Clearfield Branch Library

Clearfield Branch Library
Library Info

770 Hopkins Rd.
Williamsville, NY 14221
United States

716-688-4955
Kristi Dougherty, Library Director

Location

In Williamsville, on Hopkins Road, a few blocks north of Maple Road and just south of West Klein Road. Adjacent to Clearfield Recreation Center). Parking at both entrances, in front of the library along Hopkins, as well as behind library.

Features

  • Wheelchair accessible.
  • Wi-fi available.
  • Public Access Computers
    • For Adults, 10 networked computers and 3 laptops -- with Microsoft Office Applications (2016), Internet Access, etc, ;
      2 computers dedicated for Catalog;
      5 computers dedicated for children;
      Printing and Mobile Printing charges: B&W 10 cents per page, color 25 cents per page.
  • Meeting Room, capacity 80.
  • Study Room available for small groups (reservations recommended).
  • Copy machine, black & white only, 20¢ per copy
  • Outdoor Drop Box attached to building, for returned library material, open 24/7.
  • Ongoing Book Sale of a variety of donated books and magazines in the front vestibule. 
     

What's Special About the Clearfield Library

  • Chessboard available for public use (at librarians' desk).
  • Local documents.
  • Large foreign language film and documentary collection.
  • Optelec ClearView Video Magnifier -- is easy to use and will help the visually impaired maintain their independence in everyday tasks such as reading books and magazines, viewing photographs and writing. Thanks to the Amherst Lions Club for donating this to us.

Amherst Public Libraries Policies

System-Wide Policies

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

  • Clearfield Branch Library

    Please help us to continue to grow the Clearfield Library garden! By saving your Dash's Market receipts, you can help us raise money to purchase additional shrubs for planting in the spring. Thank you for your support!  - Town & Country Garden Club


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    2025 Storytimes February 3rd - March 28th

    2025 Storytimes February 3rd - March 28th

    Mondays

    Lapsit Storytime 10:30 AM - Ages 18 months & under FULL

    Toddler Time 11:30 AM - Ages 18-36 months *no classes on February 17th

    Bedtime Storytime 5:30 PM - All Ages - 1/13, 1/29, 3/10, 3/24

    No Registration only for Bedtime Storytime!

    Thursdays

    Preschool Storytime & Play 10:30 AM - Ages 3-5

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    February Break Specials:

    2/18: 2-3pm - Swifty Bracelets - Age 7+ Registration Required

    2/19: 2-3pm - Show & Tell Club - Ages 8-18 *No Registration Required*

    2/21: 1-2pm - Lego Fest: Team Challenge - All Ages - Registration Required

    Lego heads

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    pokemon

    Pokémon Club
    Select Fridays from 4-5 pm; Ages 6 – 12,
    Register at (716) 688-4955

    1/31 - Pika Day, 2/14 - Eevee Day, 2/28 - Greninja Day, 3/14 - Mew Day, 3/28 - Charizard Day

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    Show + Tell Club!

    No registration

    Wednesdays ages 8-18!

    1/15 - 5:30-6:30 PM

    1/29 - 2:00-3:00 PM

    2/19 - 2:00-3:00 PM

    3/26 -5:30-6:30 PM

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    After School Club!

    Running 2/5 - 3/19

    Wednesdays at 4:30-6 P.M.

    2/5 - Create a Prehistoric insect

    2/12 - Cave Paintings

    2/26 - Ancient Mosaics

    3/5 - Hieroglyphics

    3/12 - Illuminated Manuscripts

    3/19 - U.S. Presidential Stamps

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    book sale At the Clearfield Library 770 Hopkins Road, Williamsville

    At the Clearfield Library

    770 Hopkins Road, Williamsville
     

    Books & Media

    Children’s, Young Adult & Adult

    Wednesday, March 5......10am - 8pm

    Thursday, March 6......10am - 5pm

    Friday, March 7......10am - 5pm

    Saturday, March 8......10am - 5 pm

    $5/bag sale on Saturday

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    necklace

    Staff from the Bead Gallery will be coming back to the Amherst Public Libraries in 2025 with some new projects! 

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    Clearfield Library Book Club: 2025 SELECTION...

    Meetings at 4 P.M. on select Wednesdays

    February 19 Monogamy by Sue Miller

    March 19 And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

    April 16 People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks

    May 21 Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

    June 18 Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff

    July 16 The Valley of Amazement by Amy Tan

    August 20 The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai 

    Call or stop into the Clearfield Library to register.

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    Free concert featuring 

    Vibrarnt Strings Band

    VIBRANT STRINGS!

    Enjoy music played by Buffalo;s own violin trio, Vibrant Strings. Siblings Johnny, Jaliyah, and Rahim

     and play classical R&B, pop, and other genres of music. 

    Saturday, February 22 from 2-3pm 

    To register visit us or call 716-688-4955

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    book a technology trainer at the amherst public libraries

    BOOK A TECHNOLOGY TRAINER at the Amherst Public Libraries

     (REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES)

    Need assistance with a computer, smartphone, or tablet? We can help! 
    These free 45 minute sessions are designed to assist with one-on-one technology support. Call the hosting library to register for any of these classes. 

    Monday, February 10 from 12:30pm-5:30pm Eggertsville-Snyder

    Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 11am-5pm at Audubon 

    Thursday, Feb. 13 from 11am-5pm at Audubon 

    Wednesday, Feb. 26 from 11am-5pm at Clearfield 

    Monday, Mar. 3 from 1:30pm-4:30pm at Williamsville

    Thursday, Mar. 13 from 11am- 5pm at Audubon 

    Saturday, Mar. 15 from 11am-5pm at Audubon 

    Tuesday, Mar. 25 from 11am-5pm at Clearfield

    Wednesday, Mar. 26 from 12:30pm-5:30pm Eggertsville-Snyder 

    Tuesday, Apr. 29 from 4:30-7:30pm at Williamsville

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    Chair Yoga with Kandy

    Chair Yoga with Kandy
    Fridays at 12:30 P.M. 

    Space is limited. Please register in person at the Clearfield Library or call 716-688-4955.

    Fridays, March 7th-April 11th at 12:30 P.M. 

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    The world shaking hands

    An English Conversation Group held by Literacy Buffalo Niagara takes place at the Clearfield Branch on Friday mornings from 10am-12pm.

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    Individuals in need of accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at access@buffalolib.org within 7 days of the program.

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    HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

    2025 

    New Year’s Day              Wednesday, January 1, 2025

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day        Monday, January 20, 2025

    President’s Day            Monday, February 17, 2025

    Good Friday         Friday, April 18, 2025

    Memorial Day    Monday, May 26, 2025

    Juneteenth          Thursday June 19, 2025

    Independence Day    Friday, July 4, 2025

    Old Home Days (WILLIAMSVILLE LIBRARY ONLY)

    Tuesday, July 15 – Friday, July 18, 2025

    Labor Day              Monday, September 1, 2025

    Veteran’s Day    Tuesday, November 11, 2025

    Thanksgiving     Thursday, November 27, 2025

    Christmas Eve   Wednesday, December 24, 2025

    Christmas Day  Thursday, December 25, 2025

    New Year’s Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025*

    *Audubon, Clearfield and Eggertsville-Snyder Libraries to close at 6pm.

     

    SUNDAY HOURS (12-5pm) Main Library at Audubon ONLY
    January 5 to June 8, 2025 (no April 20 & May 25)
    September 7 to December 14, 2025 (no December 21 & 28)