Central Library SUMMER hours 2023 — Mondays/Wednesdays 9am-8:30pm; Tuesdays/Fridays 9am-6pm; Thursdays 11am-6pm; Saturdays, 10am-5pm (through June). *CLOSED* Saturdays in July/August and *CLOSED* Sundays.
FFRPL, Central Library, and all branches will be *CLOSED* for Juneteenth (Monday, June 19) and Independence Day (Tuesday, July 4).
Central Safe to Be Smart – Link Art Project planning with local artist Chloe Smith 2019 (left); STBS Founding Director Derrick Coley with completed mural 2019 (center); Graduation (right)
One of FFRPL’s long-term special projects is the Library’s flagship after school program Safe to be Smart, housed at Central Library downtown and five City library branches. FFRPL is proud to be a founding sponsor, with Central Library and the City of Rochester, of Safe to be Smart; since 2001, we have given more than $100,000 annually to the program. Safe to be Smart students receive mentoring, educational support and career exploration help, and are able to access Library resources including books and wi-fi. They also go on special field trips throughout the year.