Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library

09/08/2026

09/03/2026

Today I learned about the Aviation Station program run by George Carter at Sully Branch Library! This incredible program is the only one of its kind in the world and offers free career and hands-on instructional opportunities for City of Rochester young people interested in the aviation industry. Sign up today to experience flight training, airplane mechanics, airport operations and more. ✈️

The opportunities are endless through our Rochester and Monroe County Library! To learn more about Aviation Station, visit the Sully Branch Library!

09/03/2026

We're so excited for this event! If you're not able to attend live, a recording will be available to view for two weeks afterward at penfieldlibrary.org or at youtube.com/penfieldTV

Alison's visit to PPL is just one week away!😄😱😄😱😄

Registration is still full, but we've had seats open up along the way. If you joined the wait list by 10:14 AM on August 3, you are probably now on the official registration list to attend! If you're not sure about your status, feel free to call us at (585) 340-8720 to check.

And DON'T FORGET:
Thanks to the fantastic crew at Penfield TV, the talk will live-stream at 7 PM on September 10. You can tune in via the Town of Penfield Television YouTube channel (you may need to refresh your page within a couple of minutes of 7:00), or on Spectrum Cable 1301 in Penfield, ROKU and Apple TV TV, or at penfieldTV.org.

Tune in to the live stream here: https://www.youtube.com/live/SPRvJBN46iE

A recording will be available to view for two weeks afterward at penfieldlibrary.org or at youtube.com/penfieldTV.

Webster Public Library
East Rochester Public Library
Senator Samra Brouk
Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library
Friends of the Penfield Public Library
Another Chapter Bookstore
Town of Penfield, New York

09/02/2026

Check out the Rochester Public Library's Annual Report to the Community to see everything the Library has been up to this year!
https://roccitylibrary.org/about/about-the-rochester-public-library/

This past year has been one of tremendous progress for the Rochester Public Library. From reopening the beautifully renovated Maplewood Community Library to expanding digital equity initiatives, strengthening partnerships with community organizations, and introducing innovative programs for children, teens,
and adults. Check out the Rochester Public Library's Annual Report to the Community, now available online, to see everything we have been up to.
https://roccitylibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-RPL-Annual-Report_FINAL.pdf

09/01/2026

New month, new programs at the Library! From learning new languages to exploring technology, find a program that interests you: https://roccitylibrary.org/

08/26/2026

There's always something exciting happening at Central Library! Comment with your name suggestions...

Every once in a blue moon a furry friend manages to find its way into the Central Library. They really seem to like the Upper Stacks when they do. This little friend has been eluding us for the last couple of days amongst the book stacks and while us library peeps are know for our love of Kitties, security systems do not. So, before our new friend heads off to its new home with one of our staff members, where it will have lots of safe space to run and climb, they need a name. thoughts? Pretty sure it is a "she" but they were pretty mad at us for catching them so we aren't 100% sure.

08/26/2026

Your voice is crucial in helping to
Protecting E-Rate is essential to ensuring that libraries can continue providing equitable access to the digital world. Please join us in taking steps to advocate for the continuation of this vital program.

A program called E-Rate has helped expand public internet access for 30 years. As the Federal Communications Commission challenges whether the subsidies are still needed, schools and libraries say cuts could leave them with hard choices.

08/25/2026

We want to extend our condolences to the nation at the loss of national treasure Dolly Parton. A lifelong advocate for literacy and reading, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library gifted hundreds of millions of free books to children all over the world. May her light and spirit continue to shine in every reader, everywhere!

If you'd like to see if your child is eligible for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library check out this link for more information: https://imaginationlibrary.com/

08/24/2026

This August, plan for the future and leave a legacy and lasting impact. By including The Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library in your estate plans, you can help ensure that future generations continue to have free access to knowledge, opportunity, creativity, and community. Learn more about Planned Giving at FFRPL: https://ffrpl.org/fundraising/planned-giving-2/

08/21/2026

The Aviation Station is just one example of the phenomenal work our regional libraries are able to accomplish due to the generosity from FFRPL donors. Together, we can make an impact! Learn about the Aviation Station and other Impact Stories: https://ffrpl.org/about/our-impact-stories/