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Mother’s Day Reading Contest

Enter the chance to win a $40 gift card generously donated by Pipiles Greenhouse. For every book, audiobook, or magazine read, you will receive one entry. Anyone can enter.

Reading contest dates:

April 12th to May 10th

Environmental Class

Join us for a series of free environmental classes. Call (716)-778-9344 or visit Newfane Public Library to register for EACH class.

April 18 at 6pm: Simple & Sustainable Backyard Gardening. Presented by Margaret Lapp

Learn why native plants make the best neighbors and how you can use them to Learn why native plants make the best neighbors and how you can use them to your advantage in your own gardens.

April 20 at 6pm: Fishing Presented by The Niagara Region Parks Interpretive Team

Learn how to tie knots and cast with some fun games! Learn about fish morphology and the species we have locally.

April 27 at 6pm: Geology Presented by The Niagara Region Parks Interpretive Team

Learn about our local geology with mineral testing, fossil studies, and wrapped rocks!

May 2 at 6pm: Potager Gardens Presented by Margaret Lapp

Learn about potager and kitchen gardens as a way to optimize health & Well-being, while saving money.

May 4 at 6pm: Invasive Species Presented by The Niagara Region Parks Interpretive Team

Learn what makes an invasive species invasive, about our local invasive species, and how you can do your part to stop the spread!

May 22 at 6pm: The Intersection of Literature and the Environment Presented by Ian Stapley

Learn the ways that literature can make us more aware of the natural world, how reading literature that focuses on the natural world can deepen our appreciation of, understanding of, and gratitude for the natural world. This class will focus on types of literature that connect us to the natural world. We will discuss specific genres such as natural history writing, eco-poetry, and cli-fi. In addition, we will take a look at eco-criticism, a lens which focuses our attention on our connection to the natural world in all genres of literature.

Easter Storytime and Egg Hunt

Join us on April 6th at 11am and 5pm. For a story and egg hunt for all ages. Please call or stop in to sign up for your preferred time.

Coding with Ozobot Mini-Robots

Youth (ages 5+) will have a unique chance to experience to learn how to code and program a mini-robot. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 8th from 5-6 PM. Registration is required. This event is sponsored by Niagara County 4-H and Cornell Cooperative Extension.

Join Our New Lego Club!

Starting March 1st, join us for Lego club on the first Wednesday of every month at 6:00 PM. All Legos will be supplied by the library, so please leave your Legos at home! Creations will be used toward the library’s display.

This activity is open to all ages.

Kids 5 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.

Gadgets and Gizmos

Join us April 25th between 6-8PM for any technological assistance that you may need! Bring your device that you need help with. Please register at the front desk or call 716.778.9344.

Tropical Cookie Decorating Class

Join us for some adult ‘fun in the January sun’ on January 25th at 6:30 PM. Learn how to decorate cookies with royal icing and enjoy a tropical break from the winter weather. Registration is REQUIRED. Please stop in or call 716.778.9344.

Annual Book Sale

Check out Newfane Public Library’s annual book sale located and hosted by the Winery at Marjim Manor from January 16th to February 20th. All proceeds benefit the library.

Address: 7171 Lake Road, Appleton, New York, 14008

Winter Reading Program

Join us for our Winter Reading Program from January 23rd to February 24th. For each book, audiobook, or magazine that you read, is another chance to win one of our fun winter prizes!