Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library

01/10/2021

#GetReady for taxes: Steps to take now to make tax filing easier in 2021: www.irs.gov/getready

01/08/2021

It’s time for the Winter Reading Challenge! Enter today, children, teen, adult & classroom categories. Prizes, too: http://becpl.ny08.readsquared.com/.

01/07/2021

Looking for a job or know someone who is? The Library is partnering with #GrowWithGoogle to offer a FREE virtual Job Fair on Thu., Jan. 14! Tune in on the Central Library’s page to learn about job searching, creating a resume & networking and opportunities available with local businesses/organizations! https://www.facebook.com/buffalolibrary.central

01/02/2021

Make sure to stop by the Branch to pick up this month's awesome STEM Make & Take bag, generously provided by the Explore & More Museum. You'll learn how to make your own Wild Thing, inspired by Maurice Sendak's classic picture book "Where the Wild Things Are."

12/31/2020

Happy New Year's Eve! The Leroy R. Coles Jr. Branch Library will be open from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM today and CLOSED tomorrow, January 1st, 2021.

See you in the New Year!

12/29/2020

Effective December 29th 2020, the Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and will continue to offer Walk-up Service.

Here are our hours:

Monday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday CLOSED

Call us at 716-896-4433 for more information.

12/28/2020

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library sends sincere condolences to the family of George K. Arthur, a champion for equality in the city he was born in and loved. The former Common Council president, who died this past weekend, was a leader in the fields of education, housing, economic and community development. We will all miss George K. Arthur’s friendly presence.
Photo credit: The Buffalo News

12/26/2020

Happy Kwanzaa from all of us at Leroy R. Coles Jr. Branch Library! Thanks to PUSH Buffalo for writing this informative history of the holiday.

Kwanzaa, which starts today and goes through January 1st, was founded in 1966 by Maulana Karenga, then a leader of a community organization in Los Angeles called Us, and modeled after the harvest or “first fruits” celebrations in ancient Egypt, West Africa’s New Yam Festival and other celebrations on the African continent.

Kwanzaa has seven core principles, or Nguzo Saba: Unity, self-determination, collective world and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith.

May we recommit to live these principles every day of the year.

Happy Kwanzaa!

#BlackPowerMatters
#ANewWorldIsPossible #Kwanzaa2020

12/24/2020

Wishing you happy holidays!

12/21/2020

Library materials with due dates between 11/16/2020 and 1/31/2021 will be extended to Monday, February 1, 2021.

12/20/2020

Former broadcaster John Zach, author of “The Day the Buffalo River Burned,” is the next speaker in the free virtual IMAGINE Buffalo speaker series. Join us on Tuesday, December 22 @ 12:30 p.m. on Zoom! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85839766406

12/20/2020

You can give the gift of reading by making a tax-deductible donation to help purchase new materials for the Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries. Thank you for investing in our community’s future! https://ways2give.buffalolib.org/bucks-for-books-2020

12/19/2020

Check out this upcoming training opportunity with PUSH Buffalo and SUNY Erie. The deadline to apply is January 11, 2021.

12/19/2020

Let’s go Buffalo! Rooting for our hometown team the Buffalo Bills to clinch the division title!

12/17/2020

It certainly got snowy and cold fast! Once your kids are done making snowmen, come by the Leroy R. Coles Jr. Branch Library to pick up the latest free make-and-take full of Christmas crafts to make in front of the heater. Each bag contains three coloring pages along with materials to make Santa's hat and beautiful 3D Christmas trees.

Questions? Call us at 716-896-4433.

12/17/2020

You can now schedule a free virtual "Book a Technology Trainer" session! Get 1-on-1 technology help via Zoom at home from your computer or device. Visit https://www.buffalolib.org/form/book-a-technology-trainer or call 716-858-8900 for details

12/16/2020

Crisis comes in many forms & solutions. Don't go through it alone. The Renewal Center's mission is to provide a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment that empowers those who are struggling with the principles of wellness and recovery. Visit http://renewal-center.org/ or call 716-245-4200 for details.

12/13/2020

Reverend Joan Montagnes of Buffalo’s Unitarian Universalist Church is the next speaker in the free virtual IMAGINE Buffalo speaker series. Join us on Tuesday, December 15 @ 12:30 p.m. on Zoom! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85839766406

12/10/2020

Happy Hanukkah to all who will celebrate tonight and over the next few day! Want a fun, kid-friendly craft to fit in with your celebration? Stop by the Leroy R. Coles Jr. Branch Library to pick up a paper Menorah crafting kit. Each bag contains a paper plate, paper candles and flames, and yarn to display the Menorah.

Families of all faiths and denominations are welcome to take a bag- it's a terrific learning opportunity for kids of all ages. Supplies are limited so stop by today. Chag Sameach!

12/10/2020

The Library’s Online Store is now part of the Shop 716 eGift Card program, an online portal featuring hundreds of locally owned stores, restaurants and vendors. Learn more about Shop 716 here: https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/shop-716-amherst and visit our online store here: LibraryStore.BuffaloLib.org

12/09/2020

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Grab your FREE Buffalo Unlimited Activity Book when you pickup materials from any City of Buffalo Library & have fun learning about and helping to create better parks in Buffalo. There are prizes, too. Follow this link for all of the details! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LpjIfpUy1cIrrjCS97upjOkaXK5YIOKw/view?usp=sharing.
When you call to order books, ask for a free Buffalo Unlimited Activity Book, too.

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12/09/2020

Your child’s brain grows the fastest from birth through age 5! Helping them learn now gets them ready for school, friends, and life. Our Children’s Department recommends you check out Vroom, a free app for parents & caregivers of young children that suggests age-appropriate learning activities & tips

12/07/2020

Library materials with due dates between 11/16/20 and 1/3/21 will be extended to Monday, January 4, 2021. Stay safe!

12/06/2020

Tina Kumiega, a docent with Explore Buffalo, is our next speaker in the free upcoming virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program on Tuesday, December 8 at 12:30 p.m. Join us on Zoom! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85839766406

12/04/2020

National Cookie Day Storytime with Ryan

It's National Cookie Day! Join Ryan at Coles Library as he reads the classic "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff.

12/04/2020

Not sure what to read or watch this weekend? Let us do the hard work for you- come pick up a themed grab bag of DVDs or books.

Here's what's in the bags:

New Urban Fiction (books): Nightmare on Trapt Street by CN Phillips; Animal by K'wan; Long Live the Cartel by Ashley & Jaquavis.

Critically Acclaimed TV (DVDs): The Handmaid's Tale season 1; Watchmen; Westworld season 1.

Family Favorites (DVDs): The Fantastic Pet; Sonic the Hedgehog; Frozen II; Dumbo.

Or you can call us at 716-896-4433 to request different kinds of items.

12/04/2020

We are experiencing problems with our phones here at Leroy R. Coles Jr. Branch and cannot receive calls at the moment. Don't worry- we are still open! Come to our side entrance at Ericson St. for full walk-up services, including printing, faxing, and copying!

Walk-Up Hours:

Monday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday CLOSED

12/04/2020

Prepping for the holidays? The Library’s Online Store features beautiful historic reproduction prints and postcards showcasing the beauty of WNY, children’s literature, nature and more. Your purchase makes a great gift & helps support Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries! https://librarystore.buffalolib.org/ .

12/03/2020

Do you have young kids looking for something great to read this weekend? Check out these brand new titles available at the Library now! Perfect for readers ages 5-12.

Call us at 716-896-4433 to reserve a book today.

Walk-up service hours:
Monday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday 11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday CLOSED
Thursday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday CLOSED

12/02/2020

Thousands of free e-books, at your fingertips! All you need is your library card. Download the Libby app and get started: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/

12/01/2020

We now have 2021 Erie Canalway calendars at Leroy R. Coles Jr. Branch Library! Stop by soon to pick one up. One per family, while supplies last.

12/01/2020

It’s Giving Tuesday! Consider making a tax-deductible donation to support Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries and help give the gift of reading to our community. https://ways2give.buffalolib.org/givingtuesday .

11/30/2020

Adam Zyglis, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist from The Buffalo News, is this week’s featured speaker on the free virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program -Tuesday, December 1 at 12:30 p.m. Join us on Zoom! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85839766406

11/28/2020

Many will miss sharing stories with their family this holiday season. Join us online Wednesday, December 2 @ 2 p.m. for our Family History Sharing Session. Get together with fellow genealogists to talk about your family history. Share stories, favorite photos, interesting documents or tips. To register, click here: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/7206104

11/27/2020

Looking for something fun and easy to do with your kids over the upcoming holiday breaks? Stop by the Leroy R. Coles Jr. Branch Library to pick up a free Creativity Kit or the monthly STEM activity generously provided by the Explore & More Children's Museum!

We still have plenty of kits available, so please come to our entrance facing Ericson St. and call 716-896-4433 to let us know you'd like to pick one up!