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This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group.
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Meet an Eagle from The National Eagle Center

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 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 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. Includ...

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 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.

Storytime at Oxbow Park

Friday, June 13, 2025 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.Grass seating - bring y...

Offsite Event
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.

Grass seating - bring your own blanket. 

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 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indo...

Offsite Event
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 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indoor classroom.

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.

Minnesota Reptiles with Oxbow Park Naturalists

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 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! 

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.

Storytime at Chester Woods Park

Friday, June 27, 2025 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 in the brand-new Chester Woods Park Amphitheater (8378 14 Highway SE, Eyota, MN 55934)  and stay for a hike. Admission is free.Rock bench...

Offsite Event
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 in the brand-new Chester Woods Park Amphitheater (8378 14 Highway SE, Eyota, MN 55934)  and stay for a hike. Admission is free.

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.

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 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:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s a...

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 our mission to turn science into an adventure! 

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.

Yo-yo Performance by Dazzling Dave

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 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:

See a performance by Dazzling Dave and you might start believing his yo-yos are alive. Dazzling Dave Schulte is a professional yo-yo performer and highly acclaimed champion who has...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

See a performance by Dazzling Dave and you might start believing his yo-yos are alive.

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, July 11, 2025 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.Grass seating - bring y...

Offsite Event
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.

Grass seating - bring your own blanket. 

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.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Wear your pajamas, bring your stuffed friend and listen to a story. Then, tuck your pal into bed and wish them sweet dreams. Who knows what adventures they will have overnight in t...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Wear your pajamas, bring your stuffed friend and listen to a story. Then, tuck your pal into bed and wish them sweet dreams. Who knows what adventures they will have overnight in the 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.

Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indo...

Offsite Event
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 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indoor classroom.

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.

Elephant & Piggie Party!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
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 Wednesday, July 23 at 4:30PM.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Storytime
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 Wednesday, July 23 at 4:30PM.

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.

Elephant & Piggie Party!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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:

Join us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! 

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.

Tom the Creature Teacher

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 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:

Come see several types of frogs, lizards, and turtles from around the world. Those attending will be given the opportunity to touch many of the critters while they are being presen...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

Come see several types of frogs, lizards, and turtles from around the world. Those attending will be given the opportunity to touch many of the critters while they are being presented.

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 with Chester Woods Naturalists

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 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:

Join us to learn a little more about a couple of these amazing native cold-blooded critters.  While viewing a couple of these critters live you will learn about their habitats...

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 to learn a little more about a couple of these amazing native cold-blooded critters.  While viewing a couple of these critters live you will learn about their habitats and characteristics.  And if you are brave enough, you may ev

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.

Storytime at Oxbow Park

Friday, August 8, 2025 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.Grass seating - bring y...

Offsite Event
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.

Grass seating - bring your own blanket. 

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.

Music-A-Long with Rose Oyamot

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 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:

Sing-a-long, clap-a-long, dance-a-long, even laugh along! Children and families are welcome to join Ms. Rose Oyamot for fun, interactive and engaging music for kids. With upbeat an...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

Sing-a-long, clap-a-long, dance-a-long, even laugh along! Children and families are welcome to join Ms. Rose Oyamot for fun, interactive and engaging music for kids.

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, August 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indo...

Offsite Event
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 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indoor classroom.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend; we will have a conversation ci...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend; we will have a conversation ci...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend; we will have a conversation ci...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend; we will have a conversation ci...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend; we will have a conversation ci...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend; we will have a conversation ci...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend; we will have a conversation ci...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills.