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Programs & Events
The UB Libraries host a variety of programs and events throughout the year designed to engage, inspire and support our students. From stress-busting visits with therapy dogs to creative book displays and hands-on activities like “Check Out a Plant” on Earth Day, there’s always something happening in the Libraries.
Explore What’s Happening in the Libraries
May 4 - 5, 2026: 10 am - 2pm
South Campus, Abbott Library, Classroom 130
Take a much-needed break from end-of-semester studying and relax during Stress Relief Days on UB’s South Campus. We’ll have therapy dogs, snacks, games, crafts, puzzles and more!
Ongoing through August 28, 2026
The program invites participants to complete five reading-related challenges, each tied to a different theme that reflects the values of library communities. Participants will track their progress using a challenge board available through the UB Libraries.
May 28, 2026: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection, Room B2A, Abbott Library
This event will be coupled with an opening reception in celebration of our newest exhibit, Foundations of an Institution: The Erie County Almshouse and UB’s Main Street Campus, 1850-1926.