This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Dance Party! Thursday, August 14, 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 Aug 14 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, August 14, 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 14 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 Queer Book Club Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Queer Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Storytime at White Oaks Park Friday, August 15, 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 White Oaks Park near the playground (4597 55th St NW, 55901). 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 15 2025 Fri Storytime at White Oaks 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 White Oaks Park near the playground (4597 55th St NW, 55901). 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 15, 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 15 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Outreach Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Join Rochester Public Library at Quarry Hill Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indoor classroom. 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 16 2025 Sat Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join Rochester Public Library at Quarry Hill Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indoor classroom.
This event is in the "Adults" group Crop Swap Saturday, August 16, 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 16 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 Seed Saving Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Friends Event Age Group: Adults Get more from your garden than just herbs and vegetables. Go one step further and grow seeds as well. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Seed Saving 1:00pm–2:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Friends Event Event Description: Get more from your garden than just herbs and vegetables. Go one step further and grow seeds as well. 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 Straw Rockets! Tuesday, August 19, 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 19 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 19, 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 19 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Family Activity at Village Farmers' Market Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Outreach Program Type: Creative Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All Join us for a Family Art Activity at The Village Farmers' Market (1195 W. Circle Drive, 55902). This activity 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Family Activity at Village Farmers' Market 4:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All Program Type: Creative Event Description: Join us for a Family Art Activity at The Village Farmers' Market (1195 W. Circle Drive, 55902). This activity will be canceled in inclement weather.
This event is in the "All" group Farmers Market Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Offsite Program Type: Creative, Wellness Age Group: All We'll have a free veggie print activity at the Farmer's Market! View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "All" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Farmers Market 4:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: All Program Type: Creative, Wellness Event Description: We'll have a free veggie print activity at the Farmer's Market!
This event is in the "Teens" group LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night at the Library! Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Teens Ready to play Unstable Unicorns, Uno, Sparkle Kitty, and other fun games? Join us for this welcoming meetup led by Rochester Public Schools GSA members. View Details This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 19 2025 Tue LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night at the Library! 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Ready to play Unstable Unicorns, Uno, Sparkle Kitty, and other fun games? Join us for this welcoming meetup led by Rochester Public Schools GSA members.
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 19, 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 19 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 Cover 2 Cover Book Club Tuesday, August 19, 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 The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Cover 2 Cover Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 Paris Library by Janet Skeslien 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 Family Storytime Wednesday, August 20, 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 20 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 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Minute To Win It! Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Area at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Put your skills to the test with timed games to challenge and delight. Designed for ages 6-12. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Minute To Win It! 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Youth Services Area Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Put your skills to the test with timed games to challenge and delight. Designed for ages 6-12.
Rochester Public Library Board Meeting Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Board Meeting You can view a live stream of the Board meeting on the Library's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/RochPubLibrary View Details Aug 20 2025 Wed Rochester Public Library Board Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Program Type: Board Meeting Event Description: You can view a live stream of the Board meeting on the Library's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/RochPubLibrary
This event is in the "Adults" group Spanish Conversation Group Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. ¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Spanish Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:30pm 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Dance Party! Thursday, August 21, 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 Aug 21 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, August 21, 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 21 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 Crop Swap Saturday, August 23, 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 23 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 Mystery Book Club Monday, August 25, 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 Aug 25 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 "Adults" group Craft & Chat Tuesday, August 26, 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 26 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.
