Frederick Douglass Community Library

05/26/2026

Pick up an entry form today - time is running out!
Submissions will now be accepted until Friday June 6th.

05/22/2026

Pick up your “community Exploration Field Guide” and discover the incredible work of African American artist John Rhoden (1916–2001).
Visit the Memorial Art Gallery and you can enter to win a year-long family membership to MAG. Need a ride? We have bus passes for you to go!

05/16/2026

05/06/2026

Back by popular demand!! Stop by and shop our Community Flea Market! Interested in selling? Sign up via the link in our bio 👆 space is limited so sign up today!

05/01/2026

We need your stuff!! Help us make this our biggest book sale ever!

We are now accepting donations for our Bi-Annual Boom Sale. Gently used books, CDs, DVD/Blu-Rays. Drop off your donations during our open hours!

04/22/2026

Just down the street!

Independent bookstores are making a comeback, offering personalized recommendations and curing reading slumps. Independent Bookstore Day is April 25. See link below ⬇️

📸 Shawn Dowd/Rochester Democrat and Chronicle file photo

04/21/2026

Maplewood Library is OPEN!

Thank you to everyone who made opening week, simply spectacular, including these lovely flowers from our leadership team. It has been a joy to welcome you back!
Starting week two, excited for new adventures!

04/20/2026

https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/16636505
Today!

Celebrate Earth Day early by making beads for a necklace from recycled paper with artist Deb Collier. Ages 8 and up

04/20/2026

It's National Library Week!

04/16/2026

Today is
🤣Thwacky Third Thursday.
Stop by the library to see us!