The James Prendergast Library was a gift to the city from Alexander Prendergast, the city founder’s son and his wife, Mary. They commissioned the building in memory of their son, James Prendergast, who died in 1879 at the age of 31. It opened December 1, 1891 and contained 8,666 volumes. The original building was constructed by architect A.J. Warner of Rochester. The rounded arches, Medina sandstone exterior, turret on the SE corner and general air of ruggedness label it as Richardsonian Romanesque.
SERVICES:
- WiFi access and computer lab
- Printing, faxing, copying
- Private meeting rooms
- Library cards, free for state residents
- Loans of books, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines
- Ebooks and audiobooks
- Children’s Room with books, puzzles, and toys
- Play-based learning in the Makerspace
- Storytimes and sensory play
- Minecraft Club
- Reference services and reader’s advisory
- Technology and genealogy classes
- Tech help by appointment
Monday-Friday 9:00-7:00
Saturday 10:00-4:00