Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
LibrariesNew York, United States201-500 Employees
The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library system comprises 37 libraries and two mobile units serving Erie County, including Buffalo's Central Library and eight city branches, along with 22 contracting member libraries operating 28 suburban facilities. All library locations are free and open to the public, reinforcing their role as centers of information, education, culture, and entertainment for residents of the region. Based in Buffalo, New York, the system operates within the public library industry and sustains a workforce described as hundreds of staff. In 2025, the library network expanded its community offerings through a partnership with Envision Wellness WNY to provide a month-long series of free healthy-living workshops focused on mental health and wellness. The organization functions as a public information and culture hub within Erie County.