The Monroe County Library System, an association of independent public libraries, serves over 210,000 residents in the city of Rochester, New York. The library provides books, audiobooks, and digital materials across different fields, including local history and genealogy, business, and technology. The 1952-founded library is one of 23 library systems chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. It enhances residents' access to resources while also supporting the services of its member libraries, which include libraries from sixteen towns, two villages, a school system, and the City of Rochester.