I'm not sure why it's taken me this long to write a review for this library, but let's fix that…read moreright now. I really enjoy this location. You get the charm of the original building paired with the modern beauty of the Bausch & Lomb structure both are worth seeing. The library offers a ton of programs for kids, teens, and adults. Definitely check their website, because there's so much going on. Becoming a cardholder is easy, and once you are, make sure you look into their VIP section, you can snag free or discounted tickets to local attractions. You can check out physical books, audiobooks, and ebooks, and they're great if you need computer access or printing. They also have plenty of study areas and quiet spots to get work done. Honestly, they offer more than most people realize (myself included until recently!). The only downside is parking and it can be a bit tricky. I'm not sure if they validate or offer any vouchers, so it's worth asking. I was lucky enough to find street parking... but yes, you do have to pay. A great library with so much to offer. Highly recommend exploring everything they provide.

This library is split up between two buildings. We spent most of our time at the more modern one…read morethat contains the children's and teen sections. The children's section was large with lots of books and plenty of activities. A coloring station, a small play greenhouse to read in, and a "secret room" hidden behind a bookshelf, providing another quiet area to play or read. Children's section had its own bathrooms, with child-sized fixtures, which was convenient.

Winton Branch Library is a small but stocked library with computers, wifi, a large DVD section,…read morefree magazines, and friendly staff. During my last visit, this branch didn't have the book I was looking for, so the kind clerk offered to order it and have it held at my home branch. There are fun window displays, kids reading challenges, and free craft kits. It's conveniently located to downtown and the east side at Winton Road and Browncroft/Atlantic. Rare within city limits, there is a decently sized parking lot on the right side of the building. A really nice touch is their lovely flower garden surrounding the building! This is a quaint little branch for your library needs.

This library is small, but I always find what I need. Usually it's some obscure non-fiction book on…read morecd for a road trip and ta-da they have it! They have a room for small gatherings, computers and a few tables to read or get work done if need be. They also have wifi and its quiet! There are a few spots on the street on Winton to park as well as a small lot behind the library (on Winton next to the Winfield).

Such a great library with so much fun n stuff to do. Staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. From…read morea wide selection of children's books and a play area in the back area of the children's area. So much for the little ones to do and get hands on. Love their travel section as well, everything is so well organized and maintained. If you want something they don't have they will get it for you. Lots of community activities going on, make sure to check out their calendar.

This is my childhood library, so every visit has a fair amount of rose colored nostalgia. But as an…read moreadult, I continued to patronize Brighton and will continue to do so. Sometimes, when I walk in, I still see the old layout from before the 90s era renovation, which tells you how much time I spent here. But I'd still do it in a minute. It was in the children's space where I truly became a reader. I'm happy to report that the children's space is still as magical as it was upwards of 30 years ago. I still like looking around for the newest in so-called juvenile fiction (which can be more daring and brave than "adult" fiction, but that's a rant for another day). At one time, BML had a book with a plate in it celebrating my completion of the summer reading program, and I made a point to check it out to keep its circulation statistics boosted. Alas, that book has since been weeded out, but a picture of a bookplate is forever. Brighton's collection is decent sized, definitely one of the larger ones in the area. When you walk in, new releases are in the room to your right. What I really like is the shelf near the entrance featuring award winners, popular titles, and things you may have missed the first time around. It's a great way to find something new. There are plenty of tables to get work done at, and small study rooms are available. A good library should have a mix of quiet and a low roar, and BML has that in droves. I will continue to utilize Brighton Memorial Library for as long as I am able to. In a world full of ebooks, sometimes you just need a physical copy, and there's nothing like going to your childhood library to grab a book.

Nice library with a nice room with activities for kids. I always love when a library has a space…read morefor kiddos. They also have a decent book selection.

My son loves this library soooo much , he gets to play and laugh with all the other kids that are…read morealso having a blast. It's a great free place to go to with many games for all ages and a huge variety of books .

I love this library…read more It's such a great location-- right next to the canal for a study break, near cafes for good food and caffeine if you're pulling a full day of studying. The study rooms look out at the canal, providing a beautiful view. There's also a "reading garden" which is a cute little courtyard if patrons want to read or study in the sun. The librarians are all very nice and helpful, of course. I also enjoy participating in the summer reading program, since they have a program for any age group.

I'm attempting to visit all 31 Monroe County Libraries this year, and Pittsford was next on my…read morelist. Perk one: it's attached to a Starbucks! (And super close to Pittsford Dairy) I actually passed it initially as it looked more like an office building. I parked on the street but I'm 99% sure there is a lot behind the library. It's spacious, with a large hallway when you walk in displaying many used books for sale, as well as a free shelf. The "bookstore" is self serve with a cash box, and most I saw were priced at $1. Staff was friendly and helped me locate a book for my book club. This is an impressive looking library with 2 floors and big, sunny windows. If I had more time, it would have been a great place to spend an afternoon. I believe there is also an outdoor deck, but doubt that gets much traffic in January!

The Fairport Library is a great resource to the community with many programs for all ages. I love…read morethe large selection of books and movies, as well as cozy areas to sit and read. The librarians are always helpful and happy to search for a book I can't find on my own. One of my favorite libraries in the area

The Fairport library is located in the Fairport Village Landing - a plaza with many other…read morebusinesses and shared parking. Take the stairwell or elevator to the ground floor to enter the library. Once you're inside, you'll forget you're in a retail plaza. This was my first time here and I noticed large sections for children and teens, a quiet room, a nice selection of foreign films, a whole shelf of Hallmark movies, five big shelves of large print books for those of us with bad eyesight, and a lot of comfy places to sit. You can even check out a tote bag to bring your items home! If you walk by the library on the canal side, you can see in to the cozy reading area where the windows are lined with books. This is a welcoming and well stocked library that I will definitely return to.

I have been a user of this branch since childhood. Thanks for your wonderful customer service,…read moreBranch Manager Sara, and attendant Jessica. You made my visit well worth it.

Rochester is so lucky to have the Lincoln Branch Library. This branch has the potential to fade…read moreaway and be neglected just because of its geographic qualities, but instead embraces them and serves its constituents better than many other libraries I've visited. I'll admit it, I was initially afraid to come here because of the street address. As a library lover and good citizen, I'm ashamed of that. Every library needs love, no matter the location. I recently had the opportunity to attend an event held at the library by the Young Urban Preservationists, and I not only had an amazing time at the event itself, but got to poke around in the library and see a neighborhood that needs a little extra TLC. Lincoln, the result of mergers and consolidation in the 1990s, is an excellent example of a library that really meets the needs of patrons. This branch serves the largest Spanish-speaking population, and has a large collection of Spanish language materials for circulation. I was also impressed by the equal number of flyers in English and Spanish in the front vestibule. Understanding patron needs is a huge part of successful libraries. Lincoln does an amazing job with limited resources, like all city libraries do. The bilingual materials and tailored books take the branch above and beyond other branches. As a bonus, many of the staff members are bilingual too. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the toy library housed here at Lincoln. I could go on and on about how amazing the toy library is, but I'll restrain myself and encourage you all to see it for yourselves. Housing the toy library at Lincoln is so smart because odds are, the kids that go to Lincoln regularly probably don't have access to a ton of toys at home. I hate saying that, but the toy library makes up for it. Toys are divided by types of play: educational, infant/toddler, sensory, games, creative, pretend. Toys circulate for three weeks, just like books, and the three week period is enough time to replicate the time it usually takes for a kid to discover a new toy, play it out, and move on. The entire room is interactive, so you can start playing before you even take anything home. Like with all city branches, Lincoln does have the same issues with a lack of physical space, lack of hours, but does have a decent amount of parking. If the library were open more often, I suspect it would be packed to the gills every day, much like it was that afternoon I visited. Again, it's no fault of the library, just that city libraries need to be open more often on a whole. I'm so happy I finally had a chance to visit the Lincoln branch, especially for a program. This is a library that loves the community and wants to serve everyone as best they can, like any good library should. Let's all make a point to stop by and give this library the love it deserves.

Very hard to find? The staff were friendly. I only stopped in because the book I wanted could not…read morebe placed on hold to transfer to another library.

staff is super nice and sweet, very lgbtq plus inclusive and kind to everybody. great place to hang…read moreout with friends or just get some silent reading time :) sorry we almost got the cops called on us twice tho

One of the finest libraries in all Upstate New York. Seven million volumes. Stately and elegant…read morereading room. Nearby Starbucks. Beautiful tree-lined quad. A scholar's delight. The only deficit is that there's no public parking till after seven pm.

So many hours spent poring over dusty books. So many cups of kale soup, à la Connections, chugged…read morein the lobby for makeshift warmth. So many Meliora moments. Whether it was laughing away a nervous breakdown in Circulation during midterms, scaling the roof as a freshman rite of passage, wasting time and tuition by playing online Monopoly in Art/Music (me, always), or just taking a much needed snooze in PRR, good ole Rheezy was and is a central staple of everyone's UR experience. Protip: best place to nap for maximum comfort and minimal judgement is in Welles-Brown. Underrated bathrooms? 4th floor, religion department, for those that like to take care of their business in peace without having to deal with the gripping fear of auto-flush splashback.

The Penfield Public Library has a wonderful selection of materials to choose from and the staff are…read morealways helpful when I have questions. I enjoy this library for the materials but also for the wonderful events they host. This year I attended a very informative lecture on mushroom and foraging. Most recently I attended a book signing and talk with Best selling author Shelby Van Pelt. The event was quite large with 400 people in attendance but the staff did a great job setting everything up and running smoothly. Shelby Van Pelt gave an engaging lecture followed by audience Q&A. We had time afterwards to get our books signed and meet the author. The library also had complimentary water and cookies to end the evening. One of my favorite libraries in the area. I hope there will be more events to come.

We come here quite a bit with our three year old and he loves it. They don't have a ton of toys,…read morebut they have a train table, a little kitchen area, some puzzles, and a Lego area. I do love that they do events though!