The Lyell Branch Library, RPL’s first hybrid branch combining traditional onsite and mobile library services, is located in the Northwest Quadrant and serves a community of over 30,000 residents. The building opened at its current location at the corner of Lyell Avenue and Avery Street in 1985. The RPL GO! mobile library was introduced in 2025, making library services accessible to high-need populations and spreading awareness of the Lyell Branch.
The Lyell Branch offers both on-street and off-street parking for patrons. A small early literacy center provides a space for young users to explore. A community garden space maintained by volunteers borders the parking lot. A meeting room is available to the community and is regularly used by the neighborhood association and other non-profit groups. Click here to request the use of the meeting room.
Branch Supervisor: Dennis Williams
956 Lyell Avenue
Rochester, NY 14606
(585) 428-8218
Bus Lines:
20 – Lyell bus stop located in front of library
| Monday | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
* On-site hours and library services have been adapted on Tuesdays and Thursdays to accommodate mobile library outreach. Express services from the library’s meeting room will be available, including holds pick-up, 15-minute computer access, and print, copy, scan, and fax services.
Open to the public for browsing, research, copying, faxing, printing, and computer access. Curbside service available during open hours. Request materials through the curbside pickup form, or call (585) 428-8218.
11 Adult/Teen computers; 1 Children’s computers
Campbell Street Recreation Center
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