Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

Category: Public library in Buffalo, New York

Address: 1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

Phone: +17168588900

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–7PM

Tuesday: 8AM–7PM

Wednesday: 8AM–7PM

Thursday: 8AM–7PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Master Inhindsight

Sep 21, 2022

Typically I like going to the library but today I felt harassed by the security /officers (blue shirt guys) while there. It was about 650pm and the library closes at 7pm. Something I'm aware of and Something that was announced several times over speaker.Despite this, a police officer still felt the need to walk over to me( stood about 5-8 ft away) and ask/state "You do know we're "closing up any minute now?" I turned to him and shook my head yes. I continued to sit down and use my personal computer as it was not 7pm or even 659pm for that matter. More like 655pm. As I'm walking out the building and texting on my phone I pass an officer conversing with a librarian. I stop for a brief second,to look out window and keep moving,officer immediately says "Ma'am we're closing now in an agitated tone." I laugh and say I know I'm heading out and point to door which is around the corner. The folks at the library are used to dealing with the homeless population and they assume the approach they use to deal with them whether necessary or not is how any and everyone should be dealt with. They need to check themselves and do better. Some people come to the library sply to use it no matter what their appearance may be.

Charles Kramer

Aug 31, 2022

All kinds of stuff to do at the library every book you're looking for a snack shop videos and education

Brenda Santos

Aug 21, 2022

Awesome 👍

Fern Lovebond

Aug 9, 2022

Just what a library ought to be, serving the public with knowledgeable staff willing to help anyone and accommodate all teams of needs in the mission to grant people access to learning. The space itself is pleasant and open, the facilities comfortable... just a nice place to go. There's nowhere I can think of more accepting and open to anyone and offering so many services regardless of race, social status, gender or any other identity. The grounds surrounding the library are beautifully maintained, full of lovely flowers and nicely cared-for plants and trees. The woman who maintains them all is doing it solo, and does a wonderful job-- it's always beautiful on the library grounds where the plants grow 🪴

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Questions & Answers

Why is the library open so late? And every where else its open at 9:00a-10:00a? Thats a shame

Craig Tate | Sep 24, 2018
Roberta Jones | Sep 24, 2018

I DON'T KNOW THE TIME IT OPENS BUT I'M SURE IF YOU CALL THEM THEY WILL GIVE YOU SOME KIND OF INSIGHT ON WHEN IT OPENS.

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This library does open extremely late. How can you take care of anything and it doesn't open until Noon, smh.

Brittney Davis | Sep 24, 2018
Michelle Salt | Sep 24, 2018

Do it a day or two before

Does the library have public phones?

Nicole Shearer | Aug 26, 2022
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library | Aug 26, 2022

Hello and thank you for your message. There are two payphones available, one on the first floor of the downtown Central Library near the main entrance at Washington Street and one on the second floor (the Gallery floor) near the restrooms.

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Are you open on Sundays??

Amina Jade | Sep 24, 2019
Felicia Greathouse | Sep 23, 2020

Yes they are 12-5

Do I need to register first. I want to visit for my daughter.

Anisur Rahman | Nov 27, 2021
Samuel James | Nov 27, 2021

First see the front desk for answer.

Are the chess classes still on going at this library after school for children

kaleemah ahsan | Sep 24, 2019
Lisa C. Perry | Sep 24, 2019

Chess is every Wednesday night from 5:30-8pm.

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Is this the library you can rent people and hear their stories?

Emily Schultz | Sep 24, 2019
Clintonia Sanders | Sep 24, 2019

YOU CAM NOT RENT, PPL ANY MORE. THEY ARE NOT FOR SALE EITHER. BUT YOU CAN VISIT THE MUSEUM IN WASHINGTON D.C. I THINK OR VIRGINIA

Do you open at 9:00 a.

Ibrah Muhammad | Sep 24, 2019
Lisa C. Perry | Sep 24, 2019

No 12-8 mon- Thurs. 10-6 Fri and Saturday..12-5 Sunday.

How can you check your library card,to see if you owe money,for over due books.

NinjaEli18 | Sep 24, 2018
UltraViolet Angela | Sep 24, 2019

If You have access to the internet you can go on line to a library site and check/ Do many things

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Going in Style?

Susan Bowles | Sep 24, 2018
sean mackay | Sep 24, 2018

Huh?

Is it open till six pm

Jason Lafratta | Sep 24, 2018
Ryan A (RyAnstett) | Sep 24, 2018

They close at 6

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