Events at Elma, New York Library- October 26 to November 28, 2026 at 1860 Bowen Road.

  • Mocktail and Craft Night – Monday, October 26th at 6 PM. Join us for mocktails while we make pumpkin lantern jars! Teens and adults welcome. Please register by calling 716-652-2719. 
  • Tai Chi – Mondays, October 26th at 2:30 PM. Tai Chi offers gentle, low-impact exercise and moving meditation. Designed for all fitness levels and abilities, these inclusive classes help improve your balance, flexibility, strength, and mental focus while requiring no special equipment or prior experience. Please register by calling 716-652-2719
  • University Express: Self-Reiki 101 – Tuesday, October 27th at 11 AM. Learn about the chakras of the body and how to recognize your own energy field. Learn how to create a chi-ball and learn techniques to enhance your own energy for a healthy life! For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
  • Elma Cooks! Cookbook Club – Wednesday, October 28th at 6 PM. Join us for our cookbook club! Meet fellow foodies, cookbook enthusiasts and wonderful people who will enrich your culinary interests. Browse the book, pick a recipe and share potluck style. Sign up at the front desk. 
  • Adult Chair Yoga – Mondays, November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th at 1 PM. Yoga in a chair?! Yes! You don’t need to get down on the floor to experience the benefits of yoga. This class will include both seated postures and standing postures that use a chair for support. All fitness levels are welcome. A yoga mat to place under the chair is recommended. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
  • Unwind – Monday, November 2nd at 4 PM. A casual fiber arts group for ages 6-12. Bring a project to work on or participate in this month’s activity! Call 716-652-2719 to register.
  • Romantasy Book Club – Monday, November 2nd at 6:30 pm. This month’s theme is Young Adult and the title is “Divine Rivals” by Rebecca Ross. Everyone is welcome!
  • America 250: Haudenosaunee Influence on American Democracy – Tuesday, November 3rd at 12 PM. This informative PowerPoint Slideshow will show how the founding documents and principles of the United States government were influenced by ideas found among the Haudenosaunee. Participants will learn about the Peacemaker, the story of how the Five Nations joined together, and how the Great Law of Peace guides their traditional form of government. Discussion about the Founding Fathers (such as Benjamin Franklin and George Washington), American relationships with the Haudenosaunee, how Native ideas influenced the Constitution and other foundational principles of democracy, and symbols that highlight this influence will be included. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
  • University Express: Tools for Taming Stress – Tuesday, November 3rd at 2 PM. Everyone suffers from stress. We worry about our finances, our health and our families. However, chronic stress can be dangerous. In this seminar, we’ll talk about how stress affects our bodies and learn some stress management techniques, including the benefits of humor and laughter. For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
  • University Express: Tarot and Intuition for Beginners – Thursday, November 5th at 11 AM. What is intuition? How can we tune in and recognize it in ourselves? Learn how to train your intuition to be more receptive to the messages from the universe! This class will also briefly talk about the history of tarot, how it came to be, and some basic education on how to understand, read, and make sense of tarot spreads. Great class for the beginner and experienced Intuitive reader! For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
  • Toddler Dance Class – Friday, November 6th at 10:30 AM. Join us for a creative movement, musicality, dance, fitness and tumbling class with Miss Stacey. For ages 18 months to 3 years. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
  • Creature Features: Winged Things – Saturday, November 7th at 1 PM. Join us and WildWood WNY for program on the secret lives of creatures that circle the skies at night. Learn about their awesome adaptations, discover the truth behind common myths, and explore how these winged things make our world better. Suggested for ages 8+. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
  • University Express: Rock n Roll Buffalo – Tuesday, November 10th at 2 PM. A review of the musicians, bands, DJ’s, clubs, concert halls and personalities that brought rock music to WNY by the founder of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
  • FeedMore WNY – Thursday November 12th from 12:30- 1:30 PM (weather permitting). Stop by to purchase fresh, healthy, affordable and locally grown produce every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month! The Farm Market accepts cash, debit/credit, tap to pay & SNAP/EBT (50% off)!
  • Tuesday Family Story Time – Tuesday, Nov. 17th – Dec. 15th at 10:30 AM. Storytime for age birth to 5. Reading, singing, playing, oh my! No registration required.
  • University Express: WAVES During WWII – Tuesday, November 17th at 2 PM. More than 86,000 women participated in World War II by joining the WAVES program. This program, while not the first in America’s military history, ushered the discussion of bringing women into service full time. For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
  • Elma Library Book Club – Wednesday, November 18th at 6:00 PM. This month’s book theme is Romance and the title is “The Rosie Project” by Graeme Simsion. Stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book while we have them. All are welcome. 
  • Thursday Family Story Time – Thursday, Nov. 19th – Dec. 17th at 10:30 AM. Storytime for age birth to 5. Reading, singing, playing, oh my! No registration required.
  • University Express: Telehealth/Healthcare Portal Workshop – Thursday, November 19th at 2 PM. Staying safe online is not as hard as you might think. This workshop includes understanding what a Patient Portal is, how to set one up and keep it secure, and how to use it to help manage your health. Learn how to make or modify appointments through the portal, understand how to access a virtual appointment, learn how to ask questions of your healthcare provider, and learn how to troubleshoot common problems. (2 hour class) For seniors 50 years and up. Please register by calling 716-652-2719.
  • Friday Family Story Time – Friday, Nov. 20th – Dec. 18th at 10:30 AM. Storytime for age birth to 5. Reading, singing, playing, oh my! No registration required.
  • Balloons Over Broadway Storytime – Saturday, November 21st at 10:30 am. Come celebrate Thanksgiving as we read stories including “Balloons Over Broadway” by Melissa Sweet. After, we’ll create our own parade float craft to take home. Recommended for ages 5-9. Sign-ups are encouraged, call 716-652-2719.
  • Winter Break Book Boxes– Starting Monday, November 23rd. For grades 4th-12th. Get your own curated box of books to read from the library! Each box will come with 2 library books handpicked for you along with spooky snacks and goodies for you to keep. Let Jessi know you would like a box by Friday, Dec. 4th. If you are new to Book Boxes, forms may be found on our website or you may fill one out at the library. Boxes will be available for pick up on Monday, Dec. 14th.
  • Mocktail and Craft Night – Monday, November 23rd at 6 PM. Join us for mocktails as we make a foil stained glass craft! Adults and Teens welcome. Call us at 716-652-2719 to register.
  • Letters to Santa – Saturday, November 28th at 11 AM. Drop in at the Elma Public Library anytime between 11 AM and 2 PM on Saturday, November 28th to write a letter to Santa. All letters will promptly be sent to Santa! Material will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. Letters with a return address will receive a mailed response from the North Pole! No registration required.