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Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County NY The Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County serves as the central library for both the Monroe County Library System and the Rochester Public Library.

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Books are just the beginning. 📚 This week, we are talking history, hanging out with authors, and getting our hands messy...
07/06/2026

Books are just the beginning. 📚 This week, we are talking history, hanging out with authors, and getting our hands messy with some incredible crafts!
Drop a comment with the emoji of the event you’re most excited for:
🎤 Author talk with Matt Dinniman
🗺️ REV250 historical discussion
👟 Book walking around ROC
🧵 Crafting a cute felt goldfish mobile at Crafternoon
✂️ Starting your own creative Junk Journal

Updated! June is here! The month where we officially usher in Summer and the season of festivals! From digital literacy,...
05/06/2026

Updated! June is here! The month where we officially usher in Summer and the season of festivals! From digital literacy, to author talks to FREE LIVE JAZZ performances and so much more, we’re really glad the daylight lasts because of all the wonderful stuff to look forward to. 🎶🖥️✍️🖼️ Letvus know what your favorite program is this month! ↙️⬇️↘️

History is happening right here! 🎥✨We’re kicking off America 250 with an incredible lineup of events you won’t want to m...
04/06/2026

History is happening right here! 🎥✨
We’re kicking off America 250 with an incredible lineup of events you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re a film buff, an art lover, or a local history enthusiast, we have something special waiting for you:
🎬 Film Screenings: Dive deep into the stories that shaped our nation with exclusive documentary and film showings.
🎨 Exhibit Opening: Be among the first to experience our brand-new America 250 display, charting incredible local and national milestones.
🏘️ Local History Open House: Explore rare archives, chat with local experts, and discover the unique roots of our community.
Swipe through to see the full schedule, dates, and times! 👇
Admission is free and open to everyone. Which event are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!

02/06/2026

On display at the Central Library, now through the end of July, a beautiful, fascinating exhibit about the Rochester area's ties to the Revolutionary War.

Rochester’s street names have been inspired by a variety of sources. Previous posts on our Local History ROCs blog have ...
01/06/2026

Rochester’s street names have been inspired by a variety of sources. Previous posts on our Local History ROCs blog have explored roads named after foreign locations, African American leaders, and early Monroe County residents. Revolutionary War veterans also made their way onto our local map…

Rochester’s street names come from a wide variety of sources, some of which are connected to the American Revolution. Learn about some of these “revolutionary” roads in the latest…

30/05/2026

Summer = vacation = Preping with library resources

29/05/2026

Central Children’s Programs for the first 2 weeks of June!

What do live jazz, Revolutionary War history, and a punk-rock civic gathering have in common? 🥁📜✊ They are ALL happening...
29/05/2026

What do live jazz, Revolutionary War history, and a punk-rock civic gathering have in common? 🥁📜✊ They are ALL happening at the Central Library this coming week!
We have an absolutely massive lineup of free programs, and there is truly something for everyone. Tap the link in our bio for full details, locations, and times! 📲
Here is your weekly cheat sheet:
🎨 Revolutionary War Exhibit Opening
Discover local history through stunning artwork and artifacts.
🎺 Free Live Jazz Performance
Take a high-energy lunch break with some incredible local musical talent.
👟 Local History Walking Tour
Step outside with us to explore the hidden stories behind Rochester’s Flour/Flower City logo and history
📚 Author Visit
Meet a brilliant writer, hear the stories behind the pages, and discuss romance as the genre of resistance!
🎸 Civic Saturday: Anarchy Edition!
A civic gathering with the energy of a punk show, featuring live music from Leaking Heads (all-ages, straight-edge)
Which event are we seeing you at? Let us know in the comments! 👇✨

So sorry! Live stream had to be cancelled for technical difficulties! It is being recorded and we will be posting the re...
28/05/2026

So sorry! Live stream had to be cancelled for technical difficulties! It is being recorded and we will be posting the recording on YouTube in the the coming days! Keep an eye out for it!

A big thank you goes out to Susan Chekow Lusignan, the Director of Marketing & Program Development for Friends & Foundat...
26/05/2026

A big thank you goes out to Susan Chekow Lusignan, the Director of Marketing & Program Development for Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library! The Friends & Foundation team, which is comprised of employees, volunteers and donors, are a key reason the Rochester Public Library serves its patrons so well. Whenever you have thought. “Wow, what an awesome thing the library is doing!” You can be sure the Friends & Foundation had a hand in it. Susan has served our community brilliantly, and her achievements include providing a remarkable array of interesting and fun programming and making sure the word got out about all the cool things going on at the library. A genuinely kind lady, a talented and dedicated library team member, and a brilliant and innovative thinker, Susan will be missed as she embarks on her next endeavors.
Fare thee well Susan! We are so grateful for what you have done for us!

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Monday 09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 19:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

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+15854287300

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