Newstead Public Library closed through Monday
The Newstead Public Library closed at 1 p.m. Saturday due to weather conditions. The Library is closed Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and is expected to reopen for regular hours on Tuesday.
Newstead Public Library hosts puzzle Infinite Possibilities Coach
Newstead Public Library, Main Street, Akron is hosting a three-week series on Saturdays at 11 a.m for those over 18 interested in a “New Year New You!” The course is presented by Certified Infinite Possibilities Coach Nancy J. Eckerson.
January 27 – Infinite possibilities. Learn how to design your own POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS and watch as your life lightens up!
February 3 – Neurographica – Boost your joy using free-form art to capture and transform negative thoughts.
February 10 – Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) – (Needle-free-Acupuncture) Feeling angry? Sad? Frustrated? Tap your way back to peace of mind and experience new found joy and relief with this ancient tool.
Puzzle Event
All ages are invited to come out for a night of puzzle discussion with local puzzle creator, Doug Geiger, at the Newstead Public Library, Main Street, Akron, NY. This meeting will focus on geocaching puzzles involving the Periodic Table. This program is designed for those who enjoy puzzles and those who find them difficult- both young and old! This event is planned on Saturday, January 13 at 1:00 p.m.
Hat Sale!
Handmade hats for Sale! Members of the Peace, Love, Yarn group have created beautiful hats. Stop by and check them out!
Toddler Events
Feelings Rock
Feelings Rock – Helping Kids Move, learn and Grow will feature Music and Movement for ages 0-5 with Katie is held on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m., January 16 & 30. Please call to register.
Toddler Time Story Program
Tuesday’s at 11:30 am. The next story time is February 6.
Kidding Around Yoga with Miss Donna – Ages 3 -5
Enjoy fun yoga poses, storytelling, yoga games, and a very special guided relaxation time! Bring a yoga mat or towel. Tuesday, January 23 at 11:30 am
Children’s Events
LEGO Club for ages 6plus will be held on Saturday, January 20 at 12:30 – 2:30 pm
Kidding Around Yoga with Miss Donna – Ages 4 – 10
Enjoy fun yoga poses, storytelling, yoga games, and a very special guided relaxation time! Bring a yoga mat or towel. Wednesday, January 24 at 6:30 pm
Tweens & Teens
Rainbow Youth
After-school drop-in program. Snacks, games, coloring, crafting and spending time with friends in a safe space that is supervised by library staff. Ages 13 – 17 on Tuesdays from 3 to 4pm.
Adult Events
Mahjong Mondays
Mahjong is played at the library on Mondays at 1pm.
Peace, Love and Yarn
Do you enjoy knitting and crocheting? Bring a current project or work on a community donation project. Come to Peace, Love and Yarn, Next Meeting Saturday, February 3. This group regularly meets on the first Saturday of the month at 11 a.m.
Arty Time with Kim
Painting for adults! Wednesday, January 31 at 6:00 pm
Tuesday Morning Book Club
First Tuesday of the month at 10:30am.
DIY – Adult Craft
Make your own rice neck warmer and sore muscle relief roller bottle! Join us on Wednesday, January 17 at 6:30 pm.
Book a Technology Trainer
Bring your mobile device, laptop, iPhone and meet 1:1 with a technology trainer for 45 minutes to have your questions answered. Must call the library at 716-542-2327 to sign up for a 45 minute timeslot.
Friday, January 19 at 10 am – 3 pm
HEAP Outreach
Tuesday, January 23 at 10 am – 4 pm
Library of Things
Newstead Public Library, Main Street, Akron, New York lends out of a Library of Things! All items are free to borrow for seven days.
Library of Things includes Night Sky Backpack – 2 night vision binoculars and constellation book, Metal Detector, Outdoor Projector, and Screen, Lawn Games, STEM kits for children and the Empire Pass which allows free entry to all NY State Parks.
Virtual Programs
Visit Newstead Public Library Facebook Page and Youtube channel for virtual programs and fun. Weekly episodes of In the Kitchen with Val are uploaded.
Hours and Services
On non-holiday days, Newstead Public Library, Main Street, Akron, is open Monday from 12 noon to 8 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 12 noon to 8 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. These hours are now year-round hours.
All Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries are now Fine Free! Overdue fees are no longer charged. Fees are collected for damaged and lost items.
To find materials to borrow and pickup from Newstead Public Library: Search the library’s online catalog at https://www.buffalolib.org/books-movies-music for items you would like to pickup, or call the library for assistance, 542-2327.
Please call the library at 542-2327 to attend programs!
The library offers free WiFi. This can be very useful to assist patrons with school and work needs.
Library Board Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. The library will be closed Monday January 15 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Chromebook and Hotspot available to borrow
Newstead Public Library, is now lending a Chromebook along with a hotspot for one week. Those under 17 do need a parent present for the first checkout to sign a waiver.
Library by Mail Program
As part of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System, Newstead Public Library is offering “Library by Mail” a Free service that brings library materials to the homebound through the mail. It is available to any Erie County resident who is either temporarily or permanently unable to go to a physical library. There is a limit of three items to borrow and materials are checked out for 6 weeks and are renewable for another 6 weeks. For information on getting started call 716-858-7156 or email librarybymailatbuffalolib.org.
All Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries are now Fine Free! Overdue fees are no longer charged. Fees are collected for damaged and lost items.
Free WiFi
Free WiFi is available at the Newstead Public Library, Main Street, Akron to assist patrons with school and work needs.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Share the love of reading with your child! If you live in the Akron School District and have a child under 5 years old, please sign your child up for this great, FREE program. Each month your child will receive a book in the mail until their 5th birthday. This wonderful program is funded by Bank on Buffalo (formerly The Bank of Akron) and supported by the Newstead Friends of the Library. Visit www.imaginationlibrary.com to register today!