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This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Magic and Marionettes with Jim Jayes

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Jim Jayes and his dancing marionettes present a colorful show filled with magic, music, laughter, and fun!  

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

Jim Jayes and his dancing marionettes present a colorful show filled with magic, music, laughter, and fun!  

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All" group

Nutcracker Ballet

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Adults, All

Auditorium

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

Auditorium

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

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

Dance Party with Children's Musician Will Bjorndal

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

This special dance party features live music by children's musician Will Bjorndal. Dance, sing, and clap along!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations, Social Gathering
Event Description:

This special dance party features live music by children's musician Will Bjorndal. Dance, sing, and clap along!

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

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
This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Winter Concert with Hans Mayer

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Children’s recording artist, Hans Mayer, returns to Rochester Public Library with a silly Winter concert guaranteed to tickle your funny bone! 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

Children’s recording artist, Hans Mayer, returns to Rochester Public Library with a silly Winter concert guaranteed to tickle your funny bone! 

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library

This event is in the "Adults" group

Rochester Rainbow Choir Flying Colors Tour

Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Adults

Historic Chateau Theatre
15 1st ST SE

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

Historic Chateau Theatre
15 1st ST SE

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

The Wonderfully Wacky World of Schiffelly Puppets

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families

This program is a take on traditional fairy tales, and gives the audience the opportunity to participate in which character is performed by choosing a puppet out of the “Puppet Choice Bag." Audience interaction, comic situations and an important l

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

This program is a take on traditional fairy tales, and gives the audience the opportunity to participate in which character is performed by choosing a puppet out of the “Puppet Choice Bag." Audience interaction, comic situations and an important l

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

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

Raptor Encounter with the U of M Raptor Center

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Peregrine Falcons LIVE!

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Performances/Presentations
Age Group:
Youth (ages 6-12), Families

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

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

SAVE THE DATE Ye Olde Library Renaissance Faire

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at Main Branch
Program Type:
Creative, General Program, Performances/Presentations, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All

Ye Olde Library Renaissance Faire
Friday, November 6, 2026, Time TBD

Save the date for Ye Olde Library Renaissance Faire 2026! Back by popular demand, this all-ages event is sure to delight!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All
Program Type: Creative, General Program, Performances/Presentations, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Ye Olde Library Renaissance Faire
Friday, November 6, 2026, Time TBD

Save the date for Ye Olde Library Renaissance Faire 2026! Back by popular demand, this all-ages event is sure to delight!

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 fill out our online form or contact the program host.

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