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Green road sign that says "se habla español"

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

2nd Floor Meeting Room

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Info Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Partner Program
Age Group:
Adults

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 "Adults" group
Book Cover

Queer Book Club

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room

Registration Required
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
red barn and schoolhouse at History Center of Olmsted County

Storytime at History Center of Olmsted County

Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Join us for a storytime at the barn at the History Center of Olmsted County (1195 W Circle Dr, 55902) and stay to explore the museum and grounds. Admission is free for this event.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group
Picture of a small dragon curled up on a book.

Distant Worlds Book Club

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

2nd Floor Meeting Room

Join us each month for a book club focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All" group
Photo of a bunch of games stacked on a table

Game Day at the Library!

Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, All

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
yarn and crafting project out on a table

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Info Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All" group
Book cover of "The Hobbit."  Title: The Hobbit: Illustrated by the author."  Author: J.R.R. Tolkien.  Image: mostly green with a small picture of mountains and some elvish script.

J.R.R. Tolkien's Hobbits: A Field Guide and Examination

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
General Program, Learning, Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, All

Library Auditorium

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Info Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Partner Program
Age Group:
Adults

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 "Adults" group
Open books

Historical Fiction Book Club

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room

Join us each month to read and discuss a different historical fiction novel.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All" group
origami bird with colorful paper

Origami Club

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults, All

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group
hand reaching for books

Mystery Book Club

Monday, September 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
yarn and crafting project out on a table

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Info Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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

Peregrine Falcons LIVE!

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

This event is in the "Adults" group
stack of books

Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room 

Join us each month to discuss a different non-fiction book.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Info Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Partner Program
Age Group:
Adults

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 "Adults" group
Book Cover for A Man Called Ove

Feel Good Fiction Book Club

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

2nd Floor Meeting Room

Join us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories.

Non-Binary and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Partner Program
2nd Floor Meeting Room
The Non-Binary Peer Support Group was formed to foster community and provide support to our transgender and non-binary peers in Southeast Minnesota.
This event is in the "Adults" group
yarn and crafting project out on a table

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Info Area at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

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