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Buffalo and Erie County Public Library

A guide for attaining a library card and gaining access to resources at the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library.

Borrow a Book

How to borrow physical books from BECPL:

Begin by going to Buffalo and Erie County Public Library's homepage:
Search for your title in the search bar

BECPL homepage with search bar

Scroll through the results to find the format you are looking for (book, eBook, audiobook, etc.)

different formats in results

When you have found the format or edition you are looking for, click "Request Item."

click request item on the format you want

Enter your library card number (from BECPL) and your PIN.

enter library card number and pin

Select which branch you will go to to pick up your item.

The Crane Branch is on Elmwood Avenue about a half hour walk south of Buffalo State University.

choose which branch to pick up your items

You will receive an email when your items are ready for you to pick up!
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E. H. Butler Library, SUNY Buffalo State
1300 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
Phone: (716) 878 6300
Fax: (716) 878-3134
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