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2nd Floor, Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building
115 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14604
www.libraryweb.org
(585) 428-8140
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The Arts, Music and Recreation Division of the Central Library houses a number of special collections and formats:
Arts
Fine and Performing Arts -- Drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, music, and dance
Design -- Costumes and fashion, architecture, house plans, landscaping, and home decorating
Framed Prints -- May be borrowed for an eight-week loan period
Picture File -- Over one million images on topics ranging from advertising to mermaids to zoos
Graphic Novels -- For teens and adults
Antiques and Collectibles -- Price guides and advice for collectors. Use this guide to research antiques and collectibles.
Coins and Stamps -- Illustrated catalogs with values
Crafts -- Calligraphy, flower arranging, needlework, scrapbooking, and more
Entertainment -- Movies, theater, television, celebrity biographies, and old-time radio programs
Music
Recordings -- Over 10,000 titles to choose from; large selection of classical, jazz, and musicals
Sheet Music -- Classical and popular, including Broadway shows
Popular Song Index
Books -- Composers, performers, musical genres, and musical instruments
Music Business -- Use this guide to learn about the music business
Recreation and Sports
Teams, statistics, rules, and sports trivia
Sports Biographies
Indoor Games -- Card games and gambling
Outdoor Activities -- Hiking, cycling, skiing, fishing, and more