Community Calendar

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy
On view now until January 15, 2026

Ring of Knowledge
Central Library in Downtown Buffalo
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
See https://www.buffalolib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal with Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy, a new exhibition exploring the rich history of our city's social and economic growth as the Western terminus of the Erie Canal. Discover the work, travel, trade, and development of our region's local waterways and in canalside neighborhoods dating back from the early 19th through the early 21st century.

Join us on June 5 from 6:00pm–7:15pm for the exhibition opening, featuring a live musical performance by Buffalo-based folk duo Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell.

Students will tour the museum and discover historic uses of science. They will be given a ride on our complex machine, the 1916 Carrousel! Students will then have a 45 minute STEM activity. Recommended for kids grades 3rd-6th
Limit 35 students.

A masterclass for students offered by Robert Grayson at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, on campus. Registration required.

This October, the Friends of the Boston Library will be hosting their Annual Book Sale at the Boston Free Library, located at 9475 Boston State Road, Boston NY. The Book Sale will take place from Saturday, October 11th through Saturday, October 25th during regular library hours.

Books are presorted and priced to sell. Many DVDs, music CDs, and almost new items are available. Most items are $1.00 and under and children’s books are only $0.25. Antique and collectible books are priced individually. Boxes and bags will be provided by the library or you may bring your own. Beginning Friday, October 17th you can fill a box for $5.00. From Tuesday, October 21st until the end of the sale you can fill a box for just $2.00.

All proceeds will benefit the Boston Free Library. Funds raised during the event support the maintenance of the historic building and help the library continue to provide free programming for all ages.

VIA is thrilled to host its very first Taste of Tech fundraiser!

We’re partnering with Other Half Brewing, for a fun, casual, and interactive event, aimed at introducing the community to VIA and the diverse range of low-tech to high-tech tools used by individuals who are blind and visually impaired to navigate the world.

Event details:
-Date: Thursday, October 16th
Time: 5-8 pm
Location: Other Half Brewing, located at the base of Seneca One Tower

You’ll experience:
-Hands-on tech demonstrations
-Blind beer tasting and sensory hops station
-A silent auction
-The launch of a special collaboration beer -- Other Half Brewing Company is partnering with VIA to present a braille-labeled beer to honor the low vision community.

Tickets are $50 per person, including two drinks, snacks, and access to all activities!

Every ticket sold supports accessible technology that enhances independence and inclusion for individuals experiencing vision loss.

Join our fun community oriented dance classes and get moving! We will demonstrate and practice basic Balinese dance skills and methods in an inclusive and fun environment. Balinese dance is beautiful movement art that uses the whole body and is incredibly expressive.

Class Fees are sliding scale to ensure people with any economic status may participate.

Join the Nurturing Fathers Class Starting October 7th! The Buffalo Fatherhood Initiative is offering a FREE parenting class designed just for fathers and father figures. Learn valuable skills to strengthen your family and connect with other dads in the community. Classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-8PM starting October 7th running for 6.5 weeks. Call Mike McKnight at (313) 268-6924 to register!

Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy
On view now until January 15, 2026

Ring of Knowledge
Central Library in Downtown Buffalo
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
See https://www.buffalolib.org/locations-hours/central-downtown-buffalo for hours

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Erie Canal with Buffalo & the Erie Canal: An Enduring Legacy, a new exhibition exploring the rich history of our city's social and economic growth as the Western terminus of the Erie Canal. Discover the work, travel, trade, and development of our region's local waterways and in canalside neighborhoods dating back from the early 19th through the early 21st century.

Join us on June 5 from 6:00pm–7:15pm for the exhibition opening, featuring a live musical performance by Buffalo-based folk duo Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell.

This October, the Friends of the Boston Library will be hosting their Annual Book Sale at the Boston Free Library, located at 9475 Boston State Road, Boston NY. The Book Sale will take place from Saturday, October 11th through Saturday, October 25th during regular library hours.

Books are presorted and priced to sell. Many DVDs, music CDs, and almost new items are available. Most items are $1.00 and under and children’s books are only $0.25. Antique and collectible books are priced individually. Boxes and bags will be provided by the library or you may bring your own. Beginning Friday, October 17th you can fill a box for $5.00. From Tuesday, October 21st until the end of the sale you can fill a box for just $2.00.

All proceeds will benefit the Boston Free Library. Funds raised during the event support the maintenance of the historic building and help the library continue to provide free programming for all ages.

Experience the passion and drama of Puccini like never before in this special vocal performance presented by Robert Grayson and Paul Groves Studio. "Postcards from Puccini" brings iconic operatic moments to life in a stirring tribute to one of opera’s most beloved composers.