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Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, June 17, 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
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Family Dance Party

Thursday, June 18, 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 "Adults" group

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, June 18, 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 "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
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Kids Crafternoon

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12)

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Let creativity take the lead at this hands‑on craft session designed just for rising 4th to 6th graders. Try new materials, learn a skill, and make something unique. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
English language hello words on a chalkboard

English Conversation Group

Thursday, June 18, 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.

Closed

All Day
Main Branch, Volunteer Use, Online, Outreach, Bookmobile, Offsite

The library is closed today.

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

Distant Worlds Book Club

Saturday, June 20, 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, June 20, 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
hand reaching for books

Mystery Book Club

Monday, June 22, 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 "Teens" group
three teens creating art

Teen Crafternoon

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens

Rochester Public Library TeenScape

Teens in grades 7 to 12 are invited to drop in for afternoon crafting. Bring your own project or we'll provide a new project for you! 

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

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, June 23, 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 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
woman in green dress holding an open book next to a sign that reads 'welcome to storytime'

Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 24, 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 

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
naturalist holding a turtle

Animal Introductions with Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo

Wednesday, June 24, 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 "Adults" group
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Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club

Wednesday, June 24, 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
colorful bubbles on black background

Science Discovery at White Oaks Park: Bubbles

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Outreach
Program Type:
Learning, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

White Oaks Park, 4597 55th St NW, 55901

Join us for an outdoor celebration of bubbles with stories, songs, and activities at White Oaks Park near the playground (4597 55th St NW, 55901). 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Worker Hours

Thursday, June 25, 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 "All" group

Rochesterfest Book Sale - Friends members only preview

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Age Group:
All

Admission to the Book Sale Preview this evening is reserved for members of the Friends of Rochester Public Library group only.  Friends memberships can be renewed or purchased at the door.  See 

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 crossing a wooden bridge

Storytime at McQuillan Park

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

McQuillan Field Park, 1655 Marion Road SE, 55904

Join us for an outdoor storytime at McQuillan Field Park near the playground (1655 Marion Road SE, 55904). 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "All" group

Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Age Group:
All

Come shop for used books at great prices!  Nonfiction and fiction for all ages. 

This event is in the "All" group

Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Age Group:
All

Come shop for used books at great prices!  Nonfiction and fiction for all ages. 

This event is in the "Adults" group
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Historical Fiction Book Club

Saturday, June 27, 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.

In June we'll be discussing Bronze Drum by Phong Nguyen.

 

This event is in the "All" group

Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale

Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Age Group:
All

Come shop for used books at great prices!  Nonfiction and fiction for all ages. 

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

Craft & Chat

Tuesday, June 30, 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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