West Seneca Public Library — Attraction in Town of West Seneca

This library has a lot of potential — it's clean, comfortable, and clearly serves as a valuable community hub, especially for families with young children. I really appreciate how much they do to support kids with various programs and activities. That said, if you're someone who comes to the library to study, read, or work in peace, it can be extremely frustrating. The noise level is consistently high, and there doesn’t seem to be any effort from staff or visitors to maintain a quiet atmosphere. Even the designated "quiet study rooms" offer little sound protection — you can hear everything from the person next to you and all the noise from outside. To make matters worse, the library is located right next to a gym, and during children’s activities, the screaming and shouting can be overwhelming. There really needs to be a proper quiet section with actual soundproofing, or at the very least, doors to separate the library from the gym when events are happening. It’s also a pretty busy library, but surprisingly, there aren’t enough tables or seating areas for people who come to study. Overall, it’s a great space for families and community events, but it falls short for those who are looking for a quiet, focused environment to...

I honestly miss how cozy the old library was, but the renovations have helped make it more of a 21st century space. They have the kind of study spaces that you might expect of a college, and it's nice that Spot is down the hallway...though the hours at that location are strange and not in line with the library's. I would have given five stars but it was a little loud inside because some community members were using the seating near the shelves as a discussion place. It also lacked the discard book sale that I've come to expect from most of the Erie...

Nice library. My wife, daughter (2yo), and I were just passing through. Lots to keep her occupied, plenty of books. Lots of educational resources. My only issue is that their public wifi had a lot to be desired. When you get better upload/download speeds from the neighbors "Town of West Seneca" (ToWS_Guest Access Point). You know you have a slight issue. How is it that almost every other library in NYS has amazing Fiber Internet, but this gorgeous, apparently newly built, library is rocking a a...