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Buffalo Library Celebrates Black History Month
The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library offers resources and events to honor African American contributions
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is highlighting the city's rich Black history this February with a variety of resources and events for the community. From film screenings to discussions on local and national Black history, the library is providing opportunities for residents to learn about and celebrate the profound impact of African Americans.
Why it matters
Buffalo holds a special place in Black history as one of the last stops on the Underground Railroad. Celebrating this history is important for educating the community and honoring the immense contributions of African Americans to the city and the country.
The details
The library is offering several events and resources for Black History Month, including screenings of the films "Two Wars: The Road to Integration" and "And A Shot Rang Out: A.J. Smitherman and the Buffalo Star." There will also be a screening of stories from the Buffalo History Channel. All events will take place at the Central Library in downtown Buffalo.
- The "Two Wars: The Road to Integration" screening will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 12 pm to 1 pm.
- The Buffalo History Channel screening will be on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 2 pm to 4 pm.
- The "And A Shot Rang Out: A.J. Smitherman and the Buffalo Star" screening and discussion will be on Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm.
The players
Buffalo and Erie County Public Library
The public library system serving Buffalo, New York and Erie County, offering a wide range of resources and programming for the community.
Yasmin Young
A writer who highlighted the library's Black History Month offerings in an article for wblk.com.
What’s next
The library will continue to offer additional Black History Month events and resources throughout February 2026.
The takeaway
The Buffalo and Erie County Public Library is playing a vital role in preserving and celebrating the city's rich Black history, providing the community with educational opportunities to learn about the profound impact of African Americans both locally and nationally.
