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Hours Open to the Public as of January 2022
Monday - Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11 am - 8 pm
Friday* 11 am – 5 pm
Saturday 10 am – 3 pm
Sunday Closed
*First Fridays:
The First Friday of every month, Writers & Books is open until 9 pm.
Come browse Ampersand's shelves and participate in a literary activity. #FirstFridayROC
Closings
Writers & Books is closed on January 1, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Weekend, and December 25.
In case of weather emergencies, closings are posted on 13wham.
PROTOCOLS FOR VISITING
Masking
Everyone entering the building is required to wear a mask, with one’s nose and mouth properly covered. No exceptions. Masks will be provided at the entrance if you do not have one. If you cannot wear a mask for any reason, please email us at office@wab.org to discuss how we can best serve you.
Proof of vaccination required for select events.
Social distancing is strongly encouraged. While waiting in line or at the bookstore counter, please keep six feet between you and the person ahead of you.
Hand sanitizer is available at all entrances and in bathrooms. Please follow CDC recommendations and wash your hands frequently.
Public activities are confined to the first floor, with readings and presentations held in the second-floor theater.
Questions or concerns?
Email us at office@wab.org.
Our 740 University Avenue building is equipped with a lift and elevators to provide full wheelchair accessibility.
Accessible parking is available in our lot at the rear of the building.
To request accommodation, email us at accommodation@wab.org at least 10 days prior to the program or event you plan to attend.
Parking
An accessible parking lot is located behind our building, facing Atlantic Avenue. You may enter the lot either via Atlantic Avenue or via the driveway off 740 University Avenue (next to the big pencil).
Additional parking spots are available along the driveway.
The Neighborhood
Writers & Books is located in Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA), home to many notable arts and cultural organizations and businesses— Scents by Design, The George Eastman Museum, Memorial Art Gallery, Anderson Alley, and Visual Studies Workshop, to name a few. NOTA also boasts a number of popular restaurants, including Edibles, The Gate House, Nox Lounge, and more.