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 Mysterious Creatures of Minnesota Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: General Program, Learning, Performances/Presentations Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults Library AuditoriumMysterious Creatures of Minnesota - From Bigfoot to Vampires View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Crafternoon Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Age Group: Teens Rochester Public Library TeenScapeTeens 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! View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Craft & Chat Tuesday, August 11, 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. 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 "Families" group Family Storytime Wednesday, August 12, 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 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 Sensory Friendly Storytime (Registration Required) Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Sensory Friendly, Storytime Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families Rochester Public Library AuditoriumEnjoy a lower stimulation family storytime. Space is limited and registration is required. View Details 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 Meet an Owl with the International Owl Center Wednesday, August 12, 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 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 "Families" group Firefly Glow Dance Party Thursday, August 13, 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 View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Social Worker Hours Thursday, August 13, 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. 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 "Families" group K-Pop Demon Hunters Family Dance Party Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Rochester Public Library AuditoriumBring the whole family for 30 minutes of non-stop dancing fun! 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 "Families" group Storytime at Oxbow Park Friday, August 14, 2026 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 near Oxbow Park Nature Center (5731 County Road 105 NW, Byron 55920) and stay for a walk through the zoo. Admission is free.Grass seating - bring your own blanket. View Details Offsite Event
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Family Lego® & Craft Fun Friday, August 14, 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 AuditoriumStart your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 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 "Families" group Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center Saturday, August 15, 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 View Details Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group Distant Worlds Book Club Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults 2nd Floor Meeting RoomJoin us each month for a book club focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Game Day at the Library! Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Adults, All Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Craft & Chat Tuesday, August 18, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night at the Library! Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Social Gathering Age Group: Teens Rochester Public Library Auditorium View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Craft & Chat Class for Adults Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm 2nd Floor Meeting Room at Main Branch Program Type: Creative Age Group: Adults View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Cover 2 Cover Book Club Tuesday, August 18, 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 Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore 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 "Families" group Beach Day Family Storytime Wednesday, August 19, 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 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 "Families" group Fantastic Flyers! Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Learning Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Rochester Public Library AuditoriumExperiment with flight as you design, build, and launch your own straw rockets and paper airplanes. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Spanish Conversation Group Wednesday, August 19, 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 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 "Families" group Family Dance Party Thursday, August 20, 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 View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Social Worker Hours Thursday, August 20, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Kids Crafternoon Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at Main Branch Program Type: Creative, Social Gathering Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Rochester Public Library AuditoriumLet 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. View Details
