This event is in the "Adults" group Craft & Chat Tuesday, September 16, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm 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 "Adults" group Cover 2 Cover Book Club Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults Join us each month to discuss a popular book you'll want to read cover to cover.This month we'll be reading All The Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Cover 2 Cover Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Join us each month to discuss a popular book you'll want to read cover to cover.This month we'll be reading All The Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker 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 Lapsit Storytime Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Program Type: Storytime Event Description: 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.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group Get Moving Storytime Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Get Moving Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Program Type: Storytime Event Description: 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.
Rochester Public Library Board Meeting Wednesday, September 17, 2025 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 View Details Sep 17 2025 Wed Rochester Public Library Board Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm 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, September 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. ¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Spanish Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. ¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español!
Social Worker Hours Thursday, September 18, 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. View Details Sep 18 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group English Conversation Group Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills. View Details 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 Sep 18 2025 Thu English Conversation Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group Taste of Vietnam: Make Authentic Spring Rolls with Tân Phḁm Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations Age Group: Adults Tân Phḁm was born in Vietnam and escaped shortly before the fall of Saigon at age 12. He now lives in La Crosse, Wisconsin and has returned to Vietnam with his family many times over the past 20 years. He remembers fondly the spring ro Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 20 2025 Sat Taste of Vietnam: Make Authentic Spring Rolls with Tân Phḁm 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning, Performances/Presentations Registration Required Event Description: Tân Phḁm was born in Vietnam and escaped shortly before the fall of Saigon at age 12. He now lives in La Crosse, Wisconsin and has returned to Vietnam with his family many times over the past 20 years. He remembers fondly the spring ro Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. 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, September 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Baby Gym 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group Mystery Book Club Monday, September 22, 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 RoomJoin us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels! Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Mystery Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting RoomJoin 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 Craft & Chat Tuesday, September 23, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm 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 "Adults" group Craft & Chat for Adults: Gee's Bend Inspired Collage Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults Follow along with Creativebug artist Sarah Matthews to create a paper collage inspired by the quiltmakers of Gee's Bend. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Craft & Chat for Adults: Gee's Bend Inspired Collage 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Follow along with Creativebug artist Sarah Matthews to create a paper collage inspired by the quiltmakers of Gee's Bend. 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 Lapsit Storytime Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Program Type: Storytime Event Description: 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.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group Get Moving Storytime Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Get Moving Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Program Type: Storytime Event Description: 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.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Peregrine Falcons LIVE! Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Jackie Fallon, with the Midwest Peregrine Society and the Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program, will help visitors understand the past, present, and future of peregrine falcons in Minnesota and the region. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Peregrine Falcons LIVE! 4:30pm–5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Jackie Fallon, with the Midwest Peregrine Society and the Mayo Clinic Peregrine Falcon Program, will help visitors understand the past, present, and future of peregrine falcons in Minnesota and the region.
This event is in the "Adults" group Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club Wednesday, September 24, 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 RoomJoin us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book.In September we'll be discussing Cloistered: My Years as a Nun by Catherine Coldstream. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 24 2025 Wed Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting RoomJoin us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book.In September we'll be discussing Cloistered: My Years as a Nun by Catherine Coldstream.
Social Worker Hours Thursday, September 25, 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. View Details Sep 25 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm 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 "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Origami Club Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults, All Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Sep 28 2025 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults, All Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group Baby Gym Monday, September 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group Sep 29 2025 Mon Baby Gym 10:30am–11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Join us for an hour of self-directed wiggles and gross-motor development activities with props, toys and, good company! This program is designed for 0-18 month-olds and their grown-ups. Drop-in as you please. Disclaimer(s) 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, September 30, 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. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 30 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm 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 Lapsit Storytime Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Lapsit Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Program Type: Storytime Event Description: 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.
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group Get Moving Storytime Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) 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. View Details This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group Oct 1 2025 Wed Get Moving Storytime 11:00am–11:30am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5) Program Type: Storytime Event Description: 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.
Social Worker Hours Thursday, October 2, 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. View Details Oct 2 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm 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.
