of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County
1st Floor, Rundel Memorial Library Building
Literature: (585) 428-8380
Media (Audio, Video): (585) 428-8360
Computer Center: (585) 428-8361 Hours
Literature
The Literature area of the department includes a number of special collections and subjects:
- American Sign Language materials available in video, software, and print formats
- Biographies of Authors, Poets, Journalists, Philosophers and Religious Figures
- English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Books, Cassettes, and Videos
- Fiction in both hardcover and paperback
- Large Print Fiction and Non-Fiction Titles
Click Here to see the Newest Large Print titles
- GED materials to assist in preparing for the General Educational Development exams
- Language materials in more than 90 languages
- Library Science
- Literacy materials in print, audio and video formats
- Literary criticism - Over 6,000 titles
- Literary reference, including Book Review Digest 1905-present, Contemporary Literary Criticism and many other resources
- Materials for writers - Books and videos on how to write and how to get published
- Quotations - Books to search for quotations by topic or by author
- Philosophy texts and reference sources such as the Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy
- Religion includes resources on all major world religions as well as many other religions
- Summer Reading Lists
- Teen fiction
Media
The Media section of the department includes:
- Audio visual materials in Blu-ray, DVD and VHS formats, from popular titles to documentaries, non-fiction titles, and educational videos, as well as foreign films from more than 40 countries.
Be sure to check out our New Media List!
- Audio books: fiction, religion, plays and poetry on cassette and CD; also some on MP3CD.
Find a selection of our New Audio Books Here
- Audiovisual Equipment Rental. Call (585) 428-8360 or click here for slide projector, 8mm and 16mm film projectors, and projection screens. A 24-hour notice is required for all equipment rental reservations.
Computer Center
The Computer Center has computers with Microsoft Office software, a scanner, and printers that print both color and black-and-white and oversize. A typewriter is also available for use.
Computer Center Hours
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| Monday |
9:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Tuesday |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday |
9:00 am - 8:30 pm |
| Friday |
9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Saturday |
9:00 am - 4:30 pm |
| Sunday |
1:00 am - 4:30 pm |
Materials and Services for People with Disabilities