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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creating a Micro Prairie

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Performances/Presentations
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 72
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Corner
Program Type: Wellness
Event Description:

A Peer Recovery Specialist from the Olmsted County Drug & Alcohol Community Outreach Team is available at the library. Stop by at the Wellness Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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.

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library - 2nd Floor Meeting Room

Join us each month to discuss a popular book you'll want to read cover to cover.

This month we'll be reading The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

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:

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. 

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:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 1st floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Description:

You can view a live stream of the Board meeting on the Library's YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/user/RochPubLibrary 

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 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:

Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun! 

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 Bad Kitty Meet & Greet

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Description:

This lower-stimulation opportunity to meet & take a picture with Bad Kitty from the books of Nick Bruel in the library auditorium is limited to 20 total participants.

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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Bad Kitty Storytime

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: Performances/Presentations, Storytime
Event Description:

Join us for a special storytime and meet Bad Kitty from the books of Nick Bruel. 

This event will be repeated Friday, October 18 at 10:30AM.

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.

Bad Kitty 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: Performances/Presentations, Storytime
Event Description:

Join us for a special storytime and meet Bad Kitty from the books of Nick Bruel. 

 

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

Mega Glow Party for Kids

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

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

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 Family Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
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: Storytime
Event Description:

Featuring books, songs, rhymes, this storytime is fun for whole family!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Songs & Stories of the American West

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults, All
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Award-winning western songwriter Kerry Grombacher will appear in a special morning concert at the Rochester Public Library on Saturday, October 19th, 2024.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

RPL Board Games

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults, All
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Corner
Program Type: Wellness
Event Description:

A Peer Recovery Specialist from the Olmsted County Drug & Alcohol Community Outreach Team is available at the library. Stop by at the Wellness Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
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 "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:

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. 

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:

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafting & Creating

10:00am - 8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Adults, join us to create one-of-a-kind creations from old card catalog cards. Drop in during our open hours to craft- take your creation home with you, or leave at the library for display. 

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
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for toddlers & preschoolers! 

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 "Adults" group.

Crafting & Creating

10:00am - 6:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative
Event Description:

Adults, join us to create one-of-a-kind creations from old card catalog cards. Drop in during our open hours to craft- take your creation home with you, or leave at the library for display. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.