This was my first time coming here and it was so pleasant. It is surrounded by beauty and features…read moregreat windows near a quiet space to study or read. It seems very serene. If I am ever in that area, I would like to sit there and cozy up with a book, or do some uninterrupted work. There was also an art show happening with pieces from students in Amherst. What talent. The librarian was kind and enthusiastic about the program. The playground out in front looked wonderful with many children utilizing it. This is a bright, beautiful space offering so much besides the usual library things. It looked like there were a bunch of meeting rooms as well.

The staff are extremely nice it gots alot of book the art is great there is also a place were the…read morekids could be! Recommend this place

This is a nice, clean, spacious, and quiet library. Almost half of the library is dedicated to…read morefamily, kids, and young adult. There are about 5 kid PCs and 10 adult PCs. The library has a big selection of audio books and a good selection of DVDs too. In the non-fiction section, they have signs to point out where each collection starts. They also have a big selection of large print, and a big collection of test prep books and some job resource books too. I really like the nice displays that they have within the library and in the hallway too! Lots of places to sit and work within the library too.

Favorite library, workers are helpful. Very clean, I can always find what I want…read moreAlso have computers

This is a tiny library, but it is adorable and has all of the essentials. Plus, it is right in the…read moreheart of a bustling community, perfect place for a library to be. I stopped here to check it out as part of the passport stamp collection the library is running. The passport stamp, which is every library is handing out a unique sticker and after visiting all 37 libraries in Erie County, and if you are the first 1,000, will receive a gold library card. It goes from May 1 through Aug. 31., 2026. I love that the local garden club made a little dish garden. It brightened up the space. I was there on a Tuesday close to 6pm, when they closed, but the library was bustling. It was great to see.

The staff wasn't nice, and they didn't want to help me. It was clean and nice in there tho.read more

What a lovely library. I hadn't been here before, but I needed to find somewhere that had a nice…read morebig computer screen so I could look at some things. And I thought the library. What a good thought it was. They have a whole bunch of them here, maybe 10? The seating is comfortable is easy. Staff are super happy to explain the computer usage process. I did check out the rest of the library as well, and noticed they have a very nice large cookbook selection. They made it easy for me to pick up a new library card as well. Tons of easy parking here. I'll be back.

Small and clean library located in a plaza. There are a few tables and chairs, including a high top…read moretable and 2 comfy chairs to relax or get work done. There are some PCs with big monitors too. Very kid friendly - the family section is large and includes a play area. New arrivals are called out. The bookshelves don't seem permanent, there are Post-it notes labels.

There are excellent resources at Canisius College library. The staff is extremely helpful and…read morecampus safety is always present. The second floor is a quiet floor and the library take that very seriously, which is helpful if you need to get some real work done. There's a plethora of databases and software on all of the computers. As well you can check out a laptop for 2 to 3 hours if need be; they offer PCs and Macs.

Such a big open space to study. So many books to choose from. The librarians are so helpful. You…read morecan also take out DVDs

The Clearfield Library is in a great location. They were having a book sale when I stopped by…read more There was so much to choose from. This library had a great garden and in a couple months it will look even better than it did in early May. There was an area to sit down and study, and a great children's area as well. There is ample parking.

This review isn't for the Central library location itself, but really for the Buffalo and Erie…read moreCounty Public Library system as a whole. Since this is the main library system location, where most administrative offices are housed, I'll park this review here. There are a few things about the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library system I would like to praise: ** The library system is great at keeping new, popular books in stock. But what if you want a book that isn't new? And/or isn't very popular? You can easily request it be purchased with an online form. If the book is available from a vendor the library can use, they will order it for you and send it to your preferred branch for pick up. I have done this many times. Most books I have requested can be ordered. And oftentimes within less than 24 hours of entering my purchase request online, a library representative emails me back that the order has been placed--a lightening fast response! It can take a few weeks to get the book in your hands. Overall, the library system offers EXCEPTIONAL patron service with book purchases! ** My mom is an avid reader. Recently she had to upsize to large-print books. She is a weekly regular user of the library system's large print collection. I've always seen the shelves for large print, but didn't give them much thought. Until at Christmastime, when I went to buy a few large-print books for my mom, and WOW, they are pricey! So I have to give a shout out to the library for doing a wonderful job at keeping large-print titles in stock for our WNY community sight-impaired folks. These books would definitely be cost-prohibitive to have to buy ourselves, especially at the pace my mom reads. New, popular large-print books are added regularly. And I'm usually first in line to grab them for my mom! :-D ** During pandemic times, the library system has had a long break in charging hold fees. I hold materials all the time, for the ease of picking them up at my preferred branch. Usually when you hold a material, there is a hold fee charged (.50 for books, $1 for media). This is no issue for me, I do not mind covering some of the cost of transferring things between branches. But for at least a couple months now, the library system has entirely waived hold fees. This is fantastic because you can hold items (all done online), the librarian puts them all together for you at your preferred branch as they arrive, and you have an easy one-stop-grab-and-checkout with all of your requested goodies. If you have any reservations about perusing the physical library during COVID, you can easily do it all online, select your items, hold them, and grab-and-go at the branch, easy-peasy! ** Also during COVID, the library system has many branches that offer walk-up and/or curbside pick-up. At my preferred branch, walk-up is available. I simply call the library to check out my holds (again, a great reason for holding, the library can grab it all in one spot), they librarian checks them out, they bag it up, and I stop by later to grab my things. At my branch, you go in the back door hallway, ring a bell, and they bring your bag to a long table which you are easily able to socially-distance-grab your checkouts. I am at the library on a weekly basis. My whole family enjoys checking out a variety of materials, the hubbs and I, our kids, and my parents. But materials checkout is really the tip of the iceberg with the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library system offerings. A quick scan of their website lists an ABUNDANCE of other services and events. A resolution of mine is to use more of these great offerings this year. We're starting with a virtual crafting event for our teen daughter this week, and already picked up the supplies. I'm looking forward to another great year of patronizing our top-notch, much-loved library system in WNY. Thank you so very much for everything that you do to enrich our community. And happy reading to all!

Nice library. But BAECPL I gotta tell you. You have Monty Python books. Not very good. Why not…read morereplace them with Benny Hill books. Hill was considered funnier than Monty Python by two TV stations-WOR and WLVI.

Lots of community outreach programs including knitting circles, book clubs, movie nights (studio…read moreGhibli!), and children's story hour. There's an extensive large print section, a large room for children's books, and about two dozen computer terminals. Scandanavian architecture with blonde, curving wood, and lots of windows for natural light.

I live near this branch and it's a wonderful library that is open seven days a week which is so…read moreconvenient for the neighborhood.

Nice spot to study. Have a small cafe in the lobby. Few floors are silent area and by silent I mean…read morereally silent . Even if you breath people hush you. Some area is perfect for group study. There is a close by parking lot ( Sherman lot) , like 2-3 min walking . During busy hours it is really crowded. The computers are kinda old. Printing area is small but fast. They just have one bathroom for whole building ! So like if you want to use the bathroom you should go all the way to downstairs. In the basement there is no air, and the fans are really old. Third floor is good because has lots of light coming in and the colors make you calm and happy

If you need a place to study or use a computer on South campus, this is place to go. You can only…read moreenter from the back, so please don't go up all those stairs you see from Main Street. There are always computers available, there's a little cafe, but it's hard to find a desk on the ground floor that has goo access to an outlet. The print room is hard to find, but this is definitely a good study location, which is what college libraries are mostly for, right? There's always an interesting display when you walk in and it's easy to walk around and learn a little about the human body. A pretty neat spot, though it does have a sparse and outdated feel. No rich mahogany or cathedral ceilings, but you won't find that anywhere at UB.