Escape the Haunted Library
2023-10-28 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Escape the Haunted Library –
Fall is in the air and Halloween is just around the corner. This year the Ellicottville Memorial Library will host our second Escape Room event. Come join us on either Oct 27th or 28th to see if you have what it takes to solve the clues and complete the challenge before it’s too late! Participants must pre-register to select a 30-minute time slot. Groups of up to 5 members are recommended. The Escape Room puzzles are geared towards a middle school age range, but everyone is welcome. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Costumes are encouraged. Contact the Library at 716-699-2842 for more information or to register for a start time.

Journeys and Journals on the Erie Canal
2023-12-27 11:00 - 12:00
Come join us for a free program at the
Ellicottville Memorial Library
on
Wednesday morning, December 27th
11:00 – 12:00!
Journeys and Journals on the
Erie Canal

Suggested for children in K-5th Grade, but all are welcome!

Presented by Arts for Learning WNY and in tandem with the Erie Canal Traveling Museum, this exciting program will explore life on the Erie Canal through the perspectives of townspeople who lived there. Children will gain insight into the tools that people created and used, and the trades people found as their livelihoods. They will understand why the Erie Canal was built, what impact it had on New York State, and how people lived. This program brings the Erie Canal to life through creative writing prompts that every young writer—from the most resistant to the most prolific will enjoy.

Pioneer Life - Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
2024-01-30 15:30 - 16:30
Presented by the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village in tandem with Arts for Learning WNY this program leads us in discovering what life was like in the 1800s. We will examine diaries from the 1800s and we will get the opportunity to tryout some of the daily chores that they would have had to do. The program will conclude with a fun activity from the 1800s.

Prairie Dog Program
2024-02-21 09:45 - 10:45
Join Mike Morton and his prairie dog friends on Wednesday February 21st at 9:45.

Dungeons & Dragons
2024-03-23 14:00 - 16:00
The Library is starting a beginners D&D group for teens. Interested in fantasy/ Games? Improv? Join us in creating characters, learning game mechanics and embarking on wild adventures. The first meeting is Saturday, March 23rd at 2 pm. Contact the library at 716-699-2842 to sign up.

Summer Reading Program
2024-07-08 08:00 - 2024-08-11 17:00
“Adventure Begins at Your Library” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program. We will be having lots of fun activities centered around adventure in the outdoors. Stop in for your booklet and list of events for the summer. Lots of great prizes, contests and activities!

Kids - Make Your Own Terrarium
2024-07-16 13:00 - 14:00
Special thanks to the Elisa B. Hughey Foundation and the Tri-County Arts Council for making this program possible. Come join us in making your own terrarium. Please call to register – 716-699-2842 as there are limited spaces available.

Ellicottville Historical Society - "Marina Blair from Illusion Tours"
2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:30
Marina Blair from Illusion Tours will be the speaker on Wednesday, October 1st at 7pm. The meetings are open to everyone and they are free!

Escape the Haunted Library
2025-10-24 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-10-25 18:00 - 21:30
Can you escape the library in 30 minutes or less?
Gather your team, sign up for a time slot, and prepare for a spooktacular escape room!
Free Event!
Reservation required!

Call the library to sign up for a time slot: (716) 699-2842

Crafts With Cathy for Adults - Painted Rocks
2026-05-05 14:00 - 15:00
Crafts With Cathy for Adults– Come for a relaxing, stress free, creative break in your day! Tuesdays from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Ellicottville Library. All supplies provided.

Book Sale
2026-05-22 10:00 - 2026-06-13 17:00
Book Sale – Memorial Day Weekend – The Library book sale will be open Friday, May 22nd and Saturday, May 23rd from 10 am until 5 pm with prices as marked on tables. The book sale will continue as “fill a bag – make a donation” through June 13th during normal business hours.

Young Adult Book Club
2026-05-29 16:00 - 17:00
Young adult book club is for teens to get together and read a specific popular YA book once a month. The club meets once a month to talk about the book they have read and enjoy tasty snacks. The next meeting is Friday, May 29th at 4:00pm. The book for this month is “How to Survive Your Murder” by Danielle Valentine. Contact the library at 699-2842 to sign up.

Crafts With Cathy for Adults - Sun Catchers
2026-06-02 14:00 - 15:00

Pre-school Story Time – Turtles
2026-06-03 09:30 - 10:00
This class is designed for pre-school age children. Come join Dr. Kate for a few stories, sing a few songs, and then make a craft.
Every Wednesday from 9:30-10:00!

Knitting Club
2026-06-08 18:00 - 20:00
Knitting (& crochet) Club – The Knitting Club meets every other Monday at the Library. (Except in the summer we meet once per month). All abilities welcome – just bring some yarn and your needles.

Crafts With Cathy for Adults - Sun Catchers
2026-06-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-16 14:00 - 15:00
Crafts With Cathy– Come for a relaxing, stress free, creative break in your day! Tuesdays from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Ellicottville Library. All supplies provided.

Pre-school Story Time - Salamanders
2026-06-10 09:30 - 10:00

Pre-school Story Time - Father's Day
2026-06-17 09:30 - 10:00

Knitting Club
2026-06-22 18:00 - 20:00
Knitting (& crochet) Club – The Knitting Club meets every other Monday at the Library. (Except in the summer we meet once per month) All abilities welcome – just bring some yarn and your needles.

Pre-school Story Time - Summer
2026-06-24 09:30 - 10:00

July Board Meeting
2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:30
This month’s board meeting will be held in the Community Room. All our meetings are open to the public. All materials for the meeting available in the library the day before the meeting.
