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Storytime at Oxbow Park

Friday, July 10, 2026 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. 

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

Family Lego® & Craft Fun

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fascinating Lives Book Club

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

Join us each month for a book club focusing on biographies and memoirs. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Enamel on Copper with Pedal to the Metal!

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Form your own copper shape and learn to apply glass frit enamel to create a beautiful colorful surface. Participants can stamp, shape, and alter their copper pieces prior to adding enamel, firing, and finishing.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Crafternoon

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens

Rochester Public Library TeenScape

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to drop in for afternoon crafting. Bring your own project or we'll provide a new project for you! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Info Area at 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.

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

Kids Crafternoon

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Let creativity take the lead at this hands‑on craft session designed just for rising 4th to 6th graders. Try new materials, learn a skill, and make something unique. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Thursday, July 16, 2026 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 skills. Adults are welcome to come join us in conversation.

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, July 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

White Oaks Park, 4597 55th St NW, 55901

Join us for an outdoor storytime at White Oaks Park near the playground (4597 55th St NW, 55901). 

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

Family Lego® & Craft Fun

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

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 Sleepover

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

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

Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Road NE, 55906

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Distant Worlds Book Club

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

2nd Floor Meeting Room

Join us each month for a book club focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories.

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

Game Day at the Library!

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 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. 

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

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

Elephant & Piggie Party!

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! 

This program will be offered twice on Wednesday, July 22: 10:30AM & 4:30PM.

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 Elephant & Piggie Meet & Greet (Registration Required)

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

This lower-stimulation opportunity to meet & take a picture with Elephant & Piggie in the library auditorium is limited to 20 total participants. 

 

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

Elephant & Piggie Party!

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! 

This program will be offered twice on Wednesday, July 22: 10:30AM & 4:30PM.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Info Area at 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.

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 McQuillan Park

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

McQuillan Field Park, 1655 Marion Road SE, 55904

Join us for an outdoor storytime at McQuillan Field Park near the playground (1655 Marion Road SE, 55904). 

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

Family Lego® & Craft Fun

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

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