This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Craft & Chat for Adults: Make Friendship Bracelets 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Craft & Chat for Adults: Make Friendship Bracelets 7:00pm–8:00pm 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! Celebrate your friends by making a friendship bracelet using a variety of cool designs. Make one for yourself or give them as a gift. 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 "Adults" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 24 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.In September we'll be discussing Cloistered: My Years as a Nun by Catherine Coldstream.
Sep 25 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm Sep 25 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 This event is in the "All" group Sep 28 2025 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, All This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Sep 28 2025 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium 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 "Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 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.
Oct 2 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm Oct 2 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 Oct 2 2025 Thu Feel Good Fiction Book Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 2 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 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 Oct 7 2025 Tue Trans Parenting Rochester 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 7 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.
Oct 9 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm Oct 9 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 Oct 9 2025 Thu Friends Autumn Book Sale - Friends members only preview 5:00pm–7:00pm All This event is in the "All" group Oct 9 2025 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 9 2025 Thu Queer Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 9 2025 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.
This event is in the "All" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Friends Autumn Book Sale 10:00am–5:30pm All This event is in the "All" group Oct 10 2025 Fri Friends Autumn 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 Oct 11 2025 Sat Friends Autumn Book Sale 10:00am–5:30pm All This event is in the "All" group Oct 11 2025 Sat Friends Autumn 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 Oct 12 2025 Sun Friends Autumn Book Sale 12:00pm–4:00pm All This event is in the "All" group Oct 12 2025 Sun Friends Autumn 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 Oct 14 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 14 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.
Oct 15 2025 Wed Rochester Public Library Board Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm Oct 15 2025 Wed Rochester Public Library Board Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium 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 "Adults" group Oct 15 2025 Wed Spanish Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 15 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!
Oct 16 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm Oct 16 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 "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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Oct 16 2025 Thu English Conversation Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Oct 16 2025 Thu English Conversation Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 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 Oct 21 2025 Tue Cover 2 Cover Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Oct 21 2025 Tue Cover 2 Cover Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm 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 Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
Oct 23 2025 Thu Library closed for all staff training day All Day Closing Oct 23 2025 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 "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Oct 25 2025 Sat Family Storytime at Public Works: Snow Summit 10:30am–11:00am 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 Oct 25 2025 Sat Family Storytime at Public Works: Snow Summit 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join us for storytime at 10:30AM during the City of Rochester Snow Summit!This is a free, fun-filled family event designed to help residents get ready for winter.Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9am-12pm
