The Sully Branch will be closed 10/29 for building repairs. Please visit the MCLS Locations page for alternate locations.
The Sully Branch will be closed 10/29 for building repairs. Please visit the MCLS Locations page for alternate locations.
Check out the latest updates on the Maplewood Community Library Expansion project and find information about their temporary location.
Udemy is now available to all City of Rochester residents via the RPL website. Udemy is Gale’s version of a Lynda.com resource with many video courses on many topics including, Finance & Accounting, Leadership & Management, Personal Development, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Design, and MORE!
Join the Monroe County Library System and ROC Against Antisemitism for a series of online book discussions about antisemitism and the history of Israel.
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/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Celebrate Halloween with candy and a spooky movie
Lesson 7: Tax deposits and filing a return to report payroll taxes Responsibilities for depositing taxes Filing a return to report payroll taxes Federal tax deposit process Deposit requirements and penalties Show you how to file: Form 941, Employers Quarterly Federal Tax Return Form 944, Employers Annual Federal Tax Return, Form 943, Employer's Annual Tax Return for Agricultural Employees Lesson 8: Hiring people who live in the U.S. who aren’t citizens Verify employee's identity and ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
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 ...
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 ...
Come share your love of crocheting and knitting! Just show up with your yarn and your enthusiasm.
Please join us for our program on Small Business Retirement Planning with Troy Gribnau from Edward Jones. We will discuss: Workplace retirement plans Benefits and considerations for businesses that do not currently offer a retirement plan or those that are considering changing from their existing plan to a SEP, SIMPLE, 401(k), Profit Sharing or Defined Benefit plan. Business owner exit planning Start with the end in mind focuses on the importance of being proactive and ...
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!
First Friday Films: “Thelma” (2024; rated PG-13; 97 minutes) Friday, November 1, 2024, 12 noon, Kate Gleason Auditorium Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her. Stars June Squibb.
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&...
This symposium centers on the science of cannabis through expert talks, community roundtables, and intentional networking.
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 fellow ...
Saturday, November 2nd @ 11:00 am Adults. Registration required. Make a paper flower bookmark you can use when you're reading your favorite book!
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
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 ...
Meet other College students Have a quiet space to work Get input on your work bi-weekly meetings FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS starting on Saturday September 7th from 2-3pm!
On February 21, 1934, Rochester’s first birth control clinic opened to the public. Founded and operated by local philanthropists and activists, the clinic saw 7,000 patients by the end of 1939, providing important medical services to those most in need of support. While information on patients is limited to demographic data, the memories of many of the clinic’s founders and early volunteers are preserved in archival records. Coinciding with the publication of Elizabeth Carr’...
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 4 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.
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/
Play card game/tabletop game in the library after school and get some refreshments.
Make a thank you card for a military veteran in honor of Veterans’ Day.
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 ...
It’s Election Day and some popular book characters are running for Central Children’s Center President. So, stop by to see who’s on the ballot, how they’re doing in the polls and cast your vote.
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 ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
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 ...
Create your own work of art with watercolor and a white crayon!
Play card game/tabletop game in the library after school and get some refreshments.
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 Melissa Jordan,V.P., Relationship Manager at the M & T Bank, and learn how to leverage your financial statements to drive business success. Whether you’re a startup or an established business, understanding and utilizing your financial statements is crucial for strategic planning and long-term success. Business First Wednesdays are for aspiring or current business owners and is brought to you by the Business Insight Center of the Central Library of ...
Explore self-expression through music and dance. Description: Twirl your way to the Winton Branch Library located at 611 N Winton Rd. every Wednesday from November 6-December 4 at 10:30 am to take part in a fun free ballet program called Jump Start. Children ages 3 and 4 years old will register to take a part in a weekly 1-hour dance class. The class for this age is Creative Movement. Creative Movement is a joyful ...
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/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Play card game/tabletop game in the library after school and get some refreshments.
All skill levels! Want to play chess but don’t have a partner? Always wanted to learn how to play chess, but don’t have a teacher? Join the Family Chess Club at the Winton Branch Library every Wednesday from 3-4pm to hone your skills. This free program welcomes people of all ages and skill levels. There is no ...
We’re celebrating fall at the Lincoln Branch Library! Children are invited on Wednesday, November 6 at 4pm to make a mushroom craft and learn some fun facts about decomposers with Mr. Griffin. Los niños están invitados al miercoles 6 de noviembre para hacer una manualidad de hongos y aprender sobre los descomponedores con Señor Griffin.
Make your own woven bracelet with leather, beads and thread. Space is limited, so registration is required. The ability to sew small beads is also required.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Promote your small business at our graphic design workshop. We will use Microsoft Office tools to create appealing and engaging marketing images and professional business cards for you to take straight to a print shop. No need to hire a Graphic Designer when you have library resources and can learn to do it yourself. Participants will leave with a copy of their project and a file for printing more. Pre-registration is required.
Play card game/tabletop game in the library after school and get some refreshments.
Come share your love of crocheting and knitting! Just show up with your yarn and your enthusiasm.
You are welcome to join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the paranormal and the unexplained in Navajoland.
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!
Play card game/tabletop game in the library after school and get some refreshments.
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&...
Researching Black History in London, Ontario: The Black Londoners Project In 1856, Benjamin Drew, an American abolitionist, traveled to Canada to transcribe the oral stories of formerly enslaved Black men and women. Among them were 16 individuals who settled in London, Ontario, one of whom was a former Rochester resident. Their narratives, recorded in Drew’s book, A North-Side View of Slavery, describe their former enslavers, their escapes, and how they made it to Canada. But ...
The Dungeons & Dragons club will meet in the teen space at 12pm
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
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 ...
Use your imagination to prepare your own pretend Thanksgiving feast in the Secret Room. Best for ages 2-5.
Creating Artwork For The Soul: An Alternative to Violence The artist will show you how to use art as an alternative to violence. This is something we can teach youth and individuals struggling with anger management. How would a violent action, translate to an image on canvas? You will put those feelings on canvas, in color or with objects like crushed shells. You can start a discussion with one another and the teacher about ...
Sobre la migración infantil desde Centroamérica--En conversación con Javier Zamora
The Monroe Branch is celebrating its 110 year anniversary! Come and join us in celebrating this historic library and its role in the Monroe Avenue community Enjoy food & Music Arts & Crafts Scavenger hunts And More!
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/
Hang out in the library after school and make a Thanksgiving craft with friends.
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 ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
This workshop is for those who have an Android mobile device, or are considering getting one, and want to learn more about the basic functions. It will support attendees to get connected, identify common apps, and build confidence in using their device safely. Instruction provided by an expert from Literacy Rochester. Registration is required for this free class.
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 ...
Hang out in the library after school and make a Thanksgiving craft with friends.
Enjoy drawing and want to share your art or are you interested in drawing but haven’t quite gotten the hang of it? Come join us and share your joy!
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.
Explore self-expression through music and dance. Description: Twirl your way to the Winton Branch Library located at 611 N Winton Rd. every Wednesday from November 6-December 4 at 10:30 am to take part in a fun free ballet program called Jump Start. Children ages 3 and 4 years old will register to take a part in a weekly 1-hour dance class. The class for this age is Creative Movement. Creative Movement is a joyful ...
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/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Hang out in the library after school and make a Thanksgiving craft with friends.
All skill levels! Want to play chess but don’t have a partner? Always wanted to learn how to play chess, but don’t have a teacher? Join the Family Chess Club at the Winton Branch Library every Wednesday from 3-4pm to hone your skills. This free program welcomes people of all ages and skill levels. There is no ...
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. At this Kickoff Event, we'll bring out all the different coding robots and tools to decide what projects to engage in. 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 ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
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 poet Kathleen Wakefield in a workshop for would-be poets as well as those looking for new ways to get their writing going. No credentials needed! We’ll read some poems as springboards for inspiration and try out some playful “exercises” to stir up the poems inside us. Registration is required for this free workshop. Kathleen Wakefield is the author of several books of poetry, including Notations ...
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 ...
Hang out in the library after school and make a Thanksgiving craft with friends.
Tune in for a special conversation with New York Times bestselling author Javier Zamora as he chats with us about his riveting tale of survival and perseverance as told in his award-winning memoir Solito.
Come share your love of crocheting and knitting! Just show up with your yarn and your enthusiasm.
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!
Hang out in the library after school and make a Thanksgiving craft with friends.
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&...
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 - 4 and their families. Registration recommended.
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Say it with a Beautiful Song: The Singers. There were a lot of good ones from Rosemary Clooney to Frank Sinatra, but here’s the surprise. One of the greatest of them was Fred Astaire. VIA ZOOM: November 16th 12-2pm: Say it with a Beautiful Song: The Singers. There were a lot of good ones from Rosemary Clooney to Frank Sinatra, but here’s the surprise. One of the greatest ...
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 ...
Join this fun winter themed class with Prismatic Gardens. Learn all about air plants and make your own with Sigriet! Sigriet of Prismatic Gardens will provide all materials and guided instruction will to make your very own glass globe airplant garden for Winter. Class limited to 15 adults.
Join the Rochester Korean Percussion Ensemble for an interactive exploration of the Janggu (Korean Hour-Glass Drum). Audiences will learn about the history of Janggu and play traditional Korean rhythms in a K-pop song. Best for ages 5-12. Registration is reccomended to reserve your space. Please register participating children only, not accompanying adults.
Meet other College students Have a quiet space to work Get input on your work bi-weekly meetings FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS starting on Saturday September 7th from 2-3pm!
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/
Let’s talk about something that you are reading and what genre is your favorite.
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 ...
Join this informal discussion group to get an up close and personal look at the artwork included in the Art of the Book exhibit, currently on display in the Anthony Mascioli Gallery until November 30. Take part in insightful conversation about the bookmaking process as well as discussing book arts as a storytelling medium. Explore the handmade books up close with local book artist and member of the exhibit jurying committee, Rachael Gootnick, as she facilitates ...
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 ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
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 ...
Let’s talk about something that you are reading and what genre is your favorite.
Create your own flowery centerpiece for Thanksgiving.
The purpose of a Death Café is to bring the taboo subject of death out into the open. A Death Cafe is a confidential, group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than grief support or a counselling session. The objective is “to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives.” The non-profit ...
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.
Explore self-expression through music and dance. Description: Twirl your way to the Winton Branch Library located at 611 N Winton Rd. every Wednesday from November 6-December 4 at 10:30 am to take part in a fun free ballet program called Jump Start. Children ages 3 and 4 years old will register to take a part in a weekly 1-hour dance class. The class for this age is Creative Movement. Creative Movement is a joyful ...
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.
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/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Let’s talk about something that you are reading and what genre is your favorite.
All skill levels! Want to play chess but don’t have a partner? Always wanted to learn how to play chess, but don’t have a teacher? Join the Family Chess Club at the Winton Branch Library every Wednesday from 3-4pm to hone your skills. This free program welcomes people of all ages and skill levels. There is no ...
Children and families are invited to join us on Wednesday, November 20 at 3pm for a design-your-own keychain craft! ¡Los niños y las familias están invitados al miércoles 20 de noviembre a las 3 pm para a hacer su propio llavero.
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 ...
You’re invited to join us as Mona Susan Power chats about her newest novel A Council of Dolls. This conversation highlights how her work explores Native Rights and Native American culture, in particular using an important symbol that anchors comfort and companionship in Native life: dolls.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
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 ...
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 ...
Our world is shifting more toward using digital tools for essential services, so don't get left behind! Bring the mobile devices you'd like to use or learn on our computers. We'll cover basics such as creating an email address, creating and editing documents, file management, identifying scams and spam, and much more. Pre-registration is required.
Let’s talk about something that you are reading and what genre is your favorite.
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 ...
Come share your love of crocheting and knitting! Just show up with your yarn and your enthusiasm.
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!
Let’s talk about something that you are reading and what genre is your favorite.
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&...
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 ...
Who says art is about drawing inside the lines? Art is anything you want it to be, anything you create. Creating without judgement, painting outside the lines, can be such a healing tool. To be able to pick up anything you see and use it to create something unique is an art. You are the only one that has to love it because you created it! Stones, shells, feathers, sand, and anything that I you ...
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
The Dungeons & Dragons club will meet in the teen space at 12pm
Join Lyla & Stu from PBS KIDS Lyla in the Loop show at the Central Library for an afternoon of family fun. We will create a new game for your Family Game night and explore nighttime routines. Families will leave with a game, bedtime bonnets and other bedtime items, plus other fun early literacy activities. Supplies are limited. Bring your phone/camera for a photo with Lyla & Stu! Best for ages 3 – 8.
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 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 ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
Workshop for teens/adults for 2 days.
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 ...
We have the theme, all you need to do is dream! Come up with something amazing and we will post it on our social media. Don’t worry, everyone is amazing to us!
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.
Explore self-expression through music and dance. Description: Twirl your way to the Winton Branch Library located at 611 N Winton Rd. every Wednesday from November 6-December 4 at 10:30 am to take part in a fun free ballet program called Jump Start. Children ages 3 and 4 years old will register to take a part in a weekly 1-hour dance class. The class for this age is Creative Movement. Creative Movement is a joyful ...
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/
Workshop for teens/adults for 2 days.
Children are invited to a holiday-themed extravanganza filled with games, a holiday chain-making competition, and more! participants will receive a certificate of completion. ¡Los niños están invitados a extravagante festivo lleno de juegos, hacer cadenas festivas, y mucho más! participantes recibirán un certificado de finalización.
Come make a fall leaf placemat for your Thanksgiving table. Best for ages 6-12
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
© 2024 Rochester Public Library. All Rights Reserved.
Website designed and developed by Mason Digital.
