All RPL libraries will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (12/24-12/25). Please visit the MCLS Holiday Closings page to see all MCLS holiday closings and modified hours.
All RPL libraries will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (12/24-12/25). Please visit the MCLS Holiday Closings page to see all MCLS holiday closings and modified hours.
Check out the latest updates on the Maplewood Community Library Expansion project and find information about their temporary location.
Join the Monroe County Library System and ROC Against Antisemitism for a series of online book discussions about antisemitism and the history of Israel.
Great news! Our Season's Readings sale has been extended through December 23! Looking for affordable gifts this holiday season? We carefully select like-new books, CD's, DVD's, and puzzles for gift giving. We have cards and jewelry too! Our bag sale starts Monday, December 16 -- fill your bag with books and CD's for just $1 per bag! In front of the Library Store at Central. The sale is held during regluar Library ...
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 ...
Dungeons & Dragons club will meet in the teen space
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELED, WILL BE RESCHEDULED. Say it with a Beautiful Song: The Songs. The collaborations, the conversational lyric, the inventiveness, and the breadth of emotion. The song we’ll focus on is Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer’s “Moon River.” *Program Changed to 12/21 and IN-PERSON Michael Lasser is a writer and speaker. His most recent book, Say It with a Beautiful Song: The Art and ...
Create a craft that is inspired by traditions in a Victorian Christmas. Queen V ictoria was known to hang papercones on her Christmas tree and filled them with sugar plums. In this class we will be learning how to make our own beautiful paper cones using scrapbook paper, fabric, ribbon, and embellishments. Come create some decorations for your own handcrafted holiday. All materials are provided.
See It First: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (2024; rated PG-13; 104 minutes) Saturday, December 21, 2pm, Kate Gleason Auditorium Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life gets turned upside down when her daughter discovers a portal to the afterlife. When someone says Beetlejuice's name three times, the mischievous demon soon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
Great news! Our Season's Readings sale has been extended through December 23! Looking for affordable gifts this holiday season? We carefully select like-new books, CD's, DVD's, and puzzles for gift giving. We have cards and jewelry too! Our bag sale starts Monday, December 16 -- fill your bag with books and CD's for just $1 per bag! In front of the Library Store at Central. The sale is held during regluar Library ...
Watch your favorite holiday movie on the teen’s computer/DVD player and enjoy some popcorn.
Providing pathways to a better life through literacy, education, workforce preparation, citizenship, and English language proficiency programs. OACES Literacy Zone
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/
Children are invited to join us on Monday, December 23 at 2pm to relax, unwind, and make some friendship bracelets. Los niños están invitados al lunes 23 de diciembre a las 2pm para relajarse, descansar, y hacer pulseras de la amistad.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Watch your favorite holiday movie on the teen’s computer/DVD player and enjoy some popcorn.
Join us on December 26 for a fun-filled Sports Day! Children will have to opportunity to do bowling, football, hula hooping, and more! Los niños están invitados al jueves 26 de diciembre para el día de deportes. ¡Estaremos jugando bolos, futbol americano, baile de aro, y mucho más!
It’s Boxing Day, and we’ve got lots of empty boxes ready for your imagination! All Ages
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and Citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Magician Ted Burzynski of has been dazzling audiences for years with his amazing tricks and illusions. You won’t want to miss his show, It’s Magic, of Course at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Road at 11am on December 27, 2024. While best appreciated by people older than four, all are welcome! There’s no need to register, so appear with your whole family and bring along some friends. ...
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint&...
Get cozy with some seasonal books. We’ll read books about winter, sing songs, and play! All ages welcome.
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 us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Build your own LEGO masterpiece and we’ll put it on display.
Providing pathways to a better life through literacy, education, workforce preparation, citizenship, and English language proficiency programs. OACES Literacy Zone
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/
Learn the basics of coding with Cubetto, the screen-free robot. Best for ages 4-8. No registration required.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Children are invited to join us on Monday, December 30 at 3pm to play Bingo in the Toy Library for prizes! ¡Los niños están invitados al lunes 30 de diciembre a las 3 pm para jugar al bingo en La Biblioteca de Juguetes y ganar premios!
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 ...
New Year New Career! Come sit down with us to tailor your resumes for your new career interests in our Technology Center. Workshop different types of resumes, and learn the tips and tricks to market your skills and land that ideal new job.
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 ...
Kids are invited to make their own snowman puppet on Tuesday, December 31, at 2pm in the Children’s Section. Los niños están invitados al martes 31 de deciembre a las 2pm para hacer una marioneta muñeco de nieve en la Sección Infantil!
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
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.
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.
Join us on Thursday January 2 for a fun-filled Music Day! Children will have to opportunity to play with different instruments from the Toy Library. ¡Los niños están invitados al jueves 2 de enero para el día de música! Estaremos jugando instrumentos diferentes de la ludoteca.
Start the year with trains! We’ve got lots of tracks and cars for your locomotive adventures! All Ages
Thursdays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Join Kitty Jospé Thursdays in January as she selects poems for readings and discussions. Discover how edifying poetry can be in a relaxed setting. All are welcome!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and Citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Super-charge your side hustle or cut your small business costs with this free program. Why pay a graphics company when you can learn to make your own promotional flyers and professional business cards for free at the public library? The first few minutes of class are an overview of the fundamentals of graphic design, color theory, ADA compliant coloration tools, and other resources. The remainder of the time will be individual assistance and ...
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
First Friday Films: “The Critic” (2023; rated PG-13; 101 minutes) Friday, January 3, 2025 Kate Gleason Auditorium, 12 noon Set in London in 1936, a powerful London theatre critic lures a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme that has deadly consequences.
Get hands on with play as we make slime and play with it. Best for ages 3 and up.
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&...
In this monthly workshop you’ll work within a creative and supportive writing community to hone your craft and tell your story. Expect a variety of activities that will help you generate new ideas, revise existing projects, and establish effective writing practices for yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. Jen Case teaches writing workshops and leads literary discussions at libraries and senior living communities around Monroe County. She also presents with the group ...
A Monthly Genealogy Club co-sponsored by the Rochester Genealogical Society Facilitated by John D. Caufield & Anna Tomasso Are you a fan of family history? Do you wonder who your ancestors were and how you can learn more about them? Whether you are an experienced researcher or just starting out, we invite you to join our friendly, informal monthly gathering. Explore your questions, share your discoveries, and research your family’s past alongside ...
Charlotte Branch Library's Produce Distribution. Occurs on the First Saturday of every month until all food is distributed. Volunteers are welcome to arrive beginning at 3 p.m. to help. Produce Distribution takes place in our basement level meeting room. Jennifer Cherelin is the Produce Distribution coordinator. Please call the library with any further questions.
Learn how to operate Android smartphones and tablets in this in-depth 10-week course. This course covers an ambitious amount of information and tools. The main learning objectives are the following: Learn the basic features and functions of the device Use the device to perform an internet search Take pictures with the device Download and use common apps Write and reply to emails Please note: This course will meet once per week for 10 weeks Mondays ...
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 ...
Art and science collide with this hands-on project. Best for ages 5-12.
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 ...
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Tuesday Topics showcases some of Monroe County Library System/Rochester Public Library Director Patty Uttaro’s favorite things. Patty retires in February, after a career dedicated to the library. Patty Uttaro will launch the Tuesday Topics series with a talk about Central Library’s signature juried Art of the Book & Paper exhibit. The exhibit was Patty’s idea, initially held in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Rochester Public Library ...
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
Dave has been a Patent Agent registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office since 2004 and has experience in optics, acoustics, mechanical, business method, computer, chemical, and biomechanical utility patenting and design patenting. Dave has experience with a wide range of services practicing before the US Patent and Trademark Office including filing provisional patent applications, non-provisional patent applications, patent cooperation treaty applications, assignment agreements, patent issuance fees, and successful patent prosecutions. Business ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Teens and Adults are invited to join our rebooted Technology Center Coding Club. We have brand new robots and learning modules funded by Girls Who Club. Come play with some cool robots! Try out our Makey Makey programmable robot games and creative coding options from MIT media labs. Use it to turn anything into a video game controller for an introduction to programming software. Build a custom mobile robot with Sphero Blueprint Engineering Kit to ...
Using tissue paper, glue, and the provided template, make a stained glass mandala to hang in your windows and bring some color into the winter season. Registration required as supplies are limited.
Thursdays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
Roxanne Henry, an outreach specialist from the Monroe County Jury Office, will be at the library spreading the word that, "Justice starts with jury." and "Jury starts with YOU." So pop in and learn about serving on as a Monroe County Juror. Roxanne is also providing info on how to obtain employment as a NYS Court Officer!
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Join Kitty Jospé Thursdays in January as she selects poems for readings and discussions. Discover how edifying poetry can be in a relaxed setting. All are welcome!
This Interactive food demonstration showcases nutritious ingredients and a discussion on cooking skills, and how to follow a recipe. Led by nutrition educator Alyssa VanValkenburg. There will be a chance to sample what’s been cooked. No registration required for this free program.
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Stop by the library table at the senior café with your phone or other device for in-depth one-on-one assistance. We can show you how to set up new devices, troubleshoot slow phones, adjust notification settings, remove applications that slow down your system, and keep your devices secure. Please Note: This program will be held at: Senior Tech Help @ Lifespan Wolk Café, Sibley Square, 25 Franklin St
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
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&...
Have you ever wondered how first sentences get made, and then how writers continue what to say next so that a whole paragraph comes alive eventually? Come discover where your imagination can lead, whether you write fiction or creative non-fiction. Bring your notebook and a pen. Come and explore with other writers! Bio of Gail Hosking: Author of the memoir Snake’s Daughter; and two collections of poems, Adieu and Retrieval. Her essays and ...
Creative Movement is a joyful way to explore self-expression through music and dance. Students work on developing physical skills, channeling energy, and stimulate imagination and creativity. Creative Movement class is filled with structured creative play, engaging and thought provoking props, story telling, and expressive pantomime. Through this program we will also be shaping and growing a ballet community of diversity and inclusion, the kind of community Draper Center wishes to provide for ...
Join the Chinese School of Rochester for a celebration of the Year of the Wood Snake. Stop in any time between 2:00-4:00 for activities and music. Registration recommended but not required.
Learn how to operate Android smartphones and tablets in this in-depth 10-week course. This course covers an ambitious amount of information and tools. The main learning objectives are the following: Learn the basic features and functions of the device Use the device to perform an internet search Take pictures with the device Download and use common apps Write and reply to emails Please note: This course will meet once per week for 10 weeks Mondays ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Monday, January 13 OR Monday, January 27 from 3:30pm-4:30pm Come and reminisce the crafts from your childhood. Never made shrinky dink art before? Watch as your artwork shrinks in size before your very eyes! Space is limited, so registration is required. Please sign up for one of the events only.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of ...
The Reading Power Play involves Amerks players stopping by local libraries, reading to kids, and giving a brief hockey demonstration while also discussing the importance of reading. Each appearance also features a raffle and an autograph session by the visiting player and The Moose.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Tuesday Topics showcases some of Monroe County Library System/Rochester Public Library Director Patty Uttaro’s favorite things. Patty retires in February, after a career dedicated to the library. Tonia Burton, Children's Services Consultant for the Monroe County Library System, will talk about the importance of early literacy, and will highlight related Library programs such as Raising a Reader and Talking is Teaching.
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 ...
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
Join us for a calm and peaceful time of coloring. Yup. Just coloring to peaceful soothing music. What could be better? No registration required.
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Teens and Adults are invited to join our rebooted Technology Center Coding Club. We have brand new robots and learning modules funded by Girls Who Club. Come play with some cool robots! Try out our Makey Makey programmable robot games and creative coding options from MIT media labs. Use it to turn anything into a video game controller for an introduction to programming software. Build a custom mobile robot with Sphero Blueprint Engineering Kit to ...
Come have a magical moment with New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune as he chats about his Cerulean Chronicles, with special emphasis on his newest in the series, Somewhere Beyond the Sea.
Thursdays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Join Kitty Jospé Thursdays in January as she selects poems for readings and discussions. Discover how edifying poetry can be in a relaxed setting. All are welcome!
This is an introductory lecture for seniors at any skill level. This lecture is designed to give students all the information they need to purchase a new computer, even if they are unfamiliar with the specifications and terminology of various types of computers. We will discuss the following questions: Where to Buy a New Computer? How Long Will a Computer Last? Pricing Considerations Types of Computers Operating Systems Brands Specs Recommended Devices Note: ...
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Comic Club! Join us at the Winton Branch Library for our monthly meeting of the Comic Club! On the third Thursday of every month, from 4:00pm -5:00pm kids 9 and up can gather to meet other comic lovers, discuss the club’s latest reads, and enjoy some super snacks! Our chosen book ...
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
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&...
Get in the winter spirit as we make our own beaded icicles and snowflakes. Take them home and hang them in your window for decoration!
Crochet is a fun technique that can be used to create blankets, clothing, toys, and many other items. If you've always wanted to learn to crochet, this is your chance! An instructor from SewGreen Rochester will bring all the supplies you need and guide you through the basic steps of learning to crochet. Space is limited, so registration is required for this free class.
Creative Movement is a joyful way to explore self-expression through music and dance. Students work on developing physical skills, channeling energy, and stimulate imagination and creativity. Creative Movement class is filled with structured creative play, engaging and thought provoking props, story telling, and expressive pantomime. Through this program we will also be shaping and growing a ballet community of diversity and inclusion, the kind of community Draper Center wishes to provide for ...
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