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Noon Year's Eve Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Too little to stay up ‘til midnight? No problem! Celebrate the New Year early with crafts, dancing, and a countdown to noon!   

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Science Discovery: Dinosaurs

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Celebrate dinosaurs with stories, songs and activities based on these fantastic creatures.

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Super Mega Glow Party for Kids!

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Get ready for a super-mega-electrifying adventure! Enjoy music, disco balls, black lights, glow sticks, and glow-tastic activities. 

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Puzzles and Pretzels

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
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 Auditorium

Join us for a fun afternoon of puzzle building and designing, pretzel eating and so much more! 

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Baby Gym

Monday, January 5, 2026 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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Growing Together: Seed Library Open House

10:00am–6:00pm
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Program Type: General Program, Performances/Presentations, Social Gathering, Wellness
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library 

Join us for a community celebration of gardening, food, and the coming springtime with all-ages activities and entertainment.

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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

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