Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

A Statement from the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

Housed at the Central Library, the Grosvenor Room is Buffalo's special collections destination for local history, genealogy, rare books, maps, art and music — and a lot more is coming.

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We're excited to announce that the Lackawanna Public Library and Hamburg Public Library have each received a $10,000 gift from @carnegie.org as part of #CarnegieLibraries250, a special initiative celebrating America's 250th anniversary.

Learn more: bl.buffalolib.org/Carnegie250

Join us at Central Library on Sat., March 7 at 1 PM to celebrate "National Cereal Day" with our friends at Explore Buffalo! Learn about the history of cereal-making in Buffalo, how cereal began in central New York & more. buffalolib.libcal.com/event/16165327

Trivia @ Central Library is this Thurs., Feb. 26 @ 5:30 .
Come for the fun & snacks, plus the winner gets a Roku compliments of FastBridge Fiber.
Registration info: buffalolib.libcal.com/event/15856896

Join fellow foodies for a culinary adventure at Cookbook Club at select libraries! View upcoming programs: bl.buffalolib.org/CookbookClub

Did you know the Library has an online store? From Library-branded merch to throwbacks celebrating our history & more, you can support the Library *and* pick up some new swag!

Shop now: librarystore.buffalolib.org

Join us at the Central Library this Sat., Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. for a special screening of stories from the Buffalo History Channel by filmmaker Doug Ruffin. This month's screening features Ruffin's interview with a member of the Black Panther Party chapter organized in Buffalo.

Looking for something to do this week? Stop by the Library! Check out the highlights below & full list of upcoming events here: bl.buffalolib.org/CEN-Programs

From live music to movies to lectures, your Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries have FREE #BlackHistoryMonth events & programs all-month-long. Catch a few before the month ends!

Check the full calendar & get details at: BuffaloLib.org

Cc: @buffalolibrary.bsky.social

Join us at Central Library Thu., Feb. 12 at noon for a screening of "Two Wars: The Road to Integration," an award-winning film created with the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park about the history of segregation and integration in the United States Military.

Free & all are welcome.

February is #BlackHistoryMonth, and we’re celebrating all month long at your Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. Check out this selection of our upcoming programs + visit BuffaloLib.org for more details.

Join us at the Central Library on Sat., Feb. 21 for a screening & discussion of "And a Shot Rang Out," a documentary that explores the historical context of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, with Dr. Barbara Seals-Nevergold & Tala Harden.

*sigh*

Legendary actress Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71.

Check out the Library's collection of her movies, TV shows & more: bl.buffalolib.org/OHara

A reminder today that the public library is – and always has been – all yours.

Join us today for activities, exhibits, and resources that belong to you – no fee required.

We are #ProfoundlyPublic.

“I must remain outside the institution.”

The newest exhibit at the Central Library focuses on the work of AP Gorny, a Buffalo-born artist whose career defies easy categorization.

Join us tonight, Thu., Jan. 29 from 5:30 - 8 pm for the exhibit opening! On display through Fall 2026.

In search of a new job or career? Bring your resume & dress for success at a free job fair in partnership with the NYS Department of Labor at the Central Library on Fri., Jan. 30 from 10 am – 1 pm.

Central Library and Buffalo Branches will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26. Visit us virtually at www.BuffaloLib.org . Stay safe and warm.

From Buffalo to the Guggenheim—AP Gorny's story has never been told. Until now.

AP Gorny: Different From the Rest opens January 29 at the Central Library. Following a major acquisition, the library will show five decades of artist books, prints, and a Buffalo legacy: all, rediscovered.

Heck yeah we do! T-shirts and hoodies, tote bags, bumper stickers, journals.... and a whole lot more. All proceeds benefit the Library!

librarystore.buffalolib.org

Celebrating a big win for the Buffalo Bills yesterday!

Rep your Library and your favorite football team with our line of t-shirts, hoodies & totes: bl.buffalolib.org/ReadGoodBooks

Proceeds benefit the Library!

Black and white photo of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Please join us..The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library hosts its 45th Annual Celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thurs., Jan. 15 @ 6 pm, @ Merriweather, Library, 1324 Jefferson, Bflo. Free, featuring music & spoken word perfs by local students & artists in honor of King's legacy.

Your Public Library can Change it All! Visit your Library today to check out works that have served as the catalyst for stories of transformation with influential Buffalonians. www.buffalolib.org/locations-an...

International Institute of Buffalo has provided safety messaging related to the ongoing weather event, translated into several languages.

Pass the URL along to relatives, friends, neighbors, coworkers, & anyone else who might benefit from the information: bit.ly/4qtZaes

Note, the Central Library will be open special hours on Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 8 AM - 4 PM. The Library will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

See all library hours here: www.buffalolib.org/hours/otd.php

Looking for something to do this week? Stop by the Library! Check out the highlights below & full list of upcoming events here: bl.buffalolib.org/CEN-Programs

All Buffalo & Erie County Public Library locations are closed on Thu., Dec. 25. Several libraries also have modified hours on Wed., Dec. 24. Call your Library or visit buffalolib.org for updated hours.

☆☆☆ 2025 TOP MEDIA ☆☆☆

Did you know that you can borrow vinyl records from the Library? This year, we refreshed our vinyl collection for the first time since 1989 with the Spin It Forward initiative - and we've got everything from the classics to new favorites for your listening pleasure.

☆☆☆ 2025 TOP MEDIA ☆☆☆

From Taylor Swift to Lady Gaga, Wicked & more - check out our Top Media of the year across movies & music CDs!

What was your favorite movie of the year?

☆☆☆ 2025 TOP READS ☆☆☆

Our most requested books of the year!