City of Tonawanda Public Library

The City of Tonawanda Library Summer Picnic fast approaches, don't forget to sign up! Enjoy music by Glenn Colton, face painting, balloons and more.

Call or stop in to register.

We've got a lot going on next week and its not too late to get involved!

Thursday July 18th DnD for teens ages 12-17. Looking for adventurers!

Friday July 19th join us outside the library anytime bewteen the hours of 2-4 pm for a whole host of games: Kan Jam, ladder shoot, pickle ball, chalk and more! No registration needed!

Saturday July 20th we have Cris Johnson's Balloon Twisting Workshop! Enjoy some magic and learn how to make your own balloon creations!

We still have a few spots left for the Penn Dixie fossil program next Thursday July 11th! Call us at 716-693-5043 or stop in to register.

Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries are closed on Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day. Visit the Library System online 24/7 at: www.BuffaloLib.org

July is here and with it a new promotion! Get your engineering hats on and get ready to create! Build something fun and engaging by taking part in our science craft days on July 12th and July 26th at 3 PM.

Registration required. To register, you must speak to a staff member in person or by calling 716-693-5043

Summer is a great time to get outdoors! Why not do so at your local library?

The City of Tonawanda Library will have staff outside on July 5th and the 19th between the hours of 2 and 4 pm. Enjoy a variety of provided games and activities, or just find a nice place to relax and read!

No registration required. Weather dependent. Recommended to bring a blanket or chair.

Baseball season is in full swing! Visit the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library on Instagram for a chance to win a Buffalo Bisons prize package, including a special-edition “Buffalo Wings” jersey, 4 ticket vouchers & more! One lucky winner will be randomly selected on Thursday, June 27. https://www.instagram.com/buffalolibrary/

Have you been waiting for this announcement? Our end of summer picnic is set for Tuesday, August 13th at 10:30!

The Kiwanis Club will be providing a hot dog lunch!

Enjoy entertainment provided by the musician Glenn Colton, wildlife educator Mark Carra and more. Registration is required!

Summer reading at the City of Tonawanda Library begins this coming Monday, June 24th! Stop by and pick up everything you need to get started on your reading adventure.

Day 4 of our Summer announcement week!

Learn all about sharks in Shark Shiver! presented by the Aquarium of Niagara. Perfect for kids 6-10.

Registration Required.

Sign-ups start now! To register, you must speak to a staff member in person or by calling 716-693-5043

Day 3 of our Summer announcement week!

Let the adventure truly begin with Dungeons and Dragons for teens ages 12-17!

Registration Required, limited slots available. Please be aware this program takes place over two weeks, and is not two separate sign up dates.

No prior knowledge required.

Sign-ups start now! To register or for more information, you must speak to a staff member in person or by calling 716-693-5043.

Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries are closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

Day 2 of our Summer announcement week!

Enjoy a small magic performance and then learn how to make your own balloon creations! Due to small parts involved, suggested age is kids 7+

Registration Required

Sign-ups start now! To register, you must speak to a staff member in person or by calling 716-693-5043

Adventure begins at your library this Summer!

To start things off, we will have a weeks worth of announcements on upcoming events you can expect at your library!

First up, Penn Dixie will be presenting Fossils, Fossils Everywhere! Thursday July 11th, 1- 2pm. Great for kids 8+. Learn all about the wonderful world of fossils in this program.

Sign-ups start now! To register, you must speak to a staff member in person or by calling 716-693-5043.

Reminder that tomorrow we are hosting a blood drive from 2PM to 6PM! Registration is available, and walk-ins are welcome.

Our friends at ConnectLife Tonawanda Blood Donation Center are holding a blood drive on Thursday at the City of Tonawanda Public Library. Take a few minutes to stop by and make a blood donation that could save someone's life!

Children can build their own LEGO creations and put them up on display in the library! Register by visiting us or give us a call at (716) 693-5043!

Check out our new schedule for the summer!

A huge thank you to all those who volunteered to help with the landscaping project! The Library grounds look fantastic. We encourage you to stop by to check out the newly finished Community Reading Garden, too!

The Library is partnering with ConnectLife Tonawanda Blood Donation Center to host a Blood Drive! Visit ConnectLifeGiveBlood.org or call 716-529-4270 to schedule an appointment between 2PM to 6PM on Thursday, June 13th. All donors will receive a $10 Delta Sonic gift card.

On Saturday, June 15th, at 11:00 AM we are happy to welcome back local author Frances Schmidt for a discussion and signing of her newest book, "Forever Violet". The book tells the story of titular character Violet Sheehan, a girl growing up in Connecticut during the Great Depression who aspires to a life on Broadway, but is met with traumatic experiences and setbacks along the way. We hope to see you here!

Summer Storytime is on its way! Registration begins now for these five week sessions.

Keep an eye out for our summer program schedule in the coming days!

Children of all ages can read aloud to a dog from the SPCA's Paws for Love program and can bring their own book or pick one from our library. Register by visiting us or give us a call at (716) 693-5043!

Children can build their own LEGO creations and put them up on display in the library! Register by visiting us or give us a call at (716) 693-5043!

Did you know the City of Tonawanda was awarded $10 million for the revitilzation of the downtown area? This coming Thursday, May 16th, at 5:30 PM in the cafeteria of the middle/high school there will be a public workshop where you can share how you would like to see the money spent! Not able to attend? Stop by and fill out a survey!

Join us for the Tonawanda Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Public Workshop #1!

Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm and 6:30pm
Location: Tonawanda Middle/
High School Cafeteria
600 Fletcher Street,
Tonawanda, NY 14150

The City of Tonawanda has been awarded $10 million through New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). How would you spend $10 million to revitalize Downtown Tonawanda? We want to hear your
project ideas and talk about opportunities to revitalize downtown Tonawanda.

If you are unable to attend the workshop, you can provide input via the public survey available online (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TonawandaDRI) or in hard copy at City Hall and the City of Tonawanda Public Library.

We have another series of Tech 360 classes coming up! Over the course of two classes held on back-to-back weeks, you will learn the basics of how to operate a computer. Once you finish the class you will receive a free computer!

Interested? Give the Library a call to register for a one-on-one session with Kevin, our trainer. This pre-course assessment is required.