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Amherst Public Libraries A page featuring the four branches of the Amherst Public Library, part of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System. Four branch locations:

Hon.

See Our Details or the Library Location pages at www.buffalolib.org for a listing of current hours and the location of each library. Shirley Chisholm Library (formerly Audubon)
350 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst, NY 14228
Phone: 716-689-4922

Hours:
Monday-Friday 10am-9pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm (seasonal, no summer hours)

Clearfield
770 Hopkins Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221
Phon

e: 716-688-4955

Hours:
Monday 10am-9pm
Tuesday 10am-6pm
Wednesday 10am-9pm
Thursday 10am-6pm
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-6pm

Eggertsville-Snyder
4622 Main St., Snyder, NY 14226
Phone: 716-839-0700

Hours:
Monday & Wednesday 12pm-7pm;
Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday 10am-6pm;
Saturday 11am-3pm

Williamsville
5571 Main St., Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: 716-632-6176

Hours:
Monday 1pm-5pm
Tuesday 4pm-8pm
Wednesday 10am-2pm
Thursday 4pm-8pm
Friday 10am-2pm

Clearfield's Big Book Sale is coming up next week from June 3-6, but if you just can't wait, there will be a special Ear...
31/05/2026

Clearfield's Big Book Sale is coming up next week from June 3-6, but if you just can't wait, there will be a special Early Bird sale on Tuesday, June 2! For a $10 entry fee, you get first pick of our selection of wonderful used books for sale. The preview sale will run from 3:00-5:30pm. Hope to see you there!

Pokémon Club! Registration begins June 1!Learn to play the card game, share your collection, trade and make friends!Suit...
30/05/2026

Pokémon Club! Registration begins June 1!

Learn to play the card game, share your collection, trade and make friends!

Suited for ages 6-12. Other players welcome! We use the unlimited deck format.

Locations and Dates:
Clearfield Branch
770 Hopkins Rd.
(716) 688-4955
Fridays from 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. on dates below.
7/17 - Bulbasaur Day
7/31 - Pikachu Day
8/14 - Eevee Day

Eggertsville-Snyder
Branch
4622 Main St.
(716) 839-0700
Thursdays from 4:00 - 5:00 P.M.
July 9th - August 13th

To register, sign up at the desk or call a location.
Register soon – space is limited!

[Pictured: generation 1 vintage watercolor of Eevee, generation 2 vintage watercolor of Pikachu]

The Amherst Public Libraries are offering many programs this summer at all four locations! NOTE: Storytimes for 5 and un...
30/05/2026

The Amherst Public Libraries are offering many programs this summer at all four locations!

NOTE: Storytimes for 5 and under are in a separate post and in the comments.

Registration for our summer programs opens on Monday!

Stop in or call the library for your specific program registration.

Hon. Shirley Chisholm Library 716-689-4922
Clearfield Library 716-688-4955
Eggertsville-Snyder Library 716-839-0700
Williamsville Library 716-632-6176

Join us this Monday at the Hon. Shirley Chisholm Library for a hands on Astronomy demonstration! Attendees will learn th...
30/05/2026

Join us this Monday at the Hon. Shirley Chisholm Library for a hands on Astronomy demonstration! Attendees will learn the basics of astronomy and interact with a telescope, then head home to do your own stargazing!
No registration required for this event, we hope to see you there!

Kick-start your genealogy research with free resources through the Library, including access to yearbooks, historic Cens...
29/05/2026

Kick-start your genealogy research with free resources through the Library, including access to yearbooks, historic Census records, maps, newspapers & more! https://bl.buffalolib.org/Genealogy

Congrats to Louis (pictured with two of our amazing library staff!) on completing the Passport to Reading and getting hi...
28/05/2026

Congrats to Louis (pictured with two of our amazing library staff!) on completing the Passport to Reading and getting his gold library card!
Pick up your passport and get stamped at all 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries to get your own gold card! Now through August 31st.

Did you know that your library card gives you opportunities, special deals, and discounts at several local organizations...
28/05/2026

Did you know that your library card gives you opportunities, special deals, and discounts at several local organizations? Visit the VIP Pass Program webpage for details: https://bl.buffalolib.org/VIP-Pass

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