PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited for all programs. Registration required. Call 716-286-4902 for Main, 716-283-8309 for LaSalle.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Niagara Falls Tool Library Home Improvement Workshops
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.