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This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
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Historias y canciones en español e inglés / Stories & Songs in Spanish & English

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Disfruta de libros, canciones  y rimas en español e inglés.

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes in Spanish & English. 

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
baby crawling in tunnel

Baby Gym

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
woman in green dress holding a book next to a "welcome to storytime" sign

Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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
woman in green dress holding a book next to a "welcome to storytime" sign

Get Moving Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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 "Families" group
disco ball

Preschool Dance Party

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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:

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
baby crawling in tunnel

Baby Gym

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
woman in green dress holding a book next to a "welcome to storytime" sign

Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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
woman in green dress holding a book next to a "welcome to storytime" sign

Get Moving Storytime

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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
MN Department of Transportation Logo

Bridge in a Bag with MnDOT

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
unicorn in a forest at sunset

Enchanted Forest Preschool Dance Party

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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:

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
photo of Cassandra Buck in front of outdoor mural

Art Storytime with Local Artist Cassandra Buck

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us for a special art themed storytime where we will meet local artist Cassandra Buck, learn about her artwork, and do some special hands-on art activities afterwards.  

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
baby crawling in tunnel

Baby Gym

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
woman in green dress holding a book next to a "welcome to storytime" sign

Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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
woman in green dress holding a book next to a "welcome to storytime" sign

Get Moving Storytime

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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 "Families" group
disco ball

Preschool Dance Party

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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:

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
excavator and dump truck

Meet an Excavator: Storytime at Public Works

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Outreach
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families

Public Works Transportation Center

Discover the wonders of the Public Works Department at the Transportation Center (4300 E River Rd NE, 55906) with a storytime, tour, and a big vehicle meet and greet!

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
baby crawling in tunnel

Baby Gym

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
woman in green dress holding a book next to a "welcome to storytime" sign

Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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
woman in green dress holding a book next to a "welcome to storytime" sign

Get Moving Storytime

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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 "Families" group
disco ball

Preschool Dance Party

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Program
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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:

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
cartoon construction vehicles

Science Discovery: Construction

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

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
Image of excavator digging underground with the words "Science Heroes: Digging It! Fun Science! Exciting Experiments! Audience Volunteers!"

Science Heroes: Digging It!

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family. 

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
disco ball with purple and pink light

Family Dance Party

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

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
two children holding hands and walking over outdoor bridge

Storytime at Soldiers Field - Field of Fun

Friday, June 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Soldiers Field- Field of Fun, 800 George Gibbs Drive SW, 55902

Join us for an outdoor storytime at Soldiers Field - Field of Fun near the playground off of George Gibbs Drive SW (800 George Gibbs Drive SW, 55902). 

Offsite Event

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