Coronavirus: Rochester Public Libraries To Close In Response To COVID-19

From the City of Rochester:

News Release (Tuesday, March 17, 2020) – The Central Library downtown and all Rochester Public Library branches are closed to the public until further notice. During this uncertain time, the libraries are adjusting services to best support our employees, their families, and the library users.

Library staff will be available online at http://libraryweb.org and by phone at (585) 428-7300 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. BorrowingCurrent borrowed materials will now be due on May 18, 2020, allowing users to retain materials without fines. While the Broad Street book drop remains open, the libraries encourage users to keep all materials borrowed until notified otherwise. During this time, no new fines will be charged for checked-out materials.

Digital Services

Access to ebooks, audiobooks, videos, and music is available at https://libraryweb.overdrive.com/ and for city of Rochester residents at http://hoopla.com.

Curbside Pickup

Curbside pickup service will be available at the Central Library also beginning Wednesday, March 18. People can call ahead to request items which will be checked out, bundled and delivered to them on the Broad Street side of the Bausch & Lomb Library Building by appointment.

Holds

Physical hold expiration dates have been extended until further notice.

Events

All in-person events are suspended. Some events may be livestreamed; please check the library’s website or Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/RocCentralLibrary/) for more information.

This press release was produced by the City of Rochester. The views expressed here are the author’s own.