Jun 19 2025 Thu Closed All Day Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Closed All Day Branches: Main Branch, Bookmobile Description: The library is closed.
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. Jun 21 2025 Sat Storytime at Quarry Hill Nature Center 9:30am - 10:00am Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families 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. Jun 21 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. Jun 24 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 24 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Minnesota Reptiles with Oxbow Park Naturalists 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families 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. Jun 25 2025 Wed Minnesota Reptiles with Oxbow Park Naturalists 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Learn from an Oxbow Park naturalist about the happenings at Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo in Byron, MN. Get up close with some Minnesota-native reptiles and amphibians! Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm - 8:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 25 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 June we'll be discussing A Place for Everything: The Curious History of Alphabetical Order by Judith Flanders.
Jun 26 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm - 5:00pm Jun 26 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 "All" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale - Friends Members only preview 5:00pm - 7:00pm All This event is in the "All" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale - Friends Members only preview 5:00pm - 7:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: All Event Description: Admission to the Book Sale Preview this evening is reserved for members of the Friends of Rochester Public Library group only. Friends memberships can be renewed or purchased at the door. See Disclaimer(s) This event is hosted by 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. Jun 27 2025 Fri Storytime at Chester Woods Park 9:30am - 10:00am Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families 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. Jun 27 2025 Fri Storytime at Chester Woods Park 9:30am - 10:00am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Join us for an outdoor storytime in the brand-new Chester Woods Park Amphitheater (8378 14 Highway SE, Eyota, MN 55934) and stay for a hike. Admission is free.
This event is in the "All" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale 10:00am - 5:30pm All This event is in the "All" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale 10:00am - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: All Event Description: Come shop for used books at great prices! Nonfiction and fiction for all ages. Disclaimer(s) This event is hosted by the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
This event is in the "All" group. Jun 28 2025 Sat Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale 10:00am - 5:30pm All This event is in the "All" group. Jun 28 2025 Sat Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale 10:00am - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: All Event Description: Come shop for used books at great prices! Nonfiction and fiction for all ages. Disclaimer(s) This event is hosted by the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
This event is in the "All" group. Jun 29 2025 Sun Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale 12:00pm - 4:00pm All This event is in the "All" group. Jun 29 2025 Sun Friends Rochesterfest Book Sale 12:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: All Event Description: Come shop for used books at great prices! Nonfiction and fiction for all ages. Disclaimer(s) This event is hosted by the Friends of the Rochester Public Library.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. Jun 29 2025 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Adults, All This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All" group. Jun 29 2025 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm - 4:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 1 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. Jul 1 2025 Tue Trans Parenting Rochester 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 1 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 2 2025 Wed Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families 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. Jul 2 2025 Wed Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Disclaimer(s) This event was made possible with funding from the Friends of the Rochester Public Library
Jul 3 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm - 5:00pm Jul 3 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. Jul 3 2025 Thu Feel Good Fiction Book Group 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 3 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.
Jul 4 2025 Fri Closed All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Closed All Day Branches: Main Branch, Bookmobile Description: The library is closed.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 8 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 "Youth (ages 0-5)" group. This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Jul 9 2025 Wed Yo-yo Performance by Dazzling Dave 4:30pm - 5:30pm Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families 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. Jul 9 2025 Wed Yo-yo Performance by Dazzling Dave 4:30pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Performances/Presentations Event Description: See a performance by Dazzling Dave and you might start believing his yo-yos are alive.
Jul 10 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm - 5:00pm Jul 10 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. Jul 10 2025 Thu Queer Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 10 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.
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. Jul 11 2025 Fri Storytime at Oxbow Park 9:30am - 10:00am Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families 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. Jul 11 2025 Fri Storytime at Oxbow Park 9:30am - 10:00am Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: 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.
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. Jul 11 2025 Fri Stuffed Animal Sleepover 5:00pm - 5:30pm Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families 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. Jul 11 2025 Fri Stuffed Animal Sleepover 5:00pm - 5:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Wear your pajamas, bring your stuffed friend and listen to a story. Then, tuck your pal into bed and wish them sweet dreams. Who knows what adventures they will have overnight in the library!
