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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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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 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

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

Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Mystery Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
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 for a monthly discussion about mystery novels!  Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme.

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.

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 God of the Woods by Liz Moore

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

Mystery Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
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 for a monthly discussion about mystery novels!  Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme.

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

Feel Good Fiction Book Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
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 uplifting novels and stories.

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 Color Purple by Alice Walker

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

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

Mystery Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
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 for a monthly discussion about mystery novels!  Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme.

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.

In February we'll be discussing Sociopath: A Memoir by Patric Gagne.

Disclaimer(s)

This event was made possible with funding from 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.

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 Wedding People by Alison Espach

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

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

Mystery Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
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 for a monthly discussion about mystery novels!  Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme.

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

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.

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.

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 End of Drum-Time by Hannah Plyvanien

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

Mystery Book Club

1:00pm–2:00pm
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 for a monthly discussion about mystery novels!  Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme.

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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