The Bausch and Lomb Public Library Building, built in 1995-1997 comprises one half of the Rochester Central Public Library, the other half being the Rundel Memorial Library Building. Located at the intersection of South Ave and Broad Street, the Bausch and Lomb building houses the majority of the Central Library collection in its four floors, including:
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Arts, Music and Recreation (including an impressive collection of CDs of all genres, as well as lending artwork- framed prints that may be checked out of the library for 8 weeks at a time)
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Business and Government
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Childrens Center (Try to find the "Secret Room"!)
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History and Travel (Not Local History- that is found in the Rundel Memorial Library Building)
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Information Center (Telephone books, periodicals, etc.)
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Sciences, Technology and Health
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Social Sciences
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Job Information Center (Civil Service Exams, Resume Preparation, College and Financial Aid Info)
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Grants Information Center
As well as several meeting rooms, a Simply Crepes counter, the Library Store, and the Dorris Carlson Reading Garden, where one may read and enjoy the sweet summer smells of both the flowering trees and the Dinosaur BBQ.
