Phil is seen with Eden Library Director Joyce Maguda (photo on left)  and with Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and his assistant Randy Hoak. (photo on the right).

See this inspiring author on Sun., May 20 at 3 p.m. at the Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Ave., and on Mon., May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Niagara Library, 280 Porter Ave., both in Buffalo. Free

(L – R) Announcing the nearly $740,000 grant for Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries.
NY State Assemblyman Ryan, West Seneca Library Director Cathy Foertch, Aurora Library Director Robert Alessi, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System Director Mary Jean Jakubowski & NY State Senator Tim Kennedy

The Buffalo City Directories, a digital collection from the Grosvenor Room of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, is now available on New York Heritage website at: http://www.newyorkheritage.org/buffalo-city-directories.php.

“Battle of the Bulge” Army veteran/Purple Heart recipient Russell A. Guthrie shares recollections of this momentous WWII battle prior to screening of the documentary “The Wereth Eleven,” the story of a not-well-known incident during the Battle involving 11 African American soldiers. Free.

Former WNYer and Buffalo Seminary graduate Roberta Rich will discuss her new historical novel, The Midwife of Venice, set in 16th C. Venice, on Friday, May 18, 12 noon, Free @ the downtown Library. Copies available for purchase & signing courtesy of Talking Leaves Books. Please join us!

Attention Kindle owners!

Watch this short video and learn to borrow eBooks for your Kindle. 

e-book borrowers! Click here to take a brief survey…     
Pew Research Center has begun a new survey to learn more about public library patrons’ experiences with e-books. It’s part of a larger research effort that is examining the changing role of public libraries in the digital age. The 1^st report examined the rise of e-reading                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

What’s Fishy in Rare Books? How to fish for food, sport and recreation. Fish illustration and biology through the ages. New exhibit “Some Things Fishy in Rare Books” at the downtown Library brings out rare and delightful collections items on the subject of fishing for both experienced anglers and those just learning. Check it out! Free, main floor, through June 16 during all regular Library hours.

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