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How can I access materials during the Covid 19 crisis?


E-reader tablet and pile of books

1.  Come to the library, or use our call ahead service.
​Our buildings have reopened to the public.  You must wear a mask while in the building.  Click here for further guidelines for your visit.

We are also offering "socially distant borrowing". Contact us with your library card number and titles of materials you would like to borrow.  Staff will pull items if available, check them out to you, place them in brown paper bags and leave them in the vestibule for pickup.

Main Library - 716-286-4902
Monday: : 9am - 9pm
Tuesday: 9am - 9pm
Wednesday: 9am - 9pm  
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm 
Saturday: 9am - 5pm

Local History Department:
By appointment only. Monday - Thursday: 9-4pm
Email: 
NFLH@nioga.org
Appointments must be made at least 1 business day in advance or 2 days if requesting items from archives)

LaSalle Library - 716-283-8309
Monday: 10am - 8pm
Tuesday: 10am - 8pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 12pm - 5pm

​Email: nflref@nioga.org - specify location, Main or LaSalle

2. Use Hoopla.  Download and stream free videos, music, audiobooks, comics and ebooks on your mobile device or computer.  
Click here for a tutorial on how to get started with Hoopla ​(have your library card handy!)
Click here to browse and borrow from Hoopla.

3. Use Overdrive / Libby. Borrow free e-books and audiobooks anytime, anywhere.
Click here for a tutorial on how to get started with Overdrive / Libby ​(have your library card handy!)
Click here to browse and borrow from Overdrive.

4. Use Tumblebook Library. Free access to children's books from any web-enabled device.
Click here for a tutorial on how to get started with Tumblebooks ​(have your library card handy!)
Click here to browse and borrow from Tumblebook Library. 

5. Use RB Digital.  Free access to scores of magazines.
Click here for a tutorial on how to get started (have your library card handy!)
Click here to browse and borrow from RB Digital.

Hours and Contact Information

Main Library
​1425 Main Street 

Hours:
Monday:        9am - 9pm
Tuesday:        9am - 9pm
Wednesday:  9am - 9pm
Thursday:     9am - 5pm
Friday:           9am - 5pm
Saturday:      9am - 5pm
Sunday: Closed
​716-286-4894


​Email: 
nflref@nioga.org

Local History Dept.
1425 Main Street

Hours:
Monday: 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday: 9am - 4pm
Wednesday: 1pm - 4pm
Thursday: 9am - 4pm
Contact us:
Email: NFLH@nioga.org

*Requests for items from archives must be submitted 2 business days in advance. 

LaSalle Library
8728 Buffalo Avenue

Hours: 
Monday:        10am - 8pm
Tuesday:        10am - 8pm
Wednesday:  Closed
Thursday:     10am - 5pm
Friday:           12pm - 5pm
Saturday:      Closed
​Sunday:        Closed
​716-283-8309

Our Memberships

American Library Assocation
New York Library Association
Public Library Association
Nioga Library System
American Association for State and Local History
Western New York Library Resources Council
  • Home
  • Search for Books, Movies, Music
  • Locations, Hours, Contact
  • About the Library
  • My Account
  • Library Cards & Borrowing Policies
  • Upcoming Programs
  • Digital Downloads
  • Online Research (Databases)
  • Passport Service
  • Meeting Room Reservations
  • Library Board
  • Code of Conduct
  • Employment
  • Local History Department
    • Memories of Niagara Falls >
      • Video Library
  • Children and Families
  • Genealogy
  • Connect With Health Information
  • 5for5
  • Library Policies
  • Tool Library