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Rochester Public Library
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604

 
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  • Arnett Branch
    310 Arnett Boulevard
    (585) 428-8214
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    115 South Avenue
    (585) 428-7300
  • Charlotte Branch
    3557 Lake Avenue
    (585) 428-8216
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    971 South Avenue
    (585) 428-8206
  • Lincoln Branch
    851 Joseph Avenue
    (585) 428-8210
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    956 Lyell Avenue
    (585) 428-8218
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    1111 Dewey Ave
    (585) 428-8220
  • Monroe Branch
    809 Monroe Avenue
    (585) 428-8202
  • Phillis Wheatley Community Library
    33 Dr Samuel McCree Way
    (585) 428-8212
  • Sully Branch
    530 Webster Avenue
    (585) 428-8208
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    611 Winton Road North
    (585) 428-8204
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    • Sully Branch
    • Winton Branch
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    • Arts & Museums Discounts (VIP Passes)
    • Adult Education
    • Apply for a Library Card
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    • Books by Bike
    • Curbside Services
    • Empire Passes for State Parks
    • Exam Proctoring
    • Food Programs
    • Health & Human Services
    • Housing Resources
    • Interlibrary Loan
    • Job Seekers ToolKit
    • Kids
    • Mobile Print Services @ Central Library
    • Notary Services
    • Outreach Services
    • Room Reservations
    • RPL GO! Mobile Library Service
    • Tabling at Central Library
    • Tax Filing Assistance
    • Teens
    • Back
  • Collections
    • Browse Catalog
    • OverDrive- E-Books & Audio Books
    • Hoopla- Borrow movies, music and TV shows
    • Online Resources
    • Language Instruction
    • Federal Depository Library Program
    • Beyond Books
    • Local History & Genealogy
    • Understanding Black Experiences
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