This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu English Conversation Group 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Families, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu English Conversation Group 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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 "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat Crop Art 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults Cancelled Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat Cancelled Crop Art 10:30am - 12:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative Registration Required Event Description: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumCrop Art is a Minnesota State Fair tradition! Join us to make your own small piece of crop art and learn the history of this unique art form. Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat Crop Art 1:30pm - 3:30pm Adults Cancelled Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. May 24 2025 Sat Cancelled Crop Art 1:30pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative Registration Required Event Description: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumCrop Art is a Minnesota State Fair tradition! Join us to make your own small piece of crop art and learn the history of this unique art form. Disclaimer(s) 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. May 25 2025 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, All This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. May 25 2025 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Craft & Chat for Adults: Knotted Pantry Bag 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Craft & Chat for Adults: Knotted Pantry Bag 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Join us to watch a class from Creativebug and follow along to create your own pantry bag. Add style to any corner of your kitchen using a simple macramé technique. 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 contact the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. May 28 2025 Wed Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting RoomJoin us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book.
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 Adults 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 "Adults" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Trans Parenting Rochester 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Trans Parenting Rochester 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 "Adults" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed Coming to the Table 5:30pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed Coming to the Table 5:30pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Feel Good Fiction Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Feel Good Fiction Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Library AuditoriumJoin us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Queer Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Queer Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Interested adults are invited to this book club to discuss queer books and media. We do not all read the same book. We will have art materials available.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Cover 2 Cover Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Cover 2 Cover Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Join us each month to discuss a popular book you'll want to read cover to cover.This month we'll be reading The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffner Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Spanish Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Spanish Conversation Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. ¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español!
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Game Day at the Library! 1:00pm - 5:00pm Adults, All This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Game Day at the Library! 1:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Mystery Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Mystery Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting RoomJoin us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels! Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Post Bulletin Online Access Celebration 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Post Bulletin Online Access Celebration 1:00pm - 2:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning Event Description: Our entire collection of Rochester newspaper microfilm from 1866 to present has been digitized by Newspapers.com and is now free to search online inside the library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting RoomJoin us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu English Conversation Group 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Families, Adults This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu English Conversation Group 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 1st floor Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Families, Adults Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Rochester Public Library 1st Floor Meeting Room
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 29 2025 Sun Author J. Ryan Stradal 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults 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.
