City Libraries The Rochester Public Library, founded in 1911, consists of a Central Library located in the heart of downtown Rochester and 10 neighborhood branches throughout the city. Their mission is to enrich the quality of life in Rochester and Monroe County by providing educational, recreational, aesthetic and informational materials, services and programs to help people follow their own lines of inquiry and enlightenment. Learn more >
R-Centers R-Centers are the City's fresh approach to recreation and community centers. With fourteen locations, R-Centers provide safe, accessible environments where youth and adults can take advantage of first-rate programs and facilities designed to promote healthy living, education, creativity, self-discovery and positive relationships. Learn more >
Internship Program Internships are valuable educational experiences that open doors, spark ideas and enrich the lives of students who take part. The City offers a variety of internship experiences. Learn more >
Rochester City School District The City is a partner with the School District to improve student achievement as measured by graduation rates and reading at grade level by third grade so that children are prepared to succeed in the 21st century economy. Learn more >
More education links. The City of Rochester is committed to educational excellence and views literacy as a fundamental component of that goal. Learn more >