Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Central Library

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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

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Buffalo’s Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library welcomes the Massachusetts Avenue Project mobile farmers’ market on Fridays...
06/02/2026

Buffalo’s Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library welcomes the Massachusetts Avenue Project mobile farmers’ market on Fridays throughout the summer! Shop a variety of fresh, locally-grown produce. Learn more & see other stops here: https://www.mass-ave.org/mobilemarket

There’s still time to check out the Buffalo Public Schools’ annual “Celebrating Art” art show at Central Library. On dis...
06/01/2026

There’s still time to check out the Buffalo Public Schools’ annual “Celebrating Art” art show at Central Library. On display through June 11. Stop by to view these inspiring works!

Happy , Buffalo!We're so excited to host a FREE wedding ceremony event open to all couples (ages 18+) at Central Librar...
06/01/2026

Happy , Buffalo!

We're so excited to host a FREE wedding ceremony event open to all couples (ages 18+) at Central Library on Saturday, June 27 from 12 noon - 4 pm.

Pre-registration is required and couples must provide proof of a valid New York State marriage license. Space is limited! Reserve a spot here: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/16928934

Floral arrangement generously provided by bōtan
Sweet treats for couples courtesy of Nothing Bundt Cakes

Want to learn practical skills & abilities or looking for training to help you enter the workforce? Registration is now ...
06/01/2026

Want to learn practical skills & abilities or looking for training to help you enter the workforce? Registration is now open for Buffalo Public Schools Adult Education Division's Career & Technical Education and Community Education classes!

Classes start in September 2026 on topics including carpentry, plumbing, residential electric, home improvement, paralegal skills & more. Learn more & register ($) here: https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/dept-adult-ed/page/adultedcte

Fresh on the shelf! Check out this collection of new children’s books, available for borrowing with your Library card! D...
06/01/2026

Fresh on the shelf! Check out this collection of new children’s books, available for borrowing with your Library card! Discover these & others now available at the Library: https://bl.buffalolib.org/catalog

The Erie County Arts in Public Places Committee is looking for submissions for public art at the Buffalo and Erie County...
05/31/2026

The Erie County Arts in Public Places Committee is looking for submissions for public art at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens! Deadline extended to June 12. Details: https://www4.erie.gov/publicart/

Visit Buffalo & Erie County Public Library locations for Summer Reading fun: https://tinyurl.com/m82bnjvc . The Buffalo...
05/31/2026

Visit Buffalo & Erie County Public Library locations for Summer Reading fun: https://tinyurl.com/m82bnjvc .
The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program is supported in part by New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan.

Go for GOLD! The Library’s Passport to Reading summer reading program is underway! Visit all Buffalo & Erie County Publi...
05/30/2026

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

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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

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

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