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Just Buffalo Literary Center Just Buffalo Literary Center’s mission is to create and strengthen communities through the literary arts.

We believe in the love of reading, the art of writing, and the power of the literary arts to transform individual lives and communities. For more than a generation, Just Buffalo has brought the world's greatest writers to Buffalo and supported young writers through creative writing based in school and after school programs.

✍️ MAKE A LITTLE ROOM FOR YOUR WRITING!Got a half-finished draft? A notebook full of ideas? A story you’ve been meaning ...
10/15/2026

✍️ MAKE A LITTLE ROOM FOR YOUR WRITING!

Got a half-finished draft? A notebook full of ideas? A story you’ve been meaning to start? Or maybe you just need a few hours to sit down and actually write.

Join us for Open Hours on Saturday, October 17th at Just Buffalo Literary Center.

No pressure to have a perfect draft. No expectation to have everything figured out.

Just time. Space. Words on the page. And a community of fellow writers doing the same.

📚 Bring your notebook, laptop, latest draft, or just yourself.

TODAY IS THE DAY!📚✨After all the anticipation, BABEL is finally here.Come gather with us at Kleinhans Music Hall for an ...
10/14/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!📚✨

After all the anticipation, BABEL is finally here.

Come gather with us at Kleinhans Music Hall for an evening with Sigrid Nunez, National Book Award-winning author of 'The Friend', 'What Are You Going Through', and 'The Vulnerables'.

If you've read her work, you know you're in for something special.
Even if you haven't read one page yet, you can still come be inspired!

🗓️ TONIGHT
📍 Kleinhans Music Hall
🕡 Doors: 6:30 PM
🕢 Event: 7:30 PM

🎟️ Tickets are still available!

BABEL season starts tonight. We’ll see you there. 📖❤️

10/13/2026

✨ THIS IS WHAT BABEL IS ABOUT.

It’s the books.

It’s the writers.

It’s the ideas that make you see something differently.

But most of all, it’s the people who show up ready to listen, think, question, laugh, and have a conversation.

BABEL brings people together around stories, and there’s nothing quite like being in the room when it happens. 📚❤️

The 2026-27 season kicks off with Sigrid Nunez, with Kaveh Akbar, Amor Towles, and Tayari Jones still to come.

🎟️ Individual tickets are on sale now.
📚 Season subscriptions are still available.

Come be part of the conversation.

Just Buffalo Writing Center’s In-School Creative Writing Programs give students the chance to explore what happens when ...
10/09/2026

Just Buffalo Writing Center’s In-School Creative Writing Programs give students the chance to explore what happens when they’re given space to write, imagine, and find their voice without the pressures of assignments and grades.

Creative writing isn’t just about becoming a better writer.

It’s about:
💡 Thinking creatively
📖 Telling your story
💬 Sharing ideas
🌱 Building confidence

JBWC brings engaging, creative writing experiences directly into schools, helping students discover that their ideas are worth putting on the page.

Because every student has a story.

Sometimes they just need the space, and encouragement, to tell it. ❤️

👉 Learn more about Just Buffalo Writing Center’s In-School Creative Writing Programs on our website!

📚 BABEL SEASON IS HERE.And we’re kicking things off with a writer whose work resonates so deeply with the current moment...
10/08/2026

📚 BABEL SEASON IS HERE.

And we’re kicking things off with a writer whose work resonates so deeply with the current moment.

National Book Award-winning author Sigrid Nunez will take the stage at Kleinhans Music Hall on Wednesday, October 14th for an evening of stories & conversation about how we keep going.

Nunez's books are quiet & contemplative, funny without looking away from what hurts. A gentle reminder that you're not alone.

As autumn asks us to slow down & reflect, we couldn't ask for a better writer to open this BABEL season.

Come spend an evening with us & be inspired.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now.

📅 Wednesday, October 14th
📍 Kleinhans Music Hall

👉 Get your tickets now at https://www.justbuffalo.org/events/babel-sigrid-nunez-2026-10-14/

✨HELP US WELCOME LAUREN TURNER TO JUST BUFFALO!✨We’re delighted to welcome Lauren Turner (they/them) to the Just Buffalo...
10/07/2026

✨HELP US WELCOME LAUREN TURNER TO JUST BUFFALO!✨

We’re delighted to welcome Lauren Turner (they/them) to the Just Buffalo Literary Center team as our new Advancement Director!

Lauren brings more than 10 years of experience in fundraising and events, along with a deep connection to Buffalo and a genuine belief in the power of relationships.

Their approach to advancement is about building trust, creating meaningful connections, and bringing people together around a mission they believe in. ❤️

A Buffalo native, Lauren has previously worked in higher education and volunteered with local organizations including The Tool Library and Massachusetts Avenue Project. They earned their B.A. in Communication Studies and M.S. in Higher Education from Canisius University.

We’re so excited to have Lauren on board and can’t wait to see what’s ahead. 📚✨

Welcome to Just Buffalo, Lauren!

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10/06/2026

Sometimes, you’re lucky enough to discover the thing you love—and discover it at just the right time. 📚

Hear more from National Book Award-winning author Sigrid Nunez when she joins us for BABEL on October 14th at Kleinhans Music Hall.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now. Get your tickets online today!

Take your class on a field trip... to the world of writing📚✨What happens when students step out of the classroom and int...
10/05/2026

Take your class on a field trip... to the world of writing📚✨

What happens when students step out of the classroom and into a space where their ideas take center stage?

They write.
They create.
They experiment.
They discover their voices.

Just Buffalo Writing Center field trips give students the chance to experience creative writing in a hands-on, engaging way, all while getting inspired by the literary community around them.

Bring your students. Bring their big ideas. We’ll bring the creativity.

Learn more and plan your visit on our website today!

Address

468 Washington Street
Buffalo, NY
14203

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17168325400

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