Boston Free Library

The Boston Free Library is closed Friday, June 19th for Juneteenth. We are open regular hours on Saturday from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM!

Do you have your limited-edition gold card yet? Pick up your Passport to Reading & visit all 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library locations to earn a golden library card (first 1,000 people only)! Learn more: https://www.buffalolib.org/books-movies-music/passport-reading

Fresh on the shelf! Check out these q***r science fiction and fantasy books, just in time to celebrate Pride Month! Available for borrowing throughout Erie County with your library card.

Have you ever wondered what your family heirlooms might be worth? Head over to the Central Library for a three-part series with local art appraiser Mark Dabney! The first session on Sat., June 20 at 1:30 pm will cover what an appraisal is, with other sessions on Saturdays, July 11 & July 25. https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/17023117

Mark your calendars for the Boston Free Library's Pop-Up Book Sale coming up June 25th through June 27th!

Need help with groceries this summer? Summer meals and Summer EBT can help kids get the food they need over break. Other resources—including SNAP and WIC—can also stretch your grocery budget and put more food on the table. See what's available for your family: hungersolutionsny.org/find-food-help

Kids ages 12 and under can “Unearth a Story” all summer long for a chance to win prizes! Sign up & log your reading. Weekly winners (randomly chosen) receive a Denny’s gift card! https://becplny08.readsquared.com/

Visit Buffalo & Erie County Public Library locations for Summer Reading fun: https://tinyurl.com/m82bnjvc . The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program is supported in part by New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan.

B&ECPL is excited to host a FREE wedding ceremony event open to all couples (ages 18+) @ Central Library on Saturday, June 27 from noon - 4 pm.

Pre-registration is required & couples must provide proof of a valid NYS marriage license. Space is limited! Reserve your spot here: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/16928934

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