CASH Buffalo Financial Wellness Fair!
As part of Disability History Month, CASH Buffalo's Disability Committee is presenting its first "Financial Wellness Fair" at the downtown Central Library on Monday, October 25 from 10am-2pm. Resource information and speakers on tax preparation, savings programs, financial coaching, Social Security, and housing resources for Persons with Disabilities, their families and the public.
Haunted Buffalo with Mason Winfield!
"Haunted Buffalo" author and storyteller Mason Winfield will speak at the downtown Central Library on Wednesday, October 27 at 12 Noon. Free and open to the public, presented as part of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System's 2010 "The Big Read" featuring the works of Edgar Allan Poe.
Babel Lecture Series to Begin!
BABEL, the largest literary lecture series of its kind, begins at Kleinhans Music Hall on Tuesday, October 19. The featured speaker is Nobel Prize winner V.S. Naipaul, author of "A Bend in the River."
Library card holders receive a discount! Click here for more information. 
New Book, Mark Twain In Buffalo!
...proceeds will benefit the Library System...
Hot off the press! "Mark Twain in Buffalo" chronicles the personal letters of the legendary writer during his time in Buffalo. Click here for more information.
The Ideal Book: William Morris and the Kelmscott Press
Now - January 2011, the Library's rare book exhibit celebrates the works of William Morris (1834-1896), 19th century English craftsman, remembered today for Morris & Co. which manufactured & sold distinctive furnishings and d�cor including wallpaper, stained glass, rugs, and tapestries. Click here for more details. 
"PastForward Discussion Series: Arts for the People"
Join us at the downtown Central Library on Thursday, October 21, 6-9 pm, for a community discussion on public funding for the arts in WNY. During the Great Depression in the1930s, Federal funding put artists to work, and created the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Kleinhans Music Hall, civic artworks, and other valuable legacies that remain around us today. The arts are even more vital to cities in hard times - what should policy and practice be today in supporting arts and culture? Click here for panelists and additional information.
Buffalo Comics Fest 2010!
Comics, Star Wars, and Zombies! Workshops and author talks!
Special Kid's Comic Con area!
Activities for all ages - Saturday, October 23rd from 10am - 4pm at the downtown Central Library. FREE!
Click here for details Max Brooks How to Survive a Zombie Attack! Prepare for World War Z!
The author of The Zombie Survival Guide and World War Z will talk about all things "Zombie" at the Central Library, Saturday, October 23 at 2:00. A book sale and signing will immediately follow. Free and open to the public.
Don't miss it! Your survival may depend upon it!
iPoe Contests For All Ages!
The Big Read 2010 (Edgar Allan Poe)! Now through October 22nd everyone is invited to enter exciting Poe-inspired contests.
Click here to check out "Poe on the Go," "iPoe Digital Photography," and "Where's Edgar." FREE! Prizes for all ages! Introducing Family Place where Children Learn through Play!
For children 1-4 years old with parents or caregivers! Spend time together at play, meet new friends & connect with community special guests on childhood development.
Join us for the 5 week sessions. FREE! Please call the library to register.
Central Library - 1 Lafayette Square - 858-7192
Tuesdays, September 21st � October 19th (10am�11:15 am)
Niagara Branch Library - 280 Porter Ave. 882-1537
Wednesdays, October 13th - November 10th (11am-12:15pm) 
Free Music Downloads!
Hundreds of thousands of songs from SONY Music Entertainment are at your fingertips! New selections are added each week. Download to an iPod, MP3 player, PC or a Mac. Using your library card and PIN, you may select three downloads each week.
This new library service is brought to you through Freegal Music. It's FREE and it's legal! Click here to for more information and to download.
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