This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Taste of Vietnam: Make Authentic Spring Rolls with Tân Phḁm 10:30am - 11:30am Adults Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 3 2025 Tue Taste of Vietnam: Make Authentic Spring Rolls with Tân Phḁm 10:30am - 11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations Registration Required Event Description: Tân Phḁm was born in Vietnam and escaped shortly before the fall of Saigon at age 12. He now lives in La Crosse, Wisconsin and has returned to Vietnam with his family many times over the past 20 years. He remembers fondly the spring ro Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 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. Jun 4 2025 Wed The Magic of Isaiah “Color Your World Through Reading” 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 4 2025 Wed The Magic of Isaiah “Color Your World Through Reading” 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: The Magic of Isaiah presents, “Color Your World Through Reading” magic show. This show is a 45 min interactive literacy event for all ages. 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. Jun 11 2025 Wed Meet an Eagle from The National Eagle Center 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 11 2025 Wed Meet an Eagle from The National Eagle Center 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 all about eagle biology, ecology and natural history in an engaging and entertaining presentation by one of the naturalist interpreters from the National Eagle Center. Includes a live eagle. 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. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Grossology! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth (ages 6-12), Families This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Grossology! 4:30pm - 5:30pm 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! 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. 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 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 "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 9 2025 Wed Yo-yo Performance by Dazzling Dave 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 9 2025 Wed Yo-yo Performance by Dazzling Dave 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: See a performance by Dazzling Dave and you might start believing his yo-yos are alive.
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 23 2025 Wed Elephant & Piggie Party! 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 23 2025 Wed Elephant & Piggie Party! 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 us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! 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 30 2025 Wed Tom the Creature Teacher 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 30 2025 Wed Tom the Creature Teacher 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: Come see several types of frogs, lizards, and turtles from around the world. Those attending will be given the opportunity to touch many of the critters while they are being presented.
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. Aug 6 2025 Wed Reptiles with Chester Woods 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. Aug 6 2025 Wed Reptiles with Chester Woods 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: Join us to learn a little more about a couple of these amazing native cold-blooded critters. While viewing a couple of these critters live you will learn about their habitats and characteristics. And if you are brave enough, you may ev 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. Aug 13 2025 Wed Music-A-Long with Rose Oyamot 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. Aug 13 2025 Wed Music-A-Long with Rose Oyamot 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: Sing-a-long, clap-a-long, dance-a-long, even laugh along! Children and families are welcome to join Ms. Rose Oyamot for fun, interactive and engaging music for kids.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Minute To Win It! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth (ages 6-12), Families This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Minute To Win It! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Youth Services Area Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Put your skills to the test with timed games to challenge and delight. Designed for ages 6-12.
