This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Crop Swap 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Crop Swap 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Wellness Event Description: Produce Parade.Tomato Trade.Grow and Give.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Seed Saving 1:00pm–2:30pm Adults 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 "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Straw Rockets! 2:30pm–3:30pm Youth (ages 6-12) This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Straw Rockets! 2:30pm–3:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 6-12) Program Type: Creative, Learning Event Description: Yep, it IS rocket science. Learn to build and launch rockets while you hypothesize, collaborate, and launch! What a blast!
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults 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 "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 Aug 19 2025 Tue Family Activity at Village Farmers' Market 4:00pm–7:00pm Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Families" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Family Activity at Village Farmers' Market 4:00pm–7:00pm Library Branch: Outreach Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Teens, Families, Adults, All Program Type: Creative Event Description: Join us for a Family Art Activity at The Village Farmers' Market (1195 W. Circle Drive, 55902). This activity will be canceled in inclement weather.
This event is in the "All" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Farmers Market 4:00pm–7:00pm All 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 "Teens" group Aug 19 2025 Tue LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night at the Library! 5:30pm–7:30pm Teens This event is in the "Teens" group Aug 19 2025 Tue LGBTQIA+ Board Game Night at the Library! 5:30pm–7:30pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teens Program Type: Social Gathering Event Description: Ready to play Unstable Unicorns, Uno, Sparkle Kitty, and other fun games? Join us for this welcoming meetup led by Rochester Public Schools GSA members.
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 19 2025 Tue Storytime at Eyota Farmers Market 6:00pm–6:30pm 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 Aug 19 2025 Tue Storytime at Eyota Farmers Market 6:00pm–6:30pm 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 at Eyota Farmers Market in West Side Park (303 W 5th Street, Eyota, MN 55934). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 4PM-6:30PM.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Cover 2 Cover Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults 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 The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien 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 This event is in the "Youth (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Families" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am 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 Aug 20 2025 Wed Family Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Youth (ages 6-12), Families Program Type: Storytime Event Description: Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.
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 Youth (ages 6-12), Families 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.
Aug 20 2025 Wed Rochester Public Library Board Meeting 4:30pm–6:00pm 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 Aug 20 2025 Wed Spanish Conversation Group 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults 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!
This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Family Dance Party! 10:30am–11:00am Youth (ages 0-5), Families This event is in the "Youth (ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Families" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Family Dance Party! 10:30am–11:00am Library Branch: Main Branch Room: Auditorium Age Group: Youth (ages 0-5), Families Event Description: Put on your dancing shoes for 30-minutes of non-stop dancing fun for families!
Aug 21 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm 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 Aug 23 2025 Sat Crop Swap 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Crop Swap 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Wellness Event Description: Produce Parade.Tomato Trade.Grow and Give.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Mystery Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Mystery Book Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Library Branch: Main Branch Room: 2nd Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Description: Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting RoomJoin us for a monthly discussion about mystery novels! Each month we read a mystery of your choice on a shared theme.
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Craft & Chat 4:00pm–7:00pm Adults 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 Aug 26 2025 Tue Craft & Chat for Adults: Be-You-tiful Cut Paper Portrait 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults 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 Aug 27 2025 Wed Real Reads Nonfiction Book Club 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults 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: Rochester Public Library 2nd Floor Meeting RoomJoin us each month to discuss a different nonfiction book.
Aug 28 2025 Thu Social Worker Hours 1:30pm–5:00pm 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 Aug 28 2025 Thu English Conversation Group 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Families, Adults 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: Rochester Public Library Auditorium
This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 30 2025 Sat Crop Swap 11:00am–12:00pm Adults Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 30 2025 Sat Crop Swap 11:00am–12:00pm Library Branch: Offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Wellness Event Description: Produce Parade.Tomato Trade.Grow and Give.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All" group Aug 31 2025 Sun Origami Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults, All 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: Rochester Public Library AuditoriumJoin us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.
