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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 Dance Party

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Put on your dancing shoes for 30 minutes of nonstop dancing fun for families!

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

Put on your dancing shoes for 30 minutes of nonstop dancing fun for 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.

Science Discovery: Space

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

We will share a story and fun facts, followed by space-themed activities.

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

We will share a story and fun facts, followed by space-themed activities.

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.

Science Heroes: Break The Ice

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Join Science Heroes on a quest to discover the ‘coolest’ thing in science: DRY ICE! We’ll make cloud-filled bubbles, taste a cloud, get a cloud dumped on our heads, and much more! ...

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

Join Science Heroes on a quest to discover the ‘coolest’ thing in science: DRY ICE! We’ll make cloud-filled bubbles, taste a cloud, get a cloud dumped on our heads, and much more!

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

Rochester Pride

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Event Description:

Visit RPL in the family tent at Rochester Pride in Soldiers Field Park  to make a bookmark and pick up buttons and stickers!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Program Type: Social Gathering
Event Description:

Visit RPL in the family tent at Rochester Pride in Soldiers Field Park  to make a bookmark and pick up buttons and stickers!

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

Fire Station #2 Storytime

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Event Description:

Join us at Fire Station #2 (2185 Wheelock Dr NE, 55906) for a storytime, meet some amazing firefighters, and stay for a tour of the fire station. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Description:

Join us at Fire Station #2 (2185 Wheelock Dr NE, 55906) for a storytime, meet some amazing firefighters, and stay for a tour of the fire station. 

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.

Larkspur at the Library: Isabel and Her Colores Go to School

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Come with Isabel and her colores on a musical journey incorporating Spanish, English, and American Sign Language as she heads to her first day of school. Listen as Isabel’s colorfu...

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

Come with Isabel and her colores on a musical journey incorporating Spanish, English, and American Sign Language as she heads to her first day of school.

This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Birdwatching 101

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Discover how easy it is to get started or to get better at birdwatching (often called just birding). Learn how to ID local birds, set up a bird feeding station, select birdwatching...

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

Discover how easy it is to get started or to get better at birdwatching (often called just birding). Learn how to ID local birds, set up a bird feeding station, select birdwatching gear, and connect with the birding community.

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.

Reptiles and Amphibians with Oxbow Park Naturalists

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
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!  

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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Children's Music Superstar Justin Roberts

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Clap your hands and sing along to your favorite tunes by children’s music superstar Justin Roberts! 

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

Clap your hands and sing along to your favorite tunes by children’s music superstar Justin Roberts! 

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.

Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center

Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Join Rochester Public Library at Quarry Hill Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 10:30AM! This program will be held rain or shine.

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

Join Rochester Public Library at Quarry Hill Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 10:30AM! This program will be held rain or shine.

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.

RAD Zoo Radical Reptile Adventures

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Marvel at the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian world during this fun and educational program. RAD Zoo is dedicated to connecting people to nature through engaging, in...

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

Marvel at the amazing creatures of the reptile and amphibian world during this fun and educational program. RAD Zoo is dedicated to connecting people to nature through engaging, interactive experiences.

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.

Family Storytime

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun! This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. 

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

Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun! This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. 

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.

Storytime at Oxbow Park

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Join us for an outdoor storytime near Oxbow Park Nature Center (5731 County Road 105 NW, Byron 55920) and stay for a walk through the zoo. Admission is free. In the event of inc...

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

Join us for an outdoor storytime near Oxbow Park Nature Center (5731 County Road 105 NW, Byron 55920) and stay for a walk through the zoo. Admission is free.

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.

Kalimba Magic with Carl Winters

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

The Kalimba King will give a high-energy, interactive performance featuring educational songs, jazz, pop & blues played on 12 kalimbas (African thumb pianos). This family progr...

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

The Kalimba King will give a high-energy, interactive performance featuring educational songs, jazz, pop & blues played on 12 kalimbas (African thumb pianos). This family program will also allow participants to play the kalimbas. 

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.

Family Storytime

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun! This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. 

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

Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun! This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. 

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.

Build an Owl with The International Owl Center

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Learn first-hand about owl adaptations by picking out the pieces and parts that belong to an owl and putting them into a “magic” box. If correct, a live owl comes out from under th...

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

Learn first-hand about owl adaptations by picking out the pieces and parts that belong to an owl and putting them into a “magic” box. If correct, a live owl comes out from under the magic box for a visit.

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.

Congo Roots Family Concert with Siama and Dallas

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

On this special musical journey, Siama Matuzungidi plays intricate, rhythmic guitar and traditional African instruments while Dallas Johnson encourages everyone to sing along to ha...

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

On this special musical journey, Siama Matuzungidi plays intricate, rhythmic guitar and traditional African instruments while Dallas Johnson encourages everyone to sing along to happy songs in Kikongo, Lingala & English.

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.

Family Storytime

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun! This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. 

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

Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun! This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. 

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.

Storytime at Oxbow Park

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Join us for an outdoor storytime near Oxbow Park Nature Center (5731 County Road 105 NW, Byron 55920) and stay for a walk through the zoo. Admission is free. In the event of inc...

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

Join us for an outdoor storytime near Oxbow Park Nature Center (5731 County Road 105 NW, Byron 55920) and stay for a walk through the zoo. Admission is free.

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.

Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Join Rochester Public Library at Quarry Hill Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 10:30AM! This program will be held rain or shine.

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

Join Rochester Public Library at Quarry Hill Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 10:30AM! This program will be held rain or shine.

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.

Raptors Live! with U of M Raptor Center

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

A presentation-style program featuring live raptors.  A Raptor Center naturalist handles and presents each bird one by one. You'll learn what makes these birds unique and how ...

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

A presentation-style program featuring live raptors.  A Raptor Center naturalist handles and presents each bird one by one. You'll learn what makes these birds unique and how you can help protect them.    

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.

Family Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun! This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. 

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

Enjoy 30 minutes of books, rhymes, songs and fun! This event is open to children of all ages and their grown-ups. 

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.

Elephant and Piggie Party!

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Join us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! 

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.

Elephant and Piggie Party!

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Event Description:

Join us for a special storytime and meet Elephant and Piggie from the books of Mo Willems! 

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.