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Baby Gym

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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Coming to the Table

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Partner Program, General Program, Learning
Event Description:

Library Auditorium

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Preschool Dance Party

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Program Type: General Program
Event Description:

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

Special dance parties will be held on the following dates:

Dinosaur Dance Party, Sept 4

Under the Sea Dance Party, Oct 2

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Rochester Art Center Storytime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Outreach
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Join us for storytime and an art activity at Rochester Art Center (30 Civic Center Drive, 55904) and stay for a walk through the gallery. Admission is free for this event.

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Family Lego® & Craft Night

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Start your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 

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Trans Parenting Rochester

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
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.

Feel Good Fiction Book Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Library Auditorium

Join us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories.

Coming to the Table

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Partner Program, General Program, Learning
Event Description:

2nd Floor Meeting Room

Queer Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Social Gathering
Registration Required
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

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)

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

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

English Conversation Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English skills. Adults are welcome to come join us in conversation.

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Volunteer Use, Online, Outreach, Bookmobile, Offsite
Description:

The library is closed today.

Distant Worlds Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

2nd Floor Meeting Room

Join us each month for a book club focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories.

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

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

Craft & Chat Class for Adults

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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 non-fiction book.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Rochesterfest Book Sale - Friends members only preview

5:00pm–7:00pm
All
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.

Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale

10:00am–5:30pm
All
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.

Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale

10:00am–5:30pm
All
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.

Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale

12:00pm–4:00pm
All
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.

Feel Good Fiction Book Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Library Auditorium

Join us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories.

Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Online, Outreach, Bookmobile, Offsite
Description:

The library is closed today.

Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Main Branch, Volunteer Use, Online, Outreach, Bookmobile, Offsite
Description:

The library is closed today.

Trans Parenting Rochester

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
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.

English Conversation Group

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English skills. Adults are welcome to come join us in conversation.

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

Distant Worlds Book Club

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

2nd Floor Meeting Room

Join us each month for a book club focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories.

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

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)

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

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

Origami Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, All
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Craft & Chat Class for Adults

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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 non-fiction book.

Disclaimer(s)

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

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