This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 1 2024 Sat Birdwatching 101 10:30am - 11:30am This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 1 2024 Sat Birdwatching 101 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Discover how easy it is to get started or to get better at birdwatching (often called just birding). Learn how to ID local birds, set up a bird feeding station, select birdwatching gear, and connect with the birding community.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Hidden in Plain View - Cemeteries of Minnesota 6:30pm - 8:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Hidden in Plain View - Cemeteries of Minnesota 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations Event Description: Walk along with Doug Ohman as he photographs cemeteries and uncovers stories of the long forgotten. Learn where the only Revolutionary War soldier to die in Minnesota is buried. Disclaimer(s) This project was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 5 2024 Wed Reptiles and Amphibians with Oxbow Park Naturalists 4:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 5 2024 Wed Reptiles and Amphibians with Oxbow Park Naturalists 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Learn from an Oxbow Park naturalist about the happenings at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo in Byron, MN. Get up close with some Minnesota-native reptiles and amphibians! Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 6 2024 Thu Children's Music Superstar Justin Roberts 10:30am - 11:30am This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 6 2024 Thu Children's Music Superstar Justin Roberts 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Clap your hands and sing along to your favorite tunes by children’s music superstar Justin Roberts! Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed RAD Zoo Radical Reptile Adventures 4:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed RAD Zoo Radical Reptile Adventures 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Marvel at the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian world during this fun and educational program. RAD Zoo is dedicated to connecting people to nature through engaging, interactive experiences. Disclaimer(s) This project was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 17 2024 Mon Meet NCAA Women's Basketball Star Ayoka Lee 4:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 17 2024 Mon Meet NCAA Women's Basketball Star Ayoka Lee 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Welcome Kansas State Women’s Basketball star Ayoka Lee back to Minnesota! Ayoka will read a story, and answer fan questions.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Kalimba Magic with Carl Winters 4:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Kalimba Magic with Carl Winters 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: The Kalimba King will give a high-energy, interactive performance featuring educational songs, jazz, pop & blues played on 12 kalimbas (African thumb pianos). This family program will also allow participants to play the kalimbas. Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Build an Owl with The International Owl Center 4:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Build an Owl with The International Owl Center 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Learn first-hand about owl adaptations by picking out the pieces and parts that belong to an owl and putting them into a “magic” box. If correct, a live owl comes out from under the magic box for a visit. Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed Congo Roots Family Concert with Siama and Dallas 4:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 10 2024 Wed Congo Roots Family Concert with Siama and Dallas 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: On this special musical journey, Siama Matuzungidi plays intricate, rhythmic guitar and traditional African instruments while Dallas Johnson encourages everyone to sing along to happy songs in Kikongo, Lingala & English. Disclaimer(s) This project was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Raptors Live! with U of M Raptor Center 4:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 17 2024 Wed Raptors Live! with U of M Raptor Center 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: A presentation-style program featuring live raptors. A Raptor Center naturalist handles and presents each bird one by one. You'll learn what makes these birds unique and how you can help protect them. Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 20 2024 Sat Flower Arranging 101 10:30am - 12:00pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 20 2024 Sat Flower Arranging 101 10:30am - 12:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative, Learning, Performances/Presentations Event Description: Would you like to learn the basics of making an award winning floral arrangement?
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Elephant and Piggie Party! 4:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 24 2024 Wed Elephant and Piggie Party! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Join us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! This program will be repeated on Thursday, July 25 at 10:30AM. Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Elephant and Piggie Party! 10:30am - 11:30am This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 25 2024 Thu Elephant and Piggie Party! 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Join us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Reading is Magical with The Magic of Isaiah 4:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Reading is Magical with The Magic of Isaiah 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: The reading is magical show is a 45 min magic show that will take you on a magical journey using your imagination. Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Eagle Ambassador from The National Eagle Center 4:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 7 2024 Wed Eagle Ambassador from The National Eagle Center 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Learn all about eagle biology, ecology and natural history in an engaging and entertaining presentation by one of the naturalist interpreters from the National Eagle Center. Includes a live eagle. Disclaimer(s) This project was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Brodini’s Comedy Magic Show 4:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 14 2024 Wed Brodini’s Comedy Magic Show 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Laugh until you cry at Brodini's amazing magic tricks, where kids are a part of every show! Brodini performs a variety of tricks that will leave you wanting to learn the magical arts yourself. Disclaimer(s) This project was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure 4:30pm - 5:30pm This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 21 2024 Wed Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Join Science Heroes on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! Along the way, the audience helps the performer conduct exciting science experiments that bring this story to life! Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
