Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County NY

We couldn't agree more. Congratulations Corinne on your upcoming retirement!

A hearty congratulations on her retirement goes out to a brilliant member of the Rochester Public Library, Corinne Clar. Corinne is the head of RPL’s Graphics Division. She and her team are the ones who have created a staggering amount of beautiful and informative online content, banners, fliers and publications for us. That work only scrapes the surface of what Corinne had done for our library community. She is a key reason Central Library and its branches have so many delightful and artistic displays. She is also a key reason the library’s mobile fleet of Books by Bikes and RPL-Go look so nice. There is no way we can list all the marvelous things Corinne had done for us but we here at Arnett want to give her a special thank you for creating the book, The Arnett Branch Library, 1923-2023! That book, which we will put in the comments, celebrates our wonderful patrons. Thanks for everything Corinne, we could not have asked for a more kinder, wiser, and talented friend!

What’s your ideal vibe this week?
A) Live jazz music every single day with Rochester International Jazz Festival 🎷
B) 😎 Getting crafty at a Cyanotype workshop ☀️🎨
C) Getting a new recipe at a cookbook author talk 🥘
D) Chatting books over lunch 🥪
E) Walking with an audiobook 🚶‍♀️
F) Diving into local history with our Revolution 250 program 📜
Plot twist: You don’t have to choose. You can do it ALL at the library this week, completely free. Tap the link 🔗 in bio for our events calendar and we’ll see you there! 👀 💫
Comment below with which one you’re most excited for, and head to the link in our bio to grab the full schedule!

Gentle reminder that RPL libraries will be closed in observance of Juneteenth but will reopen tomorrow at 10am 🕙 and will be hosting the Black-Owned Business Expo! Come down and check it out! Happening till 4pm 🕓 library closes at 5!

Trouble getting out to the library? Looking for an excuse to get outside? ✨🚌 Visit the RPL GO! Van this summer at local Rochester parks.

See you at the van!✨🚌

This Juneteenth, we’re honoring Black history, resilience, creativity, and freedom through the power of storytelling. 📚✨ Check out these titles, all available on our catalog!

✨The library is closed this Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. But we are back on Saturday from 10-4 for our Black-Owned Business Expo! (*Library will be open until 5!) Come celebrate freedom by supporting our incredible local Black entrepreneurs and creators. Free and open to the public! See you there! 👋

Headline: 🤯 Jazz, history, expos, and… cannabis workshops?!

Yep, we’re doing it all this week. Check out the schedule:

🎷 The Beats: Lunchtime Jazz performance

🍻 The Brews: Local History Happy Hour at "Storied Saloons"

✍️ The Books: An exclusive Author Talk

👟 The Boots: A guided walking tour

🌿 The Botanicals: Cannabis Processing 101

💼 The Business: Our incredible Black Business Expo!

📌 Note: We are doors-closed on June 19th to observe Juneteenth.

Link in bio for times and locations! See you there? 💛

City of Rochester patrons, it is with great sadness that we inform you starting July 1st, the Rochester Public Library will no longer have a Hoopla subscription. This decision was made due to rising costs. Furthermore, this choice will only impact libraries in the RPL system. Please check in with your local town libraries as this is a choice that does not extend to all of MCLS. While we all adjust to this transition, please do not hesitate to reach out to a librarian for further help.
https://roccitylibrary.org/spotlight/saying-goodbye-to-hoopla/