Pencil Art Exhibit

Fantastic Pencil Art by local artist and musician Nori Bucci will be on display in the main floor exhibit cases at the Niagara Falls Public Library, 1425 Main Street through August 30, 2014.  The exhibit includes drawings of horses and other animals, motorcycles and portraits.

Nori's pencil art has an extremely touchable, lifelike quality. She spends many hours on one drawing, never rushing her work. "I'll spend weeks or even months on a drawing if it means getting the exact feel of the subject".  She took the first place blue ribbon for her drawing "Fire" at the 2009 Lewiston Art Festival in historic Lewiston, New York.

Image credit: "Fire" by Nori Bucci. Published with permission of the artist.

We've kicked off another summer of programming for children, featuring the science theme Fizz, Boom, Read! The Main Library and LaSalle Branch Library will be hosting family-friendly events in July and August through which participants can explore the amazing world of science. Children and families are also invited to participate in the summer reading challenge, through which preschoolers and elementary-aged children earn prizes and incentives for reading and participating in library activities during the summer.

Here are a few of the programs happening next week. Click the link below for a complete schedule of events...

Family Shows - Main Library Auditorium - no registration required
Thursday, July 17 @ 2:30 pm - Magic Show with Donuts the Clown

Click here for a complete list of programs and events!

Franchot Tone Film Series

Main Library Auditorium - 1425 Main Street
Wednesdays at 2:30 pm
July 16 - September 3

Local History Lecture

Lew Buttery will present the story of the Battle of Lundy's Lane, as part of the commemoration of the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812. 

In 1814 the US army tried once again to “invade” Canada and on July 25 they met the British army at Lundy’s Lane in Niagara Falls, Ontario where a major battle was fought long into the night. The presentation, by BRI-NK founder Lewis Buttery, will discuss the importance of this battle and whether it was a victory for the US or the British.  John Belden Buttery was a pvt in the US 23rd Infantry and his son John Milton Buttery was a member of one of the founding families of the Niagara Frontier.

Wednesday, July 23 at 6:00 pm
Niagara Falls Public Library - 1425 Main Street
2nd Floor Auditorium

Sponsored by BRI-NK Foundation and the Friends of the Local History Department.

Auto repair and maintenance information at your fingertips via Chilton Library

Get the detailed information you need to tackle vehicle maintenance and repairs. Some of Chilton Library's more popular features include:

• Maintenance and specification tables that provide the unique data you need for each specific vehicle.
• Step-by-step service and repair procedures supported by close-up graphics which give you the ability to determine your next move with expertise and confidence.
• Vacuum diagrams to simplify troubleshooting.
• Wiring diagrams to help explain system operation.
• Close-up photographs and illustrations for visual support.
• A print button which allows you to easily print out what is needed.

Love magazines? Download them for FREE to your computer or mobile device!

Introducing Zinio for Libraries, which offers full color, interactive digital magazines for your enjoyment. Browse the library's collection of popular titles with no holds, no checkout periods, and no limit to the number of magazines you can download to your computer or mobile device. Zinio Reader app compatibility includes PC, Mac, iPad®, iPhone®, Android™, Kindle Fire™/Fire™ HD, Blackberry®, Windows 8, and Nook® HD/HD+.

Zinio features...

Current issues — The latest issues are released simultaneously with the print edition are ready for immediate checkout.
Back issues – Miss the new issue? You can easily browse the magazine detail page to find previous issues.
Easy browsing — Browse the library's collection of titles one at a time, search for your favorite magazines by title or use the convenient category feature to find new magazines which meet your interests.
No limits — Check out as many issues as you want and keep them in your account as long as you wish.

Get started!

Check out this video for an overview of how Zinio works, or click here for a printable guide to setting up your account. Then access Zinio by clicking on the button located in the Digital Downloads section on the left side of our website.

Another benefit for library card holders...FREE music downloads!

Introducing FREEGAL MUSIC SERVICE, which allows cardholders to download up to 3 songs per week, for free, to keep forever!

Freegal offers:

• Millions of songs from ten thousand labels including the labels of Sony Music Entertainment.
• Tens-of-thousands of popular artists in hundreds of musical genres.
• Easy-to-use website interface with no software to install.
• DRM-FREE, Mp3 files that can be played on ANY device (including iPods).
• Simultaneous access to all music for all patrons.
• Simultaneous releases of chart topping music.

Get started today by visiting https://niagarafallspubliclib.freegalmusic.com and logging in with your library card number and PIN. You can also get to Freegal by clicking on the logo located on the left side of our home page.

Purchase Suggestion Form

Niagara Falls Public Library welcomes suggestions from our patrons for purchases of titles that are NOT currently available in the collection. Forms are available at the circulation desk at the library, or you may click here for a printable version that you may use to submit your suggestion. The link to this form is also available in the left sidebar.

Heritage Quest Online and Ancestry Library Edition will help you to discover your unique personal history!

The library offers two great databases for genealogists and other researchers:

HeritageQuest® Online
You’ll find U.S. federal census records, family histories, published genealogies, historical books, Revolutionary War records, Freedman’s Bank records, and more to help you trace your American ancestors’ paths across history. Available from any computer with Internet access. Users must log on with a Niagara Falls Public Library card.

Ancestry® Library Edition
Discover your unique family history! This resource includes billions of records from around the world, including from U.S., U.K., and Canadian census and vital records, immigration and passport records, periodicals and books, photos, and more. Available for use within the Niagara Falls Public Library and LaSalle Branch Library.

The Friends of the Niagara Falls Public Library, 1425 Main Street, appreciate the many book donations that have helped to fund Library programs.  We are currently facing a space problem, however, and will be unable to accept used books until further notice.