The Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library at 1187 East Delavan Avenue in Buffalo, NY is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
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Looking for a job? Visit the WNY Get Hired Job Fair on Wed., Sept. 15 from 3-7 pm at the Walden Galleria Mall. Details: https://www.waldengalleria.com/event/wnygethired/
Looking for a job? Visit the WNY Get Hired Job Fair on Wed., Sept. 15 from 3-7 pm at the Walden Galleria Mall. Details: https://www.waldengalleria.com/event/wnygethired/
Brad Hahn of Explore Buffalo will discuss the upcoming “Doors Open Buffalo” event at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. See you on Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 14 @ 12:30 pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81619835407
Brad Hahn of Explore Buffalo will discuss the upcoming “Doors Open Buffalo” event at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. See you on Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 14 @ 12:30 pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81619835407
Join our friends at CreativeMornings Buffalo for a morning of musician musings, part of a free series around the theme “dare,” on Friday, Sept. 10 @ 8:30 a.m. Register now: https://creativemornings.com/talks/morning-musician-musings
INTERPRETERS AVAILABLE Zoom captioning and/or a sign interpreter is available, thanks to Deaf Access Services. To make arrangements, email us by the Wednesda...
We're getting very excited about "Our Family's Story" on Saturday, September 11th from 1-3 PM! Need some literary inspiration to get into a celebratory family mood? Why not check out one of our brand new books about grandparents and grandchildren? Something for all ages!
"Our Family's Story" is a celebration of family memories through photos, especially the relationship between grandkids and their grandparents. Interested in signing up for our special Storytime or getting a free family portrait? Please call us at 716-896-4433 or email [email protected] to tell us which day you'd like to attend. The event is free and open to all families.
Save the date! The “Buffalo Rotary Carousel Carnival” will have something for everyone, Saturday, Sept. 11, a FREE carnival @ Buffalo’s Canalside from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Free carousel rides, carnival games, children’s activities and, the Library on Wheels Bookmobile will be there, too. (Plus there is the annual Duck Derby at 4:15 p.m. $) Details here https://www.facebook.com/events/214232800642363?ref=newsfeed
Save the date! The “Buffalo Rotary Carousel Carnival” will have something for everyone, Saturday, Sept. 11, a FREE carnival @ Buffalo’s Canalside from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m. Free carousel rides, carnival games, children’s activities and, the Library on Wheels Bookmobile will be there, too. (Plus there is the annual Duck Derby at 4:15 p.m. $) Details here https://www.facebook.com/events/214232800642363?ref=newsfeed
Cas Rodriguez will discuss “Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion at EC200” at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 7 @ 12:30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86794441833
Cas Rodriguez will discuss “Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion at EC200” at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, Sept. 7 @ 12:30 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86794441833
The Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 for Labor Day. Visit us online 24/7 at www.BuffaloLib.org.
The Library will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 for Labor Day. Visit us online 24/7 at www.BuffaloLib.org.
Have you been thinking about starting your own business? If you are in the "idea phase" of your business, join us during the month of September! Every week, we'll be exploring how to validate your business idea. Sessions will be online and on demand, so you can choose the time that works best for you! Stay tuned for details.
Have you been thinking about starting your own business? If you are in the "idea phase" of your business, join us during the month of September! Every week, we'll be exploring how to validate your business idea. Sessions will be online and on demand, so you can choose the time that works best for you! Stay tuned for details.
Join us as we wrap up our ten-week discussion on “Creating a Culture of Sustainability” with program founder Dennis Galucki. See you on Zoom on Tuesday, August 31 @ 12:30 pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83710752755
Join us as we wrap up our ten-week discussion on “Creating a Culture of Sustainability” with program founder Dennis Galucki. See you on Zoom on Tuesday, August 31 @ 12:30 pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83710752755
Did you know you can suggest a title to be added to the Library’s collection? When you submit a suggestion, a hold will be automatically placed on your Library account for the item once it has been ordered! Visit http://dbaz.buffalolib.org/suggestions/index.php to get started.
Did you know you can suggest a title to be added to the Library’s collection? When you submit a suggestion, a hold will be automatically placed on your Library account for the item once it has been ordered! Visit http://dbaz.buffalolib.org/suggestions/index.php to get started.
Here's another Fun Fact Friday courtesy of Ryan!
Here's another Fun Fact Friday courtesy of Ryan!
We commemorate our most cherished memories in many ways- one of the most enduring is through photographs. Who doesn't remember looking through the family photo album, recalling the beautiful moments captured by the camera lens?
Fittingly, September is the month we celebrate National Grandparents Day. We are honored to be sponsored by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association as we host "Our Family's Story" on September 11th and September 18th. Honor and celebrate the special familial bond between grandparents and grandchildren through photographs, crafts, and more!
On Saturday, September 11th from 1-3 PM, we will hold a special Storytime, then decorate picture frames and scrapbooks. Bring your family photos, or take some candid shots with our fun instant cameras! You can also sign up for a professional family portrait for grandparents and grandchildren with our photographer on Saturday, September 18th from 1-3 PM.
Sign-ups are REQUIRED for both events; you can attend one, either, or both. Please call us at 716-896-4433 and or email [email protected]. Provide your name, email/phone and number of grandparents/grandkids attending (limit 8 per family). These events are FREE and appropriate for all ages!
We commemorate our most cherished memories in many ways- one of the most enduring is through photographs. Who doesn't remember looking through the family photo album, recalling the beautiful moments captured by the camera lens?
Fittingly, September is the month we celebrate National Grandparents Day. We are honored to be sponsored by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association as we host "Our Family's Story" on September 11th and September 18th. Honor and celebrate the special familial bond between grandparents and grandchildren through photographs, crafts, and more!
On Saturday, September 11th from 1-3 PM, we will hold a special Storytime, then decorate picture frames and scrapbooks. Bring your family photos, or take some candid shots with our fun instant cameras! You can also sign up for a professional family portrait for grandparents and grandchildren with our photographer on Saturday, September 18th from 1-3 PM.
Sign-ups are REQUIRED for both events; you can attend one, either, or both. Please call us at 716-896-4433 and or email [email protected]. Provide your name, email/phone and number of grandparents/grandkids attending (limit 8 per family). These events are FREE and appropriate for all ages!
Did you get your Erie County Heritage Passport? It's a *free* handheld guide to 35 historical societies across the county, part of Erie County’s bicentennial celebration. Learn more about our area's rich history by picking one up at the library today! Info: http://erie.gov/EC200
Did you get your Erie County Heritage Passport? It's a *free* handheld guide to 35 historical societies across the county, part of Erie County’s bicentennial celebration. Learn more about our area's rich history by picking one up at the library today! Info: http://erie.gov/EC200
Jay Burney & Jajean Rose Burney will speak about “Creating a Culture of Sustainability” at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. See you on Zoom at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, August 24: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87698926967
Jay Burney & Jajean Rose Burney will speak about “Creating a Culture of Sustainability” at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. See you on Zoom at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, August 24: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87698926967
Here's another Fun Fact Friday courtesy of Ryan!
Here's another Fun Fact Friday courtesy of Ryan!
Check out the new prints of some of John James Audubon’s finest works, from the American Bison to the Arctic Fox! Now available for purchase at the Library’s Online Store. LibraryStore.BuffaloLib.org
Check out the new prints of some of John James Audubon’s finest works, from the American Bison to the Arctic Fox! Now available for purchase at the Library’s Online Store. LibraryStore.BuffaloLib.org
Join us online Wednesday, August 18 at 2 pm for Getting the Most out of Ancestry Library Edition. Ancestry Library Edition is the library version of Ancestry.com and is available for at home use with a Buffalo & Erie County Public Library card. It includes billions of key genealogy records for the United States and worldwide. Click this link to learn more about the class and to register: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/8010596.
Join us online Wednesday, August 18 at 2 pm for Getting the Most out of Ancestry Library Edition. Ancestry Library Edition is the library version of Ancestry.com and is available for at home use with a Buffalo & Erie County Public Library card. It includes billions of key genealogy records for the United States and worldwide. Click this link to learn more about the class and to register: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/8010596.
Jill Spisiak Jedlicka from Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will continue the conversation on “Creating a Culture of Sustainability” at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program on Tuesday, August 17 at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85428266357
Jill Spisiak Jedlicka from Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper will continue the conversation on “Creating a Culture of Sustainability” at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program on Tuesday, August 17 at 12:30 p.m. on Zoom. : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85428266357
Here's another Fun Fact Friday courtesy of Ryan!
Here's another Fun Fact Friday courtesy of Ryan!
Join our friends at CreativeMornings Buffalo for a free virtual program around this month’s topic, “Release,” on Friday, August 13 at 8:30 a.m. Register: https://creativemornings.com/talks/with-heart-august
Join our friends at CreativeMornings Buffalo for a free virtual program around this month’s topic, “Release,” on Friday, August 13 at 8:30 a.m. Register: https://creativemornings.com/talks/with-heart-august
Michelle Urbanczyk from Explore & More – the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum, will continue the conversation about sustainability at the next free virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, August 10 @ 12:30 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84738738485
Michelle Urbanczyk from Explore & More – the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum, will continue the conversation about sustainability at the next free virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, August 10 @ 12:30 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84738738485
Happy National Book Lovers Day! Celebrate by checking out one of thousands of free eBooks & eAudiobooks with your Library card: https://buffalo.overdrive.com/
Happy National Book Lovers Day! Celebrate by checking out one of thousands of free eBooks & eAudiobooks with your Library card: https://buffalo.overdrive.com/
Here's another Fun Fact Friday courtesy of Ryan!
Here's another Fun Fact Friday courtesy of Ryan!
If you're eligible, you can get home air conditioning thru the HEAP Cooling Assistance program. Approved households receive one a/c unit, intended to create a "cool zone" in the dwelling. More info at: http://erie.gov/heap
If you're eligible, you can get home air conditioning thru the HEAP Cooling Assistance program. Approved households receive one a/c unit, intended to create a "cool zone" in the dwelling. More info at: http://erie.gov/heap
Join the library and the Erie County Dept. of Environment & Planning for FREE, earth-friendly family fun at the Roaming Gnome Festival! See you @ the Central Library’s Reading Park on Thu., Aug. 5 from 10 am – 2 pm.
Join the library and the Erie County Dept. of Environment & Planning for FREE, earth-friendly family fun at the Roaming Gnome Festival! See you @ the Central Library’s Reading Park on Thu., Aug. 5 from 10 am – 2 pm.
Family fun @ the Roaming Gnome Festival at the downtown Central Library’s Reading Park on Thurs., Aug. 5 from 10 am – 2 p.m. Free. Presented by the Erie County Dept. of Environment & Planning. Get your picture taken with Frederick Lawn Gnomested, play games, make crafts & have fun! Also featuring local author John Zach and his book The Day the Buffalo River Burned: The Incredible Story of Stanley P. Spisiak, Buffalo's first environmentalist, and his 40-year Crusade for Clean Water. More details here: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/8054082 .
Family fun @ the Roaming Gnome Festival at the downtown Central Library’s Reading Park on Thurs., Aug. 5 from 10 am – 2 p.m. Free. Presented by the Erie County Dept. of Environment & Planning. Get your picture taken with Frederick Lawn Gnomested, play games, make crafts & have fun! Also featuring local author John Zach and his book The Day the Buffalo River Burned: The Incredible Story of Stanley P. Spisiak, Buffalo's first environmentalist, and his 40-year Crusade for Clean Water. More details here: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/8054082 .
Don’t forget, every Tuesday we have free meal boxes and milk available at Coles Library! Boxes are first-come, first-serve and don’t require any kind of registration. Stop by today, August 3rd, to grab one.
Questions? Call us at 716-896-4433.
Don’t forget, every Tuesday we have free meal boxes and milk available at Coles Library! Boxes are first-come, first-serve and don’t require any kind of registration. Stop by today, August 3rd, to grab one.
Questions? Call us at 716-896-4433.
Got a new phone or laptop and don't quite have a handle on it yet? Need to write or update a resume? Or are you looking to learn more about using Word or Publisher? Stop by our Tech Help hours on Saturday, August 7th from 11-12 and 2-3. You'll receive one-on-one help with the basic functions of a program or device.
Please bring any cords or chargers for your device and make sure you know your passwords. Sorry, but we cannot diagnose or try to fix hardware and software problems on your device.
Got a new phone or laptop and don't quite have a handle on it yet? Need to write or update a resume? Or are you looking to learn more about using Word or Publisher? Stop by our Tech Help hours on Saturday, August 7th from 11-12 and 2-3. You'll receive one-on-one help with the basic functions of a program or device.
Please bring any cords or chargers for your device and make sure you know your passwords. Sorry, but we cannot diagnose or try to fix hardware and software problems on your device.
Join us virtually as we continue the conversation on sustainability with Susan Clark, of the Sustainability Leadership Program at the University at Buffalo on Tuesday, August 3 @ 12:30 p.m. Free! See you on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89465560298
Join us virtually as we continue the conversation on sustainability with Susan Clark, of the Sustainability Leadership Program at the University at Buffalo on Tuesday, August 3 @ 12:30 p.m. Free! See you on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89465560298
This week's Fun Fact Friday:
This week's Fun Fact Friday:
Guess what? It's not too late to participate in Summer Reading this year! The Program runs until August 13th, 2021 and you can join in a few different ways:
1. Kids, teens (13-17) and adults can sign up at http://becplny08.readsquared.com/ to submit reviews online. Patrons of all age groups will be entered into a raffle and could win a Kindle Fire HD 10!
2. If you like keeping track on paper, stop by Leroy R. Coles Jr. Branch Library to sign up. Kids can grab a Reading Log and keep track of how long they read; return it to be entered into a raffle for two prize backpacks with telescopes, inflatable sharks, and more. Teens can participate in Ticket to Ride-- for each book they read, fill out a ticket and enter a raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card!
Questions? Call us at 716-896-4433.
Guess what? It's not too late to participate in Summer Reading this year! The Program runs until August 13th, 2021 and you can join in a few different ways:
1. Kids, teens (13-17) and adults can sign up at http://becplny08.readsquared.com/ to submit reviews online. Patrons of all age groups will be entered into a raffle and could win a Kindle Fire HD 10!
2. If you like keeping track on paper, stop by Leroy R. Coles Jr. Branch Library to sign up. Kids can grab a Reading Log and keep track of how long they read; return it to be entered into a raffle for two prize backpacks with telescopes, inflatable sharks, and more. Teens can participate in Ticket to Ride-- for each book they read, fill out a ticket and enter a raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card!
Questions? Call us at 716-896-4433.
1187 E Delavan Ave
Buffalo, NY
14215
* * * Pardon our dust. We’re still open. * * * Located west of Eggert Road on East Delavan Avenue, very close to the intersection of Bailey Avenue. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot available. Public Access Computers: 35 public access computers (3 dedicated to OPAC) which includes a computer lab of 12 computers, and we have color printing for 25 cents (10 cents per black & white page). Meeting Room available. Please call to check current availability. Copier- Black and white copies are available at 15 cents each.
| Monday | 11am - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 11am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
| Friday | 10am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
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During Banned Books Week here at Leroy R. Coles Jr. Branch Library we love talking about our favorite banned or challenged titles-- do you have a favorite? Join the conversation and comment below to share!
Today is National Voter Registration Day! Are you registered to vote? Tech Clerk Ryan is here to help. You can also stop by the library or visit elections.erie.gov for help registering, requesting a mail-in ballot and more! Don't forget, Election Day is November 3, 2020!
Over the past few months, many meetings and programs have shifted to virtual and digital platforms, such as Zoom. Need some help learning the ins and outs of Zoom? Check out our Tech Clerk Ryan’s latest video! You can also call the Library at 716-858-8900 or visit www.BuffaloLib.org for additional assistance.
Census Storytime - “All Through My Town”
Thanks for joining us for Storytime at Coles Library! Today we'll read "Islandborn" by Junot Diaz. September is Hispanic Heritage Month. "Islandborn" celebrates heritage, no matter how close or far we feel from it. We hope you enjoy acclaimed author Junot Diaz's words and the gorgeous tropical illustrations. Thanks to Dial House Books, part of Penguin Random House, for allowing us to read this book.
Storytime from the Leroy R. Coles Jr. Branch Library! Today we are reading "Back to School, Splat!" by Laura Bergen. Our thanks to HarperCollins for permission to conduct this storytime reading.
Mr. Ryan’s Storytime - ‘Counting Dinos’
Mr. Ryan’s Storytime - ‘The Moon Over Star’
BREAKING: Books, Movies, Printing & More - We're Open and Ready to Help as Tech Clerk Ryan brings you inside the branch for an exclusive look at what's new!
Miss Libby reads "Get Up, Stand Up" by Cedella Marley, adapted from her father Bob Marley's famous song. This storytime is possible courtesy of Chronicle Books.
Library Tech Clerk Ryan shows us how to scan documents and send them via emails & fax on iOS devices. Questions? Call 716-858-8900.
To make something special for all of the Moms in your life, all you need are some coffee filters, markers, water, and creativity.
It's the best day of the year for Star Wars fans- May 4th!! Learn how to make porgs and adorable android BB-8 from simple crafting items like paper plates and construction paper.
In honor of National Earth Day (which is today, April 22nd, 2020!) here's a video showing you a very simple, fun craft to make your own mini Earth. You'll need: White coffee filters Washable markers (blue, green, brown- any Earth colors) Spray bottle with water #NationalEarthDay
If you haven't met your State Senator, here's your chance. Today Sen. Timothy Kennedy, representing the 63rd District of New York (Buffalo, Cheektowaga, Lackawanna), celebrates National Library Week by reading "Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories" by Dr. Seuss. Thank you, Senator Kennedy! #NationalLibraryWeek #LibrariesTransform
Happy Monday everyone. To celebrate #NationalPoetryMonth, here’s my father, John, a noted Shakespeare enthusiast, reading Sonnet 2 to his best friend, Jack. 😺 Stay safe, everyone. -Libby, Library Manager of Coles Branch.
Located west of Eggert Road on East Delavan Avenue, very close to the intersection of Bailey Avenue, adjacent to the Bank of America. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot available.
Public Access Computers: 35 public access computers (3 dedicated to OPAC) and 6 public access laptops (library card required), which includes a computer lab of 12 computers and an express computer with an attached scanner. We also offer color printing for 25 cents and black & white printing for 10 cents per page. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
The East Delavan Branch Meeting Room is now available. For details on the Coles Branch Meeting Room and other Buffalo Library system meeting spaces, click here.
Looking for computer training? We offer one-on-one sessions: Sign Up Application
Missed our Bike Smart Buffalo program? Check out the presentation file here!
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