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This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group.
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This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint Along with Natalia, 'The Gutsy Artsy'

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us for a step-by-step painting party!  We'll be painting a picture of a multicolored hummingbird against an abstract background.We are ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us for a step-by-step painting party!  We'll be painting a picture of a multicolored hummingbird against an abstract background.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paint Along with Natalia, 'The Gutsy Artsy'

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us for a step-by-step painting party!  We'll be painting a picture of a multicolored hummingbird against an abstract background.We are ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us for a step-by-step painting party!  We'll be painting a picture of a multicolored hummingbird against an abstract background.

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.

Baby Gym

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)
Event Description:

Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Info Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Info Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering
Event Description:

We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults
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 Book of Lost Friends by Lisa WingateTo register please contact,...

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 Book of Lost Friends by Lisa Wingate

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.

Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)
Event Description:

Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families. 

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group.

Get Moving Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)
Event Description:

Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families. 

Rochester Public Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Event Description:

You can view a live stream of the Board meeting on the Library's YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/user/RochPubLibrary A recording will also be available after the...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Description:

You can view a live stream of the Board meeting on the Library's YouTube channel  https://www.youtube.com/user/RochPubLibrary 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. ¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español!Todos niveles son bien...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. 

¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español!

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Preschool Dance Party

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Event Description:

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

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Event Description:

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

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Corner at Main Branch
Event Description:

A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Communi...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Corner
Event Description:

A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the 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.

Family Storytime

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Game Day at the Library!

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, All
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! We’ll have a variety of games on hand, and you can even...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! 

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group.

Baby Gym

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)
Event Description:

Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Info Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Info Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering
Event Description:

We invite you to get creative at the library! Stop by the Library 2nd Floor area every Tuesday between 4-7PM to work on a project you bring from home and meet new friends. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft & Chat Class for Adults: Stencil a Statement Tote

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us to watch a class from Creativebug and follow along to customize a tote bag. Learn how turn a tote bag into a sign to share your favorite quotes and thoughts everywhere...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Join us to watch a class from Creativebug and follow along to customize a tote bag. 

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 contact the library.

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group.

Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)
Event Description:

Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Enjoy gentle songs, simple stories, and a lullaby at this 20-minute lapsit storytime. This event is designed for children birth through 5 years old and their families. 

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group.

Get Moving Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)
Event Description:

Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their families. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Engage in active rhymes, songs, and interactive stories. This 20-minute preschool storytime is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old and their 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.

Meet an Owl with the International Owl Center

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Learn first-hand about owls and their amazing behavior. Become an honorary owl by learning how to hunt, play, hoot, fly, survive dangers and raise owlets of your own. As a reward f...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

Learn first-hand about owls and their amazing behavior. Become an honorary owl by learning how to hunt, play, hoot, fly, survive dangers and raise owlets of your own. As a reward for becoming owls, you’ll get to meet a real live owl!

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 "Families" group.

Preschool Dance Party

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Event Description:

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

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Event Description:

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

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Corner at Main Branch
Event Description:

A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Communi...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Corner
Event Description:

A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Families, Adults
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library AuditoriumEnjoy a casual hour with new friends in the Library auditorium as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Families, Adults
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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.

Family Storytime

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.