Poetry Collection News

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.
Celebrating Joyce: Irish Legacies Concert at the AKG
6/26/25
Join us for Irish Legacies, a unique multimedia concert presented in partnership by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Buffalo AKG Art Museum, and the UB Libraries.
Bloomsday event in Buffalo’s Irish District will celebrate the works of novelist James Joyce
6/12/25
An annual celebration of Joyce’s work, Bloomsday commemorates the setting of Joyce’s novel Ulysses.
Buffalo moving to the next level with Joyce treasure troves
5/16/25
The plan has won public support in Buffalo, including in its sizable Irish-American community, and the backing of leaders such as Congressman Tim Kennedy.
Dr. John Bishop Memorial Visiting Scholar Fund (2025-2026)
4/24/25
The award provides up to $2,000 for visiting scholars and graduate students.
Out of the Closet, into the Queer Verse: Pride + Poetry
3/21/25
Join us for an afternoon of crafts, poetry, and cookies.
Lynn Lasota: Helping Researchers & Visitors Connect to UB’s Treasures
3/11/25
For more than 14 years, Lasota has been working across departments at UB and honing her skills in special collections.
Announcing UB Libraries 2025 Poetry Competitions!
2/12/25
The University Libraries invites UB undergraduate and graduate students to participate in our annual poetry competitions.
2024 Dr. John Bishop Memorial Visiting Scholar Talk by Dr. Dipanjan Maitra
1/3/25
We invite you to enjoy Maitra's talk, “Joyce’s Press Clippings and Promotional Material at Buffalo.”
Design work underway for UB Libraries’ James Joyce Museum
11/11/24
The UB Libraries has hired an architect for its new James Joyce Museum, a permanent exhibition space that will attract thousands.