Development Office
Between 2004 and 2006, the loss of $7 million in annual support from Erie County compromised the Library's ability to fulfill its mission of connecting our diverse community with library resources that enrich, enlighten and entertain.
We need your support now more than ever!
Please help us supplement our limited funding and:
 Put needed books and other library materials directly into the hands of community members |
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| Open doors at local libraries by restoring hours of service |
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| Deliver essential literacy and other valuable library programs benefiting toddlers through seniors |
2007 Year End Appeal
Your Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is being called upon to play a more important role than ever. And we need your help!
Our annual budget, provided through your tax dollars, does not cover the entire cost associated with our various literacy services and special programs nor does it keep pace with the information demands of our community.
We urgently need friends like you - people who truly appreciate the importance of our Library System - to connect our diverse community and enrich, enlighten and entertain you, your families and neighbors.
Your gift today will help provide a brighter tomorrow.
Please take a moment or two to learn more about how you can help us build our community together. If you are interested in making a contribution, simply clip the donation form at the bottom of the attached letter, place it and your gift of any amount in an envelope and mail it to:
Development Office
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203-1887
Fundraising Events
Whatever your interests, there are many special events and promotions scheduled to benefit the libraries in Buffalo and Erie County.
The B&ECPL Development Office has organized a number of successful and entertaining events with proceeds directly funding valuable materials, programs and services at libraries across Erie County. The generosity of event sponsors and partners as well as community supporters has been overwhelming and a testament to the importance of public libraries in Western New York. Learn more...
Current Events
Past Events
Shop For A Cause -- October 13, 2007.
Books, Blues & Bar-B-Q
Tailgate with Tasker - Tuesday, November 28th
On The Front Lines: Journalists Assess the New Censorship -- September 30, 2006
Annual Celebrate North Collins -- September 30, 2006
Macy's: Shop For A Cause -- September 16, 2006
Mother's Day Chocolate Sale -- May 2006
Chocolate Passion II -- May 9, 2006
Spring Fling -- April 25, 2006
A Taste of Twain -- April 7, 2006
Chocolate Passion -- December 20, 2005
Donation of Books and Other Materials
Don't discard books, DVDs, CDs or magazines after you have enjoyed them. If they are in good condition, the Library may add them to the collection or re-sell them and apply the proceeds to the purchase of new titles.
Shop
Think of the Central Library's Store first when looking for a unique gift item or an out-of-print gem for that special individual. Novel Ideas has hundreds of book-related items (ties, mugs, toys, puzzles and more), while Encore Editions sells duplicate copies of donated materials and books discarded from library collections.
Sweet Satisfaction -- Chocolate Library Cards
For chocolate lovers, the B&ECPL released a new product during National Library Week in April -- a gourmet chocolate library card. Available at all participating library locations, including the Central Library's Store, the edible cards come in three flavors, milk, dark and almond. The bars sell for $2.50 each and are manufactured by downtown Buffalo's only chocolate factory, Choco-Logo. Proceeds directly benefit the library location where the chocolate is purchased.
Volunteer Your Time
We value your precious time in support of library activities. Volunteers are needed for special events (short-term) and recurring tasks (2-4 hours per week). Be a library advocate!
Charitable Partnering Opportunities
Summer reading programs for children, special events, author visits the Library welcomes opportunities to partner with non-profit organizations of similar mission as well as local businesses and corporate or private foundations to offer quality programs to the public.
Section 501 (c) (3)
The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, New York 14203) has been granted official tax exempt status (section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code) from the United States Internal Revenue Service.
Click here for a reprinted Letter of Determination, which also established that donors to the Library may deduct contributions from their federally-taxable income as provided for in section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.