Rare Books 101

Rare Book Room Display : Mainfloor, Central Library

Explore the fascinating world of rare books in Rare Books 101, an exhibition that offers an in-depth look at the unique and extensive rare book collection held by the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. 

Rare Books 101 is a guide to understanding and appreciating the rare books that enrich our shared cultural heritage in Western New York. This exhibition is perfect for those new to the subject or anyone interested in learning more about these treasured volumes.

Explore questions like:

  • What makes a book ‘rare’?
  • How did these rare books come to Buffalo’s Library?
  • What rare books does our Library contain?

The exhibit is on display in Central Library’s main floor Rare Book Room from September 19, 2024 – April 1, 2025. Rare Books 101 is available to the public all times that  Central Library is open.

Title image: original photograph by Legacy Photography; altered by B&ECPL Graphics.