This event is in the "Adults" group. Taste of Vietnam: Make Authentic Spring Rolls with Tân Phḁm Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations Age Group: Adults Tân Phḁm was born in Vietnam and escaped shortly before the fall of Saigon at age 12. He now lives in La Crosse, Wisconsin and has returned to Vietnam with his family many times over the past 20 years. He remembers fondly the spring ro View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Taste of Vietnam: Make Authentic Spring Rolls with Tân Phḁm 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations Registration Required Event Description: Tân Phḁm was born in Vietnam and escaped shortly before the fall of Saigon at age 12. He now lives in La Crosse, Wisconsin and has returned to Vietnam with his family many times over the past 20 years. He remembers fondly the spring ro Disclaimer(s) 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
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. The Magic of Isaiah “Color Your World Through Reading” Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families The Magic of Isaiah presents, “Color Your World Through Reading” magic show. This show is a 45 min interactive literacy event for all ages. 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. Jun 4 2025 Wed The Magic of Isaiah “Color Your World Through Reading” 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: The Magic of Isaiah presents, “Color Your World Through Reading” magic show. This show is a 45 min interactive literacy event for all ages. 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. Meet an Eagle from The National Eagle Center Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Learn all about eagle biology, ecology and natural history in an engaging and entertaining presentation by one of the naturalist interpreters from the National Eagle Center. Includes a live eagle. 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. Jun 11 2025 Wed Meet an Eagle from The National Eagle Center 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Learn all about eagle biology, ecology and natural history in an engaging and entertaining presentation by one of the naturalist interpreters from the National Eagle Center. Includes a live eagle. 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Grossology! Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Area at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families If you love all things gross, you won't believe the wonderfully disgusting activities we have in store for you!Warning: not for the squeamish! View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Grossology! 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: If you love all things gross, you won't believe the wonderfully disgusting activities we have in store for you!Warning: not for the squeamish! 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. Minnesota Reptiles with Oxbow Park Naturalists Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Learn from an Oxbow Park naturalist about the happenings at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo in Byron, MN. Get up close with some Minnesota-native reptiles and amphibians! 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. Jun 25 2025 Wed Minnesota Reptiles with Oxbow Park Naturalists 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Learn from an Oxbow Park naturalist about the happenings at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo in Byron, MN. Get up close with some Minnesota-native reptiles and amphibians! Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. Author J. Ryan Stradal Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Offsite at Offsite Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations Age Group: Adults Join us at the Historic Chateau Theater for a talk from J. Ryan Stradal, best-selling author of Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club, The Lager Queen of Minnesota, and Kitchens of the Great Midwest. View Details Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 29 2025 Sun Author J. Ryan Stradal 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Offsite Room: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations Event Description: Join us at the Historic Chateau Theater for a talk from J. Ryan Stradal, best-selling author of Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club, The Lager Queen of Minnesota, and Kitchens of the Great Midwest. Disclaimer(s) This project was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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. Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! 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. Jul 2 2025 Wed Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! 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. Yo-yo Performance by Dazzling Dave Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families See a performance by Dazzling Dave and you might start believing his yo-yos are alive. 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. Jul 9 2025 Wed Yo-yo Performance by Dazzling Dave 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: See a performance by Dazzling Dave and you might start believing his yo-yos are alive.
This event is in the "Adults" group. State Parks of Minnesota with Photographer Doug Ohman Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations Age Group: Adults Minnesotans love their State Parks. Go on a visual vacation with a photographer. Doug has visited all 67 state parks and has photographs, stories, history and personal adventures to share. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu State Parks of Minnesota with Photographer Doug Ohman 6:30pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations Event Description: Minnesotans love their State Parks. Go on a visual vacation with a photographer. Doug has visited all 67 state parks and has photographs, stories, history and personal adventures to share. Disclaimer(s) This project was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
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 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Join us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! 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. Jul 23 2025 Wed Elephant & Piggie Party! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Join us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! 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. Tom the Creature Teacher Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Come see several types of frogs, lizards, and turtles from around the world. Those attending will be given the opportunity to touch many of the critters while they are being presented. 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. Jul 30 2025 Wed Tom the Creature Teacher 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Come see several types of frogs, lizards, and turtles from around the world. Those attending will be given the opportunity to touch many of the critters while they are being presented.
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. Reptiles with Chester Woods Naturalists Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Join us to learn a little more about a couple of these amazing native cold-blooded critters. While viewing a couple of these critters live you will learn about their habitats and characteristics. And if you are brave enough, you may ev 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 6 2025 Wed Reptiles with Chester Woods Naturalists 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Join us to learn a little more about a couple of these amazing native cold-blooded critters. While viewing a couple of these critters live you will learn about their habitats and characteristics. And if you are brave enough, you may ev 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. Music-A-Long with Rose Oyamot Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Sing-a-long, clap-a-long, dance-a-long, even laugh along! Children and families are welcome to join Ms. Rose Oyamot for fun, interactive and engaging music for kids. 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 13 2025 Wed Music-A-Long with Rose Oyamot 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Sing-a-long, clap-a-long, dance-a-long, even laugh along! Children and families are welcome to join Ms. Rose Oyamot for fun, interactive and engaging music for kids.
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.
