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LWV Candidate Forum: Olmsted County Commissioner District 3 & District 6

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium The League of Women Voters, in conjunction with the Rochester Post Bulletin, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Rochester Public...

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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 Family Storytime

Friday, September 20, 2024 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:

Featuring books, songs, rhymes, this storytime is fun for whole family!

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

Featuring books, songs, rhymes, this storytime is fun for whole family!

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

RPL Board Games

Saturday, September 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 Auditorium Join us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more!  We’ll have a variety of games on hand, from par...

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, September 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 myste...

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 mysteries about forensics.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LWV Candidate Forum: State Representative 24A

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium The League of Women Voters, in conjunction with the Rochester Post Bulletin, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Rochester Public...

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Peer Recovery Specialist

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Corner at Main Branch
Program Type:
Wellness
Event Description:

A Peer Recovery Specialist from the Olmsted County Drug & Alcohol Community Outreach Team is available at the library. Stop by at the Wellness Corner on the 2nd Floor of t...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Corner
Program Type: Wellness
Event Description:

A Peer Recovery Specialist from the Olmsted County Drug & Alcohol Community Outreach Team is available at the library. Stop by at the Wellness Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, September 24, 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group.

Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)
Event Description:

Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families. 

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

Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families. 

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group.

Get Moving Storytime

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)
Event Description:

Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families. 

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

Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old 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.

Bruce the Bear Sensory Friendly Meet & Greet

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

This lower-stimulation opportunity to meet & take a picture with Bruce the Bear from the books of Ryan T. Higgins in the library auditorium is limited to 20 total participants....

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

This lower-stimulation opportunity to meet & take a picture with Bruce the Bear from the books of Ryan T. Higgins 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.

Bruce the Bear Storytime

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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 Bruce the Bear from the books of Ryan T. Higgins. 

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 Bruce the Bear from the books of Ryan T. Higgins. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

LWV Candidate Forum: Rochester Public School Board Seats 7 & 3

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium The League of Women Voters, in conjunction with the Rochester Post Bulletin, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Rochester Public...

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Preschool Dance Party

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Event Description:

Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers! 

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

Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers! 

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Corner at Main Branch
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 Communi...

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.

LWV Candidate Forum: Rochester Public School Board Seat 1

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium The League of Women Voters, in conjunction with the Rochester Post Bulletin, the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Rochester Public...

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Storytime at Public Works

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Outreach
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Event Description:

Discover the wonders of the Public Works Department at the Public Works and Transit Operations Center (PWTOC) with a storytime, tour, and a big vehicle meet and greet! Parking i...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations, Storytime
Event Description:

Discover the wonders of the Public Works Department at the Public Works and Transit Operations Center (PWTOC) with a storytime, tour, and a big vehicle meet and greet!

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.

Relaxing Family Storytime

Friday, September 27, 2024 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:

Featuring books, songs, rhymes, this storytime is fun for whole family!

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

Featuring books, songs, rhymes, this storytime is fun for whole family!

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.

Children's Concert with Amanda Grace

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Musician Amanda Grace returns to Rochester to perform songs from her children’s albums “Trains, Cars and a Trip to Mars” and “Music Makes it Right!”

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

Musician Amanda Grace returns to Rochester to perform songs from her children’s albums “Trains, Cars and a Trip to Mars” and “Music Makes it Right!”

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.

Lego Party

Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12)
Event Description:

Bring your imagination to build with our giant collection of bricks!    

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

Bring your imagination to build with our giant collection of bricks!    

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Why settle for just stress management?

Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Performances/Presentations, Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh Bijlani is a medical doctor, scientist, educationist, a much-loved and admired teacher, writer, inspirational speaker, and...

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh Bijlani is a medical doctor, scientist, educationist, a much-loved and admired teacher, writer, inspirational speaker, and a spiritual seeker.

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

Origami Club

Sunday, September 29, 2024 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.

Peer Recovery Specialist

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Corner at Main Branch
Program Type:
Wellness
Event Description:

A Peer Recovery Specialist from the Olmsted County Drug & Alcohol Community Outreach Team is available at the library. Stop by at the Wellness Corner on the 2nd Floor of t...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Corner
Program Type: Wellness
Event Description:

A Peer Recovery Specialist from the Olmsted County Drug & Alcohol Community Outreach Team is available at the library. Stop by at the Wellness Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, October 1, 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, October 1, 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.