The Arnett, Charlotte, and Lincoln libraries will have extended hours until 9PM 7/15 for the citywide Heat Emergency. The Maplewood Community Library phones are currently down but they are open normal hours. The library catalog will be down for maintenance Tuesday, July 16th beginning at 8:00 AM, lasting approx. one hour. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Writers & Books is partnering with select RPL Branches to proved free, week-long afternoon camps, for ages 8-13.
Check out the latest updates on the Maplewood Community Library Expansion project and find information about their temporary location.
The Rochester Public Library (RPL) and Monroe County Library System (MCLS) seek a high-energy, experienced library leader for the position of Director. Applications will be accepted beginning June 10, 2024, and must be received by July 31, 2024, to receive full consideration.
We've used a 3D Printer to make some small miniatures! Come pick out your favorites and "paint" them with multi-colored sharpies. Take home your creations or display them here.
Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes in the park with your little one. Join us on Tuesdays in July for storytime by the Highland Park Tunnel Tree, located across from the Lamberton Conservatory. Storytime is a great way to help your child build early literacy skills in a fun environment and is a chance to meet other caregivers! This storytime series is best for toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. In case of inclement ...
Enjoy musical fun and sing-a-longs for all ages! Location: Children's Room
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 ...
Do some science to create parallel circuits and make things light up.
Tuition free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading & Writing Camps for Youth from Writers & Books Imagination takes hold as campers discover their inner authors at the Young Author's Club. Activities include creative writing, drawing, team building and exploring the library as a resource. An anthology created by the group will be featured in the library's story walk. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with WRITERS & BOOKS is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp ...
Kids and their grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2024 and August 2024!
Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix. In this virtual event, Max will share how he came up with the different monsters and villains as well as the unique ways that Jack and his friends figure out to defeat them.
Drop by to join our D & D club with Mr. Issac and friends! We will learn how to play together. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own if you are already a player.
Paint and decorate a rock!
Come on an adventure at the library. We’ll read a picture book and then go on an adventure in the Secret Room based on the book. Best for ages 1-5.
Children and families are invited to meet with ROCDOG's therapy dogs at 11am.
Big or small all animals have adaptations to help them survive. Do you know what they are? Join us at the Winton Branch Library as we learn all about the adaptive feats of the animal kingdom, brought to us by the Wegmans ZooMobile. On Wednesday, July 17, from 11:00am to 12:00pm, kids of all ages will learn about how certain species survive in the wild, with the help of some real animal teachers. They’ll ...
Join us as we celebrate all things dinosaur! We will excavate fossils, make dino crafts, and have a dino scavenger hunt!
Do some science to create parallel circuits and make things light up.
Tuition free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading & Writing Camps for Youth from Writers & Books Imagination takes hold as campers discover their inner authors at the Young Author's Club. Activities include creative writing, drawing, team building and exploring the library as a resource. An anthology created by the group will be featured in the library's story walk. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with WRITERS & BOOKS is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp ...
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/
Kids and their grownups will be sure to enjoy this program by Mayukwa Kashiwa of Building Families First, Inc. Mayukwa was born in Zambia, Africa. He is part of the Kaonde Tribe. He is the author of the children’s book Mayukwa and the Leopard and shares his culture in a vibrant performance incorporating African drumming and dance, along with educative traditional storytelling. This interactive program teaches children morals and guidance, while allowing them ...
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for a series of workshops designed to support parents, caregivers, and teachers. Meet on the second floor Children's Center.
The Book Report Third Wednesday from 4:30pm-5:30pm July 17 | August 21 | September 18 Share what you are reading with us! Don’t worry, this isn’t a written report, just a verbal one where you let us know what you liked or disliked or couldn't even finish.
Kids and teens are invited to make shrinky-dinks and enjoy Bubble Tea!
Teens are invited to join the RPL coding club at the Central Library! Enroll in this self-paced program and learn how to code by accessing free tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! Teen participants can sign up to use the Girls Who Code Club curriculum which offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. GWC provids many free resources ...
This 1.1 mile walking tour focuses on the significant role that immigrants, migrants, and minority group members have played in the economic, social, and cultural development of Rochester. The tour begins at the former location of the largely immigrant-built Erie Canal, and ends at the Rundel Memorial Library, where locals and visitors alike can learn more about Rochester’s immigrant communities as well as their own ethnic and racial heritage using the resources available in ...
Come on in and beat the summer sun with our weekly storytime! Location: Childrens Room
Participants will learn beginner-friendly hoop dance skills, and will also be educated on the physical, emotional, and social benefits of practicing hoop dance!
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 ...
Do some science to create parallel circuits and make things light up.
Tuition free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading & Writing Camps for Youth from Writers & Books Imagination takes hold as campers discover their inner authors at the Young Author's Club. Activities include creative writing, drawing, team building and exploring the library as a resource. An anthology created by the group will be featured in the library's story walk. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with WRITERS & BOOKS is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp ...
Repurpose old corks with other craft materials to build your own boat and test it's seaworthiness in our pool! Best for ages 5-12.
Benjamin's movement-based programs are perfect for a wide variety of facilities and populations. They are intentionally designed to be inclusive of all ages and levels of ability. The end result will be a fun and memorable experience that promotes wellness, mindfulness, self-esteem, and creativity.
Kids ages 5-12 will have a lot of fun building things with LEGOS!
A place to hang out with other comic lovers. Grab your pencil and fasten your cape because it’s time for Summer Comic Hangout! Meeting on the third Thursday of June and July, Summer Comic Hangout is an opportunity for kids aged 9 to 15 to meet up and hang out with other comic lovers. From 4:00-5:00pm we will draw, snack, and of course, talk about comics, so whether you’re ...
Join us as we crochet (or knit)! Don’t know how? We can show you the basics.
Join us at Charlotte Beach Friday mornings for some fun in the sun!
Join us on Friday mornings to explore technology, including 3D printing, engineering, robotics and more! Best for ages 8-12.
The Childrens’ Librarians at the Winton Branch Library are excited to share stories, rhymes, and songs with families this summer at 11am on Fridays. This program is aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 8, although siblings are always welcome. Run to the library located at 611 N Winton Rd for a fantastically fun time. There’s no need to register, so bring along a friend or two. For more information, call the Winton ...
Do some science to create parallel circuits and make things light up.
Cyanotypes for Summer For the months of June, July and August Arts division will be having Bi-Monthly Cyanotype programs. Please join us on one of the following days or many of them. Saturday June 8th 12-2pm Friday June 21st 12-2pm Cyanotypes for the solstice Friday July 19th 12-2pm Monday July 29th 12-2pm Wednesday August 7th 12-2pm Monday August 19th 12-2pm
Tuition free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading & Writing Camps for Youth from Writers & Books Imagination takes hold as campers discover their inner authors at the Young Author's Club. Activities include creative writing, drawing, team building and exploring the library as a resource. An anthology created by the group will be featured in the library's story walk. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with WRITERS & BOOKS is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp ...
Do some science to create parallel circuits and make things light up.
Discord - Join our Growing Community Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and accepting environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Masters running open-ended freeform homebrew campaigns that new and veteran players alike can join. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Pathfinder 2nd Edition ...
We welcome you to local artist Seamus Leonard's drawing and illustration retrospective. Located on the 1st floor of the Rundel building in the Arts and Literature Division, the exhibit is open during library hours and runs through August 17th. Seamus is a working artist in the Rochester NY area. He holds an M.F.A. in Studio Arts and Critical Studies from MCAD 2004 and B.F.A. in Studio Arts drawing ...
Learn to read and write more than your name at this fun, interactive camp! Free and open to the publice; ages 8 and up Snacks will be provided Limited to 10 Students. Registration is required. Call us at 428-8202
Join us in the Secret Room for songs, stories, activities, and movement in Spanish! There are so many benefits to bilingualism at an early age! Children develop better listening skills, greater concentration, and problem solving. Best for ages 1-5.
Big or small, predator or prey, all animals have special adaptations to help themselves and their species survive. In this program, learn about what animals need to do to survive in their natural ranges and how their adaptations help them along the way. All ages. In Kate Gleason Auditorium.
Say “Yes, and…” to this hilarious improv program. Anything can happen in this whacky and hilarious improv program! On July 22, 2024, join Joanne Brokaw for an afternoon of hilarity and hijinks as she teaches us all about the wonderful world of improv! From 12:00-1:30pm the Winton Library will become a stage for kids ages 10-16 to practice their improv skills through a variety of fun and funny games that aim to ...
Make a coaster of your favorite place to visit this summer or you would like to go in the future.
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/
Campers explore the library’s shelves to discover magic, mysticism, and science fiction. They use adjacent playgrounds as settings for the characters and surprise-filled plots they create. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8 to 13. Participants may register at: https://wab.org/youth-programs/summerwrite/
Can you escape the zombie apocalypse? Join us to find out!
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 NewAmericansZoom@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.
Learn to read and write more than your name at this fun, interactive camp! Free and open to the publice; ages 8 and up Snacks will be provided Limited to 10 Students. Registration is required. Call us at 428-8202
Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes in the park with your little one. Join us on Tuesdays in July for storytime by the Highland Park Tunnel Tree, located across from the Lamberton Conservatory. Storytime is a great way to help your child build early literacy skills in a fun environment and is a chance to meet other caregivers! This storytime series is best for toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. In case of inclement ...
Representatives from the Monroe County Health Department will have a table at the library so people can walk right up and receive training how to save a life with NARCAN.
Enjoy a summer afternoon of art with kid freindly refreshments! Registration required. Please call 585-428-8216 to register. Location: Childrens Room
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 ...
Make a coaster of your favorite place to visit this summer or you would like to go in the future.
Join us for a travelogue about Southern England Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show with Ken and Judy Harbison. Ken and Judy took a tour with a Road Scholar to 12 diverse gardens in Southern England. The evolution of English garden designs and styles of famous garden designers were emphasized. The tour leader had connections that got us into gardens that are rarely open to the public. The tour culminated with the famous Chelsea ...
Kids and their grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2024 and August 2024!
Campers explore the library’s shelves to discover magic, mysticism, and science fiction. They use adjacent playgrounds as settings for the characters and surprise-filled plots they create. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8 to 13. Participants may register at: https://wab.org/youth-programs/summerwrite/
You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National Book Award winning and New York Times bestselling novel-in-verse, The Poet X serving as the backdrop to this amazing chat!
Learn all about pollinators with hands-on activities led by educators from Cornell Cooperative Extension and Monroe County 4-H.
Drop by to join our D & D club with Mr. Issac and friends! We will learn how to play together. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own if you are already a player.
Make your own moss mini garden bowl and learn about some different kinds of moss that grows in our area. Moss is an interesting plant. Or is it an animal? You decide. Come to the Winton Branch Library at 3pm on Tuesday, July 23 to learn all about moss in our free Moss Media program that is perfect for families with kids aged 4-8. We will take a close and careful look at some different kinds ...
Learn to read and write more than your name at this fun, interactive camp! Free and open to the publice; ages 8 and up Snacks will be provided Limited to 10 Students. Registration is required. Call us at 428-8202
Go on an adventure in the Secret Room to places like the grocery store, a camping site, and the zoo! Special toys and dress up costumes will be available. Best for ages 3-5.
Children and families are invited to learn from and visit with our friends from the Seneca Park Zoo.
Dance to the beat of your own drum Do you dance to the beat of your own drum? Then join us at the Winton Branch Library for a morning of African drum music. On Wednesday, July 24, from 11:00am to 12:00pm, kids of all ages will have the opportunity to dance along to African drum music and listen to stories, led by the marvelous Mayukwa! Mixing modern dance styles with traditional instruments, this vibrant musical program ...
Make a coaster of your favorite place to visit this summer or you would like to go in the future.
Discover the joys of bird watching! Kids will learn how to identify common birds and will receive their own birding journal and binoculars.
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/
Campers explore the library’s shelves to discover magic, mysticism, and science fiction. They use adjacent playgrounds as settings for the characters and surprise-filled plots they create. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8 to 13. Participants may register at: https://wab.org/youth-programs/summerwrite/
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends, Kanzi and Egon, love kids and stories. All ages are welcome!
Kids can get fit during this exercise session with Rosalind Walker from Victory Fitness.
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension for a series of workshops designed to support parents, caregivers, and teachers. Meet on the second floor Children's Center.
Kids playing with board games this day will have a chance to win a free game!
Join us for popcorn and a movie!
Teens are invited to join the RPL coding club at the Central Library! Enroll in this self-paced program and learn how to code by accessing free tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! Teen participants can sign up to use the Girls Who Code Club curriculum which offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. GWC provids many free resources ...
Learn to read and write more than your name at this fun, interactive camp! Free and open to the publice; ages 8 and up Snacks will be provided Limited to 10 Students. Registration is required. Call us at 428-8202
Come on in and beat the summer sun with our weekly storytime! Location: Childrens Room
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 ...
Make a coaster of your favorite place to visit this summer or you would like to go in the future.
In this workshop, newly connected users will be introduced to basic terminology, functionality and navigation of Internet browsers, search engines and websites. Pre-registration is required.
Campers explore the library’s shelves to discover magic, mysticism, and science fiction. They use adjacent playgrounds as settings for the characters and surprise-filled plots they create. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8 to 13. Participants may register at: https://wab.org/youth-programs/summerwrite/
Repurpose clothespins and other household items to make your own toy car and see how it rolls! Best for ages 5-12
Gingerbread houses are not just for the winter! Come build and decorate our Gingerbread beach house with summer-themes candy.
Utilizing hundreds of photos and dozens of firsthand accounts from the clients and Wright's apprentices, Master Storyteller Timothy Totten weaves together the fascinating story of the design and building of one of America's most famous and treasured houses which almost did not materialize. Timothy Totten is a master storyteller specializing in the life and work of famed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Totten has studied the subject for more than 35 years ...
Join us as we crochet (or knit)! Don’t know how? We can show you the basics.
Learn to read and write more than your name at this fun, interactive camp! Free and open to the publice; ages 8 and up Snacks will be provided Limited to 10 Students. Registration is required. Call us at 428-8202
Join us on Friday mornings to explore technology, including 3D printing, engineering, robotics and more! Best for ages 8-12.
The Childrens’ Librarians at the Winton Branch Library are excited to share stories, rhymes, and songs with families this summer at 11am on Fridays. This program is aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 8, although siblings are always welcome. Run to the library located at 611 N Winton Rd for a fantastically fun time. There’s no need to register, so bring along a friend or two. For more information, call the Winton ...
Make a coaster of your favorite place to visit this summer or you would like to go in the future.
Campers explore the library’s shelves to discover magic, mysticism, and science fiction. They use adjacent playgrounds as settings for the characters and surprise-filled plots they create. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8 to 13. Participants may register at: https://wab.org/youth-programs/summerwrite/
Make a coaster of your favorite place to visit this summer or you would like to go in the future.
Discord - Join our Growing Community Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and accepting environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Masters running open-ended freeform homebrew campaigns that new and veteran players alike can join. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Pathfinder 2nd Edition ...
We welcome you to local artist Seamus Leonard's drawing and illustration retrospective. Located on the 1st floor of the Rundel building in the Arts and Literature Division, the exhibit is open during library hours and runs through August 17th. Seamus is a working artist in the Rochester NY area. He holds an M.F.A. in Studio Arts and Critical Studies from MCAD 2004 and B.F.A. in Studio Arts drawing ...
Join us in the Secret Room for songs, stories, activities, and movement in Spanish! There are so many benefits to bilingualism at an early age! Children develop better listening skills, greater concentration, and problem solving. Best for ages 1-5.
Cyanotypes for Summer For the months of June, July and August Arts division will be having Bi-Monthly Cyanotype programs. Please join us on one of the following days or many of them. Saturday June 8th 12-2pm Friday June 21st 12-2pm Cyanotypes for the solstice Friday July 19th 12-2pm Monday July 29th 12-2pm Wednesday August 7th 12-2pm Monday August 19th 12-2pm
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/
For ages 8-13. SummerWrite in the Branches: Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at five library branches. Express the story of who you are! Everyone holds a rich inner-world based on culture, history, and perspective. Together, we’ll unravel the tapestry of our past, explore our greatest wonders, reflect on our journeys through poetry, and weave daydreams into verse. Using Lincoln ...
Graphic Novels: The World in Pictures & Words- Writers & Books tuition-free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading and Writing Camps With the library at their fingertips, campers will immerse themselves in graphic novels focused on relevant, inspirational themes. They will learn about storyboarding and more, then tell their own stories and design their own illustrations. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8-13 Please ...
Test your competition skills each day with a different Olympics-themed activity, including a Bean Bag Toss Tournament, Olympics Trivia, an Obstacle Course, and Break Dance Judging!
Instructors from Art Center of Rochester will lead kids in messy science experiments that result in amazing art.
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 NewAmericansZoom@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.
Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes in the park with your little one. Join us on Tuesdays in July for storytime by the Highland Park Tunnel Tree, located across from the Lamberton Conservatory. Storytime is a great way to help your child build early literacy skills in a fun environment and is a chance to meet other caregivers! This storytime series is best for toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome. In case of inclement ...
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 ...
*Postponed until September 18*
Kids and their grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2024 and August 2024!
Graphic Novels: The World in Pictures & Words- Writers & Books tuition-free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading and Writing Camps With the library at their fingertips, campers will immerse themselves in graphic novels focused on relevant, inspirational themes. They will learn about storyboarding and more, then tell their own stories and design their own illustrations. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8-13 Please ...
For ages 8-13. SummerWrite in the Branches: Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at five library branches. Express the story of who you are! Everyone holds a rich inner-world based on culture, history, and perspective. Together, we’ll unravel the tapestry of our past, explore our greatest wonders, reflect on our journeys through poetry, and weave daydreams into verse. Using Lincoln ...
Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His winning book, A First Time for Everything, is a graphic memoir based on his own awkward middle school years and the trip to Europe that changed his life.
Drop by to join our D & D club with Mr. Issac and friends! We will learn how to play together. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own if you are already a player.
Test your competition skills each day with a different Olympics-themed activity, including a Bean Bag Toss Tournament, Olympics Trivia, an Obstacle Course, and Break Dance Judging!
Make your own outdoor color scavenger hunt and search for colors in our Reading Garden if the weather allows. Drop in any time between 10:00-11:00 am. Rain location is the Children's Center.
Do you have what it takes to survive being stranded on a desert island? You’re stranded on a desert island! Do you have what it takes to survive? Join us at the Winton Branch Library for the Castaway Challenge, led by Scarlett Webb. On Wednesday, July 31, from 11:00am to 12:00pm kids of all ages are invited to flex their survival skills when the children’s room is transformed into a desert island. ...
Children and families are invited to come meet with the ROCDOG therapy dogs!
Learn all about the continents and what animals live on them! There will be stickers, maps, crafts, and a special scavenger hunt!
Graphic Novels: The World in Pictures & Words- Writers & Books tuition-free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading and Writing Camps With the library at their fingertips, campers will immerse themselves in graphic novels focused on relevant, inspirational themes. They will learn about storyboarding and more, then tell their own stories and design their own illustrations. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8-13 Please ...
For ages 8-13. SummerWrite in the Branches: Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at five library branches. Express the story of who you are! Everyone holds a rich inner-world based on culture, history, and perspective. Together, we’ll unravel the tapestry of our past, explore our greatest wonders, reflect on our journeys through poetry, and weave daydreams into verse. Using Lincoln ...
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 meet some animals with ZooMobile!
Do business online the right way! Join Start Small Think Big and our partners at the Harlem Community Development Corporation and Accompany Capital for a free webinar about the legal issues that affect your online business. In this workshop, attorneys from Gibson Dunn LLP will explain the legal and regulatory requirements that apply to your online interactions with your customers, including restrictions on information sharing, requirements to safeguard customers’ privacy, and restrictions on using ...
Test your competition skills each day with a different Olympics-themed activity, including a Bean Bag Toss Tournament, Olympics Trivia, an Obstacle Course, and Break Dance Judging!
Teens are invited to join the RPL coding club at the Central Library! Enroll in this self-paced program and learn how to code by accessing free tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! Teen participants can sign up to use the Girls Who Code Club curriculum which offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. GWC provids many free resources ...
Come on in and beat the summer sun with our weekly storytime! Location: Childrens Room
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 ...
For ages 8-13. SummerWrite in the Branches: Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at five library branches. Express the story of who you are! Everyone holds a rich inner-world based on culture, history, and perspective. Together, we’ll unravel the tapestry of our past, explore our greatest wonders, reflect on our journeys through poetry, and weave daydreams into verse. Using Lincoln ...
Graphic Novels: The World in Pictures & Words- Writers & Books tuition-free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading and Writing Camps With the library at their fingertips, campers will immerse themselves in graphic novels focused on relevant, inspirational themes. They will learn about storyboarding and more, then tell their own stories and design their own illustrations. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8-13 Please ...
Repurpose bottlecaps and recycle old comics and magazines to make your own fun fridge magnets! Best for ages 5-12
August Movie Matinees Join us this summer for a series of great classic summer movies, sure to appeal to all movie lovers! Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverage and enjoy the show! Show Times All movies will be screened in the Kate Gleason Auditorium at 2:00pm Thursday, August 1: Jaws Thursday, August 8: The Sandlot (1993) Tuesday, August 13: Dirty Dancing (1987) Friday, August 16: Ghostbusters (1986) Wednesday, August 21: American Graffiti (1973) Friday, August 23: In the Heights (2021) Wednesday, August 28: Jurassic Park (1993)
We have canvases! We have paint! (Both finger paint and acrylic) Come make a masterpiece with us!
Test your competition skills each day with a different Olympics-themed activity, including a Bean Bag Toss Tournament, Olympics Trivia, an Obstacle Course, and Break Dance Judging!
Join us as we crochet (or knit)! Don’t know how? We can show you the basics.
Join us on Friday mornings to explore technology, including 3D printing, engineering, robotics and more! Best for ages 8-12.
Join us at Charlotte Beach Friday mornings for some fun in the sun!
The Childrens’ Librarians at the Winton Branch Library are excited to share stories, rhymes, and songs with families this summer at 11am on Fridays. This program is aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 8, although siblings are always welcome. Run to the library located at 611 N Winton Rd for a fantastically fun time. There’s no need to register, so bring along a friend or two. For more information, call the Winton ...
Graphic Novels: The World in Pictures & Words- Writers & Books tuition-free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading and Writing Camps With the library at their fingertips, campers will immerse themselves in graphic novels focused on relevant, inspirational themes. They will learn about storyboarding and more, then tell their own stories and design their own illustrations. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8-13 Please ...
For ages 8-13. SummerWrite in the Branches: Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at five library branches. Express the story of who you are! Everyone holds a rich inner-world based on culture, history, and perspective. Together, we’ll unravel the tapestry of our past, explore our greatest wonders, reflect on our journeys through poetry, and weave daydreams into verse. Using Lincoln ...
Discord - Join our Growing Community Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and accepting environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Masters running open-ended freeform homebrew campaigns that new and veteran players alike can join. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Pathfinder 2nd Edition ...
We welcome you to local artist Seamus Leonard's drawing and illustration retrospective. Located on the 1st floor of the Rundel building in the Arts and Literature Division, the exhibit is open during library hours and runs through August 17th. Seamus is a working artist in the Rochester NY area. He holds an M.F.A. in Studio Arts and Critical Studies from MCAD 2004 and B.F.A. in Studio Arts drawing ...
Race in the Lego Pinewood Derby Do you have a need? A need for speed? Then race on down to the Winton library for our Lego pinewood derby! Join us on August 5, 2024 for a high speed and high creativity program led by the Boy Scouts of America. From 12:00pm to 2:00pm kids ages 7 and up can build their own Lego race car and compete against other racers on a pinewood derby racetrack. No registration is ...
Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in this tuition free writng camp: This Writers and Books camp runs 1:00pm-4:00pm Afugust 5-August 9, 2024. Do you like fantasy, superhero adventures, sci-fi, animal tales, or realistic problem-solving stories? Then this camp is for you! You will create the kinds of characters and write the sorts of stories you like, and then use poems and dramatic scenes to express your ...
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/
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 ...
We’ve got Giant Chess, Jumbo Jenga, Life-Size Candyland and much more!
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 NewAmericansZoom@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.
This class will dive into children’s imaginations! Students will get to play with foam swords, learn very basic sword techniques while focusing on safety, self-management, responsible decision making, and relationship skills. All this while pretending to be pirates, superheroes, and knights! Ages 5-12. Registration required. Limited to 25 children.
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 ...
Kids and their grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2024 and August 2024!
Meet a variety of reptiles and insects up close in this fantastic live-animal program! Sam Hunt presents a family friendly presentation that is both educational and entertaining! Join us for a visit from the Crunchy Zoo!
Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in this tuition free writng camp: This Writers and Books camp runs 1:00pm-4:00pm Afugust 5-August 9, 2024. Do you like fantasy, superhero adventures, sci-fi, animal tales, or realistic problem-solving stories? Then this camp is for you! You will create the kinds of characters and write the sorts of stories you like, and then use poems and dramatic scenes to express your ...
Drop by to join our D & D club with Mr. Issac and friends! We will learn how to play together. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own if you are already a player.
Experience the fusion of science and stories with Science Heroes: “Adventure of the Lost Treasure”, an interactive STEM show. Join for an interactive treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle!
Move and Groove with Grace & Grins Get on your feet and start dancing because it’s time to move, groove, and have fun! Join us at the Winton Branch Library for a morning of singing, dancing, and puppets too as the Grace & Grins puppet show leads us through a magical musical performance. On Wednesday, August 7 from 11:00am to 12:00pm kids of all ages will sing, dance, and learn about different musical instruments. ...
Join us as we celebrate all things Bluey! There will be games, snacks, crafts, a Bluey photo op, and more!
Cyanotypes for Summer For the months of June, July and August Arts division will be having Bi-Monthly Cyanotype programs. Please join us on one of the following days or many of them. Saturday June 8th 12-2pm Friday June 21st 12-2pm Cyanotypes for the solstice Friday July 19th 12-2pm Monday July 29th 12-2pm Wednesday August 7th 12-2pm Monday August 19th 12-2pm
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/
Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in this tuition free writng camp: This Writers and Books camp runs 1:00pm-4:00pm Afugust 5-August 9, 2024. Do you like fantasy, superhero adventures, sci-fi, animal tales, or realistic problem-solving stories? Then this camp is for you! You will create the kinds of characters and write the sorts of stories you like, and then use poems and dramatic scenes to express your ...
What will she be cooking up today? Stop by and find out! For all ages.
You’re invited to virtually step inside one of the greatest international achievements with a behind-the-scenes guide to space exploration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum curator Dr. Jennifer Levasseur.
Make your own living biosphere with Kathleen from Jardin Terrariums. Space limited. Registration required.
Come on in and beat the summer sun with our weekly storytime! Location: Childrens Room
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 ...
Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in this tuition free writng camp: This Writers and Books camp runs 1:00pm-4:00pm Afugust 5-August 9, 2024. Do you like fantasy, superhero adventures, sci-fi, animal tales, or realistic problem-solving stories? Then this camp is for you! You will create the kinds of characters and write the sorts of stories you like, and then use poems and dramatic scenes to express your ...
August Movie Matinees Join us this summer for a series of great classic summer movies, sure to appeal to all movie lovers! Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverage and enjoy the show! Show Times All movies will be screened in the Kate Gleason Auditorium at 2:00pm Thursday, August 1: Jaws Thursday, August 8: The Sandlot (1993) Tuesday, August 13: Dirty Dancing (1987) Friday, August 16: Ghostbusters (1986) Wednesday, August 21: American Graffiti (1973) Friday, August 23: In the Heights (2021) Wednesday, August 28: Jurassic Park (1993)
Let’s have some fun making some treats! Use your creativity to make a candy mosaic in one session and candy sushi in another.
Join us as we crochet (or knit)! Don’t know how? We can show you the basics.
The Childrens’ Librarians at the Winton Branch Library are excited to share stories, rhymes, and songs with families this summer at 11am on Fridays. This program is aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 8, although siblings are always welcome. Run to the library located at 611 N Winton Rd for a fantastically fun time. There’s no need to register, so bring along a friend or two. For more information, call the Winton ...
Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in this tuition free writng camp: This Writers and Books camp runs 1:00pm-4:00pm Afugust 5-August 9, 2024. Do you like fantasy, superhero adventures, sci-fi, animal tales, or realistic problem-solving stories? Then this camp is for you! You will create the kinds of characters and write the sorts of stories you like, and then use poems and dramatic scenes to express your ...
Discord - Join our Growing Community Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and accepting environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Masters running open-ended freeform homebrew campaigns that new and veteran players alike can join. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Pathfinder 2nd Edition ...
Face painting, balloon animals, games, prizes! Join us for out annual end-of-summer-reading party. This is where we will announce the winners of the summer reading contest. Fun for families of all ages.
We welcome you to local artist Seamus Leonard's drawing and illustration retrospective. Located on the 1st floor of the Rundel building in the Arts and Literature Division, the exhibit is open during library hours and runs through August 17th. Seamus is a working artist in the Rochester NY area. He holds an M.F.A. in Studio Arts and Critical Studies from MCAD 2004 and B.F.A. in Studio Arts drawing ...
We’re making a Maze with Big Blue Building Blocks! See if you can make your way through!
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/
We’re making a Maze with Big Blue Building Blocks! See if you can make your way through!
Come celebrate your summer reading achievments with games and prizes! Location: Childrens Room
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 NewAmericansZoom@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 special craft time. We will be making our own bubbles and rain sticks! Supplies included. Location: Childrens Room
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 ...
Kids and their grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2024 and August 2024!
August Movie Matinees Join us this summer for a series of great classic summer movies, sure to appeal to all movie lovers! Bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverage and enjoy the show! Show Times All movies will be screened in the Kate Gleason Auditorium at 2:00pm Thursday, August 1: Jaws Thursday, August 8: The Sandlot (1993) Tuesday, August 13: Dirty Dancing (1987) Friday, August 16: Ghostbusters (1986) Wednesday, August 21: American Graffiti (1973) Friday, August 23: In the Heights (2021) Wednesday, August 28: Jurassic Park (1993)
Drop by to join our D & D club with Mr. Issac and friends! We will learn how to play together. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own if you are already a player.
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