Programs & Events

UB Libraries is proud to participate in National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan celebration that helps thousands of Americans prepare to vote. Join us in the Libraries this September for voter registration opportunities open to all. Specific times and locations will be announced soon.

Join UB Libraries for Banned Books Week, as we spotlight the growing threats to intellectual freedom. Inspired by George Orwell’s 1984, this year’s theme is a call to action: censorship has no place in our society.

Get ready to sleuth your way through the stacks! UB Searching is a free scavenger hunt that puts your library know-how to the test. Compete solo or in teams of up to four for a chance to win gift cards. New challenges drop weekly.

This presentation explores the complex journey of making previously restricted interviews with Love Canal residents accessible to researchers. Archivists and faculty from the University at Buffalo will share their methodical approach to reviewing and redacting these sensitive 1970s testimonials, detailing how they navigated the intersecting challenges of legal requirements, privacy concerns, and ethical stewardship.

Featuring 100+ historical images from the University at Buffalo, University Archives, Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal tells the dramatic and inspiring story of the ordinary women who fought against overwhelming odds for the health and safety of their families.

Take a much-needed break from end-of-semester studying and relax during Stress Relief Days on UB’s North and South Campuses. We’ll have therapy dogs, snacks, games, crafts, puzzles and more!

Feeling stuck in a reading rut? Looking for a surprise pick? Join us at our next Blind Date with a Book event and discover a hidden gem. Choose from a selection of wrapped books labeled only with genre and general themes—no spoilers allowed.

Details will be announced soon. Sweet treats and warm drinks will be served.