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Our Mission

To strengthen our community through lifelong learning with access to 
​varied collections, ​programs, and assistance with digital literacy.

FINE FREE DISCHARGES WILL BE DISCONTINUED
JANUARY 1, 2021

Beginning January 1, 2021, library items returned late will again accrue fines.

• Adult books, Playaways, CDs and Books on CD: $0.10 per day per item; ​           $5 max fine per item
• DVDs and Video Games: $1 per day per item; $10 max fine per item
• All NFPL Children's materials will remain fine free

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February Holiday Hours
Friday, February 12: Abraham Lincoln's Birthday
Main & LaSalle Libraries Closed​
Monday, February 15: George Washington's Birthday
Main & LaSalle Libraries Closed​

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Updates from Executive Library Director 
Sarah Potwin

​Library Services ​
During Covid

January / February Newsletter

Upcoming Winter
​Virtual Programs

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Free Art Kits for Kids
Our friends at Explore & More, The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Children's Museum have created awesome ​take-and-make kits for kids - free, and all supplies are included!  Stop by and get yours today (while supplies last).

Digital Downloads
eBooks, audiobooks, tv shows, movies, music, magazines

Support the Library: ​Ways to Give
 Learn more about how you can help the library meet the informational, educational, cultural, and entertainment needs of the community.

View Our Annual Report
Hard copies are available at both
​libraries for those who prefer print.

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Passport Service
Apply for your passport
right at the library!
Click for more information.

Help the Library
When You Shop on Amazon
Use the link below to go to Amazon
and shop as you normally would, and AmazonSmile will donate to the Friends of the Niagara Falls Public Library 
​at no cost to you!
smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7121808 

Staff Picks
Need some inspiration?  Take a peek at what we're reading!  Our staff loves to read - and we're excited to share some of our favorite titles.
Booklists
Themed book lists compiled by our librarians to suit just about every taste and mood!

Covid-19 Facts and Research
Facts, not fear.
​Covid Assistance Information
​Connect with government, medical, educational ​and community organizations.

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Anti-Racism ​Resources
Books, websites & videos  for adults, teens and kids.

Home Instruction Resources
Feeling overwhelmed?  Take a peek at our resource guide for home instruction.

​Job Search Resources
Links to job banks, government employers, resume tips, occupational outlooks, free education and training courses and more.

Citizenship Resources
Looking to apply for U.S. Citizenship? Our Citizenship Corner has links to information about the naturalization process as well as library, online, and community resources to help you study for the test! 
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​Adults

​Local History Department

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AIG: Access and Innovation Grant
​We are pleased to announce that our Local History Department was awarded an AIG (Access and Innovation Grant) for 2020 from WNYLRC (Western New York Library Resources Council) for the amount of $8,315. The grant was awarded to digitize the Niagara Falls Gazette from May 1854- February 1916. The digitized materials will be available through New York Historic Newspapers, which is free to all users no matter their location, when the project is completed.

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"Classic" Website

We've created this site to allow us to create content remotely while working from home,
​but you can still use our original site as well.

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