Upcoming Events

Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, and songs, and followed by literacy activities to encourage the development of early literacy skills. This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. ...

Did you know Rochester Public Library has been offering eBooks for over a decade?  And in that decade, there have been a lot of changes! Recently, you may have seen a notification that the OverDrive app is being retired and you'll have to swi...

Want to help increase the amount of local seed at the Seed Library? Have special seeds that you'd like to share? Come to a Seed Library presentation on how to plant for seed saving. You will also learn about collecting and planting native seeds. P...

Celebrate the creativity of poetry by creating a personal piece of art inspired by a fantastic poem. Each participant will have an opportunity to hear and discuss poems selected by members of the Southeastern Minnesota Poets.  From these insp...

Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, and songs, and followed by literacy activities to encourage the development of early literacy skills. This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. ...

Abby is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and Food Network champion. She founded her bakery, Nadia Cakes, out of her home back in 2007, and it has since expanded across the country and won numerous Food Network competitions. She loves...

Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, and songs, and followed by literacy activities to encourage the development of early literacy skills. This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. ...

When executed with masterful technique, a single ink brushstroke is capable of conveying vitality, delicacy, and contemplation—the essence of Chinese philosophy and spirit. It is this “life force” or chi (pronounced chee) that the artist aspires...

Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, and songs, and followed by literacy activities to encourage the development of early literacy skills. This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. ...