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Threads of Our Community Quilt

View the Library's Community Quilt page. The quilt contains 55 blocks representing 40 different countries, cultures, and backgrounds. On this web page, you can find out more about the quilters who contributed blocks, by clicking on the individual blocks of the quilt photo.

Getting to the Library

Directions

Rochester Public Library is conveniently located on the corner of 2nd Street SE and Civic Center Drive SE (detailed map) in downtown Rochester, one block east of Broadway. Our street address is: 101 2nd Street SE and we are located directly across the street from the Mayo Civic Center.

Skyway Access

The library is connected to the skyway system in Rochester and accessible from many hotels and businesses downtown. Please be aware that the only public entrance/exit to the library is at the ground level (and can be reached at the end of the skyway). There is both an elevator and stairs for traveling between the skyway and ground levels.

Parking Ramps

There are several different parking ramps in downtown Rochester for parking near the library. The Civic Center Parking Ramp is the closest to the library building (you can enter it from First Avenue SE). Parking at this ramp is free if you are in and out within one hour. Parking is also free after 5 pm and all day on weekends if you enter and exit during free time. At other times there is an hourly charge for parking.

Street Parking

• There are a number of 2-hour parking spots of the third level of the parking ramp which provide direct access to the skyway and library.
• Handicapped parking spots are located on the third level of the parking ramp and on the street directly in front of the library's entrance on 2nd Street SE.
• Street parking and metered parking are also available near the library.

Bus Lines and Bike Trails

Rochester Public Library is accessible by Rochester City Bus Lines. The library is just two blocks from the downtown transit arrival and departure spots on Second Street S.W. Bus schedules can be obtained from a bus driver or at the Transit Information Centers on Second Street S.W. between First and Second Avenues. For route information call 288-4353.

The library is also near many Downtown Rochester City Bike trails.

 

Last updated: 7/27/10