Locations

Library Administration

Mrs. Sarah Potwin, Executive Library Director
Telephone: (716) 286-4914

Email: spotwin@nioga.org

Our Mission:

To strengthen our community through lifelong

learning with access to varied collections, programs, and assistance with digital literacy.

Our Vision:

To be a strong community resource for residents to explore possibilities so that they can reach their full potential

Our Values:

To provide strong educational and informational community services and resources,

to be a community gathering place that embraces diversity and accessibility,

to offer a welcoming and secure environment,

and to play an essential role in preserving and celebrating our local history

EARL W. BRYDGES BUILDING (MAIN LIBRARY)

1425 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

(716) 286-4894

Email: nflref@nioga.org

Holiday Closures

New Year's Day - MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2024
MLK, JR. Day - MONDAY JANUARY 15, 2024
Lincoln’s Birthday - MONDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2024
Washington’s Birthday (President’s Day) - MONDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Memorial Day - MONDAY MAY 27, 2024
Independence Day - THURSDAY JULY 4, 2024
Labor Day - MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day - MONDAY OCTOBER 14, 2024
Veteran’s Day - MONDAY NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Thanksgiving Day - THURSDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Christmas Day -WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 25, 2024

Main Library Hours

Monday - Wednesday: 9 am - 9 pm

Tuesday: 9 am - 9 pm

Wednesday: 9 am - 9 pm

Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm

Friday: 9 am - 5 pm

Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm

Sunday: Closed

Local History Department (MAIN LIBRARY)
ALERT: Local History will be closing on Monday, April 26, 2024
and reopening late July 2024
1425 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

(716) 286-4899

Email: nflh@nioga.org

Local History Hours

Monday: 5 pm - 8 pm

Tuesday: 9 am - 4 pm

Wednesday: 9 am- 4 pm

Thursday: 9 am - 4 pm

In order for us to better prepare for your visit, we suggest booking an appointment in advance. Email nflh@nioga.org or call (716) 286-4899.

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

DUe to a large preservation project, the local history department
will not be available to the public from April 26 until mid-July.