This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. Get Moving Storytime Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Event Description: Join in this storytime full of active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families.&... This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. May 29 2024 Wed Get Moving Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join in this storytime full of active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Description: Join us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book. In May we'll be discussing The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist by Dorothy... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 29 2024 Wed Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Join us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book. In May we'll be discussing The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist by Dorothy Day.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. Move to Music for Preschoolers Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Learning Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Event Description: Participate in music appreciation activities and movement for preschoolers. This 20-minute program is designed for children ages 3 to 5 years old and their families. This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. May 30 2024 Thu Move to Music for Preschoolers 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Program Type: Learning Event Description: Participate in music appreciation activities and movement for preschoolers. This 20-minute program is designed for children ages 3 to 5 years old and their families.
Social Worker Hours Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm Community Corner at Main Branch Event Description: A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Communi... May 30 2024 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Corner Event Description: A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Birdwatching 101 Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families 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... 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 "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. Lego Party Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Event Description: Bring your imagination to build with our giant collection of bricks! This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Lego Party 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Bring your imagination to build with our giant collection of bricks!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Craft & Chat Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Community Info Area at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults Event Description: We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Info Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Event Description: We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Trans Parenting Rochester Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Adults Event Description: Parents and caregivers of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals get together to share resources, joys, and concerns. Trans Parenting Rochester meets on the firs... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2024 Tue Trans Parenting Rochester 6:00pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Parents and caregivers of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals get together to share resources, joys, and concerns. Trans Parenting Rochester meets on the first Tuesday of every month, and is intended for adults only.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Hidden in Plain View - Cemeteries of Minnesota Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations Age Group: Adults 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. ... 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. Reptiles and Amphibians with Oxbow Park Naturalists Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families 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! 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. Children's Music Superstar Justin Roberts Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Event Description: Clap your hands and sing along to your favorite tunes by children’s music superstar Justin Roberts! 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.
Social Worker Hours Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm Community Corner at Main Branch Event Description: A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Communi... Jun 6 2024 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Corner Event Description: A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Feel Good Fiction Book Group Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Description: Join us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories. This book group is open to everybody, and will meet in the library's auditorium. To pickup a c... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 6 2024 Thu Feel Good Fiction Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Join us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories.
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. Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Outreach Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Event Description: Join Rochester Public Library at Quarry Hill Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 10:30AM! This program will be held rain or shine. Offsite Event 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 8 2024 Sat Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join Rochester Public Library at Quarry Hill Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 10:30AM! This program will be held rain or shine.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. Lego Party Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Event Description: Bring your imagination to build with our giant collection of bricks! This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Lego Party 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Bring your imagination to build with our giant collection of bricks!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Craft & Chat Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Community Info Area at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults Event Description: We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Info Area Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Event Description: We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends.
This event is in the "Adults" group. How to Recycle Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Learning Age Group: Adults Event Description: Join us to learn about how to recycle in Olmsted County and where your recycling goes. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 11 2024 Tue How to Recycle 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning Event Description: Join us to learn about how to recycle in Olmsted County and where your recycling goes.
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. RAD Zoo Radical Reptile Adventures Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families 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, in... 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 "Adults" group. Rochester Writers Group Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Creative Age Group: Adults Event Description: Are you an aspiring author? Are you looking for constructive advice? Join the Rochester Writers Group and supercharge your writing. Each month, the group will critique 4-6... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2024 Wed Rochester Writers Group 6:00pm - 7:45pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative Event Description: Are you an aspiring author? Are you looking for constructive advice? Join the Rochester Writers Group and supercharge your writing.
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. Family Storytime Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Event Description: Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun! This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. 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 13 2024 Thu Family Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun! This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups.
Social Worker Hours Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm Community Corner at Main Branch Event Description: A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Communi... Jun 13 2024 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Corner Event Description: A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Queer Book Club Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Description: Interested adults are invited to this book club to discuss queer books and media. We do not all read the same book. We will have art materials available. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 13 2024 Thu Queer Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Interested adults are invited to this book club to discuss queer books and media. We do not all read the same book. We will have art materials available.
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. Storytime at Oxbow Park Friday, June 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am Outreach Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Event Description: Join us for an outdoor storytime near Oxbow Park Nature Center (5731 County Road 105 NW, Byron 55920) and stay for a walk through the zoo. Admission is free. In the event of inc... Offsite Event 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 14 2024 Fri Storytime at Oxbow Park 9:30am - 10:00am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join us for an outdoor storytime near Oxbow Park Nature Center (5731 County Road 105 NW, Byron 55920) and stay for a walk through the zoo. Admission is free.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. RPL Board Games Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults, All Event Description: Join us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! We’ll have a variety of games on hand, from party to strategy, and competitive to coop... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. Jun 15 2024 Sat RPL Board Games 1:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Event Description: Join us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! We’ll have a variety of games on hand, from party to strategy, and competitive to cooperative. You can even bring your own games to share!