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The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library's Development and Communications Office works to ensure the timely release of information about library programs and services. Our online news room is your one stop source for information about the Library System.  For more details, call 716-858-7182 or email testaj@buffalolib.org.

LIBRARIES ANNOUNCE SUMMER READING

Dig into Reading – Many Options for School Age Children to Read this Summer

Hug Your Library Events Announced

For Immediate Release:    June 7, 2013

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

Hug Your Library Gatherings Planned

Community Invited to Show Support for Libraries 

 

Author Ron Tanner

For Immediate Release:         June 6, 2013

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

 

 

Downtown Library to Host

Summer Reading invites

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System

invites you to the

2013 Summer Reading Announcement

featuring The Hill Brothers and students from local schools

Lackawanna Library - Students Build and Install New Window Boxes

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

ANNA REINSTEIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY WINDOW REPLACEMENT PROJECT

 

For Immediate Release:      May 21, 2013

For More Information:   Christine  Bazan, Director, Cheektowaga Public Libraries, 716-668-4991

 Joy Testa Cinquino, Assistant Deputy Director Development &  

 Communications,  716- 858-7182

 

Battle of the Books Teams Forming

 

 

For Immediate Release:   April 19, 2013

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

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK APRIL 14 – 20, 2013

Downtown Central Library, National Library Week Events

 

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release:  April 10, 2013
For More Information:    Joy Testa Cinquino, testaj@buffalolib.org,  716-858-7182

 

UPCOMING FUNDRAISER FOR THE LIBRARIES “AFTER HOURS @ THE LIBRARY, MAY 8 , 2013

 
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 

AUTHOR OF SLAVE GENEALOGY OF THE ROULHAC FAMILY TO SPEAK AT THE FRANK E. MERRIWEATHER LIBRARY

The Buffalo Genealogy Society of the African Diaspora and the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Library
present Slave Genealogy of the Roulhac Family: French Masters and the Africans They Enslaved, Saturday
April 13 from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. at the Frank E. Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson Avenue in Buffalo.

Women’s History Month Announcement

March 1, 2013

CONTACT: Peter Anderson / Peter.Anderson@erie.gov
Phone: (716)858-8500 / Mobile: (716) 270-7842

POLONCARZ JOINS IN KICKOFF OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

Fourth Annual Event Begins Month of Events, Programs, Workshops Celebrating Women in the Community

THIS WEEK AT CENTRAL LIBRARY - Feb. 4 - 9, 2013

 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

$319,809 NATIONAL LEADERSHIP GRANT AWARDED TO LIBRARY

IMLS grant announcement with partners

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Receives Prestigious $319,809 National Leadership Grant

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ECHO ART FAIR 2013 LAUNCHES

 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

 

LIBRARY SYSTEM 2013 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNOUNCED

For Immediate Release:  January 24, 2013

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

 

library system 2013 board of trustees announced

Jack Connors Elected Chairman

WARM UP WITH A GOOD BOOK

For Immediate Release: January 15, 2013

For More Information:  Joy Testa Cinquino

 

Jacobs and Libraries Encourage Readers to “Renew Local"

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2013                                                                                                                               

Jacobs and Libraries Encourage Readers to “Renew Local"

PUBLIC COMPUTER CENTER AT JULIA BOYER REINSTEIN LIBRARY RECEIVES GRANTS

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

 

Grants Awarded to Public Computer Center at Julia Boyer Reinstein Library

35th Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

Presents  

35th Annual Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

Thursday, January 17

WHAT WERE YOU READING IN 2012?

 

For Immediate Release:     December 27, 2012

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

 

 

WHAT WERE YOU READING IN 2012?

 

For Immediate Release:     December 27, 2012

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

 

 

WHAT’S BLACK AND WHITE AND READ ALL OVER?

 

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

 

eReader Open Labs Coming to a Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Near You

 

For Immediate Release:   October 15, 2012

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

  testaj@buffalolib.org,   716- 858-7182

 

eReader Open Labs Coming to a Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Near You

5,200 Signed Library Postcards Delivered to Erie County Executive

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.

 

ANTI-BULLYING KICK-OFF AT DOWNTOWN LIBRARY

 

Bullying Stops Here” Campaign Announced

More than a dozen human service organizations joined forces with the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System today to announce a community wide anti-bullying initiative for the month of October.  The “Bullying Stops Here” campaign includes a pledge not to bully as well as a calendar of upcoming events.   

DOWNTOWN LIBRARY HOSTS 4TH ANNUAL COMICS FEST ON OCTOBER 6; DRAWING CONTEST SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT

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

SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month--a time to remind everyone that a library card provides access to invaluable services from one of the most important resources in our local communities: your neighborhood library. “We believe a library card is the smartest card in your wallet,” said Mary Jean Jakubowski, director of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System. “A library card can open the door to a world of discovery through books, computers and more and, best of all, it’s free!”

WAR OF 1812 EXHIBIT AT DOWNTOWN CENTRAL LIBRARY

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

Huge Book Sale, Downtown Central Library, August 9 - 11

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.

THE BEST VALUE IN TOWN – YOUR BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Users Can Save Big Bucks

When someone wants to save money they can clip coupons and look for sales or they can come to any of the 37 libraries in the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

The numbers explain it all. The more than 16,500 people who daily use any of the libraries throughout the County can save their hard-earned cash by taking out books, DVDs, or CDs, using our public computers or attending one of many programs for free.

YOUNG AUDIENCES SECOND SATURDAYS ENRICH SUMMER 2012 WITH FREE PROGRAMS AT THE DOWNTOWN LIBRARY

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

SUMMER READING KICK OFF

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.

HANDS–ON eREADER COMPUTER TRAINING

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System is offering six hands-on eReader informational computer labs in addition to all of the regular computer training classes scheduled in libraries this spring and summer. The eReader Open Labs are free to all.

CENTRAL LIBRARY EXHIBITION OF PROPOSED MEDICAL SCHOOL DESIGNS CALLS FOR PUBLIC INPUT

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

SENATOR KENNEDY, LIBRARY OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE STATE GRANTS FOR BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY LIBRARIES

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Senator Timothy M. Kennedy, a member of the Senate Committee on Libraries, announced a significant state investment in local libraries Thursday at the Downtown Central Library. Joined by library officials and fellow state lawmakers, Senator Kennedy announced the state has directed $617,970 in construction and improvement grants to the Downtown Central Library, as part of the overall award of $740,000 to a total of four libraries in the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System.

PUBLIC LIBRARY & YOUNG AUDIENCES OF WNY COLLABORATE

“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.

ONLINE BOOK FUNDRAISER KICKS OFF NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System Announces National Library Week Activities

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library announces Systemwide programs during National Library Week (April 8-15) including an online fundraising auction, noon hour presentations and tours of the downtown Central Library.

DOWNTOWN LIBRARY’S CURRENT EXHIBIT EXPLORES FISH, FISHING THROUGH RARE BOOKS

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

Some Things Fishy in Rare Books: Izaak Walton’s Compleat Angler and Other Fish Tales

PUBLIC INVITED TO THE 16TH AFRICAN AMERICAN WRITERS RECEPTION

 “BUFFALO ROOTS RUN DEEP” – APRIL 14 @ MERRIWEATHER LIBRARY

Social Justice Series

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.

MEDIA RELEASE

The Lancaster Public Library, 5466 Broadway in Lancaster, will be closed from Monday, March 19 through Sunday, April 1 for electrical updates and installation of new carpeting. The drop boxes at the Lancaster Public 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.

For more information, contact: Jim Stelzle, director, Lancaster Public Library at 716-683-1120.

MEDIA RELEASE

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.

POLONCARZ TO JOIN LIBRARIES IN CELEBRATING MARCH AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

POLONCARZ TO JOIN LIBRARIES IN CELEBRATING
MARCH AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
 

Third Annual Kickoff on March 1st to Highlight Month Long Calendar of Events
 

ERIE COUNTY, NY— Erie County and its Commission on the Status of Women, the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System and numerous partner organizations will kick off March as Women’s History Month at the downtown Central Library, 1 Lafayette Square, on Thursday, March 1, 2012.

GET WRAPPED UP IN A GOOD BOOK

BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM WINTER READING 2012 ANNOUNCED

You don’t have to wait until the summertime to grab a hold of a great book. The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System announces its Winter Reading 2012 competition. Read a book, write a short online review and you are on your way to winning great prizes like a Kindle Fire, fleece blanket, travel mug or new books.

KENMORE BRANCH LIBRARY DELAYS REOPENING

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.

MEDIA RELEASE LIBRARY SYSTEM BOARD 2012 OFFICERS ELECTED

The Board of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System released the following report after their monthly board meeting held recently at the downtown Central Library in Lafayette Square.

Officer Elections:

Jack Connors was elected chair for a one year term. He most recently served as vice chair. Mr. Connors is Publisher and President of Buffalo Business First and the Buffalo Law Journal.

KENMORE LIBRARY ON DELAWARE ROAD TEMPORARILY CLOSING FOR RE-MODELING

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).

NEW HOURS FOR THE FRANK E. MERRIWEATHER LIBRARY

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.