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Lockwood Memorial Library Chairs turned into artwork.

Lockwood's Retired Chairs Get a Second Act
9/3/26
In April 2026, UB students, faculty, staff and community members were invited to transform retired Lockwood chairs into original works of art, which are now on display today.

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.
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.
2016 Engineering Academic Challenge is currently underway!
10/20/16
Join the 2016 Engineering Academic Challenge!
“Wedding” of the Folios
10/12/16
The University Libraries and the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (B&ECPL) commemorated the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death with a Wedding of the Folios on October 4, 2016.
UB Libraries Banned Books Read-Out
9/20/16
Celebrate the freedom to read and help us draw attention to the issues surrounding censorship.
A Poetry Reading & Book Launch for Ansie Baird
9/9/16
Please join us for a celebration of Ansie Baird’s new book of poems The Solace of Islands published by BlazeVOX [books].
Banned Books: Celebrate the Freedom to Read – 2016
9/9/16
Catcher in the Rye… To Kill a Mockingbird… Harry Potter… What’s your favorite book? Chances are good that someone has tried to ban it!

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