Dudley Branch Library

Dudley Branch Library The Dudley Branch Library is part of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library system.
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The Dudley Branch Library will temporarily close on Wednesday, November 8th for construction. We expect to remain closed...
11/01/2023

The Dudley Branch Library will temporarily close on Wednesday, November 8th for construction. We expect to remain closed for several weeks. Please follow our page for updates on reopening!

Holds may be picked up at the East Clinton Branch, located at 1929 Clinton Street. Items can be returned to any other branch that's open.

Happy Halloween from everyone at Dudley Branch Library! 🎃 🐈‍⬛
10/31/2023

Happy Halloween from everyone at Dudley Branch Library! 🎃 🐈‍⬛

Wishing you a purr-fect and safe Halloween!

Dudley Branch Library will temporarily close for construction on November 8th, so come join us on Thursday, November 2nd...
10/30/2023

Dudley Branch Library will temporarily close for construction on November 8th, so come join us on Thursday, November 2nd for an early Thanksgiving craft night! We'll be combining Kids & Adult craft hour programs so patrons of all ages can attend. We'll make feathered turkeys with fake leaves and paper 'basket of thanks.'

No registration is required, but supplies are limited so please call us if you have a large group interested in attending.

Frits Abell discusses “The Art of Investing” at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. Join us on Zoom on Tue.,...
10/29/2023

Frits Abell discusses “The Art of Investing” at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. Join us on Zoom on Tue., Oct. 31 @ 12:30 pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86712562809

New York has billions of dollars in unclaimed funds. Tune into this free webinar on Wed., Nov. 8 @ 11 am to learn about ...
10/29/2023

New York has billions of dollars in unclaimed funds. Tune into this free webinar on Wed., Nov. 8 @ 11 am to learn about the types of funds held, how to claim them & estate items. Register: https://tinyurl.com/Unclaimed11823

Join the Buffalo Common Council for its Winter Preparedness Series to receive a free winter kit & essential tips to prep...
10/28/2023

Join the Buffalo Common Council for its Winter Preparedness Series to receive a free winter kit & essential tips to prepare for the winter season! Register here: https://buffalowinterprep.com/

Lisa Jacobs-Watson, local doll collector & curator, presents a free all-ages program about doll collecting & more on Sat...
10/21/2023

Lisa Jacobs-Watson, local doll collector & curator, presents a free all-ages program about doll collecting & more on Sat., Oct. 28 from 1-4 pm at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch Library. Details: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/10910832

Erie County’s Cancer Services Program is committed to connecting uninsured and underinsured residents with mammograms. I...
10/16/2023

Erie County’s Cancer Services Program is committed to connecting uninsured and underinsured residents with mammograms. If you or anyone you know needs breast, cervical or colorectal cancer screening, call 716-858-7376.

Interested in learning more? Representatives from Erie County will offer an information table on Monday, October 23rd at Dudley Branch Library. Stop by at 12 PM to speak with them.

***10/28: Registration is now FULL***Get ready for Halloween with Dudley Branch Library! Join us on Saturday, October 28...
10/10/2023

***10/28: Registration is now FULL***

Get ready for Halloween with Dudley Branch Library! Join us on Saturday, October 28th at 2 PM for an all-ages party with candy, music, crafting and more.

We'll be painting mini pumpkins and creating spooky lanterns out of recycled plastic bottles. Registration is required for these crafts and space is limited to 30, so call 716-823-1854 or stop by the Information Desk to sign up. We recommend patrons ages 3 and up try these crafts out. Parents must accompany children.

Patrons are welcome to stop by for a piece of candy if they don't want to craft. :)

Costumes are encouraged!!

Join us for Books, Bites & Banter fundraiser to support the Library System’s "Bucks for Books" campaign, on Wed., Oct. 1...
10/09/2023

Join us for Books, Bites & Banter fundraiser to support the Library System’s "Bucks for Books" campaign, on Wed., Oct. 11 from 5-7 pm at Big Ditch Brewing Co. 21 and over event. Admission includes 2 drink tickets & light snacks! $30 presale/$35 at the door. https://ways2give.buffalolib.org/happyhour

We're holding our first Craft & Creativity Hour for the month tomorrow, Thursday October 5th. We'll be making popsicle s...
10/04/2023

We're holding our first Craft & Creativity Hour for the month tomorrow, Thursday October 5th. We'll be making popsicle stick scarecrows to say, "Welcome!" to fall-- even though it's 80 degrees today!

There's no registration required so just stop by at 5 PM to join!

Check out all of the programs and services available at Dudley Branch Library in October 2023! Call 716-823-1854 for mor...
10/03/2023

Check out all of the programs and services available at Dudley Branch Library in October 2023! Call 716-823-1854 for more information.

Don't miss out on our Banned Books Week Raffle- all you need to do is answer one simple question:We know book challenges...
10/03/2023

Don't miss out on our Banned Books Week Raffle- all you need to do is answer one simple question:

We know book challenges and bans are on the rise. How many books were officially challenged 20 years ago in 2003?

Visit the Dudley Branch Library to submit your guess in person, or email [email protected]. Be sure to include your name and phone number. Submit your answer by Saturday, October 7th at 6 PM. The winner will be announced Monday the 9th.

The winner will receive library swag including a bag, books, pins and more!

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is committed to your freedom to read without censorship. Public libraries prote...
10/01/2023

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is committed to your freedom to read without censorship. Public libraries protect the rights of everyone to access information. Learn more about upcoming programs, speakers and promotions here: https://www.buffalolib.org/banned-books

National Chess Day is coming up! Register by Oct. 7 for a free open tournament on Sat., Oct. 14 from 10:30 am – 3 pm at ...
09/30/2023

National Chess Day is coming up! Register by Oct. 7 for a free open tournament on Sat., Oct. 14 from 10:30 am – 3 pm at the downtown Central Library. Presented by Archangel 8 Chess Academy. https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/11260531

Don't forget-- if you signed up for an Emergency Homecare Kit, they will be available for pick up this Thursday, Septemb...
09/26/2023

Don't forget-- if you signed up for an Emergency Homecare Kit, they will be available for pick up this Thursday, September 28th! Stop by any time from 4-6 PM to grab yours.

Not sure if you signed up for this location? Call 716-823-1854. If you want to see if any Kits are available elsewhere, please call 716-858-8500 for other locations.

Jeffrey Lebsack, Director of The Riverline, provides updates at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. See you ...
09/25/2023

Jeffrey Lebsack, Director of The Riverline, provides updates at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. See you on Zoom on Tue., Sept. 26 @ 12:30 pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86254564194

09/19/2023

Due to ongoing construction on a water main valve Dudley Branch Library is CLOSED on Tuesday, September 19th.

We anticipate opening tomorrow, Wednesday September 20th at 10 AM. We appreciate your patience.

You can still drop off items in the Dropbox.

Join us for an hour of crafting and delicious healthy snacks at Dudley Branch Library! We'll be making easy paper crafts...
09/13/2023

Join us for an hour of crafting and delicious healthy snacks at Dudley Branch Library! We'll be making easy paper crafts and learning about healthy food with Ms. Unique Brown from SNAP Ed. This program is best for kids ages 4-12 and is free.

As of 9/13: Registration for pick-up at Dudley Branch Library is now FULL. Please check out the link below for alternate...
09/12/2023

As of 9/13: Registration for pick-up at Dudley Branch Library is now FULL. Please check out the link below for alternate locations!

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Sign up to receive a FREE Emergency Care Kit, which includes tools and resources to help prepare your household for a weather emergency. Provided by Erie County. See upcoming programs at libraries here: https://tinyurl.com/5n9afwej

All Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, September 4 in honor of Labor Day. Visit us virtual...
09/03/2023

All Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, September 4 in honor of Labor Day. Visit us virtually 24/7 at www.BuffaloLib.org.

As of 9/13: Registration for pick-up at Dudley Library is FULL. Please call 716-858-8500 to learn about alternate locati...
08/30/2023

As of 9/13: Registration for pick-up at Dudley Library is FULL. Please call 716-858-8500 to learn about alternate locations!

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Interested in a FREE kit with resources to help during emergency weather conditions? Erie County officials will hand out Emergency Homecare Kits on Thursday, September 28th from 4-6 PM!

Registration is mandatory- please call 716-823-1854 to sign up for pick-up at Dudley Branch Library. You can send another person to pick up the kit, just provide their name to us on the phone. One kit per household.

If you cannot make that time, please call the County at 716-858-8500 to learn about alternate dates and locations.

Check out the programs and services available in September 2023 at Dudley Branch Library!
08/28/2023

Check out the programs and services available in September 2023 at Dudley Branch Library!

Attend an evening with Poland’s Ambassador to the United Nations Krzysztof Szczerski on Fri., Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in the d...
08/28/2023

Attend an evening with Poland’s Ambassador to the United Nations Krzysztof Szczerski on Fri., Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. in the downtown Buffalo Central Library Auditorium. Free. The Ambassador will speak on: The Barometer of Freedom. The role of Poland & Central Europe in geopolitics. Register here:

Welcome to WNY Ambassador Krzysztof Szczerski, Poland’s Ambassador to the U.N. lecturing at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library.

Be sure to check out the incredible Isaías González-Soto Branch Library as it reopens this Monday!
08/26/2023

Be sure to check out the incredible Isaías González-Soto Branch Library as it reopens this Monday!

08/26/2023

Dudley Branch Library is open to the public and our Tie-Dye Hour is happening at 1 PM today! If you signed up for Thursday's tie-dye hour, please feel free to attend this one instead!

Save the date! Join us at the downtown Central Library, 1 Lafayette Sq., Buffalo for a job fair with 50+ employers on We...
08/26/2023

Save the date! Join us at the downtown Central Library, 1 Lafayette Sq., Buffalo for a job fair with 50+ employers on Wed., Sept. 13 from 10 am – 1 pm. Bring your resume! https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/10904781

08/24/2023

Dudley Branch Library is currently CLOSED due to a water main break in the area. We will reopen when water is restored.

If we cannot reopen today, our Kids Tie-Dye event will be cancelled. Registrants are welcome to come to the Tie-Dye Hour on Saturday, August 26th at 1 PM instead!

You can still return items to our Dropbox. Visit the following libraries for in-person services:

Lackawanna Public Library
560 Ridge Road
716-823-0630

West Seneca Public Library
1300 Union Road
716-674-2928

The Library's ‘Parks and Hiking’ Subject Guide connects you with a wide variety of info on local recreational sites, out...
08/20/2023

The Library's ‘Parks and Hiking’ Subject Guide connects you with a wide variety of info on local recreational sites, outdoor activities, nature preserves, and conservation societies. Get started: https://tinyurl.com/4zbnfyw5

It's not too late to sign up for our Tie-Dye programs happening next Thursday, August 24th and Saturday, August 26th! Ch...
08/19/2023

It's not too late to sign up for our Tie-Dye programs happening next Thursday, August 24th and Saturday, August 26th! Check out the details below and give us a call at 716-823-1854 to register. :)

Time for round two of tie-dyeing at Dudley Library! Join us for two tie-dye programs-- one for kids ages 4-12, one for patrons ages 13+. We'll provide you with a t-shirt and dye- all you have to do is rubber-band it, apply the dye, then take it home to wash.

Registration is required, so please call 716-823-1854 to sign up. Tell us a) your t-shirt size b) how many participants are coming.

Check out the Community Pantries in Buffalo libraries! An easy way for neighbors to help neighbors who need food, hygien...
08/13/2023

Check out the Community Pantries in Buffalo libraries! An easy way for neighbors to help neighbors who need food, hygiene or household items. Give what you can, take what you need. Available at all libraries in the city of Buffalo; see locations & hours here: https://tinyurl.com/bddrdjra

Did you spot the beautiful rainbow as the rainfall ended this afternoon? From the staff at Dudley Branch Library: have a...
08/10/2023

Did you spot the beautiful rainbow as the rainfall ended this afternoon? From the staff at Dudley Branch Library: have a wonderful end to your week! ✨ 🌈

Time for round two of tie-dyeing at Dudley Library! Join us for two tie-dye programs-- one for kids ages 4-12, one for p...
08/09/2023

Time for round two of tie-dyeing at Dudley Library! Join us for two tie-dye programs-- one for kids ages 4-12, one for patrons ages 13+. We'll provide you with a t-shirt and dye- all you have to do is rubber-band it, apply the dye, then take it home to wash.

Registration is required, so please call 716-823-1854 to sign up. Tell us a) your t-shirt size b) how many participants are coming.

The Summer Food Service Program provides free, nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, & snacks) to low-income children age ...
07/21/2023

The Summer Food Service Program provides free, nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, & snacks) to low-income children age 18 & younger; & disabled young adults over age 18. Administered by NYS Education Program. Text “food” to 304-304 or visit summermealsny.org for details.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Library with a tax-deductible donation during “Give 716!” There’s still time...
07/17/2023

Thank you to everyone who has supported the Library with a tax-deductible donation during “Give 716!” There’s still time to donate: https://tinyurl.com/Give7162023

The “Give 716” fundraising campaign has started! Your tax-deductible donation to the Library System during this online e...
07/17/2023

The “Give 716” fundraising campaign has started! Your tax-deductible donation to the Library System during this online event will support the purchase of new reading materials. https://tinyurl.com/Give7162023

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2010 South Park Avenue
Buffalo, NY
14220

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

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+17168231854

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Don’t forget that Professor Black is running FREE sessions for grown ups at Wordsley Library, Coseley Library and Dudley Branch Library next week. No experience necessary! Dudley Libraries Book your place by contacting the library on the numbers below!
THREE MORE DAYS to see our Gay Liberation NOW! exhibit at Dudley Branch Library! If you come down now, a friendly q***r history nerd (see photo) will be on hand to answer your questions.
Four more days to see Gay Liberation NOW! The Exhibition!! (The library is closed on Friday and Sunday.)

Today, from 5-7, Adrienne will be at Dudley Branch Library answering your questions.
Gay Liberation NOW! The Exhibition hit the road again! Right now you can see it at Dudley Branch Library at 2010 South Park Ave. If you make it today before 3pm, our volunteer will be there to answer your questions. Gay Liberation NOW! will stay on this location until August 6, 6pm.
Donate blood with the American Red Cross at the Dudley Branch Library, 2010 South Park Ave., Buffalo, this Thursday, June 30 from 10 AM - 3 PM.

Donors get a free T-Shirt & are entered to win a gift card!

Call 1-800-733-2767 or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive to register.
Our new Library Director John Spears is making the rounds to visit city of Buffalo branch libraries! Earlier this week, he visited the Dudley Branch Library in South Buffalo.
Giving a warm welcome today to our new Library Director John Spears!
Amherst Public Libraries, Alden Ewell Free Library Angola Public Library Aurora Town Public Library Boston Free Library Cheektowaga Public Library Anna M. Reinstein Memorial Branch Julia Boyer Reinstein Library Clarence Public Library Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch Town of North Collins Public Library Crane Branch Library Dudley Branch Library Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library Elaine M. Panty Branch Library Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Branch Library East Clinton Branch Library Eden Library, Eden, NY Elma Public Library Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library Grand Island Memorial Library Hamburg Public Library Lake Shore Public Library Lackawanna Public Library Lancaster Public Library Marilla Free Library Newstead Public Library Collins Public Library North Park Branch Library Orchard Park Public Library City of Tonawanda Public Library Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenilworth Branch West Seneca Public Library Hulbert Library of the Town of Concord Collins Public Library
A big shout-out to the Library's AMAZING Building & Operations team for their tireless snow removal efforts at each our Buffalo Branch Libraries.
Dudley Branch Library, North Park Branch Library, Crane Branch Library, Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library, Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library, East Clinton Branch Library, Elaine M. Panty Branch Library, and Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Branch Library.
THANK YOU...
Tom, Mark L, Randy, Ben, Will, Dave, Nick, Robert, Phil, Mary, Vic, Beaufort, Mike, Matt, Tim, Luis, Mark K. & our caretakers!
So excited for our upcoming free, virtual Maker Camp powered by National Grid! Six weeks of fun STEM-related kits available at libraries in the city of Buffalo (while supplies last) and corresponding video programs on Facebook & YouTube, beginning Sat., July 24. Info: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/7988704

Kits will be available at:
Central Library
East Clinton Branch Library
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library
Dudley Branch Library
Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library
Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Branch Library
Elaine M. Panty Branch Library
Crane Branch Library
North Park Branch Library
I am happy to support our great New York Library Association- NYLA and Western New York Library Resources Council - WNYLRC on .

Thank you to all of our local libraries for being such valuable community resources.

West Seneca Public Library, Lackawanna Public Library, Orchard Park Public Library, Cazenovia Neighborhood Library, East Clinton Branch Library, Dudley Branch Library, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Central Library.
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