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Dec 15, 2025 12:00 AM

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library -- Central Library

Free Event

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal with a new exhibition exploring the rich history of our city's social and economic growth as the Western terminus of the Erie Canal. Read more

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

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Dec 15, 2025 4:30 PM - 5:50 PM

Paws for Love: Read to a Dog

Lancaster Library

Free Event

Pick out a book and practice reading out loud to a therapy dog in the library. Improve literacy skills and reading confidence! For ages 4 and up. Call 716-683-1120 or stop in to sign-up for a 20-minute reading session. Read more

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Dec 15, 2025 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Make & Decorate a Graham Cracker House: Teen Night

Aurora Town Public Library

Free Event

Teens ages 12+ are invited to celebrate the season by building and decorating a graham cracker house. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Read more

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Dec 16, 2025 12:00 AM

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library -- Central Library

Free Event

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

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Dec 17, 2025 12:00 AM

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library -- Central Library

Free Event

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

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Dec 18, 2025 12:00 AM

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library -- Central Library

Free Event

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

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Dec 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Itty Bitty Storytime

Grand Island Memorial Library

Free Event

Join Miss Carly for a baby & toddler storytime filled with stories, songs, and fun activities geared towards our littlest friends! Ages 0 to 2 years with a caregiver. Registration is required. (NO CLASS ON THANKSGIVING) Read more

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Dec 18, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Homeschool LEGO® Club

Lancaster Library

Free Event

Join us for a creative LEGO® Club. Each month we will have a theme to build your own creation to be displayed in the library. Children will have their own set of bricks. Ages 6-12. Registration is required. Read more

Pixabay

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Dec 19, 2025 12:00 AM

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library -- Central Library

Free Event

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

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Dec 19, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Holiday Happening

Amherst Senior Center

Free Event

Join us for a FREE family-friendly celebration inspired by the Grinch! Visit with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the Grinch. Enjoy indoor & outdoor activities, including wagon rides, a dance party, face painting, cookie decorating, a hot cocoa bar and more! Read more

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Amherst Center for Senior Services PR

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