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James Maynard holds a 1939 drawing of Charles Abbott by artist and writer Wyndham Lewis in Special Collections.

Building the House of Poetry
6/27/25
This year, the Poetry Collection celebrates its 90th anniversary of preserving the art of modern and contemporary poetry.

Music Library Presents Julius Eastman Exhibit
2/10/17
The Music Library is pleased to announce its new exhibit, Performing the Music of Julius Eastman, currently on display in the library.
Shut Your Eyes and See
2/3/17
The UB Libraries celebrates James Joyce, Irish novelist, short story writer and poet.
Visitors from China
1/31/17
On December 1 and 2, the Health Sciences Library and the Robert L. Brown History of Medicine Collection were delighted to host three visitors from China.
Master of Mystery, Horror and the Macabre
1/19/17
UB Libraries celebrate the birthday of famous 19th century American poet, writer and literary critic, Edgar Allan Poe.
Stress Relief Days Return!
11/7/16
UB students can take a break and relax between end-of-semester study sessions during Stress Relief Days in the UB Libraries.
Happy Birthday, Little Blue!
11/7/16
A year ago, the UB Libraries launched Little Blue, a brightly-painted library book cart, filled with books for everyone to share.
A critic among the poets, Maynard named curator of Poetry Collection
11/7/16
After 15 years of working with and around poets in Buffalo, Maynard has finally earned his dream job, becoming the seventh curator of UB’s Poetry Collection.
Cid Corman: In Collaboration on Exhibit Nov. 9, 2016 – January 18, 2017
11/4/16
This exhibition features works of art that were made in collaboration with the internationally acclaimed poet, editor, and publisher Cid Corman.
Bram Stoker’s Dracula!
10/27/16
In celebration of Halloween, the University Libraries present the most famous vampire novel of them all – Dracula!
A Celebration of Michael Basinski: Poet-Artist-Curator
10/24/16
Celebrate Curator Michael Basinski’s distinguished 32-year career in the Poetry Collection and his remarkable accomplishments as a poet, sound performer, and visual artist.

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