New York Genesee County Public Libraries

By | December 31, 2022

We are providing a comprehensive directory of public libraries in Genesee County, New York. This list includes library formal name, street address, postal code, phone number and how many books are available. Check the following list to see all public libraries in New York Genesee County.

1. Library System BYRON-BERGEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 13 S. Lake Street, Bergen, NY 14416
Phone Number: (585) 494-1120 Genesee 45,538 19,925

2. Central Library BYRON-BERGEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 13 South Lake Street, Bergen, NY 14416
Phone Number: (585) 494-1120 Genesee N/A N/A

3. Central Library CORFU FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 7 Maple AVE., Po Box 419, Corfu, NY 14036
Phone Number: (585) 599-3321 Genesee N/A N/A

4. Library System CORFU FREE LIBRARY
Street Address: 7 Maple Avenue, Corfu, NY 14036
Phone Number: (585) 599-3321 Genesee 31,239 10,210

5. Branch Library GILLAM-GRANT COMMUNITY CENTER LIBRARY
Street Address: 6966 West Bergen Road, Bergen, NY 14416
Phone Number: (585) 494-1421 Genesee N/A N/A

6. Library System HAXTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 3 North Pearl Street, Oakfield, NY 14125
Phone Number: (585) 948-9900 Genesee 42,563 20,584

7. Central Library HAXTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 3 North Pearl Street, Oakfield, NY 14125
Phone Number: (585) 948-9900 Genesee N/A N/A

8. Central Library PAVILION PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 5 Woodrow Drive, Pavilion, NY 14525
Phone Number: (585) 584-8843 Genesee N/A N/A

9. Library System PAVILION PUBLIC LIBRARY
Street Address: 5 Woodrow Drive, Pavilion, NY 14525
Phone Number: (585) 584-8843 Genesee 17,067 8,048

10. Central Library RICHMOND MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 19 Ross Street, Batavia, NY 14020
Phone Number: (585) 343-9550 Genesee N/A N/A

11. Library System RICHMOND MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 19 Ross Street, Batavia, NY 14020
Phone Number: (585) 343-9550 Genesee 276,085 175,033

12. Library System WOODWARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 7 Wolcott Street, Leroy, NY 14482
Phone Number: (585) 768-8300 Genesee 71,572 125,000

13. Central Library WOODWARD MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Street Address: 7 Wolcott Street, Leroy, NY 14482
Phone Number: (716) 768-8300 Genesee N/A N/A

Overview of Genesee County, New York

Genesee County is a county located in the state of New York. As of 2000, the population is 60,370. Its name is from a Seneca Indian word meaning “good valley.” Its county seat is Batavia.

History

When counties were established in New York State in 1683, the present Genesee County was part of Albany County. This was an enormous county, including the northern part of New York State as well as all of the present State of Vermont and, in theory, extending westward to the Pacific Ocean. This county was reduced in size on July 3, 1766 by the creation of Cumberland County, and further on March 16, 1770 by the creation of Gloucester County, both containing territory now in Vermont.

On March 12, 1772, what was left of Albany County was split into three parts, one remaining under the name Albany County. One of the other pieces, Tryon County, contained the western portion (and thus, since no western boundary was specified, theoretically still extended west to the Pacific). The eastern boundary of Tryon County was approximately five miles west of the present city of Schenectady, and the county included the western part of the Adirondack Mountains and the area west of the West Branch of the Delaware River. The area then designated as Tryon County now includes 37 counties of New York State. The county was named for William Tryon, colonial governor of New York.

In the years prior to 1776, most of the Loyalists in Tryon County fled to Canada. In 1784, following the peace treaty that ended the American Revolutionary War, the name of Tryon County was changed to Montgomery County in order to honor the general, Richard Montgomery, who had captured several places in Canada and died attempting to capture the city of Quebec, replacing the name of the hated British governor.

In 1789, Ontario County was split off from Montgomery.

All of the land of present day Genesee County was part of the Holland Land Purchase in 1793 and was sold through the Holland Land Company’s office in Batavia, starting in 1801.

Genesee County was created by a splitting of Ontario County in 1802. This was much larger than the present Genesee County, however.

In 1806, Allegany County was created from Genesee County.

In 1808, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Niagara Counties were created from Genesee County. Niagara County at that time also included the present Erie County.

In 1821, portions of Genesee County were combined with portions of Ontario County to create Livingston and Monroe Counties.

In 1824, Orleans County was created from Genesee County.

In 1841, Wyoming County was created from Genesee County.

Geography

Genesee County is in the western portion of the state, east of Buffalo and southwest of Rochester.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,283 km² (495 mi²). 1,280 km² (494 mi²) of it is land and 3 km² (1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.25% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 60,370 people, 22,770 households, and 15,825 families residing in the county. The population density is 47/km² (122/mi²). There are 24,190 housing units at an average density of 19/km² (49/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 94.69% White, 2.13% Black or African American, 0.78% Native American, 0.48% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.71% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. 1.50% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 22,770 households out of which 33.30% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.40% are married couples living together, 9.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% are non-families. 24.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.59 and the average family size is 3.10.

In the county the population is spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 7.50% from 18 to 24, 29.50% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 96.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $40,542, and the median income for a family is $47,771. Males have a median income of $34,430 versus $23,788 for females. The per capita income for the county is $18,498. 7.60% of the population and 5.60% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 9.00% of those under the age of 18 and 6.80% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Cities, towns, and villages

According to countryaah, Genesee County, New York has the following cities and towns:

  • Alabama (town)
  • Alexander (village)
  • Alexander (town)
  • Attica (village)
  • Batavia (city)
  • Batavia (town)
  • Bergen (village)
  • Bergen (town)
  • Bethany (town)
  • Byron (town)
  • Corfu (village)
  • Darien (town)
  • Elba (village)
  • Elba (town)
  • Le Roy (village)
  • Le Roy (town)
  • Oakfield (village)
  • Oakfield (town)
  • Pavilion (town)
  • Pembroke (town)
  • Stafford (town)

Indian reservations

  • Tonawanda Reservation

Educational Institutions

Genesee Community College has its main campus in the Town of Batavia.

Adjacent Counties

Orleans County is the northern boundary. Erie and Niagara Counties form the western boundary. Monroe County forms the northeast boundary. Livingston County is the eastern boundary, and Wyoming County is the southern boundary.

Map of Genesee County New York