
02/06/2023
Erie County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein is the speaker at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. See you on Zoom on Tue., Feb. 7 at 12:30 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89323706243
The Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library at 1187 East Delavan Avenue in Buffalo, NY is a member of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.
Operating as usual
Erie County Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein is the speaker at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. See you on Zoom on Tue., Feb. 7 at 12:30 p.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89323706243
Looking for a new job? Hoping to advance your current career? The Library’s ‘Job and Career Resources’ Subject Guide has links to job searching sites, resume and application advice, test and certification info & more. https://www.buffalolib.org/subject-guides/college-and-career/job-career-resources
Various community organizations are celebrating “Together as One” this Black History Month. Discover more, including free tours, lectures & programs, at https://www.bfloafricanamericanmuseum.org/together-as-one
Celebrate Black History Month with this collection of free, downloadable eBooks & eAudiobooks from hoopla! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/14837
The star of ESPN’s flagship morning program, First Take, presents the story of his long struggle to find success in the world of sports journalism and gives fresh takes on the controversies and successes that his provocative style has generated. Click on our catalog link for more info: https://tinyurl.com/3v3u75u4
The PBS KIDS Writers Contest encourages children in grades K-3 to celebrate the power of creating stories and illustrations by submitting their original work. The deadline for submission is March 24, 2023. For more information, visit - https://www.wned.org/writerscontest/
Connie Porter, author of the American Girl Addy books, speaks at the opening presentation of The Black Doll Exhibit on Thu., Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr., Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. See the exhibit through Sat., April 1.
Find free tax assistance programs at libraries across Erie County: https://tinyurl.com/TaxHelp2023
Stephanie Tisdale, Strategic Initiatives Expert, M&T Bank, will discuss the art of investing at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. See you on Zoom on Tue., Jan. 31 @ 12:30 pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84931595921
Let us bring the Library to you! Mobile services like the “Library by Mail” program & “Library on Wheels” bookmobile help to bring library materials & services across Erie County. Info: https://www.buffalolib.org/locations-hours/mobile-services
Watch free movies & TV shows on your computer or other device with your Buffalo & Erie County Public Library card! Visit https://www.buffalolib.org/downloadsstreaming to get started.
Save the date. Connie Porter, author of the American Girl “Addy” books will help kickoff the 2023 Black Doll exhibit at the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Branch Library on Thurs., Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. We hope you can join us. Free & open to the public. Children’s doll crafts, prizes and more!
Get trusted content from leading magazines, newspapers and journals. All you need is your Library card to access the Gale OneFile collections: http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/nysl_we_becpl?db=STND
Your tax-deductible donation to the Bucks for Books campaign helps the Library purchase new reading materials for your 37 public libraries & bookmobiles in Erie County! Your support is greatly appreciated. https://ways2give.buffalolib.org/bucks-for-books
Already an international bestseller, Jamie Oliver’s new cookbook offers 120 recipes with minimal prep, 8-ingredients or less, designed for one pan! Check it out at the Library: https://tinyurl.com/3jhnas5a
The Nature Book Club meets virtually on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 pm to discuss Nan Shepherd’s “The Living Mountain.” Details: https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/9869107
Kate Pfohl & Diane Picard will speak about the Massachusetts Avenue Farm Project at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. See you on Zoom on Tue., Jan. 24 @ 12:30 pm. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88631767329
Did you know that you can borrow Chromebooks & WiFi hotspots from the Library? All you need is your Library card! https://tinyurl.com/BECPLChromebooks
The New York State Library invites you to take & share this Survey designed for those who use museums, libraries & other cultural heritage/history sites. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYSOCEtoolkit
In “Aesthetica” by Allie Rowbottom, an aging former Instagram influencer seeks to undo all her plastic surgery through an experimental procedure. Named an NPR Best Book of 2022, click this catalog link for details: https://tinyurl.com/52zf8k54
Looking for a new job? Hoping to advance your current career? The Library’s ‘Job and Career Resources’ Subject Guide has links to job searching sites, resume and application advice, test and certification info, and more. Just click the link to get started: https://www.buffalolib.org/subject-guides/college-and-career/job-career-resources
Today is the National Day of Racial Healing. Check out these reads about increasing empathy, advancing racial equity and building solidarity: https://tinyurl.com/mth5c2fx
Learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work with these free downloadable eBooks from Libby: https://buffalo.overdrive.com/search?query=Martin+Luther+King+Jr.
All Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries are closed on Monday, January 16 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Visit us virtually 24/7 at www.BuffaloLib.org.
Angela Keppel discusses “Discovering Buffalo, One Street at a Time” at the next free, virtual IMAGINE Buffalo program. Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, January 17 at 12:30 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84731068975
Students in grades 9-12 are invited to write an essay describing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 1967 visit to Buffalo as part of the “Eye on History Essay Contest.” Entries are due to [email protected] by January 30, 2023. https://tinyurl.com/44a3k8ye
In a sequel to his best-selling instructional guide, author Christopher McDougall expands his focus to provide amateurs and seasoned runners with comprehensive advice on training, form, nutrition, and motivation. Click on our catalog link for more info: https://tinyurl.com/4stczysn
Explore free, upcoming programs about health & wellness at the Library! https://tinyurl.com/WellnessBECPL
Jonathan Escoffery’s “If I Survive You” follows a Jamaican-American family in Miami through a series of linked short stories. This debut by Escoffery is on many “Best of 2022” lists. Click this catalog link to see title info: https://tinyurl.com/36xya636
Borrow free eBooks in the hoopla app to help you keep your resolutions in the new year! All you need is your Buffalo & Erie County Public Library card to get started. https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/12007
Join us for the 43rd annual community celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Thurs., Jan. 12 at 12 noon at the Merriweather Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. Storytelling, poetry & more.
Join us on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. via Zoom for the free IMAGINE Buffalo Speaker Series! This week's program features Anna Kaplan of Frank Lloyd Wright's Graycliff. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85387388221
Well wishes to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin in his continued recovery. Go Bills!
Follow this link to see upcoming Library System programs! https://tinyurl.com/LibraryPrograms2023
January is National Hobby Month! Indulge an old hobby or find a new one with eBooks through our hoopla app. https://www.hoopladigital.com/
Save the date! Our annual community celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held on Thurs., Jan. 12 at 12 noon at the Merriweather Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave. Storytelling, poetry & more.
2-1-1 WNY has a list of resources to help in the aftermath of the blizzard, including warming shelters, emergency contact info, mental health resources & more. https://www.211wny.org/resources/resources-for-the-buffalo-blizzard-2022/
Kick off 2023 with a new read! Borrow free downloadable eBooks & eAudiobooks with your library card.
https://buffalo.overdrive.com/
Check out the most popular books read by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System patrons in 2022!
https://tinyurl.com/TopBooks22
The Winter Reading Challenge kicks off January 1. All ages & loads of fun! Submit brief book reviews for a chance to win great prizes.
https://becplny08.readsquared.com/
1187 E Delavan Avenue
Buffalo, NY
14215
* * * Pardon our dust. We’re still open. * * * Located west of Eggert Road on East Delavan Avenue, very close to the intersection of Bailey Avenue. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot available. Public Access Computers: 35 public access computers (3 dedicated to OPAC) which includes a computer lab of 12 computers, and we have color printing for 25 cents (10 cents per black & white page). Meeting Room available. Please call to check current availability. Copier- Black and white copies are available at 15 cents each.
Monday | 11am - 7pm |
Tuesday | 11am - 7pm |
Thursday | 10am - 6pm |
Friday | 10am - 6pm |
Saturday | 9am - 5pm |
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Are you an author, writer or want to become one? Join us for Indie Author Day at the downtown Central Library on Sat., November 5 from 9:30 am – 12 noon! FREE! Register: http://tinyurl.com/BfloIndie22
Located west of Eggert Road on East Delavan Avenue, very close to the intersection of Bailey Avenue, adjacent to the Bank of America. Wheelchair accessible. Parking lot available.
Public Access Computers: 35 public access computers (3 dedicated to OPAC) and 6 public access laptops (library card required), which includes a computer lab of 12 computers and an express computer with an attached scanner. We also offer color printing for 25 cents and black & white printing for 10 cents per page. "What can I do at a Public Access Computer?"
The East Delavan Branch Meeting Room is now available. For details on the Coles Branch Meeting Room and other Buffalo Library system meeting spaces, click here.
Looking for computer training? We offer one-on-one sessions: Sign Up Application
Missed our Bike Smart Buffalo program? Check out the presentation file here!
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