Lackawanna Public Library

Lackawanna Public Library Historic Carnegie library that’s been serving the community for over 100 years! Part of the BECPL System. Follow us for program info and fun library content.
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You can also find us on Instagram & TikTok! 😉 What's Special About the Lackawanna Library
The Lackawanna Public Library is a beautiful colonial style building with magnificent oak woodwork throughout the interior. Located on Ridge Road between Route 5 and South Park Avenue, the library was built in 1922 with money donated by Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie was a 19th Century steel tycoon who became one

of the 20th Century’s most famous national philanthropists. The Lackawanna Library was one of the last Carnegie Libraries ever constructed. The Lackawanna Public Library houses a satellite collection from the Steel Plant Museum that serves as a tribute to the once mighty steel industry in the region. The Library also serves as repository for local history. If you would like more information please call and we will be happy to point you in the right direction. Lackawanna is rich in local history and just a short walk from the library you will find several local landmarks including Our Lady of Victory Basilica and Shrine and the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens. The Library itself was built on a potter’s field and in 1994 a monument was added to honor the unknown buried there. In 2011 and 2012 the PRONE (Paranormal Researchers of Niagara and Erie County) Group found evidence of paranormal activity at the Lackawanna Library and the ghost is now affectionately known as “Charlie”. The Lackawanna Library provides something for every age group and we are part of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System. Each month the library has story times, crafts, book clubs, computer classes and much more. All of these programs are provided free of charge. The Staff at the Lackawanna Public Library kindly invite you to visit soon and experience everything the library has to offer.

Here’s what we’ve got coming up for the kiddos in September! 🍂FYI, there are some things we’d like our patrons to take n...
08/28/2026

Here’s what we’ve got coming up for the kiddos in September! 🍂

FYI, there are some things we’d like our patrons to take note of:

🗓️ Our next Bingo & LEGO Club programs will be on Monday, August 31. After that, Bingo & LEGO Club move back to Saturday afternoons, with the first occurrence taking place on Saturday, October 3.

👻 Teen Haunt is moving to Tuesday afternoons! We want to create a safe, relaxing, and fun environment for teens to hang out in after school. Our next Teen Haunt is on Tuesday, September 22 from 3-4pm.

We hope to see you at the Lackawanna Public Library this September! 😉

08/27/2026

If you’re looking to have as much fun as we did making this video, purchase a ticket to our Books & Brews Fundraiser! 📚🍻🍂

Tickets are $20 per person and can be purchased in advance at the Lackawanna Library or at the door the day of the event. 🎟️

The fundraiser is on Thursday, October 1st from 5:30-8pm at J’s White Elephant, located at 1404 Abbott Rd.

There will be plenty of food and drinks, along with lots of raffle opportunities! 👀

All proceeds go to programming at the Lackawanna Public Library. 📖🫶

08/25/2026
Congrats to all our essay contest winners! 🏆👏
08/24/2026

Congrats to all our essay contest winners! 🏆👏

These super women are the ladies behind all the Lackawanna Library’s programming! 🦸‍♀️💫📖They’re constantly thinking of f...
08/23/2026

These super women are the ladies behind all the Lackawanna Library’s programming! 🦸‍♀️💫📖

They’re constantly thinking of fun and unique ways to show patrons and their families just how fun the library can be. 😁

Next time you see Tracey, Danielle, or Katherine at the front desk, thank them for all they do! 👋

Lisa’s late Grandmother used to bring her to the Lackawanna Library as a kid, so this gold card win is extremely special...
08/21/2026

Lisa’s late Grandmother used to bring her to the Lackawanna Library as a kid, so this gold card win is extremely special! 🏆

Congrats on winning the gold, Lisa! 🩷🎊

08/21/2026

The real question is, why aren’t YOU playing dress-up on kids programming days??? 🤨

The public library is HARCORE! 💪📚Stop in today to find your next read! (And boost your aura. 🙂‍↕️)
08/19/2026

The public library is HARCORE! 💪📚

Stop in today to find your next read!

(And boost your aura. 🙂‍↕️)

Address

560 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY
14218

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 10am - 8pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17168230630

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