Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

DESCRIPTION: Use of facility spaces in the Buffalo Branch Libraries and the downtown Central Library are intended for activities conducted or sponsored by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, its partners, community organizations and businesses. Use of facility spaces includes: auditoriums, meeting rooms, conference spaces and other areas which may be available in the Library. Facility spaces are available for use by both Non-Profit and For-Profit organizations and businesses located in and outside of Erie County. Library facility use for meetings and events and those jointly sponsored by the Library have priority. Use of facility spaces is determined as per priorities of use set forth herein. A signed Application for Facility Use contract and deposit fee must be received (if applicable). In fairness to the numerous community organizations and groups that request meeting space, reservations may be limited in frequency. All meetings must be open to the public. Before submitting an application for meeting room use at the downtown Central Library, please contact the Development & Communications Office at (716) 858-7181 to check for availability. If the space is available, you can submit an application and will receive a confirmation if approved by library management.

SPACENOTES: For more information, please visit our website at www.BuffaloLib.org.

NUMROOMS: 2

1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 858-8900 (716) 858-6211 (fax) Visit Website

Greater than your average library! The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library has been serving the community with library services since 1836, making ours one of the oldest libraries in the nation. The Library is unusually rich with its Rare Books & Special Collections, including peerless first edition books and manuscripts, local history and genealogy resources, music, maps, and prints. Outstanding items from the collections are showcased in exhibits throughout the year. A wide variety of free programs supporting exhibit themes, authors, literacy, community issues, and hands-on activities are offered for families, adults, and children – complete schedule can be found on the library website.

Located at the heart of Downtown Buffalo at Lafayette Square, the Central Library is the hub of a 37-site library system that reaches across Erie County. Along with frequent programs and ongoing collection-based exhibits, the Central Library features a café, free Wifi and public computers in a welcoming, lively atmosphere. Stop in and see what we’re up to!