Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch

Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch The Kenmore Library is a member of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System.
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The Kenmore Library was built at this location in 1976 and opened on August 27, 1977.

09/01/2026

Journey Through the Genres book club meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 2:00 PM 📚🗺️

Stuck in a reading rut? Shake up your reading habits with our Genre Book Club!
Each month, we explore a new literary genre, giving you the freedom to pick your own book within that theme. Whether it’s mystery, sci-fi, romance, or historical fiction, you’ll discover stories you might never have tried on your own. Join us for lively discussions, share your thoughts, and let each genre take you on an unexpected adventure.

Your next favorite book could be just one meeting away!
September 22 – Nonfiction
October 27 – Horror
November 24 – Folk/Fairy Tale
December 22 – Fantasy

Registration recommended but not required. Call the library at 716-873-2842 for more information.

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at [email protected] within 7 days of the program.

Author Talk: Laguna B***h by Francesca Kim Tioleco 📖🌴Come speak with the author of the debut book of Laguna B***h: How I...
08/31/2026

Author Talk: Laguna B***h by Francesca Kim Tioleco 📖🌴

Come speak with the author of the debut book of Laguna B***h: How I Popped the Bubble and Faced My Own Reality at the Kenmore Library!

🗓 Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026
⏰ 6:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch

"A powerful new story about resilience, renewal, and finding beauty after life changes direction. With a warm coastal atmosphere and heartfelt emotion, this book invites readers into a world of hope, healing, and transformation."

👉 Copies of the book will be available for purchase! No registration necessary.

Visit Francesca's page: https://ftioleco.com/

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at [email protected] within 7 days of the program.

EVERYTHING’S BETTER WITH SOME SPARKLE! ✨🧢Bring any small item (books, tumblers, jewelry, sneakers, your best Bills Mafia...
08/30/2026

EVERYTHING’S BETTER WITH SOME SPARKLE! ✨🧢

Bring any small item (books, tumblers, jewelry, sneakers, your best Bills Mafia gear, your library card, etc.) and have fun adding a little sparkle with our supply of crystals and gems.

🗓 Saturday, September 12th, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch

👉 This program is for adults and teens ages 13 and up!

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED & SPACE IS LIMITED. CALL 716-873-2842 OR STOP BY THE LIBRARY TO SIGN UP FOR THIS PROGRAM!

Do you have a boxes of papers, photographs, or family keepsakes in your basement that you don't know what to do with? Do...
08/29/2026

Do you have a boxes of papers, photographs, or family keepsakes in your basement that you don't know what to do with? Do you have a collection of stuff that you want to keep safe for your family? Do you ever wonder what parts of your story will be shared with your future descendants?

Learn the methods and tricks that librarians and archivists use to organize personal papers and family archives! Participants are encourage to bring a selection of the material they'd like to organize for the workshop.

🗓 Saturday, September 26th, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch

👉 Registration required. Stop in the library or call 716-873-2842 to register.

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at [email protected] within 7 days of the program.

Ask Anne! A Q&A About Story Nuts and Bolts 📖✍Are you working on a story and have “how do I…” questions? Take advantage o...
08/28/2026

Ask Anne! A Q&A About Story Nuts and Bolts 📖✍

Are you working on a story and have “how do I…” questions? Take advantage of this opportunity to ask New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop about story nuts and bolts like:
- how to bring characters alive
- how much detail is too much?
- ending the never-ending research
- playing “what if…?”
- silence as a writing tool

Bring your questions and, hopefully, Anne can provide some answers!

🗓 Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch

👉 For ages 16 and up. Registration encouraged. Call the library at 716-873-2842 or stop in to register.

A native of Western New York, Anne Bishop is a New York Times award-winning author of the Novels of the Others and the Black Jewels series. When she’s not writing, Anne enjoys gardening, reading, and music—and pondering how to get her imaginary friends into more trouble. Her most recent book is Turns of Fate, an Isle of Wyrd novel. For more information about her work, visit her website at annebishop.com or DarkRealms, Anne’s official fan page on Facebook.

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at [email protected] within 7 days of the program.

Identity Theft (presented by M&T Bank) 💻🏦Come to this workshop presented by M&T Bank to learn about how to protect ident...
08/27/2026

Identity Theft (presented by M&T Bank) 💻🏦

Come to this workshop presented by M&T Bank to learn about how to protect identity and financial assets.

🗓 Thursday, September 17th, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch

In this workshop, you will:
- Learn how to identify the signs of identity theft and fraud.
- Examine different types of identity theft and fraud.
- Identify strategies to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud.
- Learn how to protect your data using safe habits.

Registration is encouraged but not required. Call the library at (716) 873-2842 to register.

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at [email protected] within 7 days of the program.

Name Changes & Advanced Planning for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Presented by the Empire Justice Center and the Center f...
08/27/2026

Name Changes & Advanced Planning for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Presented by the Empire Justice Center and the Center for Elder Law & justice, this presentation will teach you how to obtain a legal name change and identity documents.

🗓 Friday, September 4th, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM
📍 Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch

You’ll also get an overview of anti-discrimination laws and learn about the benefits of advanced planning for LGBTQ+ individuals and families. This presentation is for transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming adults.

👉 No registration required--just stop in!

Is Your Phone Out of Storage? 📲📦Learn how to create a plan for optimizing your phone storage, what takes up space on you...
08/26/2026

Is Your Phone Out of Storage? 📲📦

Learn how to create a plan for optimizing your phone storage, what takes up space on your device, and what to delete from it to create more room.

🗓 Thursday, August 27th, 2026
⏰ 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch

👉 Participants should bring their personal device for this workshop.

Space is limited and registration is required. Call the library at 716-873-2842 or stop in to register.

Individuals in need of an accommodation may call the ADA Coordinator at [email protected] within 7 days of the program.

Think about it. Talk about it. Sounds simple, but it's certainly not easy- especially when it can feel so awkward or eve...
08/25/2026

Think about it. Talk about it. Sounds simple, but it's certainly not easy- especially when it can feel so awkward or even off limits with loved ones. We will share resources and prepare to talk the talk. 🗨

🗓 Thursday, September 10th, 2026
⏰ 5:30 - 8:00 PM
📍 Town of Tonawanda Public Library - Kenmore Branch

Presented by A Storied Life, a local organization that provides free community sessions on mortality to become more prepared and at peace with dying and living with intention.

Light refreshments provided and registration is required. Call the library at 716-873-2842.

Upcoming Befriending Death programs:
🤔 Final Resting Places: Exploring Your Options- Thursday, October 8th 5:30 - 8:00 PM
👵 Aging, Illness, and Death: The Practice of Acceptance and Gratitude- Thursday, November 12th 5:30 - 8:00 PM

📋 You can register for one, two, or all three of the programs in the series.

Visit the A Storied Life website for more information about these programs and other offerings: https://www.astoriedlife.org/

Individuals in need of an accommodation may contact the ADA Coordinator at [email protected] within 7 days of the program.

Save your Dash's receipts to help support the Ken-Ton Friends of the Library all year long! 🧾 We receive $20 for every $...
08/24/2026

Save your Dash's receipts to help support the Ken-Ton Friends of the Library all year long! 🧾

We receive $20 for every $1,000 of receipts!

📍 Where to hand in receipts:
- The Kenmore Library
- The Kenilworth Library
- The Ken-Ton Friends of the Library Book Room at Door # 8 of Kenmore Junior/Senior High School (Saturdays between 10am-12pm)

Address

160 Delaware Road
Kenmore, NY
14217

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 8pm
Thursday 9:30am - 8pm
Friday 9:30am - 8pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17168732842

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