The Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County consists of two buildings, the Rundel Memorial Library building, opened in 1936, and the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building, opened in 1997. Located in the heart of Downtown Rochester, NY, at 115 South Avenue, the library offers the residents of the City and County a large collection of books, (both print and electronic) magazines, music, movies and more. In addition to its collection of materials, the Central Library provides quiet study spaces, public meeting rooms, a variety of free programs and opportunities for community engagement.
Patron Services Manager: Cynthia Dana
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
(585) 428-7300
TDD: (585) 428-8023
Bus Lines:
23, 24, 45, 51, 53, 55, 83, 101, 102, 124, 145, & 155
Occasionally Bus Lines 81 & 82
| Monday | 10:00 am – 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am – 8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri — First floor of the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building opens for limited service at 9 am. Teen Central hours differ, and can be viewed on the Teen Central page.
The Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library offers a wide selection of new and used items for sale in the Library Store. Inventory includes books, CDs and DVDs, educational toys and games, and stationery and gift items. Proceeds from all sales benefit the Rochester Public Library.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Once again, certified health care navigators from LawNY will be on site at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist you with enrolling for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment takes place November 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. Please be sure to bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of Income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last years tax returns if self-employed) Income and award letter (i.e., SSD) Social Security number (card not necessary) ...
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2010. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class.
Each Thursday at noon, local poety and teacher, Kitty Jospe, selects a variety of poems for the group to read and discuss. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry out loud in a relaxing setting. All are invited to join this welcoming group. No poetry background is necessary - only an open mind! Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. No registration is necessary. For more ...
Join us to learn more about how you can limit harmful exposures to lower your risk for cancer: How do alcohol, tobacco use and sun exposure affect your cancer risk? How can you protect yourself by making healthy lifestyle choices? What are the current screening guidelines?
Learn about using Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software. Create slides in preview mode and add images and text with slide transitions and animations. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Are your finances healthy and fit? If not, a certified counselor from from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester will be on site to improve your financial well being! Patrons will benefit from the expertise of certified counselors who will answer general questions about budgeting, credit, and savings. Financial counseling provides patrons with a budget analysis, credit report review, advice for improved spending habits, expense reduction tactics, credit score improvement strategies, and debt ...
Come and take part in an intense 45 minute cardio and body weight training session freaturing P90-X Smoothie Fest Get a taste of healthy. We'll show you how to prepare a tasty 2 minute treats.
Cuddle up with a dog and a good book! The Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is going to the dogs! Actually, the dogs are coming to the Children’s Center because they are hungry for books! Kids of all ages are invited to read a short book to these specially-trained and wonderful dogs. Research shows that the more time kids spend practicing reading aloud, the ...
WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY: Learn videography techniques and how to edit video.
From the major publishing houses to the small presses, from newspaper journalism to electronic books, Leander Watts has thirty years experience as a professional writer. Author of five Young Adult novels (most recently: 'Meet Me in the Strange'), and as Th. Metzger, books on the invention of the electric chair, the early days of heroin, and 'Undercover Mormon: a Spy in the House of the Gods', he'll speak on the various paths writers take ...
Lewis Henry Morgan (1818-1881) was not only a distinguished Rochester attorney and businessman, but also an internationally known scholar who effectively established the fields of anthropology and archeology in the United States. Morgan did not do this single-handedly; all of his major scholarly contributions relied upon or led to collaborative relationships with a wide range of people. This presentation looks at three different research collaborations in which Morgan engaged: with Ely S. Parker ...
Learn about some of the greatest progress that has been made since MLK Jr.’s speech, as well as some of the greatest challenges that remain in the U.S. today. Hear about the St. Joseph Neighborhood Center’s new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, and the organization’s goals for the project. FFRPL and the Library regularly partner with organizations like St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center to continue to further ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Once again, certified health care navigators from LawNY will be on site at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist you with enrolling for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment takes place November 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. Please be sure to bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of Income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last years tax returns if self-employed) Income and award letter (i.e., SSD) Social Security number (card not necessary) ...
Please join our book discussion group to discuss the novel, News of the World by Paulette Jiles. Our group meets on a monthly basis, reads mostly contemporary fiction, although we occasionally read non-fiction, and is always welcoming new participants. A limited number of copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk at Central Library during the month prior to the discussion date. Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. ...
Smile! Dental care is now available at the Central Library. Rochester Regional Health's mobile dental Unit is a fully functioning dental office on wheels! They can do cleanings, exams, and procedures, even if you don't have insurance.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Journey into outer space by building your own comets, shuttles etc. Your creations will be displayed in the Science and History Division throughout the month. This program is for ages 16 and older. For more information call the Science and History Division at 585-428-8110.
Learn about what can be stored in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2010. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class.
Each Thursday at noon, local poety and teacher, Kitty Jospe, selects a variety of poems for the group to read and discuss. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry out loud in a relaxing setting. All are invited to join this welcoming group. No poetry background is necessary - only an open mind! Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. No registration is necessary. For more ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn how to use the many features of your Smartphone. Download apps, control your settings and customize you phone to how you want to use it. Bring your own Smartphone to class and connect it to the library’s free WIFI. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class.
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Come and take part in an intense 45 minute cardio and body weight training session freaturing P90-X Smoothie Fest Get a taste of healthy. We'll show you how to prepare a tasty 2 minute treats.
The Library Edition of Ancestry.com is FREE to use in the Local History & Genealogy Division, along with 12 town libraries and is a must-have database for every researcher! This month we will demonstrate effective search strategies and the many resources available. We will also take a look at all the differences among the various subscription levels.
Up, down, all around, soaring off the ground! Shake off the Winter blues at the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County with Parachute Play on Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 10:30-11:30am. Get ready to read, sing, and interact with our giant, colorful parachute. Families with children of all ages are welcome. For more information, please call the Children's Center at 428-8150.
Engraving is an intaglio technique of incising lines onto a hard flat surface like plexi glass, steel, or copper. For this class we will use plexi glass. We will use a tool to with a sharpened needle like end to create grooves into the plexi glass. The surface is then inked and wiped and the incised lines hold the ink. It is then run through a press to create your image. Engraving allows for multiple ...
Join us for GIRLS WHO CODE Saturdays in the Imagine YOU lab at the Central Library downtown. Girls from the ages of 12 to 19 are welcome! SIgn up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIRLSWHOCODEATTHECENTRALLIBRARY
WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY: Learn how to edit photos and create picture art.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn about setting up and using a Facebook account. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class.
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, the health benefits of writing are so powerful that "were the authors to have provided similar outcome evidence for a new drug, it likely would be in widespread use within a short time..." Learn about the amazing research on the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of expressive writing done the right way. If you are dealng with health problems, grief, job loss, past trauma, ...
Hear about this exciting major capital project, which will include a complete renovation of infrastructure, largescale public art, site-specific historical information, and community gathering spaces. The project will begin in 2019 and is slated for completion in 2020. Presenter: Brie Harrison, Finance Director for the Rochester Public Library & Monroe County Library System Learn more here
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Once again, certified health care navigators from LawNY will be on site at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist you with enrolling for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment takes place November 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. Please be sure to bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of Income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last years tax returns if self-employed) Income and award letter (i.e., SSD) Social Security number (card not necessary) ...
Rochester Regional Health's Mobile Mammogram Center will be at the Central Libray to do breast cancer screenings (mammograms), regardless of whether or not you have insurance! To schedule a mammogram: Call the appointment line: 585-922-PINK (8 am - 5 pm, M-F). • Go online to www.RochesterRegional.org/PINK, click "Need A Mammogram," a form will pop up allowing the women to ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
Valentine Scherenschnitte Plaque: Scherenschnitte (pronounced share-in-schnit-a) is the German word that means “scissor cuts” and is the art of paper cutting design. Students will be taught to create a valentine themed paper cutting that will then to be adhered to cardstock and inserted into a clear 5 x 7 standing picture frame. There will be several patterns to choose from. Students will bring home their completed project along with an instruction ...
Learn how to create a PowerPoint slideshow using your own photographs. Bring in paper-printed photos or photos saved on a flash drive to build a PowerPoint slideshow. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class.
Each Thursday at noon, local poety and teacher, Kitty Jospe, selects a variety of poems for the group to read and discuss. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry out loud in a relaxing setting. All are invited to join this welcoming group. No poetry background is necessary - only an open mind! Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. No registration is necessary. For more ...
Aging and Engaging: tips for staying connected throughout our lives. This talk will offer information about why social connections are important at all ages over time, community resources to overcome barriers, and tools to stay connected. Our presenters: Dr. Kim Van Orden, is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the U of R School of Medicine and Denistry. She provides psychotherapy to older adults and conducts research studies to ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn how to navigate your e-mail account, unsubscribe from services, create folders, and delete large amounts of junk mail. This class is for e-mail accounts you use on your phone, tablet, laptop or on our library computers. You must be able to access your e-mail account on your device or our library computers (know your e-mail address and your password.) Call 428-8020 or register online for this class.
First Friday Films—“The Bookshop” (20 17; rated PG; 114 minutes) Friday, February 2, 12 noon; Kate Gleason Auditorium England 1959. In a small East Anglian town, free-spirited widow Florence Green decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop. Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, and Patricia Clarkson.
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Are your finances healthy and fit? If not, a certified counselor from from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester will be on site to improve your financial well being! Patrons will benefit from the expertise of certified counselors who will answer general questions about budgeting, credit, and savings. Financial counseling provides patrons with a budget analysis, credit report review, advice for improved spending habits, expense reduction tactics, credit score improvement strategies, and debt ...
Come and take part in an intense 45 minute cardio and body weight training session freaturing P90-X Smoothie Fest Get a taste of healthy. We'll show you how to prepare a tasty 2 minute treats.
Join us for an hour of playing and singing some easy songs aimed at beginning level ukulele players. Bring a ukulele if you have one, or use one of ours on a first come, first served basis. We don't teach you how to play, but will have plenty of "how to play" handouts to get you started. Folks who just want to sing are always welcome, too!
Have you been longing to write? Do you have stories to tell? Well, it's time to make your writing desires a reality. Join us for our monthly writers' class starting in January. Let us give you space and time to write, provide group support to build your confidence, and offer expertise and direction to help you move forward. This class is for all writers - beginners as well as those more seasoned. This is ...
Join us for GIRLS WHO CODE Saturdays in the Imagine YOU lab at the Central Library downtown. Girls from the ages of 12 to 19 are welcome! SIgn up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIRLSWHOCODEATTHECENTRALLIBRARY
Gerry Szymanski, selected by City Newspaper readers four times as "Rochester's Best Photographer", will be in the Arts and Literature Division to informally talk about his work, and the art of photography. Time spent with Gerry is always fun and interesting. An exhibit of some of his antique and vintage photographs of male companions will be displayed in the Rundel Building during February and March.
WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY:Learn to complete a video project.
Come one, come all, come big, come small! Step right up to the most amazing Library Carnival this side of the Genesee on Saturday, February 2, 2019, anytime between 1:00 – 4:00pm! Classic carnival games, tattoos, crafts, and more await you and your family in the Children’s Center and all over the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County. Families with children of all ages are welcome to play the midway for a chance at ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, the health benefits of writing are so powerful that "were the authors to have provided similar outcome evidence for a new drug, it likely would be in widespread use within a short time..." Learn about the amazing research on the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of expressive writing done the right way. If you are dealng with health problems, grief, job loss, past trauma, ...
This four-part reading & discussion series will explore short works reflecting a range of perspectives on marriage by such great American writers as Robert Frost, Kay Boyle, James Thurber, Raymond Carver, Tobias Wolff, and Sherman Alexie. No “outside” work is required. All written selections for each session will be provided at each session and read aloud in the group. Come prepared to read and discuss with a small and welcoming group of fellow ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn about the different types of computers you could buy and use: tablets, laptops, smartphones, and desktops. Learn about WIFI and how to use the mouse. We will use a browser to visit internet sites. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class.
Please join us for our next Business First Wednesday program, where you will learn "10 Ways to Drive More Sales to Your Business." The College at Brockport Small Business Development Center and the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County are hosting a seminar presented by Michael Krause, President of Sales Sense Payments - a successful Rochester-based consulting firm. Krause has a few, and in fact at least 10, tactics, strategies and winning methods ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
Learn about the different types of computers you could buy and use: tablets, laptops, smartphones, and desktops. Learn about WIFI and how to use the mouse. We will use a browser to visit internet sites. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class.
Each Thursday at noon, local poety and teacher, Kitty Jospe, selects a variety of poems for the group to read and discuss. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry out loud in a relaxing setting. All are invited to join this welcoming group. No poetry background is necessary - only an open mind! Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. No registration is necessary. For more ...
Calling All Citizen Scientists! The Great Backyard Bird Count is February 15th-18th. Bird watchers of all ages count birds to create a real-time snapshot of where birds are. Join birding enthusiast June Summers, President of the Genesee Valley Audubon Society, to learn about the importance of a bird census, identifying birds native to our area, and how you and your family can participate!
Learn about using the internet through guided visits to several websites. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Come and take part in an intense 45 minute cardio and body weight training session freaturing P90-X Smoothie Fest Get a taste of healthy. We'll show you how to prepare a tasty 2 minute treats.
WHO: Reserved for teenagers WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY: Two sessions offered of a 2-hour course that trains students to properly use the imagineYOU recording studio. Uon completion of the course students will gain unsupervised access to the studio.
Join us for GIRLS WHO CODE Saturdays in the Imagine YOU lab at the Central Library downtown. Girls from the ages of 12 to 19 are welcome! SIgn up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIRLSWHOCODEATTHECENTRALLIBRARY
The Chester F. Carlson Patent & Trademark Center hosts the Rochester Inventors Group each month, January through June. The purpose of the group is to help others who have ideas and inventions to get through the process of taking an idea from the drawing board, to a pro-to type, to an invention, to a finished product. Patent & Trademark Center can assist with the filings of copyright, trademarks, and patents. Members have ...
Pick a project and we’ll help you get crafty! Let your inner Maker loose on Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 1:00-4:00pm at the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County for Crafting with Yarn! Come with a project idea (or we will help you find one in our many craft books) and craft a unique creation out of yarn. Families with children of all ages are welcome ...
WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY: Learn the DSLR camera and how to set up your shots
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
This reading & discussion series will explore short works reflecting a range of perspectives on marriage by such great American writers as Robert Frost, Kay Boyle, James Thurber, Raymond Carver, Tobias Wolff, and Sherman Alexie. No “outside” work is required. All written selections for each session will be provided at each session and read aloud in the group. Come prepared to read and discuss with a small and welcoming group of fellow readers ...
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, the health benefits of writing are so powerful that "were the authors to have provided similar outcome evidence for a new drug, it likely would be in widespread use within a short time..." Learn about the amazing research on the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of expressive writing done the right way. If you are dealng with health problems, grief, job loss, past trauma, ...
Hear about some key technology advances in the past as well as some trends for 2019 and beyond. Learn about some of the many resources Central Library offers, including new items such as ‘GoChip Beams,’ with preloaded movies and wi-fi. Presenter: Joe Born, Division Supervisor for Central Library’s Reynolds Media Center
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2010. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class.
Nonprofits and business are often faced with the challenge of fundraising to achieve their mission and keep the doors open. Many consider looking for grants as a source of revenue. But what can grants do and how do you even get started? During this presentation you will learn: The #1 thing EVERY nonprofit or business MUST KNOW in order to get grant funding. How to find the RIGHT grants for your organization’s important work! ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Smile! Dental care is now available at the Central Library. Rochester Regional Health's mobile dental Unit is a fully functioning dental office on wheels! They can do cleanings, exams, and procedures, even if you don't have insurance.
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
Exploring Kente & Adinkra, the Other Well- Known Ghanaian Languages Central Library is celebrating Black History Month by exploring Kente cloth, Adinkra symbols, the Ghanaian languages. This interactive presentation focuses on how Ghanaians use Kente and Adinkra in their everyday life to communicate. As Egyptians use hieroglyphics and Millennials use texts and emojis to communicate, Ghanaians use textile weaves and fabric patterns as a language to communicate and express themselves. Free and open to everyone.
Learn about using the internet through guided visits to several websites. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class.
Each Thursday at noon, local poety and teacher, Kitty Jospe, selects a variety of poems for the group to read and discuss. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry out loud in a relaxing setting. All are invited to join this welcoming group. No poetry background is necessary - only an open mind! Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. No registration is necessary. For more ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn about what can be stored in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2010. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class.
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The Monroe County Library System is happy to announce it’s renewal of the VIP Pass program for 2018. The Very Important Places (V.I.P.) pass provides a substantial discount to enjoy the best of Rochester and Monroe County’s arts and cultural treasures.
Remembering “Rochester’s most distinguished man of science,” Lewis Henry Morgan. Stop over to the Local History & Genealogy Division on the second floor of the Rundel Memorial Library building to learn more about this remarkable Rochesterian. On display now through January 31, 2019.
Join us for the 8th annual International Art of the Book exhibit in the Anthony Mascioli Gallery in Harold Hacker Hall on the 1st floor of the Rundel Memorial Library building.
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