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Origami Club

Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, All
Event Description:

Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels!  Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme.  This month the group will be discussing Agath...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Join us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels!  Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme.  This month the group will be discussing Agatha Christie mysteries.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, November 26, 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. 

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.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, December 3, 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. 

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, December 3, 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...

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.

Feel Good Fiction Book Group

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room 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 copy ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
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 "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, December 10, 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. 

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.

Queer Book Club

Thursday, December 12, 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.

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 "Adults" group.

Paint Along with Natalia, 'The Gutsy Artsy'

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us for a step-by-step painting party!  We'll be painting a Northern Lights background with a silhouette of a deer and a few trees in th...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us for a step-by-step painting party!  We'll be painting a Northern Lights background with a silhouette of a deer and a few trees in the foreground.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint Along with Natalia, 'The Gutsy Artsy'

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us for a step-by-step painting party!  We'll be painting a Northern Lights background with a silhouette of a deer and a few trees in th...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us for a step-by-step painting party!  We'll be painting a Northern Lights background with a silhouette of a deer and a few trees in the foreground.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, December 17, 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. 

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.

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us each month to discuss a popular book you'll want to read cover to cover.This month we'll be reading When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLainTo register please contact, Lynett...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Join us each month to discuss a popular book you'll want to read cover to cover.

This month we'll be reading When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain

Disclaimer(s)

This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Rochester Public Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

You can view a live stream of the Board meeting on the Library's YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/user/RochPubLibrary A recording will also be available after the...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Description:

You can view a live stream of the Board meeting on the Library's YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/user/RochPubLibrary 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book. In December we'll be discussing Poverty, by America by Matthew Desm...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room

Join us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book.

In December we'll be discussing Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond.

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

RPL Board Games

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, All
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin 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 st...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mystery Book Club

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels!  Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme.  This month the group will be discussing vacat...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Join us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels!  Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme.  This month the group will be discussing vacation-themed cozy mysteries.

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

Origami Club

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, All
Event Description:

Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Feel Good Fiction Book Group

Thursday, January 2, 2025 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 copy ...

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 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Puzzles and Pretzels

Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us for a fun afternoon of puzzle building and designing, pretzel eating and so much more! We’ll have a variety of puzzles on hand, for ...

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us for a fun afternoon of puzzle building and designing, pretzel eating and so much more! 

Disclaimer(s)

This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 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. 

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, January 7, 2025 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...

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.

Queer Book Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room 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.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
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 "Adults" group.

Sound Healing

Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us to learn about the basics of sound healing from Maria Voorheese-Reincke. Sound healing uses a variety of instruments to guide you in...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning, Wellness
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us to learn about the basics of sound healing from Maria Voorheese-Reincke. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 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. 

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.