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Family Activity at Village Farmers' Market

4:00pm–7:00pm
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Offsite Event
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 "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

6:00pm–6:30pm
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 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

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:

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!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
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.

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

Family 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 families! 

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

English Conversation Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Families, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Families, Adults
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

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

Sensory Friendly My Weird Back to School Scavenger Hunt (Registration Required)

9:00am–10:00am
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families
Program Type: Sensory Friendly
Registration Required
Event Description:

It's back to school time and things are getting WEIRD at the library! Search for silly mistakes, upside-down clues, and things that just don't belong.

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

My Weird Back to School Scavenger Hunt

10:00am–6:00pm
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:

It's back to school time and things are getting WEIRD at the library! Search for silly mistakes, upside-down clues, and things that just don't belong.

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

My Weird Back to School Scavenger Hunt

10:00am–6:00pm
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:

It's back to school time and things are getting WEIRD at the library! Search for silly mistakes, upside-down clues, and things that just don't belong.

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

My Weird Back to School Scavenger Hunt

10:00am–6:00pm
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:

It's back to school time and things are getting WEIRD at the library! Search for silly mistakes, upside-down clues, and things that just don't belong.

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

Dinosaur Dance Party

10:30am–11:00am
Youth (ages 0-5), Families
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 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 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Lego® & Craft Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

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

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

Puzzles and Pretzels

1:00pm–5:00pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults
Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us for a fun afternoon of puzzle building and designing, pretzel eating and so much more! 

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 "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
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

Storytime at Oxbow Park

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 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. 

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

Family Lego® & Craft Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

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

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

English Conversation Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills.

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

Family Lego® & Craft Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

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

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

Peregrine Falcons LIVE!

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

Jackie Fallon, with the Midwest Peregrine Society and the Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program, will help visitors understand the past, present, and future of peregrine falcons in Minnesota and the region.

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

Family Lego® & Craft Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

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

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

Don B.’s Comedy & Magic Variety Show

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

Don B’s all-original show is a variety mix of comedy magic illusion, juggling and unicycles. Don's show is family-friendly laugh-out-loud fun. 

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

Under the Sea Dance Party

10:30am–11:00am
Youth (ages 0-5), Families
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 toddlers & preschoolers! 

Special dance parties will be held on the following dates:

Dinosaur Dance Party, Sept 4

Under the Sea Dance Party, Oct 2