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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.

Central Library Social Media Guidelines

Our library’s mission is to promote the value and importance of library services, programs, spaces, and collections, and to strengthen our community through education & engagement. The Central Library reserves the right to delete any posts or comments if they are harassing, obscene, personally name staff members, or do not meet other criteria in the Central Library Facebook Policy listed below. Please keep discussions on topic and respectful of others. Be mindful of copyright- Posts that are in question of copyright violation may be removed by the Central Library
No swearing or other offensive language
No discriminatory, disrespectful, or otherwise hurtful comments
The Central Library maintains a zero-tolerance policy on any discriminatory behavior or language. Do not advertise your business or items for sale
Due to the current crisis and Facebook’s own policies, the Central Library reserves the right to delete posts that could be deemed as misinformation. Comments expressed on any social media platform do not reflect the views or positions of the library, its officers, or its employees. Social media users should exercise their own judgment about the quality and accuracy of any information presented through social media.

27/10/2026

We had some fun with News 8 WROC Rochester today sharing stories about the beloved ghosts of the Rundel Memorial Library Building. They did not disappoint, taking the time to say Hello to Dawson, and showing him some of the ways they remind us of their presence each day.

It wasn't shown in the story but they gave the crew a little show of how they play with the main elevator as we were making introductions 😄

22/10/2026

Did you know that by the 1920s, only Newark and Providence had a greater proportion of Italian residents than Rochester? A document in the library's collection offers a unique window into this early-20th-century community. Learn all about it in the latest post from Local History ROCs!

PlayROCS Play Kits are available for check out at many RPL branches, and if your branch doesn’t have them you can place ...
22/10/2026

PlayROCS Play Kits are available for check out at many RPL branches, and if your branch doesn’t have them you can place them on hold and the next available kit will be shipped to your library of choice!

Did you know that you can check out a PlayROCs Anytime, Anywhere Play Kit from several Rochester Public Libraries and get access to a wealth of toys to use t...

Learn a little and have fun while your at it! Join us here at Central Library for a free fall-filled day of activities o...
21/10/2026

Learn a little and have fun while your at it! Join us here at Central Library for a free fall-filled day of activities on Saturday October 24th @ 1pm for our Fall Literacy Festival!

There will be trick-or-treating, reading, math, and even a Book Parade! Don't miss your chance to enjoy the festivities!

See our events calendar for details!

20/10/2026

Good news: if this is your vibe, then the Rundel Library is the right place for you. Our annual Art of the Book and Paper exhibit is up!

Stop into the Rundel Library during normal hours now until the end of the year to check out this year's exhibit including local and international artists!

Our reception is tomorrow @ 5:30pm. Meet the artists, see the winners, and enjoy the vibe!


19/10/2026

We love our new good phone, but sometimes we hear more than we should 😂

The Central Library and all RPL branch locations will be closed on Friday, October 23 for an RPL wide staff training day...
17/10/2026

The Central Library and all RPL branch locations will be closed on Friday, October 23 for an RPL wide staff training day. We will resume regular business hours on Saturday, October 24.

Hey library friends! 📚✨ We have such an exciting lineup of events waiting for you this week. But we ALSO have to let you...
16/10/2026

Hey library friends! 📚✨ We have such an exciting lineup of events waiting for you this week. But we ALSO have to let you know that we’re closed on Friday, October 23 for Staff Training Day. We’ll see you on Saturday though!

Whether you’re looking to learn something new or just have some fun, there’s truly something for everyone in our community. Level up your tech skills at our building confidence with computers session, get creative at the adult lego club, or join us to celebrate incredible craftsmanship at The Art of the Book and paper reception! 🎨💻
If you’re in the mood for a thrill, cozy up with us for spooky stories in the stacks 👻, or expand your horizons in our mandarin chinese class. We’re also diving into fascinating history with our spiritualism and women’s rights lecture. 🔮 And don’t worry, we didn’t forget the little ones! Kiddos can craft cute book page pumpkins 🎃 and build fun creations at our spooky lego lab. They can also come to the Book Parade at the Fall Literacy Festival! Come hang out with us—we can’t wait to see you! 💜
Registration, dates & times all in the link 🔗 in our bio!

Out of the loop, pt. 7: a Before and After look at the Neighborhoods of the Inner Loop. Wait-there was a BEFORE the Inne...
15/10/2026

Out of the loop, pt. 7: a Before and After look at the Neighborhoods of the Inner Loop. Wait-there was a BEFORE the Inner Loop? 👀 Check out Local History ROCs! newest blog post about the ruptured downtown community the Inner Loop left in its wake after it opened in 1974. The pictures are so interesting (and available on our website in the Local History collection!) and who doesn’t love a good historical map? Happy Reading! 👓 💫

14/10/2026

Libby users: Passwords go into effect tomorrow, so make sure you know yours!
Beginning October 15, 2026, as an added security measure you will need both your library card number and Password when authenticating your library card in OverDrive/Libby.

Don't know your Password? Easy! It's the last name on your account.
We recommend reviewing your information now so you can keep borrowing eBooks and audiobooks without interruption.

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Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15854287300

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