Western New York Library Resources Council - WNYLRC

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Western New York Library Resources Council - WNYLRC WNYLRC is a not-for-profit consortium of libraries and library systems serving six counties in Western NY. Library systems include public and school libraries.

The Western New York Library Resources Council (WNYLRC) is a not-for-profit consortium of libraries and library systems serving six counties: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, and Orleans. The Council was chartered by the New York State Board of Regents in 1966. Member libraries include academic, corporate, hospital and other special types of libraries.

10/16/2026

Check out scenes from the grand reopening of Yates Community Library's new book and things shed, made possible by the Rural Library Grant powered by the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation!

Another recipient of our Rural Library Grant!
10/13/2026

Another recipient of our Rural Library Grant!

The Elma Public Library is teaching residents practical homesteading skills through a new fall class series.

09/30/2026

One of our Rural Library Grant recipients has a new outdoor project coming...!

Congratulations to Wilson Community Library for winning the 2026 Outstanding Library Award!
09/28/2026

Congratulations to Wilson Community Library for winning the 2026 Outstanding Library Award!

09/28/2026
08/27/2026

From the Vault:

We aren't the least bit bittern seeing this adorable photo of least bittern chicks! 🐣🐥

Fun fact: the least bittern is the smallest member of the heron family and you can see them in their natural habitat at Tifft Nature Preserve! They're among the more than 260 bird species you can see at the Preserve.

This historical photo was processed by our collections team in partnership with Chicago Albumen Works thanks to funding from an Access and Innovation Grant awarded to the Museum by the Western New York Library Resources Council - WNYLRC.

We are absolutely thrilled to be a part of this important project, benefiting libraries and their communities around Wes...
07/30/2026

We are absolutely thrilled to be a part of this important project, benefiting libraries and their communities around Western New York!

The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation announced a $1.5 million investment in WNY libraries over the next three years, with more than 20 rural libraries already approved for grants this year.

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Local architecture and design firm, Trautman Associates, recently made comments to Buffalo Business First, indicating th...
07/18/2026

Local architecture and design firm, Trautman Associates, recently made comments to Buffalo Business First, indicating that the firm believed academic libraries are outdated, dusty spaces. We disagree. Here is a gift link to our response - thank you to The Buffalo News for giving us the space to express our displeasure.

The nearly two dozen college and university libraries in Western New York are well-used spaces full of collaboration, lively discussion, and creativity, guided by trained and technologically savvy library staff.

Who knew you'd be able to borrow kayaks from the library!
07/15/2026

Who knew you'd be able to borrow kayaks from the library!

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180 Lawrence Bell Drive, Suite 104
Amherst, NY
14221

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+17166330705

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