Library Director - Kristine Sutton
33 Main St
Akron, NY 14001
(716) 542-2327
Newstead Public Library
Monday 12:00 - 8:00pm
Tuesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 12:00 - 8:00pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Please call the library at 542-2327 to attend programs!
- The library offers free WiFi. This can be very useful to assist patrons with school and work needs!
- All Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries are now Fine Free! Overdue fees are no longer charged. Fees are collected for damaged and lost items.
Special Events
Dare to Repair Event, Saturday, October 18th, 2025
Chromebook & Hotspots
You can now borrow a Chromebook along with hotspot for 1 week! Those under 17 do need a parent present for the first checkout to sign a waiver.
Fishing Poles to Borrow!
Thanks to the DEC, fishing poles can be borrowed on an adult library card and may be borrowed for 7 days. Free fishing days are September 23rd & November 11th!
Library Night at the Ballpark
Learn to Crochet
Library by Mail Program!
Library by Mail is a FREE service form the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System that brings library materials to the homebound through the mail! It is available to any Erie County resident who is either temporarily or permanently unable to go to a physical library. There is a limit of three items to borrow and materials are checked pout for 6 weeks and are renewable for another 6 weeks. For information on getting started call 716-858-7156 or email librarybymail@buffalolib.org.
Mahjong- Mondays at 1:00pm
Kidding Around Yoga- Russell Park 6:30pm-August 16th
Fictional Writing 101 with Sinead Tyrone- Mondays at 6:30pm
Rainbow Youth! For ages 12 - 18, 2:00pm Tuesdays
Feelings Rock - Helping Kids Move, Learn and Grow
Music and Movement for ages 0-5 with Katie!!
Tuesday’s at 11:30am
Hello Pen Pal program- Tuesday's at 2:00pm
Tuesday Morning Book Club- First Tuesday of the month at 10:30am
T’ai Chi Chih - With Denise Miller
Tuesday’s at 10:15am for beginners and 10:50am for silent guided practice.
Barb's Book Buddies- 6:00pm Wednesdays
Battle of the Books- 6:30pm Wednesdays
Bubbles on the Patio- Fridays at 11:00am
Lego Club- Saturdays at 12:30pm
Peace, Love & Yarn- 1st Saturday of the month 11:00am
STEM Kits to Borrow!
Looking to enhance your child’s learning at home? Check out our new kits!
3D Building Model - Ages 3+
Shapes Puzzle - Ages 3+
Survive the Quake - Ages 4+
Simple Machines - Ages 5+
Night Sky Backpack - 2 night vision binoculars and constellation book
Alpha-Bots - Ages 3 +
Number - Bots - Ages 3+
Mag-Builder - 2+
Library of Things!
All items are FREE to borrow for 7 days.
Library of Things: Night Sky Backpack - 2 night vision binoculars and constellation book, Metal Detector, Outdoor Projector & Screen, Lawn Games
Virtual Programs!
Please visit the Newstead Public Library Facebook Page and Youtube channel for virtual programs and fun!! We Feature weekly episodes of In the Kitchen with Val.
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Share the love of reading with your child! If you live in the Akron School District and have a child under 5 years old, please sign your child up for this great, FREE program. Each month your child will receive a book in the mail until their 5th birthday. This wonderful program is funded by Bank on Buffalo (formerly The Bank of Akron) and supported by the Newstead Friends of the Library. Visit www.imaginationlibrary.com to register today!