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☆☆☆ 2025 TOP READS ☆☆☆

Our most requested books of the year!
December 23, 2025 at 1:07 PM
☆☆☆ 2025 TOP READS ☆☆☆

What were Buffalo & Erie County Public Library cardholders reading in 2025? Check out our Top Reads of the year in adult fiction & non-fiction, children's, young adult and teen!

What was your favorite book that you read this year?
December 23, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Need a good book?

Ask a librarian!

In the spirit of the season, we’ve pulled a few items from the Library archive: lists of books recommended as gifts. Check out these historic lists, circa 1898 & more:

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December 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Lots of fun & engaging programs happening this week at the Central Library! Check out the highlights below & full list of upcoming events here: bl.buffalolib.org/CEN-Programs
December 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Congratulations to @nftametro.bsky.social on the opening of the beautiful DL&W Station. The Library took a ride -- along with some friends -- to check it out. Your Library is open every day, just steps from Lafayette Square Station!
December 12, 2025 at 8:05 PM
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The hoopla streaming services will end on Dec. 31 due to a significant increase in costs to the Library for digital materials.
December 11, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Lots of fun & engaging programs happening this week at the Central Library! Check out the highlights below & full list of upcoming events here: bl.buffalolib.org/CEN-Programs
December 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Season’s greetings & season’s readings! Find your next warm, wintery read in the Libby app: buffalo.overdrive.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We are Profoundly Thankful for YOU!

This #GivingTuesday, our generous patrons supported libraries with $5,852.80 in donations. Every dollar will make a direct impact on our shelves across Erie County. Thank you!

Donate to help fund new reading materials: bl.buffalolib.org/BucksForBooks
December 3, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Thank you to all who have supported the Library today as part of Giving Tuesday. There's still time to contribute - your tax-deductible donation will help provide new reading materials for our neighbors across Erie County.
bl.buffalolib.org/GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Today, on #GivingTuesday, you can put more books directly into the hands of your neighbors.

Your gift to the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library can help us remain #ProfoundlyPublic: our shelves full, and our doors open to all.

DONATE NOW: bl.buffalolib.org/GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Lots of fun & engaging programs happening this week at the Central Library! Check out the highlights below & full list of upcoming events here: bl.buffalolib.org/CEN-Programs
December 1, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Great Lakes mariners & shipwrecks are given a fresh retelling in this new graphic history of Buffalo as a maritime port.

Learn about the rollicking history of Buffalo's infamous Canal District with Jeff Z. Klein & Scott A. Wood on Wed., Dec. 3 @ 6 pm at Central Library.
November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM
There’s still time to sign a letter encouraging your Erie County Legislator to vote in favor of the proposed budget allocation of Library Real Property Taxes. Stop by your library or sign online: BL.BuffaloLib.org/2026Support
November 24, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Give a gift that makes a profound difference. A donation to the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s Annual Fund will have a positive impact on the community & our ability to continue to provide both new and traditional library services. bl.buffalolib.org/AnnualFund2025
November 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
So great to spend time with @news4buffalo.bsky.social's Kate Glaser & @adamzyglis.bsky.social this morning to talk about the Library's "Changed It All" campaign!
November 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Upcoming Science Cafe program. Wed,. Dec. 3 @ 11 am. Info: 716-465-8319.
November 18, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Join us TOMORROW, Sat., Nov. 15 at Central Library for Indie Author Day, Buffalo’s premier independent author event, including a book fair! Free. Details, registration & program schedule: bl.buffalolib.org/Indie2025
November 14, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Your Public Library can Change it All…

Just ask @coryarcangel.com, Dorinda Darden, Phil Machemer & Paul Guminski!

Swipe through to check out a few of the works that served as the catalyst for stories of transformation with these influential Buffalonians.
November 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Your Public Library can Change it All…

Just ask @anidifrancomusic.bsky.social, David Boreanaz, Yuki Numata Resnick & Donny Kutzbach!

Swipe through to check out a few of the works that served as the catalyst for stories of transformation with these influential Buffalonians.
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Your Public Library can Change it All…

Just ask Chef Darian Bryan, Kate Glaser, @adamzyglis.bsky.social & Christian Benford!

Swipe through to check out a few of the works that served as the catalyst for stories of transformation with these influential Buffalonians.
November 12, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Your Public Library can Change it All…

Just ask @wolfblitzercnn.bsky.social, Ashleigh Carter, @sulliview.bsky.social, Emily Reynolds & Nando-Alvarez Perez!

Swipe through to check out a few of the works that served as the catalyst for stories of transformation with these influential Buffalonians.
November 12, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Job Fair, this Friday, Nov 14, Central Library. 10 am - 1 pm. 70 + employers. Dress for success & bring your resume.
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Attend the Native American Boarding School Experience in WNY film and panel discussion is Wed,. Nov 19 @ 6pm in the Central Library’s Auditorium, free.

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November 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Support the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library by shopping our Amazon wishlist. Books will be made available for borrowing throughout Erie County. bl.buffalolib.org/Amazon
November 7, 2025 at 6:17 PM