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Baby Gym

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

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

Non-Binary and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Partner Program
2nd Floor Meeting Room
The Non-Binary Peer Support Group was formed to foster community and provide support to our transgender and non-binary peers in Southeast Minnesota.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Program Type: Partner Program
Event Description:
2nd Floor Meeting Room
The Non-Binary Peer Support Group was formed to foster community and provide support to our transgender and non-binary peers in Southeast Minnesota.

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

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, May 5, 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. 

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. 

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

Trans Parenting Rochester

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

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

Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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. 

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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group

Get Moving Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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. 

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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Bridge in a Bag with MnDOT

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

Rochester Public Library 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Enchanted Forest Preschool Dance Party

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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:

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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:

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

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, May 7, 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.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Info Area
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

Feel Good Fiction Book Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Library Auditorium

Join us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories.

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

Library Auditorium

Join us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories.

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

Family Lego® & Craft Night

Friday, May 8, 2026 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 Auditorium

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:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Start 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Art Storytime with Local Artist Cassandra Buck

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us for a special art themed storytime where we will meet local artist Cassandra Buck, learn about her artwork, and do some special hands-on art activities afterwards.  

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us for a special art themed storytime where we will meet local artist Cassandra Buck, learn about her artwork, and do some special hands-on art activities afterwards.  

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

Fascinating Lives Book Club

Saturday, May 9, 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. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Social Gathering
Event Description:

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

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 "Youth (ages 6-12)" group

Lego® Ramped Up: Vehicle Build-a-Thon

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Build some wheelie wild vehicles and test them on ramps! 

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Build some wheelie wild vehicles and test them on ramps! 

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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group

Baby Gym

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, May 12, 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. 

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. 

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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group

Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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. 

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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group

Get Moving Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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. 

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

Preschool Dance Party

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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:

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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:

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

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, May 14, 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.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Info Area
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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Meet an Excavator: Storytime at Public Works

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Outreach
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families

Public Works Transportation Center

Discover the wonders of the Public Works Department at the Transportation Center (4300 E River Rd NE, 55906) with a storytime, tour, and a big vehicle meet and greet!

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

Public Works Transportation Center

Discover the wonders of the Public Works Department at the Transportation Center (4300 E River Rd NE, 55906) with a storytime, tour, and a big vehicle meet and greet!

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

Family Lego® & Craft Night

Friday, May 15, 2026 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 Auditorium

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:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Start 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

Distant Worlds Book Club

Saturday, May 16, 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.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

2nd Floor Meeting Room

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

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

Game Day at the Library!

Saturday, May 16, 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! 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

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.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

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

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