A collection of Kanopy videos are now available to City of Rochester residents via the RPL website. All you need is your MCLS Library card to start exploring.
RPL invites teens ages 10 -19 who live in the City of Rochester to design some stickers for our 11 library locations. Accepting entries February 1 – April 1, 2025
Celebrate the accomplishments we've made so far in learning how to use Android devices! Please note: This celebration is only for graduates who have attended the Android Essentials class. Mondays January 6th – March 17th Only for seniors age 60+
Show up in the library at any time to enjoy card games, board games, or PS5 gaming fun!
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!
Need Help in Math or English? Need help with your homework? Homework Help will be available starting March 3rd 3pm - 4:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays
Stop in for help with your resume!
Join us for popcorn and a movie!
Feeling stuck or frustrated with your devices? Come to the Lyell Branch for Tech Class Mondays, and improve your digital skills! We can follow a structured syllabus through the DigitalLearn.org website over multiple weeks, or we can work on specific tasks you want to complete. FREE, just be sure to register with the link! Applicable to most personal devices from smartphones, tablets, and laptops! Don't have your own laptop to bring ...
Join Ms. Kassie in the Children’s Room at 11:15am for story time! Intended for children ages 3-5.
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 ...
Review of Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by Adam Higginbotham Based on extensive new archival research and original reporting, Challenger provides a definitive account of the 1986 space shuttle disaster. It’s a tale of ambition, ingenuity, hubris, and heroism; and of the investigation that ultimately revealed how politics and power drove the failed mission. Challenger won the 2024 Kirkus Nonfiction Prize and was a NYT ...
FREE FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS! AT THE LYELL BRANCH 956 LYELL AVENUE. DECISION MAKING GOALS, SAVINGS AND WAYS TO KEEP SAVINGS, BUDGETING AND SMART SPENDING, MANAGING DEBT AND YOUR CREDIT SCORE. YOU CAN CALL 325-5116 OR SHOW UP AT THE LYELL BRANCH.
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.
Enjoy the beautiful music of Brahms performed by The Lilac String Sextet at the Winton Branch Library. The sextet is composed of musicians from the Eastman School of Music: Qi Su and Anne-Marie Wnek, violin; Arthur Nyanfor II and Joyce Tseng, viola; and Matthew Wiest and Alex Engelhardt, cello. As part of the “Music for All” program, all ages are welcome to listen and engage with the performers. No registration is required ...
Can you beat Miss Alex?
Join Ms. Kassie in the Children’s Room at 4:30pm for story time! Intended for children ages 3-5.
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.
Join us for a discussion of this collection of portraits of twelve ordingary Americans whose couraged formed the character of our country. 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!
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. All ages are welcome!
Need Help in Math or English? Need help with your homework? Homework Help will be available starting March 3rd 3pm - 4:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays
Stop in for help with your resume!
Come share your enjoyment of all things yarn! We will be crocheting, but feel free to show off your knitting skills!
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 ...
Build a space station!
Explore how businesses can create a stronger and more inclusive workforce by breaking down barriers to employment for individuals with criminal records. Topics include the impact of mass incarceration and its collateral consequences, understanding criminal records, navigating background checks, compliance with employment laws, and the benefits of fair chance hiring. Participants will gain actionable insights and best practices to promote equitable hiring while strengthening their organizations.
You’re invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as we chat about the signature emotional depth of her books that have been inspiring readers toward self-discovery for decades. Hearing from the queen of fun herself, we’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels, Good In Bed, In Her Shoes, Big Summer, The Breakaway and ...
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!
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.
Join us to create something uniquely you on Thursday afternoons. Whether it is an item to make or a game/puzzle to play/solve, there is always something happening in the teen area at the Arnett Library. Ages 12-18 *This event will be held in the Arnett teen area*
Create mini keepsakes of your favorite anime characters!
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.
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 by to play MarioKart, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance, and more!
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&...
All motorboat and personal watercraft operators, regardless of age, will need a boating safety certificate beginning in 2025. This 8 hour course is an introduction to the basic principles of safe and responsible boating. Students successfully completing this course earn a safe boating certificate. Students must attend both 4 hour sessions of the course. Participants must be at least 10 years old to enroll. Textbooks are provided. The course covers basic boating skills ...
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!
Join us to create original art on a 6x6 cardboard square for the Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s annual fundraiser! Squares and materials will be provided, and all completed artwork will be delivered to RoCo for display and auction. Rochester Contemporary Art Center (RoCo) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) founded in 1977. The funds raised through 6x6 enable RoCo to continue providing unique encounters for audiences and extraordinary opportunities for artists including exhibitions, public art, and ...
We’ve got lots of LEGO! Accept our March Wind building challenge and make something that uses the wind! Whatever you build, we’ll put it on display. All ages.
Show up in the library at any time to enjoy card games, board games, or PS5 gaming fun!
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!
Stop in for help with your resume!
Feeling stuck or frustrated with your devices? Come to the Lyell Branch for Tech Class Mondays, and improve your digital skills! We can follow a structured syllabus through the DigitalLearn.org website over multiple weeks, or we can work on specific tasks you want to complete. FREE, just be sure to register with the link! Applicable to most personal devices from smartphones, tablets, and laptops! Don't have your own laptop to bring ...
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 ...
Review of Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey Bestselling novelist John Grisham’s real-life passion for justice led to his work with Jim McCloskey of Centurion Ministries, the first organization dedicated to exonerating innocent people who have been wrongly convicted. These true stories expose prevalent injustices in our criminal justice system, as well as the racism and corruption that make wrongful convictions so difficult ...
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.
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.
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 Rochester & Monroe County and the SUNY Brockport Small Business Development Center. To register, please call the Business Insight Center at 585.428.8106, contact business.insight@libraryweb.org or see below. This program is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Services are extended to ...
This workshop is for those who have an iOS mobile device, such as an iphone, ipad, ipod, 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. Presented by Literacy Rochester. Registration required
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Come in and bring in your phones or tablets and I'll show you how to use your gadgets. First come, first served.
Unlock the power of your PC and explore the world of the internet in this course! Learn how to use email, search online, access entertainment and other useful resources! In this 10-week, PC-based course, you’ll learn the basics of how to operate a computer and navigate the internet in ways that can enrich your life. During the course, you’ll learn how to use email, search the internet for information, access sources ...
Join us for a fun storytime highlighting some of our favorite children’s books.
Make a piece of art for Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6x6 Art Show! All ages.
Come share your enjoyment of all things yarn! We will be crocheting, but feel free to show off your knitting skills!
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 ...
Step into Spring with us as we chat with the highly acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about her newest novel, By Any Other Name.
The Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County will be hosting an exhibit featuring fairy houses created by the community from April 3 - June 28, 2025 If you are interested in participating as an artist, please complete the registration form below. Prizes of $50 gift cards to Gallea’s Greenhouse will be given to the winners in 4 categories! Open to all ages. Free to enter. • No entry fee. • Register Now! The deadline for ...
Thursdays and Fridays 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 regarding employment opportunities with the 7th Judicial District.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Join Kitty Jospé Thursdays in January as she selects poems for readings and discussions. Discover how edifying poetry can be in a relaxed setting. All are welcome!
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
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.
Join us to create something uniquely you on Thursday afternoons. Whether it is an item to make or a game/puzzle to play/solve, there is always something happening in the teen area at the Arnett Library. Ages 12-18 *This event will be held in the Arnett teen area*
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.
First Friday Films: “A Real Pain” (2024; 90 minutes) Friday, April 4, 2025, 12noon, Kate Gleason Auditorium Two mismatched cousins travel to Poland to honor their beloved grandmother, but old tensions and a troubled family history resurface. Starring Jesse Eisenberg and Oscar-winner Kieran Culkin; written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg.
Meets monthly for 3 months. 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 Women of the ...
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 by to play MarioKart, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance, and more!
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 ...
Join a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist for games, storytelling, and interactive play, designed for your child to strengthen their communication skills. Best for ages 1 1/2-4 and their families.
Just learning to read and maybe a little unsure of yourself? Come and read to a RocDog! A therapy dog is just waiting to support you.
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 ...
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of author Jane Austen’s birthday. In her honor there will be a regency-era fashion show in the Winton Branch Library. Hosted by crowd-pleasing speaker Lisa Brown, live models will be wearing clothing based on designs from Jane Austen’s lifetime (1775-1817). Miss Brown’s expert and entertaining commentary is always a delight. Lisa Brown is Regional Coordinator of the Central and Western New York Region, and ...
Join us for teh BYTZ Quartet and enjoy the sounds of the saxophone as you listen to music by Shumann & Bozza
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Join us for "Fighting For Our Rights: Protest, Provocation, and Action" an exploration of LGBTQIA2+ advocacy issues in Rochester's past and present. The program will consist of two panel discussions: Dialogue 1: Activism in Rochester’s History: The Topfree 7 Jenny Lloyd, Moderator Ramona Santorelli, Panelist Susan David, Panelist Dialogue 2: Activism in Rochester Today: A Call to Action Brittan Hardgers, Moderator Bess Watts, Panelist Irene Sanchez, Panelist Josie Byzek, Panelist This is an ...
Come enjoy a free concert provided by the Eastman School of Music.
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.
Celebrate National Library Week and the Freedom to Read as local leaders and community members read aloud from their favorite Banned or Challenged books. The Library will provide a selection of frequently challenged books for participants to read, along with information about book challenges across the country. Registration is required for those who would like to read aloud. Slots for reading are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants who will not be ...
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/
Feeling stuck or frustrated with your devices? Come to the Lyell Branch for Tech Class Mondays, and improve your digital skills! We can follow a structured syllabus through the DigitalLearn.org website over multiple weeks, or we can work on specific tasks you want to complete. FREE, just be sure to register with the link! Applicable to most personal devices from smartphones, tablets, and laptops! Don't have your own laptop to bring ...
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 ...
Celebrate National Library Week and the Freedom to Read as local leaders and community members read aloud from their favorite Banned or Challenged books. The Library will provide a selection of frequently challenged books for participants to read, along with information about book challenges across the country. Registration is required for those who would like to read aloud. Slots for reading are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants who will not be ...
Review of There’s Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib Abdurraqib’s personal storytelling and historical exploration of excellence is “… not only the most original sports book I’ve ever read but one of the most moving books I’ve ever read, period.”—Steve James, director of Hoop Dreams A Best Book of the Year: The NYT Book Review, The Washington ...
Join us as Smithsonian Horticulturalist Matthew Fleming, guides us through the secret world of trees as is revealed in the beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world—The Tree Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Trees.
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.
Make art to keep or to donate to Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6X6 square art fundraiser. Each year thousands of works of art from around the world are exhibited at RoCo and sold to support this non-profit center for thoughtful contemporary art. https://roco6x6.org/about Stop by the Winton Branch Library between 4 pm and 6 pm where there will be art supplies and 6X6 inch square paper. Let your imagination ...
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.
Literacy Rochester will teach you how to create a Gmail account, how to perform basic email functions like send, receive and reply to an email, recognize and deal with spam, organize and delete emails, and search for messages. Please feel free to bring your own device to learn on. Pre-registration is required.
Celebrate National Library Week and the Freedom to Read as local leaders and community members read aloud from their favorite Banned or Challenged books. The Library will provide a selection of frequently challenged books for participants to read, along with information about book challenges across the country. Registration is required for those who would like to read aloud. Slots for reading are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants who will not be ...
If you’re curious about what smartphones can do and why they’ve grown so popular, come to this introductory lecture. You’ll learn about popular smartphones on the market and some of their pros and cons. We’ll also compare and contrast two of the most popular operating systems: Android and Apple’s iOS.
Learn the basics of Artificial Intelligence. Artificial intelligence (AI) is the use of technology to enable machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. AI is used in many areas, including automation, image processing, and stock trading. Space is limited and registration is 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/
Come in and bring in your phones or tablets and I'll show you how to use your gadgets. First come, first served.
Unlock the power of your PC and explore the world of the internet in this course! Learn how to use email, search online, access entertainment and other useful resources! In this 10-week, PC-based course, you’ll learn the basics of how to operate a computer and navigate the internet in ways that can enrich your life. During the course, you’ll learn how to use email, search the internet for information, access sources ...
Come share your enjoyment of all things yarn! We will be crocheting, but feel free to show off your knitting skills!
Teens and Adults are invited to join our rebooted Technology Center Coding Club. We have brand new robots and learning modules funded by Girls Who Club. Come play with some cool robots! Try out our Makey Makey programmable robot games and creative coding options from MIT media labs. Use it to turn anything into a video game controller for an introduction to programming software. Build a custom mobile robot with Sphero Blueprint Engineering Kit to ...
Thursdays 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 ...
Celebrate National Library Week and the Freedom to Read as local leaders and community members read aloud from their favorite Banned or Challenged books. The Library will provide a selection of frequently challenged books for participants to read, along with information about book challenges across the country. Registration is required for those who would like to read aloud. Slots for reading are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants who will not be ...
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!
“Free For All: The Public Library” An Indie Lens Pop-Up Film April 10, 2025 2-6pm The Kate Gleason Auditorium In Honor of National Library Week, WXXI and the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County are proud to present a special screening of the Indie Lens Film “Free For All: The Public Library,” along with a special program given by the librarians of the Rochester Public Library. The schedule is as follows: 2...
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.
Join us to create something uniquely you on Thursday afternoons. Whether it is an item to make or a game/puzzle to play/solve, there is always something happening in the teen area at the Arnett Library. Ages 12-18 *This event will be held in the Arnett teen area*
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
Thursdays and Fridays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
Stop by to play MarioKart, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance, and more!
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&...
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/
Music For All is a community engagement program involving Eastman chamber music groups and local host venues around the Rochester metropolitan area. The main goal of Music For All is for various audiences and Eastman musicians to connect through a shared music experience and build meaningful relationships between the Eastman School of Music and the Rochester community.
The completion of the Erie Canal in 1825 was a monumental achievement. Linking the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, it transformed New York City into a hub of international trade, drove the rise of industrial cities like Rochester, and accelerated the westward expansion of the United States. Yet few of the laborers who toiled along the canal shared in the prosperity it brought. Join author Mark S. Ferrara as he discusses the stories of ...
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.
Bring nature indoors by crafting your very own macrame air plant hanger. In this class, you will learn how to build and decorate your hanging air planter. At the end of class, you will have created your very own plant hanger to take home with you! All supplies are provided, but you can bring your very own decorative accents to give your terrarium a personal touch. Space is limited. Please register.
Dick Campbell is an amateur genealogist and an avid collector of “dose glasses” (small cups used to measure medicine). Join Campbell for a talk which combines these two topics, as he details the stories of the abolitionists, women's rights advocates, Civil War veterans, philanthropists, and political figures who worked as druggists in Rochester and Western New York in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Registration for this free program is ...
Musical Enjoyment with Children's Songs and Sing-A-Longs! All ages welcome. 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/
Feeling stuck or frustrated with your devices? Come to the Lyell Branch for Tech Class Mondays, and improve your digital skills! We can follow a structured syllabus through the DigitalLearn.org website over multiple weeks, or we can work on specific tasks you want to complete. FREE, just be sure to register with the link! Applicable to most personal devices from smartphones, tablets, and laptops! Don't have your own laptop to bring ...
Succulents are fun, easy to grow and care for, and can be enjoyed indoors and out. Find out how to use succulents throughout your home. Registration required with active email address. You will receive email two days before the program.
Come join us for stories and the opportunity to learn about silkie chickens! You may even get to pet one!
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 ...
Review of Hip Hop is History by Questlove In this landmark book, Questlove – six-time Grammy Award-winning musician, Academy Award-winning filmmaker, drummer, DJ, producer, director, and NYT bestselling author – offers a perceptive, personal reflection on the first 50 years of the “miraculous, mercurial genre” of hip-hop. He traces the creative and cultural forces that made and shaped hip hop; highlights chart-topping hits; and includes insider stories from top names in the industry. Presenter:&...
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.
Learn about and look at live animals from the Seneca Park Zoo! We will investigate the defenses of several different types of animals and how they use those defenses to survive. Best for ages 5-12.
Join a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist for games, storytelling, and interactive play, designed for your child to strengthen their communication skills. Best for ages 1 1/2-4 and their families.
2025 marks the 55th Earth Day anniversary, and we want you to help us celebrate! Join us at the Winton Branch Library on April 16, 2025, as we commemorate this momentous occasion with a program perfect for all ages. From 11:00am to 12:00pm we will learn all about renewable energy sources with the help of Scarlett Webb. Scarlett will teach us all about the wonders of wind, water, and solar energy. Then, using what we learned, we will ...
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 in and bring in your phones or tablets and I'll show you how to use your gadgets. First come, first served.
Unlock the power of your PC and explore the world of the internet in this course! Learn how to use email, search online, access entertainment and other useful resources! In this 10-week, PC-based course, you’ll learn the basics of how to operate a computer and navigate the internet in ways that can enrich your life. During the course, you’ll learn how to use email, search the internet for information, access sources ...
Stop by for a free Henna sample by Henna Rising. In the Teen Space.
Artwork For the Soul presents art abstract line art. Using lines to create shapes that are not found in the real world. Let your thoughts and emotions direct your lines. Come and discover! Lyell Library 956 Lyell Ave Rochester, NY 14606 Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 3:30pm to 6pm Register for free online
Come make a 3D umbrella pop-up card to give to someone on a rainy day! Best for ages 4+.
Come share your enjoyment of all things yarn! We will be crocheting, but feel free to show off your knitting skills!
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 ...
Pathway of Resistance: The Erie Canal and the Underground Railroad This constantly evolving talk examines the experience of African-Americans along the Erie Canal Corridor, with a particular focus on the struggle for abolition. While parts of this story are unpleasant, slavery, racism, and resistance are critical to understanding our society today Steph Adams (they/them) is the Interpretation Director at the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse, NY. Originally from Sherrill, NY, Steph received a ...
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 ...
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 ...
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!
Come make a rainy-day painting using oil pastel resist and blow watercolor methods! Best for ages 5-12.
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Comic Club! Join us at the Winton Branch Library for our monthly meeting of the Comic Club! On the third Thursday of every month, from 4:00pm -5:00pm kids 9 and up can gather to meet other comic lovers, discuss the club’s latest reads, and enjoy some super snacks! Our chosen book ...
Join us to create something uniquely you on Thursday afternoons. Whether it is an item to make or a game/puzzle to play/solve, there is always something happening in the teen area at the Arnett Library. Ages 12-18 *This event will be held in the Arnett teen area*
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.
Stop by to play MarioKart, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance, and more!
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&...
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 in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Bring nature indoors by crafting your very own whimsical yet practical terrarium. Terrariums are the most effortless container gardens; they are easy to make and even easier to maintain! In this class, you will learn how to build and care for your terrarium. At the end of class, you will have created your very own terrarium to take home with you! All supplies are provided, but you can bring your very own decorative accents to ...
Join us for a presentation on the historical context of Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women. Professor Mark Sample will discuss the impact the Emancipation Proclamation, the Draft Riots, the election of 1864, and Lincoln’s assassination had on people living through this chaotic period of American history. There will be time at the end for questions and conversation. Mark Sample is a History Professor at Monroe Community College in the ...
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/
Feeling stuck or frustrated with your devices? Come to the Lyell Branch for Tech Class Mondays, and improve your digital skills! We can follow a structured syllabus through the DigitalLearn.org website over multiple weeks, or we can work on specific tasks you want to complete. FREE, just be sure to register with the link! Applicable to most personal devices from smartphones, tablets, and laptops! Don't have your own laptop to bring ...
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