Barker Free Library

8706 Main Street
P.O. Box 261
Barker, NY 14012-9691
Voice: (716) 795-3344
FAX: (716) 795-3344
 

On April 18, 1934, 15 young men and 10 young women met at the firemen's hall to organize efforts toward such community projects as a public library. After twice attempting to receive public funding for the library only to be turned down, in October 1936, the committee decided to open a library with private subscriptions in one small room in a building on Quaker Road and the Barker Free Library was born. By 1938 the library was incorporated. In 1969 the Library Board of Trustees decided that the library needed larger quarters, and looked at the possibility of obtaining the old New York Central Railroad station on Main Street. The station, closed since 1959, had reverted to the Village of Barker and had been used for equipment storage. The Village gave its consent, and in the fall of 1969 members of the community pitched in and renovation started. Soon the old depot was transformed into a library. In the past decade the library has seen continued growth. In 1990, a new addition was built to house the expanding collection and in the spring of 2001 a new addition for a children's room was constructed.
 

• Interlibrary service - Borrow materials from all libraries in the Nioga Library System (all public libraries in Niagara, Orleans and Genesee Counties)
• Photocopier
• Fax machine
• Public Internet access
• Tax forms
• Community calendar / Bulletin board
• Children's programs -
  • Spring pre-school story hour for 3 - 5 year-olds
  • Summer reading program sponsored by the Friends of the Barker Free Library
• New book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Barker Free Library
• Friends of the Barker Free Library - Join the Friends in promoting the library in the community and in raising needed funds. Membership information is available at the circulation desk.

Going North on Lake Avenue (Rte 78) through Wright's Corners turn right (East) on Ridge Road (Rte. 104 E) proceed along until you come to Quaker Road. Turn left (North) onto Quaker Road (Rte. 148). This will bring you into the village of Barker. At the stop light by the park, turn right. The library is located in the old train station. (Show Map)
 

Director: Lisa Thompson

A Member of the NIOGA Library System