Lancaster Public Library

10/22/2026

Stop by this Saturday, October 24 between 11:00-3:00!

We're holding two more Community Scanning Days! If you have old photographs, letters, art or anything up to 18 inches × 24 inches that you'd like digitized or shared with your community as part of a local historical archive, come on down!

Saturday, October 24 at Lancaster Public Library: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/17501159
Saturday, November 7 at Newstead Public Library: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/17545495

10/21/2026

New in the Library’s digital collections! The America 250: Mapping Erie County Development, 1804-1909 project uses census data, maps, and other data points to help tell the story of how Erie County came to be. Visit our website to read the story of Erie County.

10/20/2026

Join us on Tuesday, October 27, 6:00 - 7:00 PM for Investigating the Paranormal. Learn about the cheap, low tech and traditional methods that have been field tested for many years. Then learn about the new school tools such as hacked radio, laser grid photography, filter boxes and much more! Presented by Tim Shaw, Psychic Medium and Paranormal Investigator. Geared for adults. Registration is required.

10/20/2026

On National Friends of the Libraries week, we love the Friends of the Lancaster Library! From funding programs and Sunday hours, to running the book sale and jewelry sale, the Friends of the Lancaster Library play an important role in our library. The Friends always need more friends, so come and join them. Their next meeting is Thursday, November 12 at 2:30 p.m. and is open to everyone!

10/19/2026

Haven't had time to leaf peep this fall? May these books fill the void.

10/18/2026

The No-Carve Pumpkin contest voting has begun! Stop by and take a look at the fantastic pumpkins patrons have decorated!
Ask for a spider vote at the front desk and vote for your favorite decorated pumpkin!
Voting ends on Saturday, October 24!
3 winners will be announced on Sunday, October 25 at 3:00 p.m. 🎃

10/17/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Spooky Graham Cracker House Workshop today! 🎃👻

10/17/2026

Our free weekly craft is inspired by the book: Turkey Trick or Treat by Wendi Silvano. Stop in to pick up your craft kit today. 🦃🎃

10/17/2026

Help us feed local families and participate in The Great Give Back. The library is a drop-off location for FeedMore of WNY food donations this month of October. Drop-off non-perishable items by placing the items in the bin next to our information desk.

10/16/2026

Pumpkins are due tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, for our pumpkin decorating contest. There are already some great entries! In-library voting begins Sunday, October 18.