News Releases

For Immediate Release:         June 6, 2013

For More Information:               Joy Testa Cinquino,
                                                      Assistant Deputy Director, Development & Communications,                                                         
                                                      testaj@buffalolib.org, 716- 858-7182

CAMERAS INVITED - MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release:             May 22, 2013

For More Information:               Joy Testa Cinquino, Assistant Deputy Director, Development & Communications,

             testaj@buffalolib.org, 716- 858-7182

 
After Hours @ the Library - Happy Hour fundraiser to benefit the 
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System 
Wednesday, May 8
5:30 - 8:00 p.m. 
at the downtown Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo 
After Hours @ the Library 
Outdoors (weather permitting) at the Washington Street main entrance to the Library 

 This Week at Central 
Free & open to the public (716) 858-8900

Mon., Feb. 4

2-4 pm: Computer Training/Microsoft Word Basics. Computer Training Lab, second floor, registration required at Borrower Services

Tuesday, Feb. 5

 For Immediate Release:

January 28, 2013

Contact:
Brooke Leboeuf
echoArtFair@gmail.com
716.510.1328

ECHO ART FAIR 2013 LAUNCHES

Announces exciting new venue partnership,

jury selection, and call for artists

For Immediate Release: January 15, 2013

For More Information:  Joy Testa Cinquino

For Immediate Release:       January 9,  2013

For More Information:             Joy Testa Cinquino, testaj@buffalolib.org,  716-858-7182

                    Yvonne Maute, mautey@buffalolib.org, PCC Project Manager, 716-668-4991 Ext. 14

For Immediate Release:     December 27, 2012

For More Information:      Joy Testa Cinquino, testaj@buffalolib.org, 716-858-7182

For Immediate Release:  October 24, 2012

For More Information:    Joy Testa Cinquino, 716-858-7182, testaj@buffalolib.org

What’s Black and White and Read All Over?

Fundraising Event to Benefit the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System

Friday, November 16 at the Hotel Lafayette

5,200 Signed Library Postcards Delivered to Erie County Executive After Rally at Central Library

The following information was distributed by Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Director, Mary Jean Jakubowski earlier this afternoon during a “Turn the Lights Back On - Flip the Switch for Library Funding” rally at the downtown Central Library.  The event was covered by all 3 TV stations, YNN News, The Buffalo News, Tonawanda News and WBEN Radio.

Best-selling illustrators Kyle Kaczmarczyk and Graham Nolan featured guests at the Library’s Comics Fest

FEATURES LETTERS, RARE BOOKS AND DOCUMENTS
Fall Programs on through January

IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE A YEAR

Select from a wide variety of
Used Books, Periodicals, VHS Tapes, Audio Books on Cassettes & CDs
ALL ITEMS ONLY 25 CENTS

Thursday, August 9
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Friday, August 10
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Young Audiences of Western New York is continuing its Second Saturdays series of free all-ages programming at the downtown Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, 1 Lafayette Square, through the summer with the following activities:

This Saturday, July 14 at 1:00 p.m. Erie Canal Traveling Museum

NY Deputy Commissioner for Cultural Education On Hand

New York State Deputy Commissioner for Cultural Education Jeffrey W. Cannell was at the downtown Central Library this morning to kick off the 2012 Summer Reading Program for the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System. Hundreds of special programs and events are planned throughout the summer as part of the Library System’s all-ages Summer Reading initiative.

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The Central Branch of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library will host an exhibition of work by four elite international architectural teams produced for the competition to design the new downtown University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.  Read more by clicking here: http://www.buffalo.edu/news/13456

“SECOND SATURDAYS” FREE FAMILY PROGRAMS

A new series of monthly performances and workshops geared toward kids and families at the downtown Central Library has been announced. Called “Second Saturdays” for its date placement each month, the programs will be co-presented by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System and Young Audiences of WNY.

These programs, presented at the downtown Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square, are free, appropriate for all ages, and open to the public.

“Fish on Fridays” Programs Illuminate Fishing as Tourism Lure, Environmental Caution & Recreational Opportunity

Learn more about the Central Library’s new series on Social Justice. All events are free and open to the public. They take place in the Ring of Knowledge at downtown Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square.  Click here for more details.

The Anna M. Reinstein Memorial Library, 2580 Harlem Rd, Cheektowaga, will be closed from Monday, March 12 through Sunday, March 25 for installation of new windows. The drop boxes at the Anna M. Reinstein Memorial Library will remain open for book and other material returns. Patrons may also return library materials to any other Buffalo & Erie County Public Library branch.

ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY STATS ANNOUNCED
 

The Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenmore Branch which was temporarily scheduled to be closed from January 23 thru February 5, 2012, will extend the closing due to construction.

The Library will now reopen on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.

For more information, please contact Town of Tonawanda Public Library Director Dorinda Darden at 716-873-2861.

Extended Hours at Kenilworth Branch

 Delaware Road, will be more welcoming, replacing an outdated circulation desk, constructing a new children’s area and creating space dedicated to public computers. An inviting lounge will afford a quiet and relaxing environment. New entrance doors equipped with automatic door openers will be in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Please be advised of the following revised hours for the Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Branch Library, located at 1324 Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12 – 8 p.m.

Friday 1 - 6 p.m.

Saturday 10a.m. – 6p.m.

Sunday 12 – 5 p.m. (Sunday hours run through April 29, the Library is closed on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012)

The Frank E. Merriweather Library can be reached by calling 716-883-4418. The Library’s Facebook fan page is listed under Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library.