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Craft & Chat

Tuesday, May 13, 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.

Seedling Swap

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

We will  be holding a Seedling Swap (bring 1, take 1; bring 2, take 2; etc) at Cook Park. Please bring seedlings in individual pots/containers with an ID for each.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Description:

We will  be holding a Seedling Swap (bring 1, take 1; bring 2, take 2; etc) at Cook Park. Please bring seedlings in individual pots/containers with an ID for each.

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

Game Day at the Library!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, 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, and you can even...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Creative, Learning, 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.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, May 20, 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.

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 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 The Heaven and Earth Grocery Story by James McBrideTo register plea...

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 The Heaven and Earth Grocery Story by James McBride

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. ¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español!Todos niveles son bien...

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

Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. 

¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Families, Adults
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends in the Library auditorium as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend; we w...

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

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

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

Origami Club

Sunday, May 25, 2025 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.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, May 27, 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.

Craft & Chat for Adults: Knotted Pantry Bag

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us to watch a class from Creativebug and follow along to create your own pantry bag. Add style to any corner of your kitchen using a simple macramé technique. This class ...

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

Join us to watch a class from Creativebug and follow along to create your own pantry bag. Add style to any corner of your kitchen using a simple macramé technique. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 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 When Crack Was King:  A People's History of a Misunderstood Era by Donovan X. Ramsay.

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 When Crack Was King:  A People's History of a Misunderstood Era by Donovan X. Ramsay.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, June 3, 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, June 3, 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.

Coming to the Table

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

2nd Floor Meeting RoomComing To The Table encourages and supports the establishment of local groups to provide spaces and opportunities for people to meet regularly together, in ou...

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

2nd Floor Meeting Room

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Feel Good Fiction Book Group

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Library AuditoriumJoin 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. ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Library Auditorium

Join us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, June 10, 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.

Queer Book Club

Thursday, June 12, 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.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, June 17, 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.

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 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 The Wishing Game  by Meg ShaffnerTo register please contact, L...

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 The Wishing Game  by Meg Shaffner

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. ¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español!Todos niveles son bien...

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

Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. 

¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español!

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

Game Day at the Library!

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, 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, and you can even...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Creative, Learning, 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.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, June 24, 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.

Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 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 June we'll be discussing A Place for Everything: The Curious History of Alphabetical Order by Judith Flanders.

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 June we'll be discussing A Place for Everything: The Curious History of Alphabetical Order by Judith Flanders.

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

Origami Club

Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room 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: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
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.