Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Central Library

10/15/2026

Join us at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 17 for our monthly Craft & Create program! This month we'll be making Halloween witches out of old books and other materials. All supplies provided; just bring your creativity! Space is limited; register to secure your spot! Open to ages 18+. https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/16488069

10/15/2026

Buffalo’s Independent Author event is back! Join us on Sat. November 14 at the Central Library (1 Lafayette Sq., Buffalo) -- whether you’re a published creator, starting your journey, or curious– this free event is for you! https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/17298202

10/14/2026

Join us this Saturday, Oct. 17 at 12 noon for a special presentation from Tommy C. Seay Sr., Lead Driver for the NFL and hospitality specialist. He will discuss his new book "The Customer Service Specialist and Personal Driver," sharing stories from his decades-long career in hospitality and transportation.

Seay has worked with world-famous actors and musicians, like Kris Kristofferson, and developed close bonds with dozen of NFL players, including many Buffalo Bills. Copies of the book will be available for purchase & signing.

https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/17772688

10/13/2026

Congrats to Central Library's Teen Advisory Group! The group defended its title and won The People's Choice Award at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum's Art Alive for household groups for the second year in a row!

10/13/2026

TONIGHT!

Join our friends at King Urban Life Center tonight at 5:30 pm at the Central Library as they present "Strangers in the Same City", the premiere screening of a film made by summer youth, followed by a community panel conversation.

“Escaping tragedy in Chicago, Kyler arrives in Buffalo looking for a new beginning, but finds a rival instead. Jordan is battling his own demons at home, and their masked grief quickly ignites into a bitter feud. Strangers In The Same City is a raw, compelling look at what happens when unhealed trauma collides. Will their conflict ruin their second chances, or will they find common ground in their shared pain?”

https://buffalolib.libcal.com/event/17712358

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Yesterday, we enjoyed a lovely Sunday concert at Central Library in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month with Melinda Capeles & Adrian Guadalupe of Los Artistas del Barrio Buffalo. Thanks to all who joined us! 🎶

The next concert at Central Library is Sunday, November 8 with Sally Schaefer & Tyler Bagwell. See you then! 🔜

10/12/2026

Happy Monday. The Library is open until 6 p.m. today!

10/11/2026

Thank you to all who donated to our costume drive! These are just a few of the friends who found their perfect spooky-season outfits at our free Kids' Costume Market on Saturday! We still have some costumes left, so if you missed out, please stop by on Saturday, October 17!
Have a gently-used costume you'd like to contribute? We're still accepting donations through Wednesday, October 14 @ the Central Library Children's Room.