Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Branch Library

280 Porter Avenue Buffalo, NY 14201 www.BuffaloLib.org
Main Phone
716-882-1537

Fax
716-882-1537

Primary Services
Citizenship Education, Conversation Partners, English as a Second Language, Extreme Heat Cooling Centers, Health Related Personal Protective Products and Equipment, Libraries, Public Access Computers/Tools, Public Internet Access Sites

Description
Public library.

Offers Public Access Computers: 26 computers with networked Microsoft Office Applications, printing (color prints 25 cents, B&W prints 10 cents) and Internet Access. Also offers laptop that can be used to access Skype for visiting out of town family and friends or conducting interviews.

Offers free ESL and citizenship classes as well as an ESL Cafe and English Talking Club, and Meeting Room available for public use.

Serves as a Cooling Center for individuals during times of excessive heat. Attendees must wear a face covering and practice social distancing. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling Center is open before going there.

Hours
Monday, Thursday, & Saturday, 10am-6pm; Tuesday, 9am-5pm; Wednesday, 12 noon-8pm.

Eligibility
Open to all.

Service Area: Erie County.

Intake Process
Walk in; apply for a library card.

Program Fees
Free.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Date of Official Change
Mar 26, 2025

Contacts
Dorinda Darden
Asst. Deputy Director of Public Services
dardend@buffalolib.org
716-858-7190
Joy Testa Cinquino
Asst. Deputy Director of Development & Communications
testaj@buffalolib.org
716-858-7182