Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Buffalo

Name: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Address: 1 Lafayette Sq, Buffalo, 14203, United States
Telephone: (716) 858-8900

#84 among attractions in Buffalo

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Facts and practical information

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is located on Lafayette Square, Buffalo, New York. The current facility, designed by Kideney Architects and built in 1964, replaced the original Cyrus Eidlitz Buffalo Public Library Building dedicated in February 1887. The first Buffalo Public Library, in turn, replaced the Erie County, New York courthouse, which occupied the parcel from 1816-1876. ()

Established: 1835 (189 years ago)Coordinates: 42°53'7"N, 78°52'18"W

Address

1 Lafayette SqDowntown Buffalo (Government Sector)Buffalo 14203 United States

Contact

(716) 858-8900

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Day trips

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: KeyBank Center, Colored Musicians Club, Allentown, Main Place Mall.

0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport
KeyBank Center, Buffalo
20 min walk • KeyBank Center, formerly known as Marine Midland Arena, HSBC Arena and First Niagara Center, is a multipurpose indoor arena located in downtown Buffalo, New York.
~1120 ftNE
Museum, Historical place, Jazz club
Colored Musicians Club, Buffalo
6 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Buffalo, the Colored Musicians Club stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of African American musicians. This historic jazz club, located at 145 Broadway, has been a cornerstone of the Buffalo music scene since its inception...
1 miN
Entertainment district
Allentown, Buffalo
26 min walk • The Allentown district is a neighborhood in Buffalo, New York. The neighborhood is home to the Allentown Historic District.
~1020 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Main Place Mall, Buffalo
5 min walk • The Main Place Tower is located at 350 Main Street, in Buffalo, NY. The skyscraper is the fourth-tallest building in the city, and home to many technology and communication firms. The tower, built in 1969, rises 350 feet.
0.7 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Hotel
LECOM Harborcenter, Buffalo
17 min walk • LECOM Harborcenter is an American mixed-use development in Buffalo, New York developed by Pegula Sports and Entertainment. The building occupies a full 1.7 acre city block formerly known as the Webster Block, directly across from and connected to the KeyBank Center and Canalside.
~1470 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Cathedral, Buffalo
8 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Western New York and a landmark of downtown Buffalo, New York. The church sits on a triangular lot bounded by Church St. Pearl St. Erie St. and Main St. It was built in 1849-51 to a design by Richard Upjohn, and was believed by him to be his finest work.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Shea's Performing Arts Center, Buffalo
12 min walk • Shea's Performing Arts Center is a theater for touring Broadway musicals and special events in Buffalo, New York. Originally called Shea's Buffalo, it was opened in 1926 to show silent movies. It took one year to build the entire theatre.
~580 ftW
Monuments and statues
Lafayette Square, Buffalo
3 min walk • Lafayette Square is a park in the center of downtown Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States that hosts a Civil War monument. The block, which was once square, is lined by many of the city's tallest buildings. The square was named for General Lafayette, who visited Buffalo in 1825.
~1240 ftNW
Sport, Sport venue
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, Buffalo
6 min walk • The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center is a convention center in downtown Buffalo, New York. Opened in 1978 at 64,410 square feet, the convention center underwent an expansion in 2010.
~570 ftW
Memorial
Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Buffalo
3 min walk • Soldiers and Sailors Monument is a war monument located in Lafayette Square, Buffalo, New York. It was the work of sculptor Casper Buberl and architect George Keller. It was unveiled in 1882.
~1190 ftE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Macedonia Baptist Church, Buffalo
6 min walk • Macedonia Baptist Church, more commonly known as Michigan Street Baptist Church, is a historic African American Baptist church located at Buffalo in Erie County, New York. It is a brick church constructed in 1845. Samuel H.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Buffalo & Erie County Public Library open?

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Buffalo & Erie County Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Buffalo (3 min walk), Lafayette Square, Buffalo (3 min walk), 10 Lafayette Square, Buffalo (3 min walk), J. N. Adam–AM&A Historic District, Buffalo (4 min walk).

How to get to Buffalo & Erie County Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Buffalo & Erie County Public Library:

Bus

FlixBus Buffalo • Lines: 2686 (4 min walk)
NFTA Metro Center (4 min walk)

Light rail

Lafayette Square • Lines: Metro (4 min walk)
Church • Lines: Metro (6 min walk)

Train

Buffalo-Exchange Street (13 min walk)