Legacy Programs
- Thematic, large-scale historical and cultural exhibitions: FFRPL supports Central Library’s perennial large-scale exhibitions and related programming.
- Annual Art of the Book & Paper (link opens new window) International Juried show: FFRPL is a Founding Sponsor of Central Library’s Art of the Book & Paper exhibit. The first show was held in 2011, in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Rochester Public Library.
Special Events
Recurring Special Events
- Black History Month (link opens new window): FFRPL helps support and promote the Library’s programming and resources dedicated to Black History Month each February.
- RPL online Author Talks (link opens new window): Free online talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders. Presented by the Rochester Public Library, FFRPL and the Library Speakers Consortium.
- Anthony Mascioli Rainbow Dialogues (link opens new window): FFRPL sponsors Central Library’s annual Rainbow Dialogues, community-building conversations that contextualize LGBTQ+ life in Rochester against the backdrop of local and national social justice issues.
- Music in the Garden: FFRPL regularly sponsors a variety of concerts at Central Library’s Dorris Carlson Reading Garden.
- Summer Reading Programs: FFRPL supports Summer Reading Programs at Central and branches.
- FFRPL often funds and hosts one-time special events, such as author lectures and book-signings.
Community Partnerships