 PM. Register on November 28. Ages 3-5. Parent or caregiver must remain with child during the program. Bring a yoga mat or towel. Space is limited!

LEGO Club (PDF)

If you love LEGOs and are between 5 and 12 years old. Register for LEGO Club! From 4:00 -5:00 PM Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Registration begins November 19.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors Therapy Dog Program (PDF)

 From 10:30 AM-12:00 PM. (15-minute sessions). Saturday, December 13, 2025 Registration begins November 19.

INTERGENERATIONAL PROGRAMS 

Hooked on Crochet (PDF)

Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 11:30 AM. Registration begins November 22.

Makery (PDF)

 This is a maker-focused program with a new project each month at 4:30 PM on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Registration begins December 3. Everyone over the age of six is welcome. Register online or by phone at 716-741-2650. The program will offer the supplies and support to make an authentic creation. In December, we are making winter ornaments.

December Special Winter Program (PDF)

Making snowflakes out of doilies and paper bags. December 10, 2025, at 4:30 PM.

ADULT PROGRAMS

A Study in Sherlock

A group that discusses the various iterations of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes universe. Next meeting: Monday, December 1, 2025, at 6:30 PM for a special holiday version of A Study in Sherlock - "Yuletide Tea at 221B." We will be discussing the short story The Adventure of the Cardboard Box. Registration begins November 17.

Gentle Chair Yoga

Instructor Donna Fairlie CYT-200, DJ Gentle Yoga, LLC. Specializing in mobility-challenged. Thursdays at 2:00 PM. December 4 and 11, 2025 Registration begins on November 20.

Roadrunner (PDF) 

Holiday concert. Oldies and Holiday favorites. Monday, December 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Registration begins November 20.

Mindful Meditation

It is a class that is hosted by the Clarence Public Library and Wat Prodketchettharam America guided by Phramaha Piya Jundadal! All are welcome! No meditation experience is necessary. December 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Registration begins November 24.

History of the Erie Canal Terminus (PDF)  

Thomas’s recently released book, Infection and Perdition: A Tale of Ambition, Murder and Madness at the Erie Canal Terminus, is a historical novel set in Buffalo’s Canal District during the mid-19th century. Presented by Thomas J. Geelan. Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Registration begins December 1.

Bookmarks

Next meeting: To be held at an alternate location.

Knitting Club

Next meeting: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM. No registration required.

THE CLARENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY IS CLOSED:

December 24th and 25th.

December 31st closing at 2:00 PM.

 

Borrow from our Library of Things

Click on the image below for a PDF of the brochure. (Links to the catalog are inside the PDF.)


Explore our Library of Things — a collection of unique, non-traditional items available for borrowing at Clarence Public Library. From tools to tech, we offer something unexpected for every interest

How It Works

✅ Borrowing Limits: Check out up to 3 kits at a time.
✅ Renewals: Each kit can be renewed once (if no holds are pending).
✅ Guidelines: Review the full Library of Things Circulation Guidelines and Agreement

 Need help? Contact us: 📞 716-741-2650 


What is Citizen Science?

People just like you are contributing to real scientific research! By collecting data, taking photos of clouds or streams, documenting changes in nature, using smartphone sensors to monitor water and air quality, or even playing games to advance health research, you can help scientists make discoveries.

Citizen Science Kits

Jumpstart your journey with these fun and impactful projects:

  1. Observing Pollinators 🐝
    Help track bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to protect ecosystems.

  2. Mapping Mosquito Habitats 
    Identify and report mosquito breeding sites to prevent disease spread.

  3. Monitoring Air Quality 🌫️
    Use sensors to measure pollution levels in your community.

  4. Measuring Light at Night 🌃
    Track light pollution and its effects on wildlife and human health.

  5. Exploring Biodiversity 🌿
    Document plant and animal species in your area to support conservation.

  6. Zombee Hunting 🐝
    Help scientists study zombie flies that parasitize honeybees!

MEMORY/REMINISCE KITS

Made possible by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo: Daniel C. and Beatrice M. Fisher Fund

These kits are designed to support caregivers of individuals experiencing cognitive memory impairment, providing engaging and therapeutic interaction.

How It Works

  • Each Busy Bottle contains sensory items like rice, beads, and buttons.

  • Two laminated cards are included, featuring reminiscence questions and conversation starters.

  • Use the provided dry-erase marker to check off discovered items.

Safety Note

⚠️ Adult use only – Not suitable for children.

Favorite Things Reminisce - sets include themed photo cards, activity cards and DVD

Activity Kits:

Check out our Seed Library!

Seed Library Brochure(pdf)

Our seed library offers a wide variety of free seeds to our community. We provide a variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. Families are allowed up to four packets per year.  Seeds have been donated by patrons and seed companies.  Seeds can be donated by completing a donation form and submitting them with the seeds to the circulation desk. 

Special thanks to the Garden Friends of Clarence for the support of this project.

 

Seed Library

 

Introducing the Road to Decode Literacy Hub at the Clarence Public Library

We now have Decodable Books (PDF) at the Clarence Public Library!

The Clarence Public Library is partnering with Teach My Kid to Read to provide free access to their Online Literacy Community for resources about early literacy, homeschooling, dyslexia, tutoring, decodables and more!

Check out the link below to sign up for the FREE "Literacy @ Your Library" online community: 

https://bit.ly/ClarencePubLib

To learn more, check out these videos:

Welcome video

Tour of the Road to Decode Online Community

Donation Policy

Book Donations