This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Cardboard Creations! Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and constructions. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Cardboard Creations! 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative Event Description: We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and constructions.
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 Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families. View Details 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 16 2025 Wed 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 a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Bad Guys/Good Spys Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Area at Main Branch Program Type: Creative Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Super-snooper sleuthing with searching and solving, tricky teasers and codes, and maybe even some disguises! Shhhh, don't tell anyone.... View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Bad Guys/Good Spys 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Youth Services Area Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Creative Event Description: Super-snooper sleuthing with searching and solving, tricky teasers and codes, and maybe even some disguises! Shhhh, don't tell anyone.... 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 White Oaks Park Friday, July 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Outreach Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Join us for an outdoor storytime at White Oaks Park near the playground (4597 55th St NW, 55901). Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be canceled in inclement weather. View Details 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 Jul 18 2025 Fri Storytime at White Oaks 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 at White Oaks Park near the playground (4597 55th St NW, 55901). Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be canceled in inclement weather.
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 Cascade Lake Park Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm Outreach Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Join us for an outdoor storytime at Cascade Lake Park (88 23rd Ave SW, 55902). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 2:45-3:45PM. View Details 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 Jul 18 2025 Fri Storytime at Cascade Lake Park 3:00pm–3:30pm 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 at Cascade Lake Park (88 23rd Ave SW, 55902). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 2:45-3:45PM.
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 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. View Details 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 Jul 19 2025 Sat Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center 9:30am–10:00am 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 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indoor classroom.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Cardboard Creations! Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and constructions. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Cardboard Creations! 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative Event Description: We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and constructions.
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 Eyota Farmers Market Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Outreach Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Join us for an outdoor storytime at Eyota Farmers Market in West Side Park (303 W 5th Street, Eyota, MN 55934). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 4PM-6:30PM. View Details 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 Jul 22 2025 Tue Storytime at Eyota Farmers Market 6:00pm–6:30pm 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 at Eyota Farmers Market in West Side Park (303 W 5th Street, Eyota, MN 55934). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 4PM-6:30PM.
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 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 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. View Details 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 23 2025 Wed Elephant & 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: 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 Sensory Friendly Elephant & Piggie Meet & Greet Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Sensory Friendly Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families This lower-stimulation opportunity to meet & take a picture with Elephant & Piggie in the library auditorium is limited to 20 total participants. View Details Registration Required 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 23 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Elephant & Piggie Meet & Greet 2:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Sensory Friendly Registration Required Event Description: This lower-stimulation opportunity to meet & take a picture with Elephant & Piggie in the library auditorium is limited to 20 total participants. 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 Join us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! View Details 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 23 2025 Wed Elephant & 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! Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Cardboard Creations! Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and constructions. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Jul 29 2025 Tue Cardboard Creations! 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative Event Description: We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and constructions.
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 Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families. View Details 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 30 2025 Wed 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 a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.
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 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. View Details 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 30 2025 Wed Tom the Creature Teacher 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: 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 Storytime at Cascade Lake Park Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Outreach Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Join us for an outdoor storytime at Cascade Lake Park picnic shelter (88 23rd Ave SW, 55902). Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be canceled in inclement weather. View Details 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 Aug 1 2025 Fri Storytime at Cascade Lake 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 at Cascade Lake Park picnic shelter (88 23rd Ave SW, 55902). Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be canceled in inclement weather.
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 Cascade Lake Park Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm Outreach Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Join us for an outdoor storytime at Cascade Lake Park (88 23rd Ave SW, 55902). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 2:45-3:45PM. View Details 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 Aug 1 2025 Fri Storytime at Cascade Lake Park 3:00pm–3:30pm 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 at Cascade Lake Park (88 23rd Ave SW, 55902). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 2:45-3:45PM.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Straw Rockets! Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Learning Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Yep, it IS rocket science. Learn to build and launch rockets while you hypothesize, collaborate, and launch! What a blast! View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Straw Rockets! 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative, Learning Event Description: Yep, it IS rocket science. Learn to build and launch rockets while you hypothesize, collaborate, and launch! What a blast!
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 Eyota Farmers Market Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Outreach Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Join us for an outdoor storytime at Eyota Farmers Market in West Side Park (303 W 5th Street, Eyota, MN 55934). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 4PM-6:30PM. View Details 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 Aug 5 2025 Tue Storytime at Eyota Farmers Market 6:00pm–6:30pm 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 at Eyota Farmers Market in West Side Park (303 W 5th Street, Eyota, MN 55934). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 4PM-6:30PM.
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 Family Storytime Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families. View Details 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 6 2025 Wed 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 a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.
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 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 View Details 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 6 2025 Wed Reptiles with Chester Woods 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: 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 Glow Dance Party for Families! Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Put on your dancing shoes and have some fun dancing with glow sticks and disco lights! View Details 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 2025 Thu Glow Dance Party for Families! 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Put on your dancing shoes and have some fun dancing with glow sticks and disco lights! 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 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. View Details 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 Aug 8 2025 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.Grass seating - bring your own blanket.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Straw Rockets! Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Learning Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Yep, it IS rocket science. Learn to build and launch rockets while you hypothesize, collaborate, and launch! What a blast! View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Straw Rockets! 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative, Learning Event Description: Yep, it IS rocket science. Learn to build and launch rockets while you hypothesize, collaborate, and launch! What a blast!
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 Sensory Friendly Library Hour & Storytime for Families Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families Enjoy a lower stimulation opportunity to visit the children’s area of the library for one hour before opening. Use this time to play, browse, make art, or hang out. View Details Registration Required 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 Aug 13 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Library Hour & Storytime for Families 9:00am–10:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families Program Type: Sensory Friendly, Storytime Registration Required Event Description: Enjoy a lower stimulation opportunity to visit the children’s area of the library for one hour before opening. Use this time to play, browse, make art, or hang out. Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
