This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Preschool Dance Party Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: General Program Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers! Special dance parties will be held on the following dates:Dinosaur Dance Party, Sept 4Under the Sea Dance Party, Oct 2 View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Preschool Dance Party 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families Program Type: General Program Event Description: Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers! Special dance parties will be held on the following dates:Dinosaur Dance Party, Sept 4Under the Sea Dance Party, Oct 2
This event is in the "Adults" group Social Worker Hours Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm Main Branch Program Type: Partner Program Age Group: Adults 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 This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Partner Program 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 English Conversation Group Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Adults Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 18 2025 Thu English Conversation Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend. 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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Lego® & Craft Party Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room 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 Meeting Room every Friday between 4:30-5:30PM for an Adult Lego® & Craft Night and meet new friends. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Adult Lego® & Craft Party 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room 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 Meeting Room every Friday between 4:30-5:30PM for an Adult Lego® & Craft Night and meet new friends.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Lego® & Craft Night Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Rochester Public Library AuditoriumStart your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Family Lego® & Craft Night 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumStart your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 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 fill out our online form or contact the program host. This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Nutcracker Ballet Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Adults, All Auditorium View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Nutcracker Ballet 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Auditorium 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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Game Day at the Library! Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults, All Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Game Day at the Library! 1:00pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more!
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 Cozy Family Storytime Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Bring your slippers and your fuzzy blankets. Let’s get cozy!Enjoy a warm and snuggly 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun!This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. 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 Dec 22 2025 Mon Cozy 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: Bring your slippers and your fuzzy blankets. Let’s get cozy!Enjoy a warm and snuggly 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun!This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups.
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 Cozy Family Storytime (Registration Required) Monday, December 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Sensory Friendly Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Bring your slippers and your fuzzy blankets. Let’s get cozy with books, rhymes, and gentle songs.This lower stimulation storytime is limited to 30 total participants. Please register each person in your party. Register Now 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 Dec 22 2025 Mon Sensory Friendly Cozy Family Storytime (Registration Required) 11:30am–12:00pm 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: Bring your slippers and your fuzzy blankets. Let’s get cozy with books, rhymes, and gentle songs.This lower stimulation storytime is limited to 30 total participants. Please register each person in your party.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Club Monday, December 22, 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 Dec 22 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 This event is in the "Families" group Cozy Crafts for Kids Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Enjoy some cozy crafts indoors on a cold winter day. Activities are designed for kids in grades K-5. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Cozy Crafts for Kids 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Event Description: Enjoy some cozy crafts indoors on a cold winter day. Activities are designed for kids in grades K-5. Disclaimer(s) This event is hosted by 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 Snow Globe Dance Party! Tuesday, December 23, 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 Bring your mittens and hats and enjoy 30 minutes of nonstop dancing fun in an indoor snow globe! 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 Dec 23 2025 Tue Snow Globe Dance Party! 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: Bring your mittens and hats and enjoy 30 minutes of nonstop dancing fun in an indoor snow globe!
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Lego® Ramped Up: Vehicle Build-a-Thon Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Build some wheelie wild vehicles and test them on ramps and driving courses! View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Lego® Ramped Up: Vehicle Build-a-Thon 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Build some wheelie wild vehicles and test them on ramps and driving courses!
This event is in the "Adults" group Craft & Chat Tuesday, December 23, 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 Dec 23 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 "Adults" group Craft & Chat Class for Adults: DIY Hot Cocoa Jars for Winter Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Creative Age Group: Adults Celebrate the winter season with a warm treat and assemble your own hot cocoa in a jar. Keep it all to yourself or make an edible gift View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Craft & Chat Class for Adults: DIY Hot Cocoa Jars for Winter 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative Event Description: Celebrate the winter season with a warm treat and assemble your own hot cocoa in a jar. Keep it all to yourself or make an edible gift 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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.
Closed All Day Main Branch, Volunteer Use, Online, BookBike/ArtCart, Outreach, Bookmobile, Offsite The library is closed. Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Closed All Day Branches: Main Branch, Volunteer Use, Online, BookBike/ArtCart, Outreach, Bookmobile, Offsite Description: The library is closed.
Closed All Day Main Branch, Volunteer Use, Online, BookBike/ArtCart, Outreach, Bookmobile, Offsite The library is closed. Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Closed All Day Branches: Main Branch, Volunteer Use, Online, BookBike/ArtCart, Outreach, Bookmobile, Offsite Description: The library is closed.
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 Stuffed Animal Dance Party Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Put on your dancing shoes and bring your favorite stuffed pal 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 "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Stuffed Animal Dance Party 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Event Description: Put on your dancing shoes and bring your favorite stuffed pal for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Cardboard Creations! Friday, December 26, 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 Dec 26 2025 Fri 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 This event is in the "All" group Origami Club Sunday, December 28, 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 Dec 28 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 "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 Bigfoot and Friends Scavenger Hunt Monday, December 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 8:00pm Youth Services Area at Main Branch Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families Mysterious cryptid creatures have been spotted lurking in the library - can you help us find them? This special scavenger hunt will be available all day in Youth Services. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Families" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Bigfoot and Friends Scavenger Hunt 10:00am–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Youth Services Area Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Mysterious cryptid creatures have been spotted lurking in the library - can you help us find them? This special scavenger hunt will be available all day in Youth Services.
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 Rainforest Family Dance Party Tuesday, December 30, 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 Swing, stomp, and shake like rainforest animals! Come dressed as your favorite animal or just bring your best dance moves! 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 Dec 30 2025 Tue Rainforest Family Dance Party 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: Swing, stomp, and shake like rainforest animals! Come dressed as your favorite animal or just bring your best dance moves! 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 Dragon Family Storytime Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Enter the magical world of dragons through stories and songs in this fire-breathing free family storytime. 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 Dec 30 2025 Tue Dragon Family Storytime 2:30pm–3:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Enter the magical world of dragons through stories and songs in this fire-breathing free family storytime.
This event is in the "Adults" group Craft & Chat Tuesday, December 30, 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 Dec 30 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.
