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This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
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Family Lego® & Craft Afternoon

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Start your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 

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! 

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Sound Healing

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Learning, Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us to learn about the basics of sound healing from Maria Voorheese-Reincke. 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us to learn about the basics of sound healing from Maria Voorheese-Reincke. 

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

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

Baby Gym

Monday, April 6, 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

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

Non-Binary and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group

Monday, April 6, 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.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Program Type: Partner Program
Event Description:
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.

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 is in the "Adults" group

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, April 7, 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. 

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. 

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 is in the "Adults" group

Trans Parenting Rochester

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

Parents and caregivers of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals get together to share resources, joys, and concerns. Trans Parenting Rochester meets on the first Tuesday of every month, and is intended for adults only.

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

Parents and caregivers of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals get together to share resources, joys, and concerns. Trans Parenting Rochester meets on the first Tuesday of every month, and is intended for adults only.

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

Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 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. 

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

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. 

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

Get Moving Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 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. 

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

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. 

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

Pajama Preschool Dance Party

Thursday, April 9, 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:

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

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:

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 is in the "Adults" group

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, April 9, 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.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Info Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Partner Program
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 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Lego® & Craft Night

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Start your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 

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! 

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

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

Terrific Turtles with Quarry Hill Nature Center

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fascinating Lives Book Club

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

Join us each month for a book club focusing on biographies and memoirs. 

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

Join us each month for a book club focusing on biographies and memoirs. 

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 is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group

Lego® Ramped Up: Vehicle Build-a-Thon

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Build some wheelie wild vehicles and test them on ramps! 

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Build some wheelie wild vehicles and test them on ramps! 

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

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

Baby Gym

Monday, April 13, 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

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, April 14, 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. 

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. 

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

Lapsit Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 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. 

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

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. 

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

Get Moving Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 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. 

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

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. 

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.

Rochester Public Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Board Meeting

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

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 15, 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

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

2nd Floor Meeting Room

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

Preschool Dance Party

Thursday, April 16, 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:

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

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:

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 is in the "Adults" group

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, April 16, 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.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Community Info Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Partner Program
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 "Adults" group

Classical Music Unveiled, with Rochester Symphony

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Join Rochester Symphony music directors to discover how music makes a spring morning come to life in the lesser-known but luminous D’un matin de printemps by Lili Boulanger, and how Mozart’s wit and sparkle depicts an elegant celebration among the

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Event Description:

Join Rochester Symphony music directors to discover how music makes a spring morning come to life in the lesser-known but luminous D’un matin de printemps by Lili Boulanger, and how Mozart’s wit and sparkle depicts an elegant celebration among the

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Group

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English skills. Adults are welcome to come join us in conversation.

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

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English skills. Adults are welcome to come join us in conversation.

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.

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