Do you enjoy browsing book collections to find the ones that make you pause, raise an eyebrow and say, "Wait, what?" We have the program for you! Join us on Thu., Aug. 20 at 6 PM for a special look at some of the funniest, weirdest & most unhinged titles found in the Central Library's collection.

1,000 GOLDEN CARDS ACHIEVED! Congratulations to all of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library cardholders who completed their Passport to Reading!

Join us to celebrate America 250 with the West Seneca Town Band at the Central Library on Sat., August 15 from 1-2:30 pm! The band will present a rich tapestry of music, including the French horn quartet, Dixieland band & more. Free & open to the public.

We’re thrilled to welcome Christine Schonhart to the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library family as our new Director! Join us in welcoming Christine, who is a Forestville native, back to Western New York. We look forward to working with her!

Stay informed. The New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps offers information and resources for you to be prepared in the event of a disaster. Attend a free learning session and follow this link for details: bit.ly/3P5RVMP

Enjoy board games, Dungeons & Dragons, Pokémon and more at the Library! bl.buffalolib.org/Gaming

Join us tomorrow, Wed., July 22 @ 6 at Central Library for a public screening of No Place to Grow Old, a documentary by Davey Schaupp that examines the rising number of older adults experiencing homelessness. In partnership w/ Homeless Alliance of WNY. Free. Register: tinyurl.com/2prwsbnj

Share your thoughts with the city of Buffalo: docs.google.com/forms/d/1h5D...

Don't miss Queen City Jazz Fest on Sat., July 25 from 1 - 9 p.m. in Lafayette Square outside of the Central Library. Presented by the Colored Musicians Club. Live music all afternoon. Food trucks, too. Bring a lawn chair and celebrate summer in Buffalo.

Support the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library and invest in one of Western New York's oldest and most trusted public institutions with a tax-deductible donation during Give 716! Make your contribution now: BL.BuffaloLib.org/Give2026

Indie Author Day 2026 Call for Submissions! Volunteer to lead a workshop, panel, or talk for the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library's Indie Author Day 2026 on Saturday, November 14. Submit your program idea by August 15, 2026 to be considered. bl.buffalolib.org/IAD26Pitches

Help us plan for the future. Tell us what you think by taking this quick Library survey. Thank you! www.surveymonkey.com/r/SR66SGT

Heading to Nickel City Con at the Buffalo Convention Center this weekend? The Library is running a Kids Space all weekend long! Crafts, button making, games, and book giveaways. We'll be here Friday until 8 PM, Saturday from 10 AM - 7 PM and Sunday from 10 AM - 4 PM.

Fresh on the shelf! Check out these new nonfiction books available for borrowing throughout Erie County with your library card. bl.buffalolib.org/Catalog

As part of #America250 and New York State 250, we're hosting a special quilting pop-up program this Saturday, June 27 from 10 am - 12 noon at the Central Library. Stop by the Grosvenor Room to create your own 9" x 9" fabric square - all supplies provided! buffalolib.libcal.com/event/17100680

Join Central Library's Graphic Novel Book Club for adults on Thu., July 2 at 6 PM to discuss “American Born Chinese” by Gene Luen Yang. buffalolib.libcal.com/event/16495787

Join us this Friday, June 26 at 2:30 pm at Central Library as artist AP Gorny talks about his giant, hand-made book of prints and trial proofs. Measuring 2 x 3 feet, this massive book documents AP’s experiments with his printmaking processes in the 1970s and 1980s.

All Buffalo & Erie County Public Library locations are closed on Fri.,, June 19 for Juneteenth. Visit us 24/7 at www.BuffaloLib.org to download eBooks, research your favorites topic, see our digital collections and more!

Join us next Sat., June 27 at 10 AM to bedazzle a book cover! Bring a book from home or choose one from our limited supply. (Don't worry, they're not actual library books!) All bedazzling supplies provided. Space is limited; register now to secure your spot! buffalolib.libcal.com/event/16488065

Need help with groceries this summer? Summer meals and Summer EBT can help kids get the food they need over break. Other resources can also stretch your grocery budget and put more food on the table. See what's available for your family:

New exhibit coming 🔜 to the Central Library’s Ring of Knowledge! Join us on Tuesday, June 16 from 1-2:30 pm to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit, We the People: Commemorating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence!

Have you ever wondered what your family heirlooms might be worth? Join us at Central Library for a three-part series with local art appraiser Mark Dabney! First up on Sat., June 20 at 1:30 pm, learn about what an appraisal is and how to identify what items might be in your family.

Our latest Passport to Reading Golden Library Card winners. Congratulations! Visit all 37 libraries before mid-August and you can get a limited-edition (while they last) golden Library card. Details: www.Buffalolib.org or call 716-858-8900.

Join us next Wed., June 10 at 6 p.m. at Central Library for a special screening of selected short films from The Buffalo History Channel. This month, director Doug Ruffin has curated a selection of documentary shorts about #Juneteenth in #Buffalo! buffalolib.libcal.com/event/16954609

Want to learn practical skills & abilities or looking for training to help you enter the workforce? Registration is now open for BPS Adult Education Division classes on topics including carpentry, plumbing, paralegal skills & more. Learn more & register ($): www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-adult...

Go for GOLD! Our Passport to Reading summer reading program is underway! Visit all Buffalo & Erie County Public Library branches & get your stamp before 8/21. If you’re one of the first 1,000 people to do so you’ll win a special edition golden library card! bl.buffalolib.org/PassportReading

Central Library is starting a Graphic Novel Book Club! Join us at 6 pm Thursday, June 4 to discuss Maia Kobabe's award-winning graphic memoir Gender Queer. Open to all adults ages 18+. No registration necessary!"

Join the Library in welcoming our new director Christine Schonhart from Brooklyn Public Library! She officially begins in August.

Buffalo's Elaine M. Panty Branch Library will welcome the @feedmorewny.org farm market truck on select Fridays throughout the summer! Stop by to purchase fresh, healthy, affordable & locally-grown produce. Learn more & see other stops here: www.feedmorewny.org/programs-ser...