Clarence Public Library
🏢 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System · Clarence, New York
Clarence Public Library
The Clarence Public Library is one of the largest community libraries in the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System, serving the Erie County town of Clarence from a spacious building at 3 Town Place next to the Clarence Town Hall. It opened in September 2001 and stays open until 9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–9pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–9pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: Three Town Place, CLARENCE, NY 14031
Phone: (716) 741-2650
Website: buffalolib.org
Plus Code: 87J3X9V5+W7 (CLARENCE, NY)
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📖 About Clarence Public Library
The Clarence Public Library serves the town of Clarence, a suburb northeast of Buffalo in Erie County, New York. The current building at 3 Town Place opened on September 10, 2001, and is one of the largest community libraries in the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System (B&ECPL). It offers separate areas for toddlers, preschoolers and adults, large-print and audiobook collections, a meeting room, public computers with internet and Microsoft Office, copiers and assistive technology such as an Aladdin reader for visually impaired patrons. As part of the B&ECPL system, a Clarence card works across every member library in Erie County and unlocks the system's shared catalog along with eBooks, audiobooks and streaming through Libby and hoopla. The library is especially well known locally for its wide range of summer events and programs for children and families, and it is open six days a week with late evenings Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
⭐ What makes this library special
- One of the largest community libraries in the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System; current building opened September 2001
- Located at 3 Town Place beside the Clarence Town Hall, northeast of Buffalo
- Dedicated toddler, preschool and adult areas plus large-print and audiobook collections
- Meeting room, public computers with internet and Office, copiers and an Aladdin reader for visually impaired patrons
- Known for an extensive summer program lineup for children and families
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
A Clarence B&ECPL card opens shared borrowing plus New York's digital collections:
📚 Services
- Free library cards and borrowing across the Buffalo & Erie County system
- Public computers with internet and Microsoft Office, plus printing and copying
- Meeting room and dedicated children's and adult areas
- Assistive technology, including an Aladdin reader for visually impaired patrons
- Interlibrary loan and holds through the B&ECPL shared catalog
- eBooks, audiobooks and streaming via Libby and hoopla
🎸 Programs
- Extensive summer events and programs for children and families
- Children's storytimes and youth activities
- Teen and young-adult programs
- Adult programs, book groups and author events
- Community and seasonal events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Erie County
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the current Clarence Public Library building open?
The library at 3 Town Place opened on September 10, 2001, next to the Clarence Town Hall. It is one of the largest community libraries in the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System, with separate areas for toddlers, preschoolers and adults.
Does the Clarence card work at other Buffalo-area libraries?
Yes. Clarence is part of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System, so one free card lets you borrow, place holds and pick up items at every member library across Erie County and search the system's shared catalog.
Which evenings is the Clarence Public Library open late?
The library is open until 9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Wednesday runs 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and it is closed on Sunday.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in October 2026.
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