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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
Pass the URL along to relatives, friends, neighbors, coworkers, & anyone else who might benefit from the information: bit.ly/4qtZaes
December 29, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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
Pass the URL along to relatives, friends, neighbors, coworkers, & anyone else who might benefit from the information: bit.ly/4qtZaes
** Monday, December 29 **
Central Library is closing at 12 noon for the rest of the day due to the weather conditions.
The Library plans to reopen Tuesday, December 30 @ 8 AM.
Central Library is closing at 12 noon for the rest of the day due to the weather conditions.
The Library plans to reopen Tuesday, December 30 @ 8 AM.
December 29, 2025 at 4:18 PM
** Monday, December 29 **
Central Library is closing at 12 noon for the rest of the day due to the weather conditions.
The Library plans to reopen Tuesday, December 30 @ 8 AM.
Central Library is closing at 12 noon for the rest of the day due to the weather conditions.
The Library plans to reopen Tuesday, December 30 @ 8 AM.
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
December 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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.
December 24, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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 READS ☆☆☆
What were Buffalo & Erie County Public Library cardholders reading in 2025? Check out our Top Reads of the year in adult fiction & non-fiction, children's, young adult and teen!
What was your favorite book that you read this year?
What were Buffalo & Erie County Public Library cardholders reading in 2025? Check out our Top Reads of the year in adult fiction & non-fiction, children's, young adult and teen!
What was your favorite book that you read this year?
December 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
☆☆☆ 2025 TOP READS ☆☆☆
What were Buffalo & Erie County Public Library cardholders reading in 2025? Check out our Top Reads of the year in adult fiction & non-fiction, children's, young adult and teen!
What was your favorite book that you read this year?
What were Buffalo & Erie County Public Library cardholders reading in 2025? Check out our Top Reads of the year in adult fiction & non-fiction, children's, young adult and teen!
What was your favorite book that you read this year?
Home for the holidays? Join us Sat., Dec. 27 at 3 pm for a guided tour of the Central Library's Special Collections department.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our Local History, Genealogy, Map & Rare Book collections. Tour begins at the Grosvenor Room. buffalolib.libcal.com/event/13633500
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our Local History, Genealogy, Map & Rare Book collections. Tour begins at the Grosvenor Room. buffalolib.libcal.com/event/13633500
Special Collections Tour
Take a guided tour of the Central Library's Special Collections Department. Learn about the history of the Central Library and get in inside look at our Local History, Genealogy,...
buffalolib.libcal.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Home for the holidays? Join us Sat., Dec. 27 at 3 pm for a guided tour of the Central Library's Special Collections department.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our Local History, Genealogy, Map & Rare Book collections. Tour begins at the Grosvenor Room. buffalolib.libcal.com/event/13633500
Get a behind-the-scenes look at our Local History, Genealogy, Map & Rare Book collections. Tour begins at the Grosvenor Room. buffalolib.libcal.com/event/13633500
Need a good book?
Ask a librarian!
In the spirit of the season, we’ve pulled a few items from the Library archive: lists of books recommended as gifts. Check out these historic lists, circa 1898 & more:
grosvenorroom.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/s...
Ask a librarian!
In the spirit of the season, we’ve pulled a few items from the Library archive: lists of books recommended as gifts. Check out these historic lists, circa 1898 & more:
grosvenorroom.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/s...
December 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Need a good book?
Ask a librarian!
In the spirit of the season, we’ve pulled a few items from the Library archive: lists of books recommended as gifts. Check out these historic lists, circa 1898 & more:
grosvenorroom.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/s...
Ask a librarian!
In the spirit of the season, we’ve pulled a few items from the Library archive: lists of books recommended as gifts. Check out these historic lists, circa 1898 & more:
grosvenorroom.wordpress.com/2025/12/16/s...
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Go to the public library.
In addition to books (lots!), you'll usually find public computers, outlets to charge your devices, printers, fax machines, copiers, DVDs and CDs to borrow, newspapers and magazines, community programs and services, or just a warm, quiet place.
In addition to books (lots!), you'll usually find public computers, outlets to charge your devices, printers, fax machines, copiers, DVDs and CDs to borrow, newspapers and magazines, community programs and services, or just a warm, quiet place.
December 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Go to the public library.
In addition to books (lots!), you'll usually find public computers, outlets to charge your devices, printers, fax machines, copiers, DVDs and CDs to borrow, newspapers and magazines, community programs and services, or just a warm, quiet place.
In addition to books (lots!), you'll usually find public computers, outlets to charge your devices, printers, fax machines, copiers, DVDs and CDs to borrow, newspapers and magazines, community programs and services, or just a warm, quiet place.
Lots of fun & engaging programs happening this week at the Central Library! Check out the highlights below & full list of upcoming events here: bl.buffalolib.org/CEN-Programs
December 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Lots of fun & engaging programs happening this week at the Central Library! Check out the highlights below & full list of upcoming events here: bl.buffalolib.org/CEN-Programs
Congratulations to @nftametro.bsky.social on the opening of the beautiful DL&W Station. The Library took a ride -- along with some friends -- to check it out. Your Library is open every day, just steps from Lafayette Square Station!
December 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Congratulations to @nftametro.bsky.social on the opening of the beautiful DL&W Station. The Library took a ride -- along with some friends -- to check it out. Your Library is open every day, just steps from Lafayette Square Station!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The hoopla streaming services will end on Dec. 31 due to a significant increase in costs to the Library for digital materials.
December 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The hoopla streaming services will end on Dec. 31 due to a significant increase in costs to the Library for digital materials.
Lots of fun & engaging programs happening this week at the Central Library! Check out the highlights below & full list of upcoming events here: bl.buffalolib.org/CEN-Programs
December 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Lots of fun & engaging programs happening this week at the Central Library! Check out the highlights below & full list of upcoming events here: bl.buffalolib.org/CEN-Programs
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Federal grants have been reinstated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a win for communities all across the country: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/a...
But we can't slow down. We need Congress to #FundLibraries in next year's budget.
Take action: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
But we can't slow down. We need Congress to #FundLibraries in next year's budget.
Take action: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
Library Agency Reinstates Grants Canceled by Trump Administration
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Federal grants have been reinstated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a win for communities all across the country: www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/a...
But we can't slow down. We need Congress to #FundLibraries in next year's budget.
Take action: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
But we can't slow down. We need Congress to #FundLibraries in next year's budget.
Take action: app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-pag...
Season’s greetings & season’s readings! Find your next warm, wintery read in the Libby app: buffalo.overdrive.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Season’s greetings & season’s readings! Find your next warm, wintery read in the Libby app: buffalo.overdrive.com
We are Profoundly Thankful for YOU!
This #GivingTuesday, our generous patrons supported libraries with $5,852.80 in donations. Every dollar will make a direct impact on our shelves across Erie County. Thank you!
Donate to help fund new reading materials: bl.buffalolib.org/BucksForBooks
This #GivingTuesday, our generous patrons supported libraries with $5,852.80 in donations. Every dollar will make a direct impact on our shelves across Erie County. Thank you!
Donate to help fund new reading materials: bl.buffalolib.org/BucksForBooks
December 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
We are Profoundly Thankful for YOU!
This #GivingTuesday, our generous patrons supported libraries with $5,852.80 in donations. Every dollar will make a direct impact on our shelves across Erie County. Thank you!
Donate to help fund new reading materials: bl.buffalolib.org/BucksForBooks
This #GivingTuesday, our generous patrons supported libraries with $5,852.80 in donations. Every dollar will make a direct impact on our shelves across Erie County. Thank you!
Donate to help fund new reading materials: bl.buffalolib.org/BucksForBooks
Thank you to all who have supported the Library today as part of Giving Tuesday. There's still time to contribute - your tax-deductible donation will help provide new reading materials for our neighbors across Erie County.
bl.buffalolib.org/GivingTuesday
bl.buffalolib.org/GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Thank you to all who have supported the Library today as part of Giving Tuesday. There's still time to contribute - your tax-deductible donation will help provide new reading materials for our neighbors across Erie County.
bl.buffalolib.org/GivingTuesday
bl.buffalolib.org/GivingTuesday
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Great Lakes mariners & shipwrecks are given a fresh retelling in this new graphic history of Buffalo as a maritime port.
Learn about the rollicking history of Buffalo's infamous Canal District with Jeff Z. Klein & Scott A. Wood on Wed., Dec. 3 @ 6 pm at Central Library.
Learn about the rollicking history of Buffalo's infamous Canal District with Jeff Z. Klein & Scott A. Wood on Wed., Dec. 3 @ 6 pm at Central Library.
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Great Lakes mariners & shipwrecks are given a fresh retelling in this new graphic history of Buffalo as a maritime port.
Learn about the rollicking history of Buffalo's infamous Canal District with Jeff Z. Klein & Scott A. Wood on Wed., Dec. 3 @ 6 pm at Central Library.
Learn about the rollicking history of Buffalo's infamous Canal District with Jeff Z. Klein & Scott A. Wood on Wed., Dec. 3 @ 6 pm at Central Library.
Today, on #GivingTuesday, you can put more books directly into the hands of your neighbors.
Your gift to the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library can help us remain #ProfoundlyPublic: our shelves full, and our doors open to all.
DONATE NOW: bl.buffalolib.org/GivingTuesday
Your gift to the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library can help us remain #ProfoundlyPublic: our shelves full, and our doors open to all.
DONATE NOW: bl.buffalolib.org/GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Today, on #GivingTuesday, you can put more books directly into the hands of your neighbors.
Your gift to the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library can help us remain #ProfoundlyPublic: our shelves full, and our doors open to all.
DONATE NOW: bl.buffalolib.org/GivingTuesday
Your gift to the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library can help us remain #ProfoundlyPublic: our shelves full, and our doors open to all.
DONATE NOW: bl.buffalolib.org/GivingTuesday
Lots of fun & engaging programs happening this week at the Central Library! Check out the highlights below & full list of upcoming events here: bl.buffalolib.org/CEN-Programs
December 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Lots of fun & engaging programs happening this week at the Central Library! Check out the highlights below & full list of upcoming events here: bl.buffalolib.org/CEN-Programs
Great Lakes mariners & shipwrecks are given a fresh retelling in this new graphic history of Buffalo as a maritime port.
Learn about the rollicking history of Buffalo's infamous Canal District with Jeff Z. Klein & Scott A. Wood on Wed., Dec. 3 @ 6 pm at Central Library.
Learn about the rollicking history of Buffalo's infamous Canal District with Jeff Z. Klein & Scott A. Wood on Wed., Dec. 3 @ 6 pm at Central Library.
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Great Lakes mariners & shipwrecks are given a fresh retelling in this new graphic history of Buffalo as a maritime port.
Learn about the rollicking history of Buffalo's infamous Canal District with Jeff Z. Klein & Scott A. Wood on Wed., Dec. 3 @ 6 pm at Central Library.
Learn about the rollicking history of Buffalo's infamous Canal District with Jeff Z. Klein & Scott A. Wood on Wed., Dec. 3 @ 6 pm at Central Library.
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Great write up of the indy author day at @buffalolibrary.bsky.social from Buffalo State's student paper.
buffstaterecord.com/21654/recent...
buffstaterecord.com/21654/recent...
November 25, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Great write up of the indy author day at @buffalolibrary.bsky.social from Buffalo State's student paper.
buffstaterecord.com/21654/recent...
buffstaterecord.com/21654/recent...
There’s still time to sign a letter encouraging your Erie County Legislator to vote in favor of the proposed budget allocation of Library Real Property Taxes. Stop by your library or sign online: BL.BuffaloLib.org/2026Support
November 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
There’s still time to sign a letter encouraging your Erie County Legislator to vote in favor of the proposed budget allocation of Library Real Property Taxes. Stop by your library or sign online: BL.BuffaloLib.org/2026Support
Give a gift that makes a profound difference. A donation to the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s Annual Fund will have a positive impact on the community & our ability to continue to provide both new and traditional library services. bl.buffalolib.org/AnnualFund2025
November 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Give a gift that makes a profound difference. A donation to the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s Annual Fund will have a positive impact on the community & our ability to continue to provide both new and traditional library services. bl.buffalolib.org/AnnualFund2025
Check out this clip from today's Daytime Buffalo with Kate Glaser, @adamzyglis.bsky.social and Interim Director Dorinda Darden chatting about the Library's "Changed It All" campaign!
www.wivb.com/daytime-buff...
www.wivb.com/daytime-buff...
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November 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Check out this clip from today's Daytime Buffalo with Kate Glaser, @adamzyglis.bsky.social and Interim Director Dorinda Darden chatting about the Library's "Changed It All" campaign!
www.wivb.com/daytime-buff...
www.wivb.com/daytime-buff...
So great to spend time with @news4buffalo.bsky.social's Kate Glaser & @adamzyglis.bsky.social this morning to talk about the Library's "Changed It All" campaign!
November 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
So great to spend time with @news4buffalo.bsky.social's Kate Glaser & @adamzyglis.bsky.social this morning to talk about the Library's "Changed It All" campaign!