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Craft & Chat

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 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. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night at the Library!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens

Ready to play Unstable Unicorns, Uno, Sparkle Kitty, and other fun games? Join us for this welcoming meetup led by Rochester Public Schools GSA members. 

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

Ready to play Unstable Unicorns, Uno, Sparkle Kitty, and other fun games? Join us for this welcoming meetup led by Rochester Public Schools GSA members. 

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 Eyota Farmers Market

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Join us for an outdoor storytime at Eyota Farmers Market in West Side Park (303 W 5th Street, Eyota, MN 55934). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 4PM-6:30PM.

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 at Eyota Farmers Market in West Side Park (303 W 5th Street, Eyota, MN 55934). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 4PM-6:30PM.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft & Chat for Adults: Words Inform Images

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

Join us to watch a class from Creativebug! Explore various ways that reading and writing can intersect with visual art. Use your favorite story, poetry, and music to fuel art through collage, mark-making, and doodling. 

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! Explore various ways that reading and writing can intersect with visual art. Use your favorite story, poetry, and music to fuel art through collage, mark-making, and doodling. 

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

Elephant & Piggie Party!

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

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

This program will be repeated on Wednesday, July 23 at 4:30PM.

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

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

This program will be repeated on Wednesday, July 23 at 4:30PM.

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

Sensory Friendly Elephant & Piggie Meet & Greet

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

This lower-stimulation opportunity to meet & take a picture with Elephant & Piggie in the library auditorium is limited to 20 total participants. 

 

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

This lower-stimulation opportunity to meet & take a picture with Elephant & Piggie in the library auditorium is limited to 20 total participants. 

 

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 & Piggie Party!

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

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 "Families" group

Family Dance Party!

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

Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families! 

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 families! 

Social Worker Hours

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

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

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

Origami Club

Sunday, July 27, 2025 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.

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

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

Mystery Book Club

Monday, July 28, 2025 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.

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

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 "Youth (ages 6-12)" group

Cardboard Creations!

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12)

We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and constructions. 

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

We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and you bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and constructions. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 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. 

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

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

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

Tom the Creature Teacher

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

Come see several types of frogs, lizards, and turtles from around the world. Those attending will be given the opportunity to touch many of the critters while they are being presented.

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

Come see several types of frogs, lizards, and turtles from around the world. Those attending will be given the opportunity to touch many of the critters while they are being presented.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 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 nonfiction book.

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

Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting Room

Join us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book.

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

Family Dance Party!

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Families

Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families! 

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 families! 

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Corner at Main Branch

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 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

Storytime at Cascade Lake Park

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Join us for an outdoor storytime at Cascade Lake Park picnic shelter (88 23rd Ave SW, 55902). 

Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be canceled in inclement weather.

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 at Cascade Lake Park picnic shelter (88 23rd Ave SW, 55902). 

Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be canceled in inclement weather.

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 Cascade Lake Park

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Join us for an outdoor storytime at Cascade Lake Park (88 23rd Ave SW, 55902). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 2:45-3:45PM.

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 at Cascade Lake Park (88 23rd Ave SW, 55902). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 2:45-3:45PM.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crop Art

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Crop Art is a Minnesota State Fair tradition! Join us to make your own small piece of crop art and learn the history of this unique art form.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative, Learning
Registration Required
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Crop Art is a Minnesota State Fair tradition! Join us to make your own small piece of crop art and learn the history of this unique art form.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crop Swap

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Produce Parade.

Tomato Trade.

Grow and Give.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Wellness
Event Description:

Produce Parade.

Tomato Trade.

Grow and Give.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crop Art

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Crop Art is a Minnesota State Fair tradition! Join us to make your own small piece of crop art and learn the history of this unique art form.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative, Learning
Registration Required
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Crop Art is a Minnesota State Fair tradition! Join us to make your own small piece of crop art and learn the history of this unique art form.