UB Libraries in the News

Bloomsday event in Buffalo’s Irish District will celebrate the works of novelist James Joyce
6/12/25
An annual celebration of Joyce’s work, Bloomsday commemorates the setting of Joyce’s novel Ulysses.
Buffalo moving to the next level with Joyce treasure troves
5/16/25
The plan has won public support in Buffalo, including in its sizable Irish-American community, and the backing of leaders such as Congressman Tim Kennedy.
Polish Room returns to UB South Campus
5/8/25
After more than 40 years on the other side of town, the Polish Room is about to return to its original home, the Abbott Library.
UB to present panel on prison writing
3/31/25
Both the exhibit and panel discussion are meant to challenge common perceptions about incarcerated individuals
Dr. Furnas goes to Washington
3/21/25
The University Council granted Furnas a 14-month leave of absence to serve in Washington.
Hidden in plain sight, rare coins spend 80 years unseen on college shelf
3/11/25
The coins stayed in their casings and sat on a shelf, their true value never realized, at least not until Kiernan recently reexamined them and had experts verify their authenticity.
UB airs plans for Lockwood
3/10/25
The UB community is invited to a public peek at plans to reimagine Lockwood Library.
Design work underway for UB Libraries’ James Joyce Museum
11/11/24
The UB Libraries has hired an architect for its new James Joyce Museum, a permanent exhibition space that will attract thousands.
UB Libraries presents exhibit on San Francisco Renaissance, occult and emergence of queer identity
9/13/24
A new exhibit hosted by the UB Libraries Poetry Collection explores how the poets, artists and activists of the San Francisco Renaissance engaged with occult influences to create queer identity.
ARL Leadership and Career Development Program 2024 Fellows Selected
8/8/24
UB's Nicole Thomas is one of the 24 fellows for the 2024 LCDP cohort.