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Extending two city blocks in length, encompassing more than 400,000 square feet of floor space and more than 58 miles of shelving, the Central Library houses approximately 2 million volumes, special exhibition rooms for rare and valuable materials & more. Keeping you informed about upcoming programs, events and reading materials available through the downtown (Buffalo, NY) Central Library and the 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library locations. The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library reserves the right to monitor content on all branded social media presences, and to modify or remove any messages or postings that it deems, in its sole discretion, to be: commercial in nature, abusive, defamatory, obscene, potentially libelous, in violation of the copyright, trademark right, or other intellectual property right of any third party, or otherwise inappropriate for appearance on a Library branded presence.

11/01/2026

November is Native American Heritage Month. Celebrate all month long with free programs at Buffalo & Erie County Public Library locations: https://bl.buffalolib.org/Nov-Programs

11/01/2026

Winter is coming, and our Erie County Department of Social Services is reminding residents that the 2026–2027 Regular Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefit is scheduled to open on November 2, 2026.

HEAP helps eligible households cover heating costs during the colder months, providing important assistance to Erie County residents and families.

Learn more about eligibility and how to apply: https://otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/

10/31/2026

Join Special Collections Manager Susan Buttaccio to explore some of the latest additions to our online resources – and learn how to expertly navigate through our platforms. Thurs., Nov 12.

The Library’s Digital Collections provide a wealth of materials across all of the Grosvenor Room’s Special Collections, and are available anytime from the comfort of… wherever you...

10/31/2026

“Unity in the Community” is a free Resource Fair for those in need of basic living services & support including: housing, employment, medical, insurance, etc. This is a tabling event, free and open to the public on Sat., Nov 7 from 10 am – 2 pm at the downtown Central Library. Questions: call Community Access Services at 716-852-5969.

10/30/2026

Happy Halloween from staff at Central Library! 👻 🎃

10/30/2026

Indie Author Day and Book Fair 2026 is just over two weeks away!

Check out the full lineup of speakers - and register now to attend this day-long event & connect with other authors, editors, illustrators & more: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/17298202

10/30/2026

Join us next week for What Art Makes Visible.

What role can public art play in the life of a community?

Humanities New York and the & Erie County Public Library invite you to a Community Conversation using Artistas del Barrio Buffalo’s Roberto Clemente mural as a shared visual anchor.

Everyone is welcome, from people who live and work alongside public art every day to artists and muralists who have helped create it.

What does public art mean to you? Does it change how you experience your community?

No art or history expertise is needed.

Wednesday, November 4 | 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Isaías González-Soto Branch Library
280 Porter Avenue, Buffalo

Register: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/17637401

10/29/2026

Ok, maybe this is too horrifying even for Halloween

10/29/2026

Spread the word... Unity In the Community is Sat., Nov. 7 at the Central Library from 10 am - 2 p.m. Free & open to the public, there will be 30 + support organizations tabling who can answer questions about housing, health services, and basic living support services. Raffles, too! Contact Community Access Services of WNY with questions. 716-852-5969.

10/29/2026

Happening now until 12:30 pm today, Thu., Oct. 29 at Central Library - the fall diversity career fair! Presented by the Erie County Office for People with Disabilities, ACCES-VR and other partners.

Address

1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY
14203

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17168588900

Website

https://www.buffalolib.org/, http://elibrary.buffalolib.org/, https://www.instagram.com/buffalolibrary/, https://x.com/b

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