Hamburg library is awesome I love the place excellent selection of books and computers, and…read moreexcellent location great staff.

One of, if not THE best library in the Erie County system…read more Clean, super friendly staff, and very well stocked. And its picturesque when the sun shines into the children's area. The Toddler Time sessions with Ms. Laurie are super fun and will help you get to naptime. There's no registration necessary like some of the other local libraries. And beyond books and media they have many computers, toys and a scavenger hunt for little folks.

The Clarence Library is a great space. Outside is a children's garden, which I'm sure looks…read morewonderful further along into the season. I was there in early May when everything is just starting. They had a little library book sale and I picked up a David Sedaris book for a quarter. There is a great children's section. There is also a wonderful remembrance area for Flight 3407, in the back. This library also had a cute Sherlock Holmes display case that was donated to the library. This library is clean and beautifully maintained. The librarians were friendly as well. There is a large parking lot. For a Friday afternoon it was quite busy. They had a great work area for people wanting a quiet space.

I wanted to round up the rest of the Harry Potter books and movies for my Draco-Malfoy-obsessed…read moreteen before libraries potentially start closing again in these pandemic orange-zone times. :-( I went online to the library catalog, and noticed that the Clarence branch had multiple copies of both the books and the movies. Plus they were open later, which is convenient for us. So after work, off we went. The Clarence Library has plenty of parking in a big lot, which was light-and-bright on a cold, dark night. As soon as you walk in, you can see the full expanse of the vaulted, open space. It is a nice-sized library, with well-marked sections. Movies are to the right, adult books to the left, teen and children materials in the back, periodicals in the back-right corner, with all the other sections you'd expect to find at a library somewhere in between. There were computer workstations spread out in pod-like setups throughout the space, a few together in each pod, and some chunks of seating areas too. It took me a minute to find my Harry Potter items, as the books were not in Youth or YA, but rather in a separate "Series" section in the middle of the library. And the movies were in a separate "Family Viewing" section, too. But a friendly librarian helped me find everything that I needed, which was all in stock. Clarence is a very nice, bright, inviting library. When we need something and the hours/availability are convenient again at Clarence Library, we'll be back! :-)

This review isn't for the Central library location itself, but really for the Buffalo and Erie…read moreCounty Public Library system as a whole. Since this is the main library system location, where most administrative offices are housed, I'll park this review here. There are a few things about the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library system I would like to praise: ** The library system is great at keeping new, popular books in stock. But what if you want a book that isn't new? And/or isn't very popular? You can easily request it be purchased with an online form. If the book is available from a vendor the library can use, they will order it for you and send it to your preferred branch for pick up. I have done this many times. Most books I have requested can be ordered. And oftentimes within less than 24 hours of entering my purchase request online, a library representative emails me back that the order has been placed--a lightening fast response! It can take a few weeks to get the book in your hands. Overall, the library system offers EXCEPTIONAL patron service with book purchases! ** My mom is an avid reader. Recently she had to upsize to large-print books. She is a weekly regular user of the library system's large print collection. I've always seen the shelves for large print, but didn't give them much thought. Until at Christmastime, when I went to buy a few large-print books for my mom, and WOW, they are pricey! So I have to give a shout out to the library for doing a wonderful job at keeping large-print titles in stock for our WNY community sight-impaired folks. These books would definitely be cost-prohibitive to have to buy ourselves, especially at the pace my mom reads. New, popular large-print books are added regularly. And I'm usually first in line to grab them for my mom! :-D ** During pandemic times, the library system has had a long break in charging hold fees. I hold materials all the time, for the ease of picking them up at my preferred branch. Usually when you hold a material, there is a hold fee charged (.50 for books, $1 for media). This is no issue for me, I do not mind covering some of the cost of transferring things between branches. But for at least a couple months now, the library system has entirely waived hold fees. This is fantastic because you can hold items (all done online), the librarian puts them all together for you at your preferred branch as they arrive, and you have an easy one-stop-grab-and-checkout with all of your requested goodies. If you have any reservations about perusing the physical library during COVID, you can easily do it all online, select your items, hold them, and grab-and-go at the branch, easy-peasy! ** Also during COVID, the library system has many branches that offer walk-up and/or curbside pick-up. At my preferred branch, walk-up is available. I simply call the library to check out my holds (again, a great reason for holding, the library can grab it all in one spot), they librarian checks them out, they bag it up, and I stop by later to grab my things. At my branch, you go in the back door hallway, ring a bell, and they bring your bag to a long table which you are easily able to socially-distance-grab your checkouts. I am at the library on a weekly basis. My whole family enjoys checking out a variety of materials, the hubbs and I, our kids, and my parents. But materials checkout is really the tip of the iceberg with the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library system offerings. A quick scan of their website lists an ABUNDANCE of other services and events. A resolution of mine is to use more of these great offerings this year. We're starting with a virtual crafting event for our teen daughter this week, and already picked up the supplies. I'm looking forward to another great year of patronizing our top-notch, much-loved library system in WNY. Thank you so very much for everything that you do to enrich our community. And happy reading to all!

Nice library. But BAECPL I gotta tell you. You have Monty Python books. Not very good. Why not…read morereplace them with Benny Hill books. Hill was considered funnier than Monty Python by two TV stations-WOR and WLVI.

This was my first time seeing the Orchard Park Library. It had a great vibe to it. The librarian…read moredesk is right in the round, in the center of the building. There is a Bills flag hanging proudly. There is also a seed library in the back entrance of the library before you walk in, which is great. There is a great kids section. When I went this little girl was playing and she kept saying to her mom, "Bye honey, I'm going to the store. Be back soon." I was cracking up. This library was also having a little book sale near the back entrance. Librarian was friendly. Great location. Great parking.

Orchard Park is a large, spacious library in a beautiful area. It's very kid-friendly, as there's…read morean extensive children's area with play space. They also had a book sale going on where some of the books were 4/$1! The library has big shelves of fiction and non-fiction, and lower shelves for the kids. They have a big collection of local history as well as travel books and graphic novels. I like that the non-fiction sections are labeled on the top of the shelves by category. There are nice displays throughout the library. The library seemed very busy while we were there, but perhaps the book sale drew people in. There are a bunch of PCs and lots of places to sit, including comfy chairs, couches, and tables. They're spread out throughout the library so you can sit tucked away if you'd like to. Big parking lot and places to walk nearby too (like the caboose behind the library or the park across the street).

Lots of community outreach programs including knitting circles, book clubs, movie nights (studio…read moreGhibli!), and children's story hour. There's an extensive large print section, a large room for children's books, and about two dozen computer terminals. Scandanavian architecture with blonde, curving wood, and lots of windows for natural light.

I live near this branch and it's a wonderful library that is open seven days a week which is so…read moreconvenient for the neighborhood.

Libraries have always been places to visit for checking out movies, catching up on a classic book…read moreor using the computers. This library has been one of my three main ones to frequent in our area. On a more recent visit, picking up classic movies..both MA MA Mias...I found my self checking out their bulletin board on upcoming events. This is what brings me to my review....events and things to do were a variety for kids and adults. This particular library has adult color kits, and had a sign posted for paint night. Glad to have signed up...Kim our intrustor was helpful and patient for any of us with questions. There were a total of 13, with the instructor. The event was a creative, simple and each of us had different interpretations of the original painting. A bonus for all of us, Kim is an elementary art teacher. Great, stress-free relaxing evening...guess one never knows what they will find at your local library. Thanks Kim and Lancaster Library for hosting the event.

My quest to explore various Erie Country library branches had us landing in Lancaster last week…read more WOW, what a beautiful branch! It's an expansive, open main space with a dome-shaped vaulted ceiling adorned with big glowing orbs of bright light. A bit poetic of a description maybe, but this space really feels poetic. Even if you don't need anything from the library, it would be worth a visit. There is a massive copper fireplace, such a darling place to relax or study, just a lovely aesthetic in general here. If you are coming for particular resources, there's a good chance that the Lancaster location has what you need. There are many cubicle-style computer workstations in the middle of the room. In the front adjacent to a big wall of windows is the children's area. My son had fun with the legos and other blocks, as well as found a cozy spot to do his homework. There are several rows of DVDs and CDs along the middle-side wall, with the opposite wall housing stacks and stacks of books in all the genres you'd expect. Magazines are in the back near the fireplace. I like the "new" displays at this library, and actually came across a new book I forgot I wanted to read (the newer Demi Moore tell-all biography, winning!), plus there were newly released DVD and CD racks too. Perusing the rows and rows of materials to find something that catches your eye can be intimidating in any library, so I appreciate when librarians take time to showcase new offerings that may spark interest. Parking for this library is in the rear off of a side road, and there is plenty of it. When you enter the back door, it is a flight of stairs or an elevator ride to get up a level to the main space. The main space has some vending options if you want a beverage or snack. And there appears to be lots of community programming happening her too, with racks of flyers and many bulletin boards of happenings for people of all ages and varying interests. Checkout the library website for specifics. I really enjoyed hanging out here for a couple hours with my husband and son. My son did his homework, played with toys, he and his dad played checkers for a while, we all relaxed and read a bit, and found some things to bring home. What more could you ask, the Lancaster library is a very pleasant, solid branch. Come and enjoy!

If you live in the Batavia area be sure to stop by, I love a library and like to get oit the…read moretypical books, audio books, movies, etc and i was surprised to gind out that friends of mine didn't realize they had new books and bestsellers, before you buy def check your local library! But also be aware that libraries have so much more these days. The Batavia branch has games you can borrow, stem kits for kids, a seed library! On top of that check out the events on their website or social media, they have so many free activities for adults and kids alike, from art activities to movie nights to so many more. We have been to paint nights for both adults and even my 1 year old, they had a cool baby race my daughter participated in, we gave been to trivia and always participate in their summer read program. Stop on by they have stuff for everyone!

This is a lovely, quaint local library with plenty of space, a coffee shop, research materials,…read moresoft squishy chairs, computer access and an absolutely fantastic children's section and family programs that my kids simply adore. While its definitely NOT the huge glass roofed facilities one finds in universities and big cities, its definitely a notable one of a kind place all it's own that I'm personally quite fond of. The staff is kind, helpful and polite and all in all this library offers incredible value to the community.

The community outreach programs are great: book clubs, knitting clubs, etc…read more Large selection of books, magazines, and movies available for borrowing.

We love our library! They have fantastic children's programs (especially in the summer)…read more Also be sure to try audiobooks through the library's Libby service. It's a great way to listen to lots of popular titles. The library staff are super friendly and very professional.

I pass by the Elma Library at least twice a week and never had the opportunity to stop in until…read morerecently when on my lunch break I headed over there to check it out and get my passport stamp. The passport stamp, which is every library is handing out a unique sticker and after visiting all 37 libraries in Erie County, and if you are the first 1,000, will receive a gold library card. It goes from May 1 through Aug. 31., 2026. The library is cute and features a red Adirondak chair out front that is the perfect size for a giant. I also got a packet of bean seeds that will hopefully flourish in my garden. There was a sign near the entrance that also showed all the amazing things you can check out of this library that didn't include books. I noticed immediately the glockenspiel and a ukelele. Pretty cool. There is a large parking lot.

Candy Lane Fun! Dana did an outstanding job creating a full…read moresize candy land game. Call for reservations. I took my 5 & 7 granddaughters. They had so much fun. Thank you to the entire staff for making it a fun day and they made new friends.