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Lego Party!

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
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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!   

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Grossology!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Area at Main Branch
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

If you love all things gross, you won't believe the wonderfully disgusting activities we have in store for you!

Warning: not for the squeamish!

two children holding hands and walking over outdoor bridge

Storytime at White Oaks Park

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Outreach
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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.

man reading book to children on Bookmobile

Storytime at Cascade Lake Park

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Outreach
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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.

two children holding hands and crossing a bridge

Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Outreach
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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.

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Spanish Conversation Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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!

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:

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

This month we'll be reading The End of Drum-Time by Hannah Plyvanien

Disclaimer(s)

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

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:

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

This month we'll be reading The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez

Disclaimer(s)

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

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:

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

This month we'll be reading James by Percival Everett

Disclaimer(s)

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

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:

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

This month we'll be reading The Only One Left by Riley Sager

Disclaimer(s)

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

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:

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

This month we'll be reading The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore

Disclaimer(s)

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

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:

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

This month we'll be reading The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo

Disclaimer(s)

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

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:

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

This month we'll be reading Title by Author

To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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:

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

This month we'll be reading Title by Author

To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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:

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

This month we'll be reading Title by Author

To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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:

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

This month we'll be reading Title by Author

To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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:

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

This month we'll be reading Title by Author

To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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:

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

This month we'll be reading Title by Author

To register please contact, Lynette Perry the groups host.

Disclaimer(s)

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