Experience the Library like never before! 

The Library Foundation of Buffalo & Erie County and
The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
Invite you to

Celebrating Our Milestones
180 Years of Books, History & CommunityLibrary Fundraising Gala.

This is a black  tie event with a full-course, sit-down dinner, music, cocktails, fantastic auction items, dancing & more!

Amazing rare treasures from the Library's collections will be displayed and replicas auctioned. 

Honoring a one-of-a-kind Individual – Wayne D. Wisbaum

A longtime Library Foundation and Library System Trustee and supporter, a dynamic and respected community leader and generous philanthropist, Wayne D. Wisbaum is recipient of the Library’s prestigious inaugural Grosvenor Award.

Recognizing the Legacy of Chauncey Hamlin (1881-1963)

Hamlin, civic leader and world-renowned museum advocate, assembled the 197-title 
Milestones of Science Collection of books in 1937 -1938.