This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. Sep 28 2024 Sat Lego Party 2:30pm - 3:30pm Youth (ages 6-12) This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. Sep 28 2024 Sat Lego Party 2:30pm - 3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Bring your imagination to build with our giant collection of bricks!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 29 2024 Sun Why settle for just stress management? 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 29 2024 Sun Why settle for just stress management? 2:00pm - 3:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations, Wellness Event Description: Rochester Public Library Auditorium Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh Bijlani is a medical doctor, scientist, educationist, a much-loved and admired teacher, writer, inspirational speaker, and a spiritual seeker.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. Sep 29 2024 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, All This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. Sep 29 2024 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, All Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Oct 1 2024 Tue Peer Recovery Specialist 1:30pm - 2:30pm Oct 1 2024 Tue Peer Recovery Specialist 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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. Oct 1 2024 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 1 2024 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. Oct 1 2024 Tue Trans Parenting Rochester 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 1 2024 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Youth (ages 0-5) This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am 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. Oct 2 2024 Wed Get Moving Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Youth (ages 0-5) This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Get Moving Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am 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. Oct 2 2024 Wed Feel Good Fiction Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Feel Good Fiction Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Join us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 Wed Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 2 2024 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 Room Join us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book.
Oct 3 2024 Thu Library closed for all staff training day All Day Closing Oct 3 2024 Thu Closing Library closed for all staff training day All Day Branches: Main Branch, Bookmobile, Offsite
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Oct 4 2024 Fri Fire Station #1 Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Youth (ages 0-5), Families Offsite Event This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Oct 4 2024 Fri Fire Station #1 Storytime 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join us at Fire Station #1 (521 Broadway Ave S, 55902) for a storytime, meet some amazing firefighters, and stay for a tour of the fire station.
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. Oct 4 2024 Fri Musical Family Storytime 5:00pm - 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. Oct 4 2024 Fri Musical Family Storytime 5:00pm - 5:30pm 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. Oct 5 2024 Sat Minnesota's Wild & Wooly Prohibition Days 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, All This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. Oct 5 2024 Sat Minnesota's Wild & Wooly Prohibition Days 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Event Description: Join historical reenactor Arn Kind to learn about the wild days of prohibition in Minnesota. In 1920, Minnesotans, along with the rest of the country, were plunged into what many called “The Great Experiment.” Disclaimer(s) This project was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 6 2024 Sun Seed Saving Program 2:00pm - 4:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 6 2024 Sun Seed Saving Program 2:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations Event Description: Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join local gardener Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick to learn what you need to know to begin seed saving. Kelly will demonstrate wet processing, fermenting, and dry seed saving.
Oct 8 2024 Tue Peer Recovery Specialist 1:30pm - 2:30pm Oct 8 2024 Tue Peer Recovery Specialist 1:30pm - 2:30pm 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. Oct 8 2024 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 8 2024 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Youth (ages 0-5) This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am 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. Oct 9 2024 Wed Get Moving Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am Youth (ages 0-5) This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Get Moving Storytime 11:00am - 11:30am 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. Oct 9 2024 Wed Rochester Writers Group 6:00pm - 7:45pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed Rochester Writers Group 6:00pm - 7:45pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative Event Description: Are you an aspiring author? Are you looking for constructive advice? Join the Rochester Writers Group and supercharge your writing.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed The Amazing Gnip Gnop Circus 6:30pm - 7:30pm Youth (ages 6-12), Families This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Oct 9 2024 Wed The Amazing Gnip Gnop Circus 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Step right up and allow Z Puppets to astound you with our glow-in-the-dark Ping Pong ball spectacular. Acrobats! Tightrope Walkers! Clowns! Wild Animals!
Oct 10 2024 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm - 5:00pm Oct 10 2024 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. Oct 10 2024 Thu Friends Autumn Book Sale - Friends members only preview 5:00pm - 7:00pm All This event is in the "All" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Friends Autumn 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 "Adults" group. Oct 10 2024 Thu Queer Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Oct 10 2024 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.