Town of Newstead

Upcoming Events

  • Fall Computer Classes
    Hands on computer class limited to eight students
    Classes each last one and a half hours and are free.
    All classes are on Fridays at 11am
  • Computer Basics
    Oct. 3
    This is an introductory class for people with little or no computer experience. Students will learn to operate the mouse and computer Keyboard. Registration required.
  • Beyond Basics
    Oct 10
    Practice skills learned in the basics class. Learn how to insert and delete text from a document. Become acquainted withcommon features of the Internet.Registration required.
  • Introduction to the Internet
    Oct 24
    Become familiar with basic Internet concepts. Learn to navigate the web and acquire searching skills. Registration required
  • Friends of the Library Book Sale
    Wednesday, October 15th 6:00PM-8PM
    Members Only Preview Night (New memberships or renewals taken at the preview sale.)
    Friday, October 17th 10:00AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday, October 18th
    10:00AM - 2:00 PM
    Bag Sale Noon - 2:00 PM
  • Menga Cartooning with Tom Fox
    Monday October 20
    6:30 PM
    Teens can practice the art of Manga drawing with the Maltese Falcon as their subject.Registration is required.
  • The Big Read Book Discussion
    Tuesday Oct. 21st
    7:00 PM
    The discussion will be an open forum to explore the themes and genre of Dashiell Hammett's The Maltese Falcon
  • Noir Film Series - The Maltese Falcon
    Saturday Oct 25
    2:00 PM

Newstead Public Library

Head Librarian - Kristine Sutton

33 Main St.
Akron, NY 14001
542-2327

Summer Hours
June – Labor Day

Mon. 10:00 – 8:00pm
Tues. 10:00 – 6:00pm
Wed. 10:00 – 8:00pm
Thurs. Closed
Fri. 10:00 – 5:00pm
Sat. Closed

Winter Hours
Labor Day – May

Mon. 1:00 – 8:00pm
Tues. 10:00 – 5:00pm
Wed. 1:00 – 8:00pm
Thurs. Closed
Fri. 10:00 – 5:00pm
Sat. 10:00 – 5:00pm

The Newstead Public Library now offers:

  • Nine public Access Computers with current Microsoft Office Applications, Internet Access, games for adults, educational games for children, a Resume maker program, the Mavis Beacon Typing Tutor and Zoom text for the visually impaired. In addition the library now offers free wireless Internet access. Wireless access is available to anyone with a library card or a valid e-mail address.
  • Public Meeting room.
  • Copy Machine: Regular 15 cents per page. Color copies 50 cents per page. Double sided copying available.
  • Telesensory Reader
  • Microfilm/microfice reader and a microfilm collection of local Akron newspapers, dating back to 1878.
  • A Friends of the Newstead Library group who sponsor a used book sale in the Spring, Summer and Fall. In addition there is an ongoing book sale that features inexpensive current fiction in excellent condition.
  • Bricks and pavers which are available for purchase on the library's Pathway of Knowledge. This is an excellent way to honor friends and family members while supporting the library.
  • Teenage book club Programs.

It's Back to School Time!

Do you have a library card? Now is the time to get one. Not only can your borrow books, music, magazines and DVD's you can have free access to the Internet along with access to a vast selection of databases for research. With school and research papers right around the corner a library card will make research so much easier. You can download journal and newspaper articles at the library or from the comfort of your own home. All you need is a library card. Stop in for an application today and find out how to access the many databases at www.buffalolib.org