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Libraries in Rochester

10 public libraries with hours, phone numbers and directions.

Rochester Public Library by the numbers

Visits a year

644,528

Items borrowed a year

840,583

155,774 children’s items

Free programs a year

2,724

50,572 attendees

E-books

79,327

Public computers

257

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Rochester Public Library

Main library

115 South Avenue, Rochester 14604

About 48 hours a week

(585) 428-7300

330,000 sq ft · 0.2 mi from downtown

Wheatley Branch

33 Dr Samuel Mccree Way, Rochester 14608

About 38 hours a week

(585) 428-8212

11,300 sq ft · 0.9 mi from downtown

Frederick Douglass Community Library

971 South Avenue, Rochester 14620

About 38 hours a week

(585) 428-8206

4,618 sq ft · 1.4 mi from downtown

Weekly hours are averages from annual public service hours; holiday schedules and current hours are on each library’s website.

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Questions

How many libraries are in Rochester?

10 public library locations: Rochester Public Library, Wheatley Branch, Frederick Douglass Community Library, Monroe Branch, Lincoln Branch, Arnett Branch and 4 more.

What is the main library in Rochester?

Rochester Public Library, 115 South Avenue, open about 48 hours a week.

How many people have a library card in Rochester?

Rochester Public Library reports about 106,068 registered borrowers and 644,528 visits a year.

Are library programs free?

Most public library programs, including story times, homework help and computer classes, are free with or without a card. Check the library’s calendar for times; local library events also appear on this site’s events calendar.

Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Libraries Survey FY2022.

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