View January - March 2023 Library Newsletter

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Children's Programs at Main
Children's Programs at LaSalle
Makerspace Programs at Main
 Adult Programs at Main
Adult Programs at LaSalle

PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited for all programs.
Registration required.
​Call 716-286-4902 for Main, 716-283-8309 for LaSalle.

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Programs for Children 

Programs for Children at Main Library
1425 Main Street

Art in the Afternoon
For kids in elementary and middle school
Main Library
Mondays @ 4:00pm
March 6 & 13
Explore your creativity after school through a variety of art techniques and materials, including drawing, painting, collage and more.
Space is limited, call 716-286-4902 to register.

Y on the Fly
Saturdays - March 11 & 25
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Y on the Fly is a mobile YMCA that visits neighborhoods and offers free programs aimed to help youth of all ages stay active and engaged in mind, body and spirit. Programs include educational enrichment (STEM, literacy), physical activities and more!

Erie Canal Show starring the Hill Brothers
Main Library
Monday, March 20 @ 6:00pm
Let's learn about the Erie Canal through song and story! This program focuses on music and folklore from New York State’s history with a special emphasis on the Erie Canal. The Hill Brothers use humor, great songs from the period and lots of audience participation in this fun-filled musical trip across the state. 
Programming made possible by the generous support of Grigg Lewis Foundation and Arts for Learning WNY.

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Programs for Children at LaSalle Library
​8728 Buffalo Avenue

Tiny Tot Time 
LaSalle Library
​For children ages 2-4 and their parent / caregiver.
Thursdays @ 10:30 am
March 23 - May 25
Join Ms. Michele for early literacy learning and fun! Our program includes stories, songs, action rhymes, movement and a simple craft. Siblings welcome.
Space is limited. Please register by calling 716-283-8309.

After School Club for Kids
LaSalle Library
For children age/grade K - 3
Thursdays -  4:00 - 4:45pm
March 23 - May 25
Boring name - great club! Join us for fun activities incorporating stories, games, arts and crafts, science and more.
​Space is limited. Please register by calling 716-283-8309.

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Makerspace Programs

 

Main Library Makerspace
1425 Main Street

TEEN CRAFTS
Tuesday, March 14, 6:30 - 7:30pm
Make an amazing looking coaster using sharpies!

AGE 12+ CRAFTS
Saturday, March 18, 1-4pm
Crafternoon! Bring your current craft project to work on, or try out some of our crafting equipment (Cricut, sewing machine, serger, et cetera.)
Tuesday, March 28, 6:30-8pm
Join us for a group paint night! We will be making a cool sunset with tree silhouettes

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Programs for Adults

Programs for Adults at Main Library
​1425 Main Street

Spice-of-the-Month at Main & LaSalle
Thanks to ongoing support from Friends of the Library, 2023's selections will be spice mixes and recipes exploring world cultures and cuisines. Due to this program's popularity, packets will no longer be reserved - they will be available first-come, first-serve, one packet per household, near the checkout desks at both branches until they run out. Share your savory adventures on the new NFPL Spice-of-the-Month Facebook Group on the Library Facebook Page.​
In March, we’ll sample Mediterranean cuisine with Greek Seasoning. 

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The Art of Stress Management
Main Library
Saturday, March 11 @ 1pm
Learn all about the physiological, psychological and neurological impact of stress followed up with creative strategies on how to manage our stress in order to become more resilient.
Programming made possible by the generous support of Grigg Lewis Foundation and Arts for Learning WNY.

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Niagara Falls Tool Library Home Improvement Workshops

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Did you know you can borrow tools from the library?  Take a peek at what's available here.

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Bookbinding with Arts for Learning WNY
Main Library
Saturday, March 18 @ 1pm
Learn and appreciate how books are made. During this workshop, participants will learn this historical art and craft form. Traditional structures as well as sculptural books be included, culminating with a group project and a final artist book.
Programming made possible by the generous support of Grigg Lewis Foundation and Arts for Learning WNY.

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Erie Canal Show starring the Hill Brothers
Main Library
Monday, March 20 @ 6:00pm
Let's learn about the Erie Canal through song and story! This program focuses on music and folklore from New York State’s history with a special emphasis on the Erie Canal. The Hill Brothers use humor, great songs from the period and lots of audience participation in this fun-filled musical trip across the state. 
Programming made possible by the generous support of Grigg Lewis Foundation and Arts for Learning WNY.

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Writing Club
Every third Friday, 10 - 11 am
Main Library
Have the desire to learn to write? Or interested in honest feedback and helpful commentary on your writing? Come share your talents and ideas in a freewriting exercise - learn what works in your writing, and what doesn’t. No pressure to share - this is a welcoming space for all. 

Movie Night at the Library!
The films in this series feature Niagara Falls connection.
Main Library
Monthly on Wednesdays @ 6:00pm
Wednesday, March 22nd:
Bruce Almighty, starring Jim Carrey, PG-13

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a•per•ture book club
Widen your lens through which you see the world in this monthly book club that meets on the second Wednesday at 7:00 pm at Main, or on the second Thursday at noon at LaSalle. All are welcome at either location! We engage in friendly, lively discussion on novels and short stories written by people from traditionally marginalized communities.
April: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
In the course of his wanderings from a Southern Negro college to New York's Harlem, an American black man becomes involved in a series of adventures.
Main: Wednesday, April 12 @ 7:00pm
LaSalle: Thursday, April 13 @ 12:00pm
May: The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez
A boy and a girl who fall in love. Two families whose hopes collide with destiny. An extraordinary novel that offers a resonant new definition of what it means to be American.
Main: Wednesday, May 10 @ 7:00pm
LaSalle: Thursday, May 11@ 12:00pm
Contact Tom at tpoehnelt@nioga.org for more info or to sign up.

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Programs for Adults at LaSalle Library
​8728 Buffalo Avenue

Spice-of-the-Month 
Thanks to ongoing support from Friends of the Library, 2023's selections will be spice mixes and recipes exploring world cultures and cuisines. Due to this program's popularity, packets will no longer be reserved - they will be available first-come, first-serve, one packet per household, near the checkout desks at both branches until they run out. Share your savory adventures on the new NFPL Spice-of-the-Month Facebook Group on the Library Facebook Page.​
In March, we’ll sample Mediterranean cuisine with Greek Seasoning. ​

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Yoga Classes
Presented by Stacey Smith of The Yoga Room.
LaSalle Library
Mondays 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
March 13th & 27th 
Ages 8+ Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult guardian. Free. Registration and release form required. Bring a mat or a towel and an extra sweatshirt in case the room is cool (weather-dependent). 

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Computer Classes
Presented by Nioga Library System Technology Trainer
LaSalle Library
All classes offer much for digital learners at all skill levels. 
Friday, March 17th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: 
​Manage Your Digital Life: Social Media and Beyond   
Registration required. Sign up at the LaSalle Library, call 716-283-8309 or email nflref@nioga.org.

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a•per•ture book club
Widen your lens through which you see the world in this monthly book club that meets on the second Wednesday at 7:00 pm at Main, or on the second Thursday at noon at LaSalle. All are welcome at either location! We engage in friendly, lively discussion on novels and short stories written by people from traditionally marginalized communities.
April: Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
In the course of his wanderings from a Southern Negro college to New York's Harlem, an American black man becomes involved in a series of adventures.
Main: Wednesday, April 12 @ 7:00pm
LaSalle: Thursday, April 13 @ 12:00pm
May: The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez
A boy and a girl who fall in love. Two families whose hopes collide with destiny. An extraordinary novel that offers a resonant new definition of what it means to be American.
Main: Wednesday, May 10 @ 7:00pm
LaSalle: Thursday, May 11@ 12:00pm
Contact Tom at tpoehnelt@nioga.org for more info or to sign up.