Lyell Branch Library

Lyell Branch Library Lyell Branch Library is a branch of the Rochester (NY) Public Library System. More than you think!

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Details and extras of the new Lyell branch murals by and on Instagram! Post 2/2
05/27/2026

Details and extras of the new Lyell branch murals by and on Instagram! Post 2/2

It's finished! We welcomed our new mural designed by and (on Instagram) at the end of last week, and we couldn't be h...
05/27/2026

It's finished! We welcomed our new mural designed by and (on Instagram) at the end of last week, and we couldn't be happier with how it turned out. See the artist's statement below to learn more about the mural. We hope you will come by to see it in person, soon! The next post will include photos of the mural's details, as well as some surprise extras the artists kindly threw in. Post 1/2!

"This mural tells the story of two boys as they grow from childhood, to adolescence, and into adulthood. The moments are meant to represent feelings of love, safety, and comfort.

The light sources present in each vignette loosely reference the idea of sharing your light with others. That meaningful relationships with others, allows us to be our most authentic selves and to be loved for that.

Representation is important especially on outdoor artwork. All of the characters have subtle nods to different disabilities including hyper mobility, hearing loss, and diabetes. I also wanted to represent inter-generational connections and non-traditional familial structures.

The natural elements are inspired by flowers and creatures that can be found locally. These elements are a nod to the library garden and the upcoming addition of plants and trees to the library."

Stay tuned... 👀
05/19/2026

Stay tuned... 👀

That's right, each of these items have just been added to our collection! Put any (or all👀) of these on hold at https://...
05/08/2026

That's right, each of these items have just been added to our collection! Put any (or all👀) of these on hold at https://catalogplus.libraryweb.org/?section=home

Pictured:
Abbott Elementary: Season 4, Task: Season 1, and Dust Bunny (DVDs)
Crimson Desert (PS5 and Xbox)
"Ambiguous Desire" by Arlo Parks, "Distracted" by Thundercat, "The Great Divide" by Noah Kahan, and "Konnakol" by Zayn (CDs)

Thank you to GCCS and the Rochester Museum & Science Center for having the RPL Go! van this past week — we had a blast!
04/24/2026

Thank you to GCCS and the Rochester Museum & Science Center for having the RPL Go! van this past week — we had a blast!

On Wednesday evening (4/8), Lyell Branch had the honor of hosting the talented Vitrium Winds quintet from the Eastman Sc...
04/10/2026

On Wednesday evening (4/8), Lyell Branch had the honor of hosting the talented Vitrium Winds quintet from the Eastman School of Music for a fun and educational performance! Keep your eye (and ears!) out for upcoming performances of theirs at other MCLS locations if you missed this one.

Today starting at 230p
03/11/2026

Today starting at 230p

Grab a mug, some gold & green Sharpies, and Shamrock stickers and come have fun and relax together with a simple St. Pat...
03/06/2026

Grab a mug, some gold & green Sharpies, and Shamrock stickers and come have fun and relax together with a simple St. Patty's day craft. ☘💚🌈🇮🇪

Tuesday, March 17th, 2:30-4PM.

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956 Lyell Avenue
Rochester, NY
14606

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 6pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

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