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My Weird Back to School Scavenger Hunt

10:00am–6:00pm
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families
Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

It's back to school time and things are getting WEIRD at the library! Search for silly mistakes, upside-down clues, and things that just don't belong.

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

My Weird Back to School Scavenger Hunt

10:00am–6:00pm
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families
Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

It's back to school time and things are getting WEIRD at the library! Search for silly mistakes, upside-down clues, and things that just don't belong.

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

My Weird Back to School Scavenger Hunt

10:00am–6:00pm
Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families
Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

It's back to school time and things are getting WEIRD at the library! Search for silly mistakes, upside-down clues, and things that just don't belong.

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

Origami Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, All
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coming to the Table

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Library Auditorium

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

Family Lego® & Craft Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Start your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Partner Program, General Program, Learning, Performances/Presentations
Event Description:

Join Decolonize Sudan, a grassroots, Sudanese-led organization, in an afternoon screening of the acclaimed documentary “Sudan, Remember Us” accompanied by an advocacy training to learn about what is going on in Sudan and how you can support.

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

Family Lego® & Craft Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Start your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 

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

Baby Gym

10:30am–11:30am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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

Cover 2 Cover Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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 "Adults" group

Spanish Conversation Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

2nd Floor Meeting Room

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

Family Lego® & Craft Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Start your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Game Day at the Library!

1:00pm–5:00pm
Adults, All
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! 

This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group

Baby Gym

10:30am–11:30am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Pay tribute to the quilters of Gee's Bend, Alabama, by cutting squares out of different patterns of paper to create a collage using the half log cabin inspired by Lucy Pettway's 1950's "Housetop" quilt pattern.

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

Family Lego® & Craft Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Start your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 

Disclaimer(s)

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

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

Origami Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, All
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Adults, All
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Rochester Public Library Auditorium

Join 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

10:30am–11:30am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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 "Youth (ages 6-12)" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Lego® & Craft Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Start your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 

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

Baby Gym

10:30am–11:30am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group

Baby Gym

10:30am–11:30am
Youth (ages 0-5)
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

Spanish Conversation Group

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

2nd Floor Meeting Room

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

Family Lego® & Craft Night

4:30pm–5:30pm
Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Auditorium
Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12), Families
Program Type: Creative, Learning, Social Gathering
Event Description:

Start your weekend with a fun-filled family event featuring Lego® building challenges and creative craft projects! 

Disclaimer(s)

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