Central Library, all City Branches, and FFRPL will be *closed* Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day.
Watch Patty Uttaro’s talk (link opens new window) on Central Library’s signature Art of the Book & Paper exhibit.
Watch Tonia Burton’s talk (link opens new window) about the importance of early literacy.
Watch Jennifer Byrnes’s talk (link opens new window) about the Library’s role in the new county-wide digital equity initiative.
Watch Shalis Worthy’s talk (link opens new window) “Viewing the Past in the Present: An Exploration of the Local History and Genealogy Division.”
view/download Shalis’s presentation as a pdf (link opens document in new window)
Watch Bruce Tehan’s presentation on the Arnett Branch (link opens new window)
Watch Sarah Lehman’s presentation on the Lincoln Branch and the Toy Library (link opens new window)
Watch Johanna Buran and Mark Hafer’s presentation on the Maplewood Branch (link opens new window)
Jeff Bostic, Central Library’s Digital Media Associate for the imagineYOU Digital Media Learning Lab gave an overview of the Lab’s major components: Music Production, Video Production, Digital Art, Photography, and eSports.
watch Jeff’s presentation (link opens new window)
View/download Jeff’s PowerPoint presentation (link opens document in new window)
Jay Osborne shared his experience (via Zoom) working in the Rochester Public Library’s Technology Center, and the essential role his division has in empowering some of the city’s neediest residents.
Antoine Ajani McDonald, Librarian in Central’s Local History & Genealogy Division, provided an overview of how the Library helps to foster Equity and Justice in our society with diverse cultural community representation in programs and services, including Central’s Archive of Black History and Culture Project.
Our Winter 2022 series was online only. We focused on RPL’s critical role in fostering Children’s Literacy, Jobs and the Economy, and Equity and Justice.
Our Winter 2021 series was online only. We focused on racial equity and the role of Libraries throughout the pandemic. Our roster included new content as well as relevant past programs. Please note: only the 3 talks on racial equity/inclusion are on this playlist; relevant past programs aren’t cross-referenced.
