Sustainability Pop-Up Event for National Library Week

Sustainability Pop-Up Event, April 22nd

Join us in the library atrium between 10am – 2pm on Wednesday, April 22nd for a sustainability celebration! Come enjoy a light popcorn snack and learn what your carbon footprint is on this earth…

Categories: All Ages
ENTER THE FRIENDS OF THE GATES PUBLIC LIBRARY'S K-12 POETRY CONTEST $50 FIRST PRIZES AND TWO RUNNER-UP PRIZES IN THREE DIVISIONS: K-5, MIDDLE SCHOOL, AND HIGH SCHOOL A SPECIAL $25 PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED FOR A POEM ABOUT THE TOWN OF GATES • Contest is open to all K-12 students who live or go to school within the Gates Chili Central School District. • Poems must include the student's name, address, phone number, their school's name, and grade. Students may submit up to two poems. • Poems may be written in any style, rhymed or unrhymed. Maximum length: 25 lines. Entries must be legible. • Contest winners will be honored at the Friends Annual Meeting on May 18, 2026 at Gates Public Library. SEND YOUR POEMS TO: FRIENDS POETRY CONTEST GATES PUBLIC LIBRARY 902 ELMGROVE ROAD ROCHESTER, NEW YORK 14624 DUE DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026

K-12 Poetry Contest

Enter the K-12 Poetry Contest, hosted by the Friends of the Gates Public Library! The due date for submission is this Friday, April 10, before we close at 6pm…

Categories: All Ages
kids clothing exchange sping 2026

Kids’ Clothing Exchange: Spring 2026

HOW DOES IT WORK? Bring in clean (washed), gently-used children’s clothes, sizes newborn through 20, or children’s shoes. Donations will be accepted at our circulation desk:
MONDAY, APRIL 6th, 2026 – FRIDAY, APRIL 24th, 2026…

Categories: Adult, All Ages, Children, Teen & Tween
Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday Egg Hunt!

Join us for an All Day Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th! We will have eggs hidden all over the library this Saturday, April 4th! Once you find one, bring it to the front desk for a prize…

Categories: All Ages
Due to staff training, the Library will be closed all day on Friday, March 27. Our drive-up book drop will be available in the meantime, and we will reopen on Saturday, March 28. Thank you for your understanding!

Friday, March 27th: Closed for Staff Training

Due to staff training, the Library will be closed all day on Friday, March 27. Our drive-up book drop will be available in the meantime, and we will reopen on Saturday, March 28.

Categories: All Ages
Friends Book Sale March 2026

Spring Book Sale 2026

Join us for our Spring 2026 Book Sale, running Thursday, March 19 through Saturday, March 21. Sponsored by the Friends of the Gates Public Library.

Categories: All Ages
Announcement about the Gates Public Library's closure on February 17 for Presidents Day, stating it will reopen on February 18, with a 24/7 book drop available. Background features an American flag.

Closed Monday, February 16th, 2026

The Gates Public Library will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 16th. Our book drop (located around the back of the library) will be open for returns. And don’t forget: Libby, Overdrive, and Hoopla are always available for digital downloads and streaming!

Categories: All Ages
Closing for MLK Jr Day

Closed Monday, January 19, 2026

The Gates Public Library will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Our book drop (located around the back of the library) will be open for returns. And don’t forget: Libby, Overdrive, and Hoopla are always available for digital downloads and streaming!

Categories: All Ages
A SOCK Drive will be happening in January 2026

January Sock Drive

During the entire month of January, the Gates Public Library will be accepting donations of NEW socks. This is your opportunity to give to a good cause and help your neighbors in need…

Categories: All Ages
Happy Holidays from Gates Staff

Happy Holidays from Gates Staff

Happy Holidays from our family to yours! Wishing you peace, love and joy this Christmas. Thank you for being a part of our community!

Categories: All Ages