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Erie County summer guide highlights libraries parks and camps
Erie County offers a broad summer program across libraries parks and camps. The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library system provides free library cards to New York residents with access to WiFi gear and free checkout of books movies sports equipment and games. VIP Passes deliver free general admission at institutions like the Buffalo History Museum Botanical Gardens and Philharmonic and discounts at Explore and More and other partners. County parks feature adaptive playgrounds wheelchair accessible beach matting at Bennett Beach and a schedule of free ranger led programs about nature wildlife and geology. Local Boys and Girls Clubs operate day camps and Say Yes Buffalo runs camps for Buffalo Public School students at many city locations with prioritized aid.