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.

As the YWCA of WNY continues to celebrate 155 years of steadfast service to the community, we have partnered with FeedMore WNY in our effort to advocate for equity access. Through this partnership we are facilitating access to healthy foods, which is a social determinant of health associated with neighborhood and built environment. This collaboration will directly benefit the Black Rock Community & our Buffalo neighbors.

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.

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.

The 50th Anniversary Gala for Native American Community Services (NACS) is a milestone celebration honoring five decades of culturally grounded service to Indigenous and underserved communities across Western New York. This elegant evening will include dinner, guest speakers, cultural performances, a basket raffle, and recognition of key partners and community leaders. The event will reflect Haudenosaunee values of unity, gratitude, and stewardship, while also raising critical funds to support NACS’s programs in health, education, family wellness, and cultural preservation.

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!

Event Details:

Please join Literacy Buffalo Niagara, a local nonprofit and the region's sole provider of free, 1:1 adult literacy tutoring in Erie and Niagara counties, as we celebrate our 60th anniversary surrounded by exotic plant life at The Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens. For 60 years, our longstanding mission has always been to develop literacy skills for adults in need of our vital services. We are humbled to celebrate this milestone as we reflect upon our journey through six impactful decades of empowering individuals through adult literacy tutoring in our region, provided by trained community volunteers, who are the heartbeat of our agency. Guests will partake in a delicious selection of heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks, dress up as their favorite literary characters, and tour the venue’s lush gardens while learning about our history. For more information on our agency or event, please visit www.literacybuffalo.org

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

When:
Thursday, October 23, 2025
6:30PM-9:30PM

Where:
The Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
2655 South Park Ave
Buffalo, NY 14218

Catering:
The Grazeful Gatherer Menu include heavy hors d’oeuvres with wine & beer for beverages.

Music:
H&H Entertainment

What to Wear:
Celebrate in style — feel free to attend dressed as your favorite literary-themed character! Costumes are strongly encouraged!

Tickets: www.literacybuffalo.org

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.