Offers a country line dance troupe for individuals with developmental disabilities. Participants rehearse under the direction of a choreographer each summer. They perform their routine with StageWorks and in area schools and nursing homes throughout the year.

Offers a variety of health screenings that are offered to neighborhood residents throughout the year as well as classes such as Tai Chi and Yoga. Offers case management services as well as adult education classes such as computer instruction, financial literacy and resume preparation and presentation.

Offers a full range of services and activities for adults and children including computer access, story programs for preschoolers, programs for seniors, and summer reading clubs for children and teens. Also provides computer and technology training (one-on-one or group classes), ESL classes, and job search and preparedness assistance.

Provides a comprehensive after-school program which includes educational, recreational, and social activities for children. Provides supervision for children during hours when the parents are still at work and children would otherwise be unsupervised.

Assists landowners and other groups to protect the county's natural resources by providing technical assistance and programs to residents, landowners, and units of government.

Recreation programs include gym and game room activities, pool and ping-pong tables, games, arts and crafts. Also provides a senior center. Serves as a City of Buffalo Cooling Center during times of extreme heat and as a Warming Center during times of extreme cold. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling/Warming Center is open before going there.

Public library located in the heart of downtown Buffalo and serving as the headquarters of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System. Houses approximately two million books, special exhibition rooms for rare and valuable materials including the Mark Twain Room, the Collections Gallery and the Rare Book Room; a computer training lab; and the Launch Pad MakerSpace; plus a host of centralized administrative and support operations for the entire 37-site Library System. Maintains a newly renovated 301-seat fully accessible auditorium, as well as three meeting rooms and other indoor and outdoor spaces that may be reserved for meetings/public programs by non-profit organizations and businesses. Onsite author visits, children's programming, book clubs, movies and technology training classes and demonstrations are regular happenings at the Central Library. For more information visit our calendar page or call 716-858-8900. Offers three private study rooms for individual or small group use. Each study room provides a computer with Microsoft suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), internet access and printing capabilities. Study rooms are free to use and available during open hours. Walk-ins are welcome and will be accommodated if a study room is not in use or reserved for use. Reservations can be made in-person at the Computer Reference Desk or by contacting Central Library staff at (716) 858-8900 (option 2 - speak to reference staff). Black and white copies from a copy machine are available for 15 cents each. Color copies are available for 50 cents each. Public access computers are available. Printing from public access computers and Mobile Printing is available for 10 cents per black and white page and 25 cents per color page. Fax machine located near Borrower Services by the Washington Street entrance. Faxing is $1.75 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.

After school program that teaches students bicycle maintenance and safety. Students also learn about the environmental benefits of non-motorized transportation. Each student is given the opportunity to fix and rebuild a previously used bicycle. At the conclusion of the program, the students ride on their bikes and can then take them home.

Arts Access is a free pass available to any WNY resident who receives income based public assistance. The pass provides free or low cost admission to more than 60 arts and culture venues in Western New York. ##REENTRY##

Offers community projects, informal education, after-school tutoring, computer classes, teen groups, drug awareness and substance abuse prevention programs, health and physical education, and youth employment programs, including job counseling and placement.

Recreation programs include: gym and game room activities, pool and ping pong tables, games, arts and crafts. Serves as a City of Buffalo Cooling Center during times of extreme heat and as a Warming Center during times of extreme cold. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling/Warming Center is open before going there.

Helps people to learn basic computer literacy skills for career and educational purposes at no cost. Provides a wide range of educational and vocational programs and short training courses.

Public library. Offers children's programming such as story time and crafts, copy machine, and meeting room. Public Access Computers: 14 computers, networked Microsoft Office Applications, printing (10 cents per page B&W, 25 cents per page color), and Internet Access. 6 laptop computers, networked, are available to check out with a valid library card and use in the library. Serves as a Cooling Center for individuals during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling Center is open before going there.

Provides programs exploring interests ranging from computer training, arts and crafts to nutrition and fitness. Popular courses include aqua aerobics, using the Internet, and investment planning. In the summer, a six-week program provides opportunities that include creative writing, art courses, and karate for youngsters. Semester newsletter available.

Public library. Offers computers, WiFi, scanner, printing for a fee, self-checkout, meeting rooms, study rooms, children's play area, and copy machine for a fee. For adults, offers the following services: technology classes, book club, local author visits, crafting. For children, offers the following services: seasonal Story Times for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, along with other special events. For School-Age Children: crafts and other special events are offered. Maker Space in children's area with school-age activities. Serves as a Cooling Center for individuals during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling Center is open before going there.