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!
Jun 19 2025 Thu Closed All Day Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Closed All Day Branches: Main Branch, Bookmobile Description: The library is closed.
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 20 2025 Fri Storytime at White Oaks Park 9:30am–10:00am Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Offsite Event 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 20 2025 Fri Storytime at White Oaks Park 9:30am–10:00am 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 White Oaks Park near the playground (4597 55th St NW, 55901). Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime 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 Jun 20 2025 Fri Storytime at Cascade Lake Park 3:00pm–3:30pm Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Offsite Event 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 20 2025 Fri Storytime at Cascade Lake Park 3:00pm–3:30pm 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 Cascade Lake Park (88 23rd Ave SW, 55902). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 2:45-3:45PM.
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 21 2025 Sat Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center 9:30am–10:00am Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Offsite Event 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 21 2025 Sat Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center 9:30am–10:00am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join Rochester Public Library at Quarry Hill Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indoor classroom.
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 1858 to present has been digitized by Newspapers.com and is now free to search online inside the library.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Lego Party! 2:30pm–3:30pm Youth (ages 6-12) This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Lego Party! 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative Event Description: Bring your imagination to build with our giant collection of bricks!
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 "Teens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night at the Library! 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Jun 24 2025 Tue LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night at the Library! 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Ready to play Unstable Unicorns, Uno, Sparkle Kitty, and other fun games? Join us for this welcoming meetup led by Rochester Public Schools GSA members.
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 24 2025 Tue Storytime at Eyota Farmers Market 6:00pm–6:30pm Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Offsite Event 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 24 2025 Tue Storytime at Eyota Farmers Market 6:00pm–6:30pm 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 "Adults" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Craft & Chat for Adults: Washi Tape Designs 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Craft & Chat for Adults: Washi Tape Designs 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! Add cheer and vibrant color to your home using a variety of washi tape designs to create a simple yet fabulous picture frame project! 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 "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 Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), 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 "Families" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 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 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 Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), 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 "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 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.
Jun 26 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm Jun 26 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Community Corner 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 "All" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale - Friends Members only preview 5:00pm–7:00pm All This event is in the "All" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale - Friends Members only preview 5:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: All Event Description: Admission to the Book Sale Preview this evening is reserved for members of the Friends of Rochester Public Library group only. Friends memberships can be renewed or purchased at the door. See Disclaimer(s) This event is hosted by the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Storytime at Chester Woods Park 9:30am–10:00am Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Offsite Event 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 27 2025 Fri Storytime at Chester Woods Park 9:30am–10:00am 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 in the brand-new Chester Woods Park Amphitheater (8378 14 Highway SE, Eyota, MN 55934) and stay for a hike. Admission is free.
This event is in the "All" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale 10:00am–5:30pm All This event is in the "All" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale 10:00am–5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: All Event Description: Come shop for used books at great prices! Nonfiction and fiction for all ages. Disclaimer(s) This event is hosted by the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
This event is in the "All" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale 10:00am–5:30pm All This event is in the "All" group Jun 28 2025 Sat Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale 10:00am–5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: All Event Description: Come shop for used books at great prices! Nonfiction and fiction for all ages. Disclaimer(s) This event is hosted by the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
This event is in the "All" group Jun 29 2025 Sun Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale 12:00pm–4:00pm All This event is in the "All" group Jun 29 2025 Sun Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale 12:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: All Event Description: Come shop for used books at great prices! Nonfiction and fiction for all ages. Disclaimer(s) This event is hosted by the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
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.
