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 Quarry Hill Nature Center Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Outreach Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Event Description: Join Rochester Public Library at Quarry Hill Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indo... Offsite Event 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. Aug 16 2025 Sat Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center 9:30am - 10:00am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join Rochester Public Library at Quarry Hill Nature Center’s outdoor pavilion for a special storytime at 9:30AM! In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indoor classroom.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Seed Saving Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Friends Event Age Group: Adults Event Description: Get more from your garden than just herbs and vegetables. Go one step further and grow seeds as well. In this class you will learn what kinds of seeds you need to start with, which... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 16 2025 Sat Seed Saving 1:00pm - 2:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Friends Event Event Description: Get more from your garden than just herbs and vegetables. Go one step further and grow seeds as well. 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, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Community Info Area at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults 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. Aug 19 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 "All" group. Farmers Market Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Offsite Program Type: Creative, Wellness Age Group: All Event Description: We'll have a free veggie print activity at the Farmer's Market! Offsite Event This event is in the "All" group. Aug 19 2025 Tue Farmers Market 4:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: All Program Type: Creative, Wellness Event Description: We'll have a free veggie print activity at the Farmer's Market!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Cover 2 Cover Book Club Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Clubs, Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults 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 Good People Here by Ashley FlowersTo register please contact, L... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 19 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 Good People Here by Ashley Flowers Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Minute To Win It! Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Area at Main Branch Program Type: Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Event Description: Put your skills to the test with timed games to challenge and delight. Designed for Ages 6-12. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Aug 20 2025 Wed Minute To Win It! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Youth Services Area Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Put your skills to the test with timed games to challenge and delight. Designed for Ages 6-12.
Rochester Public Library Board Meeting Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch 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 A recording will also be available after the... Aug 20 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, August 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults 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!Todos niveles son bien... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 20 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, August 21, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm Community Corner at Main Branch 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 Communi... Aug 21 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. Craft & Chat Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Community Info Area at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults 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. Aug 26 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: Be-You-tiful Cut Paper Portrait Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults Event Description: Join us to watch a class from Creativebug! For this class, you will be using painted and vintage paper to capture your essence and represent your unique appearance. Create a specia... This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 26 2025 Tue Craft & Chat for Adults: Be-You-tiful Cut Paper Portrait 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Event Description: Join us to watch a class from Creativebug! For this class, you will be using painted and vintage paper to capture your essence and represent your unique appearance. 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 "Adults" group. Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Description: Join us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book.In August we'll be discussing Cold Crematorium: Reporting from the Land of Auschwitz by József Debreczeni. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 27 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: Join us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book.In August we'll be discussing Cold Crematorium: Reporting from the Land of Auschwitz by József Debreczeni.
Social Worker Hours Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm Community Corner at Main Branch 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 Communi... Aug 28 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation Group Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Teens, Families, Adults Event Description: Enjoy a casual hour with new friends in the Library auditorium as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend; we w... This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Families" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 28 2025 Thu English Conversation Group 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens, Families, Adults Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Enjoy a casual hour with new friends in the Library auditorium as you practice your English language or conversational skills.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. Origami Club Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults, All Event Description: Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. Aug 31 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: Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Closed All Day Main Branch, Bookmobile The library is closed. Closing Sep 1 2025 Mon Closing Closed All Day Branches: Main Branch, Bookmobile Description: The library is closed.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Craft & Chat Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Community Info Area at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults 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. Sep 2 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. Trans Parenting Rochester Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Adults 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 firs... This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 2 2025 Tue Trans Parenting Rochester 6:00pm - 7:30pm 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 "Adults" group. Coming to the Table Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults Event Description: Library AuditoriumComing To The Table encourages and supports the establishment of local groups to provide spaces and opportunities for people to meet regularly together, in our co... This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 3 2025 Wed Coming to the Table 5:30pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering Event Description: Library Auditorium
Social Worker Hours Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm Community Corner at Main Branch 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 Communi... Sep 4 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. Feel Good Fiction Book Group Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Description: Library AuditoriumJoin us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories.This book group is open to everybody, and will meet in the library's auditorium. ... This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 4 2025 Thu Feel Good Fiction Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Library AuditoriumJoin us each month for a book club focusing on uplifting novels and stories.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Craft & Chat Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 7:00pm Community Info Area at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Age Group: Adults 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. Sep 9 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.
Social Worker Hours Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm Community Corner at Main Branch 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 Communi... Sep 11 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. Queer Book Club Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Description: Interested adults are invited to this book club to discuss queer books and media. We do not all read the same book. We will have art materials available. This event is in the "Adults" group. Sep 11 2025 Thu Queer Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Interested adults are invited to this book club to discuss queer books and media. We do not all read the same book. We will have art materials available.
