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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Possibly my fav public library around. It's new, bright, clean, and amazing for children. The front…read morefoyer is tall, generously bright, and inviting. The first floor is one of the best places a parent can bring their child. I've never seen a whole floor dedicated to children before!! Most other libraries just have a small section and feel darker and older. There's story time at 10 am everyday. There's a lot of toys and books for toddlers and babies to wear out their energy for an hour or so. The upstairs section is also very nice for adults with a room to rent and also plenty of shelves. Staff are nice and there's a little book store selling hard copies for 1$ and soft cover for 0.25. I tend to buy those for vacations so I won't feel bad losing a book. The bright modern interior also makes one want to stay here and read or spend a day. The books are all in really condition too. Very few old musty books. The library is also right by the park with a large playground and field My only thing I dont love is that the adult section books are organized in a confusing way. I usually reserve books online bc browsing for a specific author may not be intuitive since the shelves have mystery, fiction, romance, etc designations.

Five stars for the amazing building. Three stars for the slightly dated collection and that I have…read moreto open my car door and stretch to reach the book drop. That said, if that's the worst thing about the library, that's pretty damn good. I hadn't been to the Henrietta branch since before they moved into their current building, but was I ever impressed! The new building is spacious and has plenty of seating. There's a big meeting room right by the entrance, where I've early voted, so there's lots of room to spread out. In spite of the collection feeling a little older, you know what's really great? No hold fees! I think we're going to see more and more branches do away with hold fees in the future, which helps make reserving materials that much easier. I have found some hidden gems sprinkled throughout the shelves. I think the key here is that the library can only do so much work for you, you have to also put in the effort to find what you never realized you wanted in the first place. I've found a bunch of random books this way. Being a larger branch in a town the size that Henrietta is, the library has good hours, including on Saturdays. I get why some branches are hardly ever open, having some weekend availability is just a nice bonus. I'm glad the town of Henrietta has a library like the one they have. I'll definitely be back (being the library hopper that I am, this was a given). Now if only I could reach the book drop from my car without straining my arms!

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!

I've never met a Monroe County Library that I didn't like. I don't make it out to this one much but…read morewas glad to be invited to give a talk to teen librarians. This library is two stories, well lit with lots of natural light, spacious, and full of pleasant people. There are plenty of computer carrels, though I was there during what is probably not a peak time. IPL recently dedicated the teen room to the YA librarian who passed away a few years ago. It's a beautiful tribute.

A very lovely library, as far as I can tell. It's out of the way for me, so not my usual branch,…read morebut I think something is up with the catalog, as I saw there was a video game on the shelf that I wanted, but could not place a hold on it and have it shipped to my usual branch. No problem, I'll just pop in. It was very easy to find the new games section and so I was in and out in a minute. I hope I don't have to keep driving to the various branches for items on the shelves (this is maybe only a problem with new media? Games and DVDS/Blurays), but it's also good to explore the libraries around here.

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.

We typically come here on Monday nights because they have a PJ Storytime. I love that this library…read morehas a story time during the week that working parents can attend - you don't find that at many other libraries! In terms of toys in the children's room, there aren't a ton, but enough to keep my 3.5 year old entertained for probably half an hour.

We absolutely love it here! I think this is the best library in Monroe County for children. From…read morethe fairy tree, to the grocery store area, my son can spend hours here! We also love the craft nights!

The following was sent to the Supervisor and director of librarys:…read moreMr. Reilich, Mr. Morris, At 9:02am (not 9am) today 9/4/2025, the doors to the Greece Public were opened to those of us waiting outside. This is after being closed for 3 days over the Labor Day weekend. The first staff member I encountered was a hefty woman of about 350 or more pounds, with long brown hair. I explained that I had a final technical interview at 10am and my apartment was a construction site, and that I wanted to know if I could use a private room for my interview. She escorted me to what was essentially an open cubicle area. I explained that I was interested in a private room. She made it clear that even though the private rooms were empty I could not use one, unless it was an open community meeting or something like that... I said, I would just use the Quiet Study area, and I expressed my dismay that this library did not have any private rooms available. (Even Livonia Public Library has private rooms available.) Later, the same hefty woman came into the Quiet Study room to offer me a comment card, which I took and thanked her for. To recap: to spite telling the woman that I had a final technical interview, she interrupted me in the Quiet Study room to provide an unrequested comment card. Then things got worse. Shortly after being interrupted by the hefty woman, two other women came into the Quiet Study room and accosted me. One of these women had a large-print name badge stating her name as Cathy Henderson. She did not say good morning, made zero attempts at professional common courtesy and attacked me verbally. The women aggressively approached me and informed me that the Quiet Study was not a place for a meeting. By this point, I got very upset that two more library employees thought it was appropriate to come into the Quiet Study area to do nothing more than to harass me. They were not there to help, or to offer assistance. They were there to provoke, bully and instigate. Is that how librarians are supposed to behave towards patrons? The excuse given by Cathy, who was petty, stupid and childish -- as opposed to professional and mature -- was to hand me a sheet with the Code of Conduct. I had had zero interactions with her or her partner! In fact, I had not talked to these women at all. I was the only person present. Why were they sent to bother me in the Quiet Study area, if not to start trouble? And did the rotund brown-haired woman send them over for that purpose? Seems like that is exactly what happened here. These women sought me out, to harass me. I explained to Cathy with a "C", that I would postpone my meeting. She absolutely was intent on arguing and provoking because instead of leaving the Quiet Study area after handing me the Code of Conduct, she proceeded to verbally harass me with threats on what would happen "if she saw me using the Quiet Study area for a meeting" -- are you kidding me?? Not only was I the only person in the area, I had already explained that I was going to request my interview be postponed, yet Cathy continued to repeat everything she had just said! I was astonished and said Do you mind? Do you mind if I get on with my work? Both Cathy and the other woman (Claire?) continued to stand there threatening me! At a public library! I have never been treated with such unprofessional hostility by someone claiming to be a librarian in a public library. These women belong in retail, or any place where petty, small-minded argumentative people thrive. Will I visit this library ever again? Not a chance. Your staff are barely veiled vulgar trash who do not deserve the title or position of librarian. AND THIS IN A NUTSHELL IS THE PROBLEM WITH ROCHESTER -- AND AMERICA -- DIM-WITTED, UNEDUCATED, VULGAR PEOPLE RUNNING THINGS THAT SHOULD NOT BE SEEN OR HEARD. Boycott this vulgar library. Side point: if you have trouble finding a title by it's library index number, it is not you. It is the brain-dead petty staff.

Kid friendly! Winter is long in western New York but if kids live in the area, there must be kid…read morefriendly activities! The libraries around here are starting to really build out their kid programs and lucky for us, they're typically free of charge and drop ins welcome! Gates library is one of the larger ones on the west side of Rochester. Check out the back room! All great play options with a learning base!

Of the libraries in Monroe county, this one is up there for me. The staff is super friendly, they…read moreconsistently have events and they have no late fees! It's not the best if you're looking for a work space or somewhere to study etc. (they do have a few study rooms and tables throughout, just not extensively) but they have an extensive DVD collection and really make you feel welcome.

This library is HUGE! It just kept going, and I didn't even go to every section. It was hard to…read more find, having never been there before. My GPS led me to Pet Supplies Plus, and after a little driving around I found it on the north side of that plaza. Odd placement in this strip mall, but absolutely worth the visit if you don't get frustrated and give up. It's much bigger than it looks. Highlights: free magazine exchange, large bookstore section, seed library (currently closed for the winter), plenty of places to sit, and lots of helpful staff. I picked up a Monroe County Libraries passport to see if I can get a stamp at all of them - visit the Information Desk to pick one up. One down, lots to go!

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.