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Nocturnal Animals Family Storytime

Wednesday, July 15, 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 "Adults" group
Green road sign that says "se habla español"

Spanish Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 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

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
disco ball with purple and pink light

Family Dance Party

Thursday, July 16, 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, July 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.

This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
girl blowing colored confetti off hands

Kids Crafternoon

Thursday, July 16, 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, July 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.

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 walking over outdoor bridge

Storytime at White Oaks Park

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
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 storytime at White Oaks Park near the playground (4597 55th St NW, 55901). 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
colorful building bricks

Family Lego® & Craft Fun

Friday, July 17, 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! 

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
stuffed animals including a unicorn, rabbit, panda and mouse brushing a large set of fake teeth

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
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
two children holding hands and crossing a bridge

Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Road NE, 55906

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

Distant Worlds Book Club

Saturday, July 18, 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, July 18, 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, July 21, 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 "Adults" group
book cover for The Only One Left

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 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 The Only One Left by Riley Sager

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
Mo Willems Piggie & Gerald at RPL

Meet Elephant & Piggie!

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

This program will be offered twice on Wednesday, July 22: 10:30AM & 4:30PM.

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 costume characters

Sensory Friendly Elephant & Piggie Meet & Greet (Registration Required)

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Sensory Friendly
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

 

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
Mo Willems Piggie & Gerald at RPL

Meet Elephant & Piggie!

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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

This program will be offered twice on Wednesday, July 22: 10:30AM & 4:30PM.

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
disco ball with purple and pink light

Family Dance Party

Thursday, July 23, 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, July 23, 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 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, July 24, 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 "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group
colorful building bricks

Family Lego® & Craft Fun

Friday, July 24, 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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group
Open books

Historical Fiction Book Club

Saturday, July 25, 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, July 25, 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.

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