This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Origami Club Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults, All Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Jul 27 2025 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin 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, July 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting RoomJoin us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels! Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 28 2025 Mon Mystery Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting RoomJoin us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels! Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme.
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 "Adults" group Craft & Chat Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Community Info Area at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2025 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 "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 "Adults" group Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Conference Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Join us each month to discuss a different non-fiction book.In July we'll be discussing The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster by John O'Connor. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Join us each month to discuss a different non-fiction book.In July we'll be discussing The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster by John O'Connor.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Dance Party! Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families! View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Family Dance Party! 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families Event Description: Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families!
Social Worker Hours Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm Community Corner at Main Branch 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. View Details Jul 31 2025 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 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 "Adults" group Crop Art Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Learning Age Group: Adults Rochester Public Library AuditoriumCrop Art is a Minnesota State Fair tradition! Join us to make your own small piece of crop art and learn the history of this unique art form. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Crop Art 10:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative, Learning Registration Required Event Description: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumCrop Art is a Minnesota State Fair tradition! Join us to make your own small piece of crop art and learn the history of this unique art form.
This event is in the "Adults" group Crop Swap Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Offsite Program Type: Wellness Age Group: Adults Produce Parade.Tomato Trade.Grow and Give. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Crop Swap 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Wellness Event Description: Produce Parade.Tomato Trade.Grow and Give.
This event is in the "Adults" group Crop Art Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Learning Age Group: Adults Rochester Public Library AuditoriumCrop Art is a Minnesota State Fair tradition! Join us to make your own small piece of crop art and learn the history of this unique art form. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 2 2025 Sat Crop Art 1:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative, Learning Registration Required Event Description: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumCrop Art is a Minnesota State Fair tradition! Join us to make your own small piece of crop art and learn the history of this unique art form.
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 "Adults" group Craft & Chat Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Community Info Area at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 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 "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 "Adults" group Trans Parenting Rochester Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 5 2025 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 "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
Social Worker Hours Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm Community Corner at Main Branch 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. View Details Aug 7 2025 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, August 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Library AuditoriumJoin us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 7 2025 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: Library AuditoriumJoin 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 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.
