Charlotte Branch Library

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Charlotte Branch Library 3557 Lake Avenue, Rochester NY 14612 The Charlotte Branch Library is two miles south of Lake Ontario in the heart of friendly, family-oriented neighborhoods.

The branch has been part of the community since 1919, moving to its present location at the corner of Lake Avenue and Britton Road in 1961. A former Rochester Telephone Corp. building, the library consists of three floors and is fully accessible with an elevator. The adult room is on the first floor, the large attractive children's room is on the second floor, and there is a meeting room used for library programs and by community groups in the basement. The branch houses approximately 35,000 books, magazines, recordings, and videos.

Briana will be in Monday for those looking to connect for human service help
10/24/2026

Briana will be in Monday for those looking to connect for human service help

Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: Food & Housing Assistance, Financial Resources, Legal Assistance, Education, Employment & Job Searching. No appointment required.
Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours:
Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Gentle reminder that we will be closed tomorrow as well as all other RPL city branches. Charlotte branch will resume reg...
10/22/2026

Gentle reminder that we will be closed tomorrow as well as all other RPL city branches. Charlotte branch will resume regular hours Saturday October 24, at 10AM.

We are having our annual staff training day Friday October 23! All RPL city branches will be closed for the day. Charlotte branch will return to regular scheduled hours the next day, Saturday October 24 at 10AM. If you need to access a library please refer to one of our town library locations located on our libraryweb website or within our links bookmark.

Today's the day for our Halloween Party! Join us for a spooktacular afternoon 🎃
10/22/2026

Today's the day for our Halloween Party! Join us for a spooktacular afternoon 🎃

Get ready for a howling good time at our early Halloween party! Costumes encourage but not required. No RSVP needed, just show up and try not to scream... too much 🎃

Congratulations go out to Employee Safety Coordinator, Marinna Parrish! Mayor Malik Evans and Council President Miguel M...
10/21/2026

Congratulations go out to Employee Safety Coordinator, Marinna Parrish! Mayor Malik Evans and Council President Miguel Melendez recently honored Marinna for her splendid work in City of Rochester workplaces, including library branches! Way to go Marinna and thank you for all you do for us!

We are having our annual staff training day Friday October 23! All RPL city branches will be closed for the day. Charlot...
10/20/2026

We are having our annual staff training day Friday October 23! All RPL city branches will be closed for the day. Charlotte branch will return to regular scheduled hours the next day, Saturday October 24 at 10AM. If you need to access a library please refer to one of our town library locations located on our libraryweb website or within our links bookmark.

We are scheduling our produce distribution slightly early on Halloween. Don't forget to mark your calendars.
10/19/2026

We are scheduling our produce distribution slightly early on Halloween. Don't forget to mark your calendars.

Get help with health insurance questions, enrollment, and updates from Tanya Hall with United Healthcare at Charlotte br...
10/19/2026

Get help with health insurance questions, enrollment, and updates from Tanya Hall with United Healthcare at Charlotte branch library! She assists individuals 0-64, including employer-sponsored insurance and Medicaid/Child Health Plus/Essential Plan programs.

Please feel welcome to stop in at Charlotte branch library between 11-1PM every Thursday. If you have any questions or would like to find out if you qualify, you may also reach Tanya directly Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm at (585) 503-8482.

Get ready for a howling good time at our early Halloween party! Costumes encourage but not required. No RSVP needed, jus...
10/18/2026

Get ready for a howling good time at our early Halloween party! Costumes encourage but not required. No RSVP needed, just show up and try not to scream... too much 🎃

Let's spread warmth and kindness today! 🌞 If you or someone you know needs a helping hand, share this info and let's mak...
10/17/2026

Let's spread warmth and kindness today! 🌞 If you or someone you know needs a helping hand, share this info and let's make a difference together!

DATE CHANGE! GIVEAWAY IS FRIDAY THIS WEEK! Please spread the word!

Participate in our monthly literary gathering this upcoming Tuesday! We will engage in a discussion on "My Absolute Darl...
10/17/2026

Participate in our monthly literary gathering this upcoming Tuesday! We will engage in a discussion on "My Absolute Darling", followed by an opportunity to share and exchange insights on other titles we've been reading individually.

Address

3557 Lake Avenue
Rochester, NY
14612

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5:30pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+15854288216

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