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.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Jun 29 2025 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, All This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Jun 29 2025 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: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Cardboard Creations! 2:30pm–3:30pm Youth (ages 6-12) This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Cardboard Creations! 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative Event Description: We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and constructions.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 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 Jul 1 2025 Tue Trans Parenting Rochester 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 1 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 "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 Jul 2 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Library Hour & Storytime for Families 9:00am–10:00am Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families Registration Required 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 Jul 2 2025 Wed Sensory Friendly Library Hour & Storytime for Families 9:00am–10:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families Program Type: Sensory Friendly, Storytime Registration Required Event Description: Enjoy a lower stimulation opportunity to visit the children’s area of the library for one hour before opening. Use this time to play, browse, make art, or hang out. 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 "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 2 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 Jul 2 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 Jul 2 2025 Wed Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color 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 Jul 2 2025 Wed Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color 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: Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! 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 "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Dinosaur Dance Party! ROAR!! 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 Jul 3 2025 Thu Dinosaur Dance Party! ROAR!! 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Get ready for some prehistoric fun! Bring a dinosaur, dress as a dinosaur, or simply stomp, roar, and shake your tail to some dino-mite tunes!
Jul 3 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm Jul 3 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 "Adults" group Jul 3 2025 Thu Feel Good Fiction Book Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 3 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.
Jul 4 2025 Fri Closed All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Closed All Day Branches: Main Branch, Bookmobile Description: The library is closed.
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 Jul 6 2025 Sun Puzzles and Pretzels 1:00pm–5:00pm Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults 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 Jul 6 2025 Sun Puzzles and Pretzels 1:00pm–5:00pm 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 AuditoriumJoin 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 6-12)" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Cardboard Creations! 2:30pm–3:30pm Youth (ages 6-12) This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Cardboard Creations! 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative Event Description: We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and constructions.
