All libraries will be closed for the July 4th holiday. A Heat Emergency has been called for July 3rd – Arnett, Lincoln, and Winton will have extended hours until 9 PM. The Maplewood Community Library will open in its temporary location at 414 Lexington Ave, Rochester, NY 14613 on July 8th! The Charlotte Branch Library is closed due to an HVAC issue and will remain closed until further notice. Please visit the MCLS Locations page for alternate library locations.

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MCLS Launches Automatic Renewal of Physical Materials

Starting May 1, 2024, Monroe County Library System has introduced automatic renewals. Now, eligible items will automatically renew with a courtesy notice sent via email to let you know which items you have checked out have been renewed.


Celebrate Summer Reading with MCLS Member Libraries
The Monroe County Library System member libraries are excited to be hosting a wide variety of programs, book talks, reading challenges, and tools to expand the community’s love of reading and discover your next adventure.

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NEW NovelNY Databases

Explore 7 new databases added to the NovelNY online library. Hundreds of magazines, newspapers, maps, charts, research, and reference books available to every New Yorker, free of charge with your public library card.



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