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Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Get in the winter spirit as we make our own beaded icicles and snowflakes. Take them home and hang them in your window for decoration!
Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint&...
The Children’s Section will have Nintendo Switch games at 4pm on the following Fridays in January: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, and 1/24. La sección infantil va a tener los juegos de Nintendo Switch a las 4pm estos viernes de enero: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, y 1/24.
Crochet is a fun technique that can be used to create blankets, clothing, toys, and many other items. If you've always wanted to learn to crochet, this is your chance! An instructor from SewGreen Rochester will bring all the supplies you need and guide you through the basic steps of learning to crochet. Space is limited, so registration is required for this free class.
Listen to an audiobook and make mosaic candle holders.
Dungeons & Dragons will meet in the teen space.
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 ...
See It First: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 2pm Kate Gleason Auditorium “Transformers One” (2024; rated PG-13; 94 minutes The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, now sworn enemies. But once they had been friends who had changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
Learn how to operate Android smartphones and tablets in this in-depth 10-week course. This course covers an ambitious amount of information and tools. The main learning objectives are the following: Learn the basic features and functions of the device Use the device to perform an internet search Take pictures with the device Download and use common apps Write and reply to emails Please note: This course will meet once per week for 10 weeks Mondays ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of ...
Getting a job can be difficult without a nicely tailored resume. Whether you need a basic resume or a customized one, we will assist you with getting what you need. Stop by the Tech Center every other Tuesday for more in-depth assistance on building the perfect resume for you.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Tuesday Topics showcases some of Monroe County Library System/Rochester Public Library Director Patty Uttaro’s favorite things. Patty retires in February, after a career dedicated to the library. Jennifer Byrnes will talk about the Library’s role in the new county-wide digital equity initiative, which includes expanded technology, programming, and services throughout the Monroe County Library System. Byrnes is the head of Central Library’s Business Insight Center and the project ...
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
Scan 5 QR codes hidden around the library and let your teen librarian know what you find.
What dreams do you have for the world? Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and his "I Have a Dream" Speech by creating your own 'Dream Cloud' where you will draw out your dreams and ideas for making the world a better place. Best for ages 4 and up.
I Have A Dream craft!
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
Join us for a discussion of these excellent stories by the author of the hugely poplular A Gentleman in Moscow. All of the stories are set in New York City around the year 2000. .Bring your lunch, and we will provide the coffee and goodies.. All are welcome and no registration is required. Copies of the book are available at the BLB Circulation Desk at the Central Library. For more information call: 428-8360.
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Children and families are invited to join us on Wednesday, January 22 at 4pm to make some penguin arts and crafts. Los niños y sus familias están invitados para hacer arte de pingüinos el miercoles 22 de enero a las 4pm.
Teens and Adults are invited to join our rebooted Technology Center Coding Club. We have brand new robots and learning modules funded by Girls Who Club. Come play with some cool robots! Try out our Makey Makey programmable robot games and creative coding options from MIT media labs. Use it to turn anything into a video game controller for an introduction to programming software. Build a custom mobile robot with Sphero Blueprint Engineering Kit to ...
Relax and refresh with puzzles and tea.
If the walls of your local watering hole could talk, what would they say? Rochester is no stranger to time-tested taverns and contemporary bars housed in historic buildings. Each of these edifices has a story to tell. What better time to hear them than during happy hour? Storied Saloons: Local History Happy Hours explores the history of some of Rochester and Monroe County’s most interesting and iconic bar-boasting buildings. If you enjoy ...
Please join us for a presentation on Tax Security Awarness. IRS Stakeholder Liasion, Jacqueline Kelly-Myers will discuss the importance of protecting sensitive financial information from identity theft and tax scams. This is a compilation of the 3 Tax Security Awarness topics: 2024 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams, On-Line Accounts, and Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). If you have any questions or require registration assistance, call 428-8194 or email business.insight@libraryweb.org. PLEASE NOTE: Once ...
Thursdays and Fridays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Join Kitty Jospé Thursdays in January as she selects poems for readings and discussions. Discover how edifying poetry can be in a relaxed setting. All are welcome!
There’s no doubt artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot topic, and for good reason! AI technology is rapidly developing and increasingly impacting our lives. This multiweek series will explain the AI tools that have been part of everyday life for a while and also explore cutting edge applications of the technology. We’ll look at ways we can use AI tools to help with a variety of tasks from writing emails to ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality. In a delicious blend of cultural criticism and personal narrative that explores our cognitive biases and the power, disadvantages, and highlights of magical thinking, Amanda Montell now turns her erudite eye to the inner workings of the human mind and its biases in her ...
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
Get ready to apply for Summer of Opportunity with a new or updated resume!
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint&...
The Children’s Section will have Nintendo Switch games at 4pm on the following Fridays in January: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, and 1/24. La sección infantil va a tener los juegos de Nintendo Switch a las 4pm estos viernes de enero: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, y 1/24.
We’re excited to welcome a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to our library! This specialist will lead engaging activities designed to support children's speech and language development. Whether it's through games, storytelling, or interactive play, your child will have the chance to strengthen their communication skills in a fun and relaxed environment. Registration appreciated. Best for ages 1 1/2 - 4 and their families.
In this presentation you will learn what archival storage means and how to begin assessing, organizing, and storing your photographs and heirlooms for future generations. This talk will help you better understand archival storage options, terminology, and how your home can be the first line of defense against agents of deterioration. There will be time for Q&A and to examine archival storage samples. As Creative Associate at Archival Methods, Jenn Libby works ...
One Saturday a month, January-April, the Arnett Branch Library hosts its Winter and Spring Music Series! These concerts, sponsored by the Friends and Volunteers of the Arnett Branch Library, are family friendly, casual, and interactive. Refreshments will follow the program. The January 25th concert features Sunshine Quan, a harpist from Eastman School of Music. She will play a wide variety of pieces on her full size harp!
Creative Movement is a joyful way to explore self-expression through music and dance. Students work on developing physical skills, channeling energy, and stimulate imagination and creativity. Creative Movement class is filled with structured creative play, engaging and thought provoking props, story telling, and expressive pantomime. Through this program we will also be shaping and growing a ballet community of diversity and inclusion, the kind of community Draper Center wishes to provide for ...
View a live performance from the Cordanica Chamber Orchestra.
Learn how to operate Android smartphones and tablets in this in-depth 10-week course. This course covers an ambitious amount of information and tools. The main learning objectives are the following: Learn the basic features and functions of the device Use the device to perform an internet search Take pictures with the device Download and use common apps Write and reply to emails Please note: This course will meet once per week for 10 weeks Mondays ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Monday, January 13 OR Monday, January 27 from 3:30pm-4:30pm Come and reminisce the crafts from your childhood. Never made shrinky dink art before? Watch as your artwork shrinks in size before your very eyes! Space is limited, so registration is required. Please sign up for one of the events only.
Join us for popcorn and a movie!
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of ...
Need help setting up your device? Managing apps? Updating preferences? Fixing glitches? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come visit the Tech Center every other Tuesday morning. We will gladly offer assistance and explain the process so that you can fix any future problems on your device. Feel free to bring in phones, tablets, and laptops for assistance. No appointment needed!
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
You’re writing a book (or thinking about it), but what happens next? Join us for an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company.
Tuesday Topics showcases some of Monroe County Library System/Rochester Public Library Director Patty Uttaro’s favorite things. Patty retires in February, after a career dedicated to the library. Shalis Worthy, Central Library’s Historical Services Coordinator, will present a talk “Viewing the Past in the Present: An Exploration of the Local History and Genealogy Division.”
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.
Come learn the power of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and essential data in building successful business strategies. Learn what KPIs you should monitor and the different metrics — lagging and leading indicators — that measure what may be affecting your business. You’ll have an opportunity to identify what KPIs work best for you and use that information to inform the future of your business! In collaboration with: Small Business Majority; and Minority ...
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.
Navigating federal taxes can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! This upcoming workshop will walk you through essential tax obligations, accurately calculating and withholding your taxes, how to manage your small business taxes effectively, and other topics pertinent to your business. Get the opportunity to also learn about your tax obligations when hiring different types of “employees” in the U.S. In collaboration with: Alliance for Community Development; ...
January 29 is Lunar New Year and starts the beginning of the Year of the Snake! To celebrate these fascinating creatures, we will be hosting several snake-themed activities throughout the day, with a sssspecial Seneca Park Zoo visit at 12pm. You won’t want to sssskip out on this fun-filled day! 29 de enero es el año nuevo lunar y y es el comienzo del año de la serpiente! Para celebrar los ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
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!
Come make your own simple marionette using a scarf, beads and string. Then put on a show in one of our puppet theatres! Best for ages 5-12.
Join us for an interactive story time where kids get to decide whether a character earns, spends, or saves money by raising a paddle (for earning and spending) or putting a toy coin in the piggy bank (for saving). Best for ages 3-8.
The legal structure you select for your business can impact your tax obligations and legal responsibilities. Come join Start Small Think Big and attorneys from Simpson Thacher for a comprehensive workshop designed to guide you through the different business structure/entity options available, including LLCs, C-Corps, S-Corps, and Sole Proprietorships. Get the 101 on the pros and cons of these various structures, how each one impacts your business's legal and tax responsibilities, and the ...
Celebrate National Puzzle Day with a variety of puzzles, ranging from easy and relaxing to challenging.
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 ...
It's the Year of the Snake!
Thursdays and Fridays 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!
The internet is an incredible resource, but finding what you're looking for can sometimes be daunting or time consuming. That's why finding what you're looking for online is such an important skill. This hands-on workshop will review helpful tips for using effective search terms, evaluating your search results, and searching within a reliable site for accurate information.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint&...
In this monthly Zoom 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 ...
A Monthly Genealogy Club co-sponsored by the Rochester Genealogical Society Facilitated by Anna Tomasso John D. Caufield Do you wonder who your ancestors were and how you can learn more about them? Join us for this informative presentation on African American genealogy, where you can learn about important research resources, pick up helpful tips, and explore your questions alongside fellow ancestry seekers. Registration for this FREE event is encouraged, but not required.
Face Value: Approaches to Portraiture Since the earliest days of its invention, photography has sought to depict, categorize, enhance, romanticize, expose, elevate, and explore identity through the form of the portrait. The medium's innate capabilities have allowed it to be used for a multitude of purposes ranging from the artistic to the administrative, the sublime to the mundane. Photographic artist and photography collector, Nigel Maister (Artistic Director of the UR International Theater Program) talks ...
Please join us on Saturday Feb. 1st at 1pm in Kusler-Cox Auditorium for a poetry reading and discussion with these three dynamic poets and cultural commentators. All are welcome! Dr. Scott W. Williams has 3 chapbooks, has edited 3 anthologies, and has 50+ poems and/or flash fiction appearing in magazines (Coffeehouse, Cryptic Magazine, Juniper Poetry, Punch Drunk Press, Oddball Magazine, Owl Light Magazine, Peach Mag, ...
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 ...
Bring your children to the library to discover all the fun things we have! Join us for a storytime, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and games. We’ll have a special guest: Pete the Cat! Pete will be here in person to meet and take photos. Enjoy a sweet mini cupcake as supplies last.
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.
Make a heart wreath out of puzzle pieces for this take and make! Supplies are limited, registration 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 ...
The university of rochester will be providing free breast exams at the Lyell branch on Monday February 3rd starting at 11 am.
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/
“Selma” (2014; rated PG-13; 128 minutes) Monday, February 3, 4:00pm, Kate Gleason Auditorium Although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegregated the South, discrimination was still rampant in certain areas, making it very difficult for Blacks to register to vote. In 1965, an Alabama city became the battleground in the fight for suffrage. Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma to Montgomery.
Come in for help creating a resume, fine tuning a resume, or anything resume related!
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 ...
Learn about influential Black Americans throughout history with a fun puzzle activity! For ages 10-17.
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 ...
Join us for this enlightening presentation with Smithsonian curator Sabrina Sholts as she talks about how the very fact of being human increases our pandemic risks—and gives us the power to save ourselves.
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 ...
How many famous people can you find?
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.
Staff from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) will be here in the Science, History and Social Sciences Division on the 3rd floor to help people file their 2024 individual income taxes. The TAP Program begins February 5 and will be here every Wed from February 5 - April 9, 2025, 9am-5pm. Appointments can be made with the staff in the Science, History & Social Sciences Division, 585-428-8110.
Stay Organized and Proactive: Setting dates keeps your business goals clear, focused, and aligned with key opportunities. Maximize Efficiency: A strategy calendar ensures optimal use of resources and timely adjustments to stay ahead of trends. Track and Adapt: Aligning objectives with timelines enables progress tracking and ensures agility in a competitive market. Business First Wednesdays are for aspiring or current business owners and is brought to you by the Business Insight Center of the Central ...
Giant Jenga! Connect 4! Cornhole! And more! Giant games equal giant fun! Celebrate the Global Day of Play at the Winton Branch Library by coming to our Games Galore program. We will be offering a variety of giant games for people to play. This daylong celebration of games runs from 10:00am to 4:30pm on Wednesday, February 5 and is perfect for patrons of all ages who are looking to test their competitive spirit or simply have ...
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/
Celebrate World Read Aloud Day with a special storytime. Then practice your own reading aloud with a friend or family!
Come in for help creating a resume, fine tuning a resume, or anything resume related!
“Amazing Grace” (2019; rated G; 87 minutes) Wednesday, February 5, 4:00pm, Kate Gleason Auditorium In 1972, after a series of 11 consecutive hits, Aretha Franklin recorded `Amazing Grace,' the most successful gospel album of all time, at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles.
Explore the Secret Room and discover all the different items to play with.
Game night for all ages with fun for adults and kids!
Wednesday, February 5 OR Wednesday, February 19 from 4:30pm-5:30pm Come and make a beaded leather bracelet. Space is limited, so registration is required. Please sign up for one of the events only.
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 ...
Roxanne Henry, an outreach specialist from the Monroe County Jury Office, will be at the library spreading the word that, "Justice starts with jury." and "Jury starts with YOU." So pop in and learn about serving on as a Monroe County Juror. Roxanne is also providing info on how to obtain employment as a NYS Court Officer!
Thursdays and Fridays 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 ...
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 ...
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.
Get ready to apply for Summer of Opportunity with a new or updated resume.
Enjoy a penguin story and a craft!
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!
Thursdays and Fridays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
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
“Loving” (2016; rated PG-13; 123 minutes) Friday, February 7, 12:00noon Richard and Mildred Loving fell in love and were married in 1958 but were arrested for violating Virginia’s laws against interracial marriage. Their struggle to live and raise a family in their home state gave rise to a landmark Supreme Court decision.
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 1/2 - 4 and their families.
Come create a fabric or felt Valentine sachet with us! We will be using vintage items, ribbons, fabric, beads, charms and embellishments to hand sew and stitch Valentine Sachets to stuff with lavender. Instructions and materials included. Registration required. Please register at
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 ...
“42” (2013; rated PG-13; 128 minutes) Saturday, February 8, 2025, 2pm, Kate Gleason Auditorium In 1946, Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford), legendary manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, defies major league baseball's notorious color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson (Chadwick Boseman) to the team. The heroic act puts both Rickey and Robinson in the firing line of the public, the press and other players.
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/
Enjoy a free movie with light refreshments! Call for movie title.
Come in for help creating a resume, fine tuning a resume, or anything resume related!
“What’s Love Got To Do With It?” (1993; 120 minutes) Monday, February 10, 2025, 4:00pm, Kate Gleason Auditorium Based on the life of the legendary soul singer, Tina Turner (Angela Bassett) -- born Anna Mae Bullock -- discovers her love of singing in her Tennessee church choir. She moves to St. Louis to pursue a career, and there she meets the charismatic Ike Turner (Laurence Fishburne), who rechristens her Tina and offers to help her ...
Come play video games on our PS4!
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 ...
Tuesday, February 11 from 10-11am OR from 2-3pm Learn the basics of what Action for a Better Community can do to support you in your journey to financial freedom. Registration required. Space is limited.
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 ...
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 ...
Tuesday, February 11 from 10-11am OR from 2-3pm Learn the basics of what Action for a Better Community can do to support you in your journey to financial freedom. Registration required. Space is limited.
Get together with other fans of urban fiction and explore the genre!
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.
You’re invited to a riveting conversation with bestselling author Waubgeshig Rice to chat about his newest book Moon of the Turning Leaves, the hotly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel Moon of the Crusted Snow.
Staff from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) will be here in the Science, History and Social Sciences Division on the 3rd floor to help people file their 2024 individual income taxes. The TAP Program begins February 5 and will be here every Wed from February 5 - April 9, 2025, 9am-5pm. Appointments can be made with the staff in the Science, History & Social Sciences Division, 585-428-8110.
This presentation will cover the ins and outs of how to protect your personal information online. We’ll cover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, like safe browsing, how to recognize online scams, and when it’s OK — or not — to share your personal information online.
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 celebrate Abraham Lincoln's birthday and build with Lincoln Logs! We've got lots of traditional wood ones and jumbo logs too. Try your hand at building a log cabin or even challenge a friend to a cabin construction race!
“Clockers” (1995; 129 minutes) Wednesday, February 12, 4:00pm, Kate Gleason Auditorium A gripping crime drama from director Spike Lee. A group of young Brooklyn drug dealers are further complicated by the murder of a rival drug dealer. Stars Harvey Keitel, Delroy Lindo, John Tuturro, and Isaiah Washington.
Come in for help creating a resume, fine tuning a resume, or anything resume related!
Join us for a calm and peaceful time of coloring. Yup. Just coloring to peaceful soothing music. What could be better? No registration required.
Design a sneaker based on the patterned "Afromysterics" art stype of Nigerian artist Laolu Sanbanjo!
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 ...
Make a heart chain for valentines!
AUSPICIOUS MUSINGS: TAURUS SAVANT Taurus Savant is a queer Black artist, singer/songwriter, composer, published author, and community advocate that moves in steely resolve in the names of authenticity, perseverance, and audacity. He shares his unique life experiences, perspectives and reflections on life as a queer Black man in 21st Century America through poetry, prose, and anecdotes.
Thursdays and Fridays 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 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.
Scamo is a fun-filled, interactive, and informative Bingo style game that tests your knowledge of scams and fraud. Join Justin McCabe from Lifespan to learn about the latest scams and how to avoid them in a fun, familiar format! No registration required for this free program.
Engage in random acts of kindness and win self-care prizes!
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 in to try out some DIY hena and enjoy a relaxing environment with music and light refreshments!
Thursdays and Fridays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
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&...
Bring your festivity and creativity and use our treasure trove of craft supplies to make a valentine or two for loved ones (or yourself!). Ages 5-12.
Engage in random acts of kindness and win self-care prizes!
Please join us for an open house at the Clarissa Uprooted exhibit featuring live music from the Nate Rawls Quartet! Travel back in time as the band performs on a replica of the iconic Pythodd stage and learn about a vital part of Rochester’s past as you explore the history of the city’s once thriving African American residential and business corridor, Clarissa Street. &...
“Class Act” (1992; rated PG-13; 100 minutes) Saturday, February 15, 2025, 2:00pm, Kate Gleason Auditorium A valedictorian and a juvenile delinquent have their school records accidentally switched and begin to be treated like the other.
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