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This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Lego® & Craft Night

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Start your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 

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

Start your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 

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

Baby Gym

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. 

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

Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

This month we'll be reading Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

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 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

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, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

2nd Floor Meeting Room

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 "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

Start your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 

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

Start your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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 Auditorium

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

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
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 Auditorium

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:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join 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

Cryptid 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 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.

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 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 "Adults" group

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

This month we'll be reading The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

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 God of the Woods by Liz Moore

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, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

2nd Floor Meeting Room

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

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

This month we'll be reading The Color Purple by Alice Walker

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 Color Purple by Alice Walker

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, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

2nd Floor Meeting Room

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

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

This month we'll be reading The Wedding People by Alison Espach

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 Wedding People by Alison Espach

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, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

2nd Floor Meeting Room

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

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

2nd Floor Meeting Room

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

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

This month we'll be reading The End of Drum-Time by Hannah Plyvanien

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 End of Drum-Time by Hannah Plyvanien

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

This month we'll be reading The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez

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 Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

This month we'll be reading James by Percival Everett

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 James by Percival Everett

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

This month we'll be reading The Only One Left by Riley Sager

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 Only One Left by Riley Sager

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

This month we'll be reading The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore

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 Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

This month we'll be reading The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo

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 Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

This month we'll be reading Title by Author

To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host.

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 Title by Author

To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

This month we'll be reading Title by Author

To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host.

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 Title by Author

To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, December 15, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

This month we'll be reading Title by Author

To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host.

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 Title by Author

To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host.

Disclaimer(s)

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