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Our Mission

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

Updates from Executive Library Director Sarah Potwin

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​Library Services ​During Covid
Everything you need to know: how to prepare for your visit, how to request items for "takeout" and what we're doing to keep you safe.

December Holiday Hours
Thursday, December 24 - Saturday, December 26
Main & LaSalle Libraries Closed
Thursday, December 30:
Main Library: Closing at 12pm
LaSalle Library: Closing at 1pm
Friday, January 1
Main & LaSalle Libraries Closed​

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.

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Help the Library
​By Shopping!
You can make an impact while you do your holiday shopping. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/23-7121808 
and AmazonSmile will donate to Friends of the Niagara Falls Public Library at no cost to you.

Free Nutrition Classes
Cornell Cooperative Extension  workshops normally hosted at the library have gone virtual: 
SHOP FOR HEALTHY FOODS ON A BUDGET 
Zoom Workshop
Saturday, December 12
@ 10:30 am
Learn how to plan, prepare, purchase, and prepare healthy foods without spending a fortune.
Register Here

Support Local Businesses:
​Shop Small
This holiday season looks a little different, but we can still share joy. Shop Small and support your favorite small businesses – both in-store and online – all holiday season long.

2019 Annual Report
 Hard copies are available at both libraries for those who prefer print.

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

Home Instruction Resources
Feeling overwhelmed as the new school year approaches?  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.

Covid-19 Facts and Research
Arm yourself with facts, not fear. 

​Covid Assistance Information
​Connect with government, medical, educational ​and community organizations.
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Teens

​Adults

Local History Department

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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 with you.
Booklists
Themed book lists compiled by our librarians to suit just about every taste and mood!

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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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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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