The Phillis Wheatley Community Library is an ultra-modern building designed by architect James H. Johnson. It was built in 1971 and is handicapped accessible.
The library is named for Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753 – December 5, 1784). She was the first published African-American woman and first published African-American poet. The library services a predominantly African-American population and the multicultural historic Cornhill neighborhood bordering the library.
Branch Supervisor: Lori Frankunas
33 Dr Samuel McCree Way
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 428-8212
Bus Lines:
15
17
| Monday | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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) 428-8212.
“Safe to Be Smart” Program – Activities and services geared toward youth from 3 – 6 pm, or after school.
Storywalk – Read and play on playful sidewalks along the way to the library entrance. Our story walk story is changed on a monthly basis with award winning stories and stories written by local school children. Storywalk is accessible even when the library is closed.
Public Food Forest Garden – The garden landscape of the library building is comprised of local edible plants and 12 raised bed giving gardens. The community is welcome to help out in the garden on Wednesdays during the growing season and to harvest what grows in the garden. For more information and events check out the Phillis Wheatley Library Public Food Forest Garden group on Facebook.
Digital Literacy – Free computer support and computer-related assistance. Learn basic computer skills and how to use Microsoft or Google products. Get assistance creating or updating your resume, applying for jobs or benefits online and much more. This service is provided by Literacy Volunteers of Rochester, Inc.
After school tutoring for children, 1st through 6th grade, is offered 2 days a week, September – June. TASC tutoring is available. Please call the library for dates and times.
The Nancy Evelyn Brandon meeting room seats 110 and is frequently used by community groups and other non-profit organizations, who may book the room for free. The room is also available to for-profit organizations, for whom a $30 fee applies. Call staff at (585) 428-8212 for additional details.
The Phillis Wheatley Community Library maintains 34 computers with Internet access for adults, young adults, and children. Printing is available from all computers, with color prints at $.50/page, and black and white at $.25 cents/page.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
Join us for stories, songs and movement! Ages 2-5.
Come in and hear stories and make fun crafts right after! Weekly on Tuesdays July & August Location: Childrens Room
Tuesday is Story Day this summer at the Winton Branch Library. Families with children ages 3-8 will be enthralled by these free programs which will occur on Tuesdays in the Children’s Room at 11am from July 12 – August 9. Children’s Librarian Kathy Wolf will read books, together we will sing songs and rhyme rhymes with flannels or fingerplays and have a blast! Who knew that early literacy learning could be such fun! ...
Kids and thier grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2022 and August 2022!
We'll provide the supplies. You provide the creativity! For ages 5-12
Come by the Lincoln Library between 2-3 pm every Tuesday to get 1:1 computer help! You can bring your device, your questions or any topics you would like to get more practice with! Call 428-8210 for questions.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Come learn how to draw in a manga and anime style with experts from the Flower City Arts Center! Register for this class here
Play this quick, easy, fun game in the library that always provide great laughs.
Join us for an evening with New York Times Bestselling author Liz Moore as she discusses her international bestseller, Long Bright River, and her other works. The novel takes place in Philadelphia, where Moore has lived for a decade. She traces the story of two sisters estranged from each other but bonded by their choices. Mickey is a cop, and Kacey lives on the streets in the vice of addiction. When Kacey ...
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. All ages welcome.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Create/design an art piece using mixed media.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
Start your day with a gentle class that adapts yoga poses with the use of a chair. This class cultivates awareness and relaxation through breath work and gentle stretches without the stress of getting up and down off the floor. Registration required.
New experiment each week! Pre-School to Grade 2 (with parent engagement & involvement required) Location: Childrens Room
Let's get outside and be creative! Ages 5-12
Drum along with Mayukwa and listen as he shares stories of his childhood far away. For ages 5-12.
Let's get outside to decorate the sidewalk, play with bubbles and try some jump ropes! For ages 4-10
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Come in to see 3 Rescued & Rehabbed owls: Great Horn, Screech, & Barred owls! All ages are welcome. No registration necessary
Test your knowledge of Marine Biology against other families. All participants will win prizes, but the highest scoring team gets to choose their prize first! Register Once per Team! No limit of how many people per team. A phone with internet access is required! (We will be using Buzzin.live for the game, and we'll go over how to use it before we get started)
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
One of our most popular programs! The Seneca Park ZooMobile is coming to the Winton Branch Library for a wildlife education program detailing things that can cause animals to become endangered or even extinct. Learn what you and zoos can do to prevent that from happening and meet some wild animals in real life! Going, Going, Saved is a free program that ...
Come play games, make fun crafts and eat ice cream with us to celebrate your summer reading! Raffle will be drawn during the party. Location: Childrens Room
Ms Liz will be hear to teach us how to make a story book themed snack!
Hot outside? No problem. Drop in and enjoy a family-friendly movie in the air-conditioned comfort of the Story Time Room! For families.
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Call 585-428-8216 for weekly showings. Location: Childrens Room
Practice floor, standing and balancing poses with plenty of modifications for individual needs. This class is intended to be enjoyable and accessible for all levels. Registration required. Please bring your own mat.
Stop in and read a book to this loving, trained therapy dog or just say "hi" and tell her a story. Gracie will be waiting for your visit! For ages 4-12.
Make a fun and easy craft with Miss Jakisa! New craft each week. Location: Childrens Room
Make your own natural sugar scrub to pamper your skin! This event is free and all materials are included.
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Test your knowledge of the ocean creatures and try for your chance to win an Amazon gift card!
Rochester Works will be at the Monroe Branch to answer all your questions about job-seeking.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
If you sent a Flat Stanley on an adventure AND took another Flat Stanley out for an adventure, this party is for you! Registration required. Ages 5-12.
Come play: UNO, Guess Who, 5-Second Rule, & more.
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Come in and hear stories and make fun crafts right after! Weekly on Tuesdays July & August Location: Childrens Room
Kids and thier grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2022 and August 2022!
Come by the Lincoln Library between 2-3 pm every Tuesday to get 1:1 computer help! You can bring your device, your questions or any topics you would like to get more practice with! Call 428-8210 for questions.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Play this quick, easy, fun game in the library that always provide great laughs.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
All ages welcome. End of summer party! Come join the fun and eat some tasty ice cream.
Care to try your hand at a giant spirograph? What will you create?
All ages welcome 10+ (No prior experience necessary, but it is also welcomed.) Location: Outside weather permitting. If not, Children's Room
Start your day with a gentle class that adapts yoga poses with the use of a chair. This class cultivates awareness and relaxation through breath work and gentle stretches without the stress of getting up and down off the floor. Registration required.
New experiment each week! Pre-School to Grade 2 (with parent engagement & involvement required) Location: Childrens Room
Let's get outside and be creative! Ages 5-12
Let's get outside to decorate the sidewalk, play with bubbles and try some jump ropes! For ages 4-10
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Kids ages 5-12 will have a lot of fun building things with LEGOS!
Send your best photos of Rochester and its people throughout August. Pictures with artist credit to be shared and displayed via social media and within the library itself. Email: sheilah.murphy@libraryweb.org or send to us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PhillisWheatleyLibrary
Have fun with Bubbles, sidewalk chalk & parachute play! (Please meet on grassy area in front of playground at Charlotte Beach.) Every 3rd Friday of the month.
Hot outside? No problem. Drop in and enjoy a family-friendly movie in the air-conditioned comfort of the Story Time Room! For families.
Celebrate Ocean's of Possibilities End of Summer Reading Fun Day with us! Join us for summertime fun with games , oceans crafts, reading check-ins with prizes & much more !
Call 585-428-8216 for weekly showings. Location: Childrens Room
Practice floor, standing and balancing poses with plenty of modifications for individual needs. This class is intended to be enjoyable and accessible for all levels. Registration required. Please bring your own mat.
Brandon Hester-Harrell, visits the Arnett Branch Library to launch his new children's book, You Can Be Anything! You Can Be Anything! is an engaging story that demonstrates the power of affirmations in young children. Joshua, a boy who is nervous about his first day of school, and his father speaks life into him by providing examples of influential African American trailblazers. With an enlightened perspective, Joshua goes to school and meets ...
Make a fun and easy craft with Miss Jakisa! New craft each week. Location: Childrens Room
Do you enjoy Manga and Anime? Then this club is for you! Join Mr. Isaac to talk about all things MANGA! Check out our manga and anime collections and make new friends.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Come in and visit with the RocDog therapy dogs!
Virtual trivia quiz via Zoom. Sign up online or call 428-8202 to register.
Dr. Michele Harper is a female African American emergency room physician in an overwhelmingly male and white profession. Brought up in Washington, D.C., in a complicated family, she went to Harvard, where she met her husband. They stayed together through medical school until two months before she was scheduled to join the staff of a hospital in central Philadelphia when he told her he couldn’t move with her. Her marriage at an ...
Join us for stories, songs and movement! Ages 2-5.
Come in and hear stories and make fun crafts right after! Weekly on Tuesdays July & August Location: Childrens Room
Kids and thier grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2022 and August 2022!
Come by the Lincoln Library between 2-3 pm every Tuesday to get 1:1 computer help! You can bring your device, your questions or any topics you would like to get more practice with! Call 428-8210 for questions.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Play this quick, easy, fun game in the library that always provide great laughs.
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. All ages welcome.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Create/design an art piece using mixed media.
Start your day with a gentle class that adapts yoga poses with the use of a chair. This class cultivates awareness and relaxation through breath work and gentle stretches without the stress of getting up and down off the floor. Registration required.
New experiment each week! Pre-School to Grade 2 (with parent engagement & involvement required) Location: Childrens Room
Join us as we sit down in conversation with Liz Wiseman, New York Times bestselling author, researcher, and executive adviser. Liz will talk about her latest book, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger and Multiply Your Impact, and her other work. In Impact Players, Liz asks the question, why do some people break through and make an impact while others get stuck going through the motions? In every organization, ...
Create a beautiful paper flower! Jennifer will teach us how to transfer paper strips into easy to make, lovely flowers. Registration Required. Please call 428-8216 to register!
Call 585-428-8216 for weekly showings. Location: Childrens Room
Practice floor, standing and balancing poses with plenty of modifications for individual needs. This class is intended to be enjoyable and accessible for all levels. Registration required. Please bring your own mat.
End Summer reading with a trip to the Carnival! We'll have pizza, drinks, a magic show, face painter, balloons and games games games! This is also where we will announce the winners of our Summer Reading winners.
Make a fun and easy craft with Miss Jakisa! New craft each week. Location: Childrens Room
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Come in and hear stories and make fun crafts right after! Weekly on Tuesdays July & August Location: Childrens Room
Kids and thier grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2022 and August 2022!
Come by the Lincoln Library between 2-3 pm every Tuesday to get 1:1 computer help! You can bring your device, your questions or any topics you would like to get more practice with! Call 428-8210 for questions.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Play this quick, easy, fun game in the library that always provide great laughs.
Sign-up to reserve your takeaway craft. You will be notified when your bag is ready for pickup. Each bag will include: Rock Paint Brush Pen
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Call 585-428-8216 for weekly showings. Location: Childrens Room
Make a fun and easy craft with Miss Jakisa! New craft each week. Location: Childrens Room
Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided. At the beginning of the month, themed based packets are available. Supplies are limited.
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