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Baby Gym

10:30am–11:30am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group

Lapsit Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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

11:00am–11:30am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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

10:30am–11:00am
Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Program Type: General Program
Event Description:

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:

Dinosaur Dance Party, Sept 4

Under the Sea Dance Party, Oct 2

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

Rochester Art Center Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Join us for storytime and an art activity at Rochester Art Center (30 Civic Center Drive, 55904) and stay for a walk through the gallery. Admission is free for this event.

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

Baby Gym

10:30am–11:30am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group

Lapsit Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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

11:00am–11:30am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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

10:30am–11:00am
Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Program Type: General Program
Event Description:

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:

Dinosaur Dance Party, Sept 4

Under the Sea Dance Party, Oct 2

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

Cozy Family Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Bring your slippers and your fuzzy blankets. Let’s get cozy!

Enjoy  a warm and snuggly 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun!

This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. 

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 Cozy Family Storytime (Registration Required)

11:30am–12:00pm
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Sensory Friendly
Registration Required
Event Description:

Bring your slippers and your fuzzy blankets. Let’s get cozy with books, rhymes, and gentle songs.

This lower stimulation storytime is limited to 30 total participants. Please register each person in your party.

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

Snow Globe Dance Party!

10:30am–11:00am
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Bring your mittens and hats and enjoy 30 minutes of nonstop dancing fun in an indoor snow globe! 

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 Dance Party

10:30am–11:00am
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Put on your dancing shoes and bring your favorite stuffed pal for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families.

 

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

Bigfoot and Friends Scavenger Hunt

10:00am–8:00pm
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families
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 cryptid 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Rainforest Family Dance Party

10:30am–11:00am
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Swing, stomp, and shake like rainforest animals! Come dressed as your favorite animal or just bring your best dance moves! 

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

Dragon Family Storytime

2:30pm–3:00pm
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Enter the magical world of dragons through stories and songs in this fire-breathing free family storytime.  

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

Noon Year's Eve Party

11:30am–12:30pm
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Too little to stay up ‘til midnight? No problem! Celebrate the New Year early with crafts, dancing, and a countdown to noon!   

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 Discovery: Dinosaurs

10:30am–11:30am
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Celebrate dinosaurs with stories, songs and activities based on these fantastic creatures.

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

Super Mega Glow Party for Kids!

2:30pm–3:30pm
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Get ready for a super-mega-electrifying adventure! Enjoy music, disco balls, black lights, glow sticks, and glow-tastic activities. 

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

10:30am–11:30am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group

Lapsit Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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

11:00am–11:30am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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

Buggy Boogie Preschool Dance Party

10:30am–11:00am
Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Program Type: General Program
Event Description:

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:

January 8: Buggy Boogie Dance Party

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

Storytime at History Center of Olmsted County

10:30am–11:00am
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Join us for a storytime at History Center of Olmsted County  (1195 W Circle Dr, 55902) and stay for a tour with museum staff. Admission is free for this event.

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.

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