Central Library of Rochester, Rochester
The Central Library of Rochester, located in the Rundel Memorial Building, is believed to be haunted by various paranormal phenomena, including shadowy figures, books moving on their own, self-closing doors, disembodied voices, and unexplained noise. These alleged occurrences have been documented by visitors, paranormal investigators, and a local news segment from the Syfy Channel's Ghost Hunters program. Witnesses have seen shadowy figures, particularly in the basement stacks, and a torso peeking around a corner. Reports include disembodied voices that seem to utter phrases, echoing through the halls, and unexplained mysterious noises. Motion alarms have been triggered without anyone being in the building, and doors have been observed opening and closing by themselves. Some of the most common claims involve books moving or falling off shelves on their own. Syfy Channel's Ghost Hunters: A paranormal investigation team from the show spent two nights at the Rundel Memorial Building, reportedly capturing video of shadowy figures and doors closing on their own. The Campus Times has also detailed reports from visitors about shadowy figures, self-closing doors, and books being tossed around.