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Join us on Thursday January 2 for a fun-filled Music Day! Children will have to opportunity to play with different instruments from the Toy Library. ¡Los niños están invitados al jueves 2 de enero para el día de música! Estaremos jugando instrumentos diferentes de la ludoteca.
Start the year with trains! We’ve got lots of tracks and cars for your locomotive adventures! All Ages
Thursdays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Join Kitty Jospé Thursdays in January as she selects poems for readings and discussions. Discover how edifying poetry can be in a relaxed setting. All are welcome!
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and Citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Super-charge your side hustle or cut your small business costs with this free program. Why pay a graphics company when you can learn to make your own promotional flyers and professional business cards for free at the public library? The first few minutes of class are an overview of the fundamentals of graphic design, color theory, ADA compliant coloration tools, and other resources. The remainder of the time will be individual assistance and ...
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
First Friday Films: “The Critic” (2023; rated PG-13; 101 minutes) Friday, January 3, 2025 Kate Gleason Auditorium, 12 noon Set in London in 1936, a powerful London theatre critic lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme that has deadly consequences.
Get hands on with play as we make slime and play with it. Best for ages 3 and up.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint&...
The Children’s Section will have Nintendo Switch games at 4pm on the following Fridays in January: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, and 1/24. La sección infantil va a tener los juegos de Nintendo Switch a las 4pm estos viernes de enero: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, y 1/24.
In this monthly workshop you’ll work within a creative and supportive writing community to hone your craft and tell your story. Expect a variety of activities that will help you generate new ideas, revise existing projects, and establish effective writing practices for yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. Jen Case teaches writing workshops and leads literary discussions at libraries and senior living communities around Monroe County. She also presents with the group ...
A Monthly Genealogy Club co-sponsored by the Rochester Genealogical Society Facilitated by John D. Caufield & Anna Tomasso Are you a fan of family history? Do you wonder who your ancestors were and how you can learn more about them? Whether you are an experienced researcher or just starting out, we invite you to join our friendly, informal monthly gathering. Explore your questions, share your discoveries, and research your family’s past alongside ...
Charlotte Branch Library's Produce Distribution. Occurs on the First Saturday of every month until all food is distributed. Volunteers are welcome to arrive beginning at 3 p.m. to help. Produce Distribution takes place in our basement level meeting room. Jennifer Cherelin is the Produce Distribution coordinator. Please call the library with any further questions.
Learn how to operate Android smartphones and tablets in this in-depth 10-week course. This course covers an ambitious amount of information and tools. The main learning objectives are the following: Learn the basic features and functions of the device Use the device to perform an internet search Take pictures with the device Download and use common apps Write and reply to emails Please note: This course will meet once per week for 10 weeks Mondays ...
Join us @ 115 South Avenue Tech Center Rochester Works has partnered with the Central Library to provide assistance and Resources for any potential Job Seekers. Need help Navigating Job Sites to apply for a job to help find a career and build a future? We can help! Application resources such as "Cheat Sheets" can be used to accurately fill out applications. Access to both Rochester Work ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Kids and families can meet with the RocDog therapy dogs at 3:30pm in the Children’s Section! ¡Los niños y sus familias pueden leer con los perros de terapia a las 3:30pm en la Sección Infantil!
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of ...
Art and science collide with this hands-on project. Best for ages 5-12.
Getting a job can be difficult without a nicely tailored resume. Whether you need a basic resume or a customized one, we will assist you with getting what you need. Stop by the Tech Center every other Tuesday for more in-depth assistance on building the perfect resume for you.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Tuesday Topics showcases some of Monroe County Library System/Rochester Public Library Director Patty Uttaro’s favorite things. Patty retires in February, after a career dedicated to the library. Patty Uttaro will launch the Tuesday Topics series with a talk about Central Library’s signature juried Art of the Book & Paper exhibit. The exhibit was Patty’s idea, initially held in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Rochester Public Library ...
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
Dave has been a Patent Agent registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office since 2004 and has experience in optics, acoustics, mechanical, business method, computer, chemical, and biomechanical utility patenting and design patenting. Dave has experience with a wide range of services practicing before the US Patent and Trademark Office including filing provisional patent applications, non-provisional patent applications, patent cooperation treaty applications, assignment agreements, patent issuance fees, and successful patent prosecutions. Business ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Join us on Wednesday, January 8, at 4pm for a bear-themed craft. Los niños están invitados para hacer arte de osos al miercoles 8 de enero a las 4pm.
Teens and Adults are invited to join our rebooted Technology Center Coding Club. We have brand new robots and learning modules funded by Girls Who Club. Come play with some cool robots! Try out our Makey Makey programmable robot games and creative coding options from MIT media labs. Use it to turn anything into a video game controller for an introduction to programming software. Build a custom mobile robot with Sphero Blueprint Engineering Kit to ...
Using tissue paper, glue, and the provided template, make a stained glass mandala to hang in your windows and bring some color into the winter season. Registration required as supplies are limited.
Roxanne Henry, an outreach specialist from the Monroe County Jury Office, will be at the library spreading the word that, "Justice starts with jury." and "Jury starts with YOU." So pop in and learn about serving on as a Monroe County Juror. Roxanne is also providing info on how to obtain employment as a NYS Court Officer!
Thursdays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Join Kitty Jospé Thursdays in January as she selects poems for readings and discussions. Discover how edifying poetry can be in a relaxed setting. All are welcome!
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
This Interactive food demonstration showcases nutritious ingredients and a discussion on cooking skills, and how to follow a recipe. Led by nutrition educator Alyssa VanValkenburg. There will be a chance to sample what’s been cooked. No registration required for this free program.
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Stop by the library table at the senior café with your phone or other device for in-depth one-on-one assistance. We can show you how to set up new devices, troubleshoot slow phones, adjust notification settings, remove applications that slow down your system, and keep your devices secure. Please Note: This program will be held at: Senior Tech Help @ Lifespan Wolk Café, Sibley Square, 25 Franklin St
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint&...
The Children’s Section will have Nintendo Switch games at 4pm on the following Fridays in January: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, and 1/24. La sección infantil va a tener los juegos de Nintendo Switch a las 4pm estos viernes de enero: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, y 1/24.
We’re excited to welcome a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to our library! This specialist will lead engaging activities designed to support children's speech and language development. Whether it's through games, storytelling, or interactive play, your child will have the chance to strengthen their communication skills in a fun and relaxed environment. Registration appreciated. Best for ages 1 1/2 - 4 and their families.
Have you ever wondered how first sentences get made, and then how writers continue what to say next so that a whole paragraph comes alive eventually? Come discover where your imagination can lead, whether you write fiction or creative non-fiction. Bring your notebook and a pen. Come and explore with other writers! Bio of Gail Hosking: Author of the memoir Snake’s Daughter; and two collections of poems, Adieu and Retrieval. Her essays and ...
Bring your cards to battle, trade or just enjoy talking and learning about Pokemon Cards. For ages 8 and up.
Creative Movement is a joyful way to explore self-expression through music and dance. Students work on developing physical skills, channeling energy, and stimulate imagination and creativity. Creative Movement class is filled with structured creative play, engaging and thought provoking props, story telling, and expressive pantomime. Through this program we will also be shaping and growing a ballet community of diversity and inclusion, the kind of community Draper Center wishes to provide for ...
Join the Chinese School of Rochester for a celebration of the Year of the Wood Snake. Stop in any time between 2:00-4:00 for activities and music. Registration recommended but not required.
Learn how to operate Android smartphones and tablets in this in-depth 10-week course. This course covers an ambitious amount of information and tools. The main learning objectives are the following: Learn the basic features and functions of the device Use the device to perform an internet search Take pictures with the device Download and use common apps Write and reply to emails Please note: This course will meet once per week for 10 weeks Mondays ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Monday, January 13 OR Monday, January 27 from 3:30pm-4:30pm Come and reminisce the crafts from your childhood. Never made shrinky dink art before? Watch as your artwork shrinks in size before your very eyes! Space is limited, so registration is required. Please sign up for one of the events only.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of ...
The Reading Power Play involves Amerks players stopping by local libraries, reading to kids, and giving a brief hockey demonstration while also discussing the importance of reading. Each appearance also features a raffle and an autograph session by the visiting player and The Moose.
Need help setting up your device? Managing apps? Updating preferences? Fixing glitches? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come visit the Tech Center every other Tuesday morning. We will gladly offer assistance and explain the process so that you can fix any future problems on your device. Feel free to bring in phones, tablets, and laptops for assistance. No appointment needed!
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Tuesday Topics showcases some of Monroe County Library System/Rochester Public Library Director Patty Uttaro’s favorite things. Patty retires in February, after a career dedicated to the library. Tonia Burton, Children's Services Consultant for the Monroe County Library System, will talk about the importance of early literacy, and will highlight related Library programs such as Raising a Reader and Talking is Teaching.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
Join us for a calm and peaceful time of coloring. Yup. Just coloring to peaceful soothing music. What could be better? No registration required.
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Featuring information, resources, freebies, and a Planned Parenthood representative to answer any questions you have!
Teens and Adults are invited to join our rebooted Technology Center Coding Club. We have brand new robots and learning modules funded by Girls Who Club. Come play with some cool robots! Try out our Makey Makey programmable robot games and creative coding options from MIT media labs. Use it to turn anything into a video game controller for an introduction to programming software. Build a custom mobile robot with Sphero Blueprint Engineering Kit to ...
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
Thursdays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
This is an introductory lecture for seniors at any skill level. This lecture is designed to give students all the information they need to purchase a new computer, even if they are unfamiliar with the specifications and terminology of various types of computers. We will discuss the following questions: Where to Buy a New Computer? How Long Will a Computer Last? Pricing Considerations Types of Computers Operating Systems Brands Specs Recommended Devices Note: ...
Join Kitty Jospé Thursdays in January as she selects poems for readings and discussions. Discover how edifying poetry can be in a relaxed setting. All are welcome!
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Comic Club! Join us at the Winton Branch Library for our monthly meeting of the Comic Club! On the third Thursday of every month, from 4:00pm -5:00pm kids 9 and up can gather to meet other comic lovers, discuss the club’s latest reads, and enjoy some super snacks! Our chosen book ...
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Get in the winter spirit as we make our own beaded icicles and snowflakes. Take them home and hang them in your window for decoration!
Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint&...
The Children’s Section will have Nintendo Switch games at 4pm on the following Fridays in January: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, and 1/24. La sección infantil va a tener los juegos de Nintendo Switch a las 4pm estos viernes de enero: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, y 1/24.
Crochet is a fun technique that can be used to create blankets, clothing, toys, and many other items. If you've always wanted to learn to crochet, this is your chance! An instructor from SewGreen Rochester will bring all the supplies you need and guide you through the basic steps of learning to crochet. Space is limited, so registration is required for this free class.
Creative Movement is a joyful way to explore self-expression through music and dance. Students work on developing physical skills, channeling energy, and stimulate imagination and creativity. Creative Movement class is filled with structured creative play, engaging and thought provoking props, story telling, and expressive pantomime. Through this program we will also be shaping and growing a ballet community of diversity and inclusion, the kind of community Draper Center wishes to provide for ...
Learn how to operate Android smartphones and tablets in this in-depth 10-week course. This course covers an ambitious amount of information and tools. The main learning objectives are the following: Learn the basic features and functions of the device Use the device to perform an internet search Take pictures with the device Download and use common apps Write and reply to emails Please note: This course will meet once per week for 10 weeks Mondays ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of ...
Getting a job can be difficult without a nicely tailored resume. Whether you need a basic resume or a customized one, we will assist you with getting what you need. Stop by the Tech Center every other Tuesday for more in-depth assistance on building the perfect resume for you.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Tuesday Topics showcases some of Monroe County Library System/Rochester Public Library Director Patty Uttaro’s favorite things. Patty retires in February, after a career dedicated to the library. Jennifer Byrnes will talk about the Library’s role in the new county-wide digital equity initiative, which includes expanded technology, programming, and services throughout the Monroe County Library System. Byrnes is the head of Central Library’s Business Insight Center and the project ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
What dreams do you have for the world? Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and his "I Have a Dream" Speech by creating your own 'Dream Cloud' where you will draw out your dreams and ideas for making the world a better place. Best for ages 4 and up.
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
Join us for a discussion of these excellent stories by the author of the hugely poplular A Gentleman in Moscow. All of the stories are set in New York City around the year 2000. .Bring your lunch, and we will provide the coffee and goodies.. All are welcome and no registration is required. Copies of the book are available at the BLB Circulation Desk at the Central Library. For more information call: 428-8360.
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Children and families are invited to join us on Wednesday, January 22 at 4pm to make some penguin arts and crafts. Los niños y sus familias están invitados para hacer arte de pingüinos el miercoles 22 de enero a las 4pm.
Teens and Adults are invited to join our rebooted Technology Center Coding Club. We have brand new robots and learning modules funded by Girls Who Club. Come play with some cool robots! Try out our Makey Makey programmable robot games and creative coding options from MIT media labs. Use it to turn anything into a video game controller for an introduction to programming software. Build a custom mobile robot with Sphero Blueprint Engineering Kit to ...
If the walls of your local watering hole could talk, what would they say? Rochester is no stranger to time-tested taverns and contemporary bars housed in historic buildings. Each of these edifices has a story to tell. What better time to hear them than during happy hour? Storied Saloons: Local History Happy Hours explores the history of some of Rochester and Monroe County’s most interesting and iconic bar-boasting buildings. If you enjoy ...
Please join us for a presentation on Tax Security Awarness. IRS Stakeholder Liasion, Jacqueline Kelly-Myers will discuss the importance of protecting sensitive financial information from identity theft and tax scams. This is a compilation of the 3 Tax Security Awarness topics: 2024 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams, On-Line Accounts, and Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). If you have any questions or require registration assistance, call 428-8194 or email business.insight@libraryweb.org. PLEASE NOTE: Once ...
Thursdays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Join Kitty Jospé Thursdays in January as she selects poems for readings and discussions. Discover how edifying poetry can be in a relaxed setting. All are welcome!
There’s no doubt artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, and for good reason! AI technology is rapidly developing and increasingly impacting our lives. This multiweek series will explain the AI tools that have been part of everyday life for a while and also explore cutting edge applications of the technology. We’ll look at ways we can use AI tools to help with a variety of tasks from writing emails to ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. In a delicious blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative that explores our cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages, and highlights of magical thinking, Amanda Montell now turns her erudite eye to the inner workings of the human mind and its biases in her ...
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint&...
The Children’s Section will have Nintendo Switch games at 4pm on the following Fridays in January: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, and 1/24. La sección infantil va a tener los juegos de Nintendo Switch a las 4pm estos viernes de enero: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, y 1/24.
We’re excited to welcome a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to our library! This specialist will lead engaging activities designed to support children's speech and language development. Whether it's through games, storytelling, or interactive play, your child will have the chance to strengthen their communication skills in a fun and relaxed environment. Registration appreciated. Best for ages 1 1/2 - 4 and their families.
In this presentation you will learn what archival storage means and how to begin assessing, organizing, and storing your photographs and heirlooms for future generations. This talk will help you better understand archival storage options, terminology, and how your home can be the first line of defense against agents of deterioration. There will be time for Q&A and to examine archival storage samples. As Creative Associate at Archival Methods, Jenn Libby works ...
One Saturday a month, January-April, the Arnett Branch Library hosts its Winter and Spring Music Series! These concerts, sponsored by the Friends and Volunteers of the Arnett Branch Library, are family friendly, casual, and interactive. Refreshments will follow the program. The January 25th concert features Sunshine Quan, a harpist from Eastman School of Music. She will play a wide variety of pieces on her full size harp!
Creative Movement is a joyful way to explore self-expression through music and dance. Students work on developing physical skills, channeling energy, and stimulate imagination and creativity. Creative Movement class is filled with structured creative play, engaging and thought provoking props, story telling, and expressive pantomime. Through this program we will also be shaping and growing a ballet community of diversity and inclusion, the kind of community Draper Center wishes to provide for ...
View a live performance from the Cordanica Chamber Orchestra.
Learn how to operate Android smartphones and tablets in this in-depth 10-week course. This course covers an ambitious amount of information and tools. The main learning objectives are the following: Learn the basic features and functions of the device Use the device to perform an internet search Take pictures with the device Download and use common apps Write and reply to emails Please note: This course will meet once per week for 10 weeks Mondays ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Monday, January 13 OR Monday, January 27 from 3:30pm-4:30pm Come and reminisce the crafts from your childhood. Never made shrinky dink art before? Watch as your artwork shrinks in size before your very eyes! Space is limited, so registration is required. Please sign up for one of the events only.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of ...
Need help setting up your device? Managing apps? Updating preferences? Fixing glitches? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come visit the Tech Center every other Tuesday morning. We will gladly offer assistance and explain the process so that you can fix any future problems on your device. Feel free to bring in phones, tablets, and laptops for assistance. No appointment needed!
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.
Tuesday Topics showcases some of Monroe County Library System/Rochester Public Library Director Patty Uttaro’s favorite things. Patty retires in February, after a career dedicated to the library. Shalis Worthy, Central Library’s Historical Services Coordinator, will present a talk “Viewing the Past in the Present: An Exploration of the Local History and Genealogy Division.”
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
January 29 is Lunar New Year and starts the beginning of the Year of the Snake! To celebrate these fascinating creatures, we will be hosting several snake-themed activities throughout the day, with a sssspecial Seneca Park Zoo visit at 12pm. You won’t want to sssskip out on this fun-filled day! 29 de enero es el año nuevo lunar y y es el comienzo del año de la serpiente! Para celebrar los ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Come make your own simple marionette using a scarf, beads and string. Then put on a show in one of our puppet theatres! Best for ages 5-12.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Join us for an interactive story time where kids get to decide whether a character earns, spends, or saves money by raising a paddle (for earning and spending) or putting a toy coin in the piggy bank (for saving). Best for ages 3-8.
Teens and Adults are invited to join our rebooted Technology Center Coding Club. We have brand new robots and learning modules funded by Girls Who Club. Come play with some cool robots! Try out our Makey Makey programmable robot games and creative coding options from MIT media labs. Use it to turn anything into a video game controller for an introduction to programming software. Build a custom mobile robot with Sphero Blueprint Engineering Kit to ...
Thursdays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
The internet is an incredible resource, but finding what you're looking for can sometimes be daunting or time consuming. That's why finding what you're looking for online is such an important skill. This hands-on workshop will review helpful tips for using effective search terms, evaluating your search results, and searching within a reliable site for accurate information.
Join Kitty Jospé Thursdays in January as she selects poems for readings and discussions. Discover how edifying poetry can be in a relaxed setting. All are welcome!
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint&...
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