Buffalo Public Library

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Buffalo Public Library received a $13,000 grant for the Library’s new automation program from the Tocker Foundation and a $3,776 grant from the Gates Foundation for two new computers to be placed in the Junior Room.

A partnership has been established between the Library and the Texas State Library for a Texshare Database Program. This program will help computer users to find more accurate information on business, health, literature, current events, science, history, education, newspapers, magazines and electronic books. Anyone who has a library card can access this information from their home computer. To learn more about this database and get the password and login name, please come by the Library. A mini one-hour class will be held in August on how to use the database. To register for the class, please call the Library at 903-322-4146. The database sites can also be located on the Library’s Services Section.

For information on the Library’s Daycare Center Program, please call the Library. This program provides for a two months' supply of books to be loaned to the Daycare from the Library.

Mission Statement

The Buffalo Public Library's mission is to provide Buffalo and the surrounding community with reliable information and to offer the opportunity and encouragement to persons of all ages to continue their education. The Buffalo Library will collect, preserve and make readily available to all Patrons, printed and other materials that will assist them to:

A. Keep pace with progress in all fields of knowledge and to help them become better members of their families and community.
B. To continue their education for the future.
C. Appreciate and enjoy works of arts and literature.
D. Make use of leisure time to promote personal and social well-being through recreation and self-education.
E. Provide a "family friendly" environment in the Library.

History of Buffalo Public Library

The Buffalo Public Library was established in 1971. A group of scholarly ladies formed a non-profit organization called "The Friends of the Buffalo Public Library" to establish a public library in the Buffalo community. This original Library was located on Railroad Street in the 'Old Lyons Hotel'.

In 1983 the Champion Mobil Home Company built a custom mobile house for the Library. The Library moved into this new facility located on the corner of Fairfield Street and Main Street. This building was donated to the City of Marquez for a library when the City of Buffalo constructed the present building in 1992 on North I-45 Frontage Road. Two expansions to this building have been made since that time. The present Library has 3,000 square feet of space.

The Buffalo Public Library, the Buffalo Chamber of Commerce, the Buffalo Community Center and the Buffalo Senior Citizens Center form a combined center located on North I-45 Frontage Road.

Grants and Awards Received

Since its inception in 1983, the Library has received many financial grants and awards. Their significance in helping the Library to develop to its current stage is undeniable.

General Information

Welcome to the Buffalo Public Library’s Information Page.

Location: Buffalo Public Library is located on I-45 North Frontage Road, at 1005 Hill Street, Buffalo, Texas

Mailing Address: P. O. Drawer 1290, Buffalo, Texas 75831

Telephone No.: 903-322-4146, Fax No.: 903-322-3253

Staff:
Sandra Dawkins, Librarian
Debbie Rust, Children’s Coordinator
Dorothy Hartley, Assistant Librarian
Judy Spencer, Automation Cataloger

Hours:
Monday thru Thursday - 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Friday - 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon

Services:
Summer Reading Program
Free Computer Classes
Interlibrary Loan Service
Children’s Story Hour
Free Book Rack
Internet and Computer
Proctor Exam Service
Volunteer Program
Public Copy Machine
Public Fax Machine
Day Care Center Program
Public Typewriter
TEX Share Databases: www.libraryoftexas.org and www.tsl.state.tx.us/texshare/pl/
Teen Volunteer Program

Library Collections:
Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction
Children’s Collection
Reference Collection
Magazines/Newspaper
IRS Forms
Junior Collection
Large Print Books
On-Line Databases
Videos
Audio Books

Donations:
The Buffalo Public library and the Friends of the Buffalo Public Library are pleased to accept donations.

Monetary donations are gladly accepted. Please send checks to: The Buffalo Public Library, P. O. Drawer 1290, Buffalo, Texas 75831. All monetary donations will directly benefit the Buffalo Public Library. Cash donations are accepted at the Library. All monetary donations are tax deductible. Please call 903-322-4146 if you would like more information.

Material donations are added to the Library collection at the discretion of the Library Staff or will be given to other libraries. We accept all donations of material. Donations may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The Library will gladly provide a written receipt, upon request, for donations. However, the Library does not appraise donated materials for income tax purposes.

Library Wish List

Display shelves for the children thin paperback books
Security mirror
Paper shredder
Upright glass display case
Storage cabinets

Friends of the Buffalo Public Library

The Friends of the Buffalo Public Library is a non-profit supportive group of volunteers. It was established in 1977 to promote the library within Buffalo and the surrounding area.

Purpose: To support and strengthen the Library’s resources and services to the public and business community and to promote public recognition and awareness of these resources and encourage Buffalo and the surrounding area citizens to support their Library.

Funding: To work with diversified sources of revenue including special events, programs and projects dedicated to and supported by special interests in the community.

Community Relations: To exert a positive effort in the public, professional and business communities to foster goodwill and wider recognition of the Library’s capabilities, improve community relations and acquaint the community with the Library’s service.

Development: To encourage the development of a modern Buffalo Public Library, improvements to the facility and to the services offered.

Organization: To work cooperatively with the Library Director, staff and volunteers to achieve the Library’s goals.

Membership: To reflect diversity of the public and business communities and to volunteer and support the Library in a variety of ways.

Projects and Activities: To promote projects that enhance the relationship of the Library with the general public, schools, and the business community; to make available financing for special programs, events and activities sponsored by the Library; to support minor building enhancements and equipment not included in the Library’s
budget.

Become a Friend!

Please send your name, address, and telephone number to:

Buffalo Public Library
P. O. Drawer 1290
Buffalo, Texas 75831

Please contact the Library at 903-322-4146 for more information.

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