The Frederick Douglass Community Library will be closed Friday, April 25th for staff training.
The Frederick Douglass Community Library will be closed Friday, April 25th for staff training.
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.
We invite artists to enter the 2025 Art of the Book & Paper Juried International Exhibit. Submissions are being accepted through May 16
Check out the latest updates on the Maplewood Community Library Expansion project and find information about their temporary location.
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class. This class is taught by our volunteer ...
Join us for movement, music and stories! For ages 2-5.
The Dungeons & Dragons club will meet in the teen space.
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Feeling stuck between your vision and reality? Many people have dreams, but fewer have action plans. Are you ready to stop dreaming and start doing? Join the ACTION Board Blastoff with Lisa Johnson to create your own vision board. You will learn how to transform your vision into a dynamic roadmap for success. We will explore Actionable Steps, Practical Strategies, and Accountability Measures. You have the Vision- Now it is time to take Action! Please ...
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. This final concert of the series will feature Eastman School Chamber Music Quartet!
Watch a 30-minute documentary about the history of the uniquely American culture and musical movement, jazz. Stay after for a community discussion.
Accept our April building challenge and show us how those April showers have made your LEGO garden grow! Whatever you build, we’ll put it on display. All ages.
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
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!
Learn more about common birds in the Monroe County area. We will practice proper binocular holding skills and learn to identify different bird calls. Learn how to attract birds to your yard and be introduced to bird watching apps.
In 1825, New York celebrated the "Wedding of the Waters" with the opening of the Erie Canal. This engineering marvel transformed nearly every aspect of life in Rochester and across what would become the Empire State. Join the city and county historian for a tour through history on the canal. Christine L. Ridarsky is the Rochester & Monroe County Historian. She has a master's degree in American History from the State University ...
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 through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour 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 mail with a ...
Join through Zoom for an hour free Beginning English Class. This class is open to Monroe County, New York residents, because the library program is supported by Monroe County, NY taxes. We review basic pronunciation, vocabulary, verbal phrases and tenses. Beginning English levels welcome. Once you attend this group class, we could set up a weekly small group class for you to improve your English. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb....
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
Review of I Heard Her Call My Name: A Memoir of Transition by Lucy Sante Sante’s memoir of late-in-life gender transition “is moving for many reasons, but primarily for its observations about aging and vanity … Her sharpness and sanity, moodiness and skepticism are the appeal.” —The New York Times Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times and The Washington Post. Presenter: Comedic autobiographical ...
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.
How do you find the best care for a senior loved one? Would you like to be a better advocate for elders who are receiving in-home care or living in a nursing home? Representatives from Elder Justice Committee of Metro Justice will describe the work they do, and provide information about their nursing home rankings. They can answer your questions about patient rights, preventing elder abuse, finding care, and support services available in Monroe ...
Do you know how much cash your business needs to operate daily, pay yourself, and invest in future growth? Join us for a free, 1-hour webinar designed to help small business owners master cash flow management. Learn how to forecast cash needs, analyze your cash flow statements, and develop strategies to keep your business financially healthy.
Sample some Oreos and vote on your favorite flavor, then sample some books and decide which to borrow!
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.
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
Join us for a discussion of this original novel which imagines an alternate 2011, in which the Mental Parity movement has taken hold in America in which there is no such thing as variable human intelligence. 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 ...
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.
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!
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
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 in for help with your resume!
Journey to the fUn zOnE! Every Wednesday at 4pm starting on April 23rd a portal to the ultimate crafting, gaming, coloring, and general fun universe, opens at the Lyell Branch Library for little kids ages 5-10... oh and there’s slime, did we mention the slime?
Come share your enjoyment of all things yarn! We will be crocheting, but feel free to show off your knitting skills!
Join us to begin work on the LEGO Marvel Daily Bugle building!
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 ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
April showers bring May flowers! Decorate a terra cotta planter to get ready for summer!
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!
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 ...
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.
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.
Stop in and get basic resume assistance.
It’s May Day so make a garland of paper flowers to decorate and celebrate May! All Ages
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!
Kick of Get Caught Reading Month by making your own bookmark!
Thursdays and Fridays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
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&...
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/
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 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 ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class. This class is taught by our volunteer ...
Kick the weekend off right by moving and grooving to music and creative prompts! Fun for all ages.
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 floral terrarium. In this class, you will learn how to build your very own self-sustaining floral 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 give your terrarium a personal touch. Registration is required. Please register ...
A Movie Trip Through Film Land was produced in 1921 for Eastman Kodak and is the earliest surviving record of how Kodak manufactured film. Upon its release, the film had an impressive run in more than 2,500 theatres worldwide. Today it is a one-of-a-kind time capsule of a Kodak that no longer exists. In 2005, the film was restored from the only two surviving prints, neither of which was a full record of the original film. The preservation ...
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.
If you have been looking for a time and place to donate books, CDs or DVDs now is your chance. Due to limited storage space, we only accept donations the week before a sale. Book sale begins May 10th!
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 and get basic resume assistance.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour 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 mail with a ...
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 through Zoom for an hour free Beginning English Class. This class is open to Monroe County, New York residents, because the library program is supported by Monroe County, NY taxes. We review basic pronunciation, vocabulary, verbal phrases and tenses. Beginning English levels welcome. Once you attend this group class, we could set up a weekly small group class for you to improve your English. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb....
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
Review of The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan A gorgeous, witty account of birding and nature, written and illustrated by the bestselling author. “The sketches and words are a record of my life. They contain what puzzled me, thrilled me, what made me laugh and also grieve. … what changed me when I was naïve and curious and wondered about a bird I saw for the first time.” – Amy ...
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.
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.
Dahlias are a beautiful addition to any garden, learn how to plant and select the right varieties for you.
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 ...
Where can you find cute pets, news, how-to videos, and more? YouTube, of course! Join us for an intro to YouTube. You may associate YouTube with silly videos of cats, but it’s much more than that. Every day, people around the world watch more than 1 billion hours of video, including classic movies, how-to videos, news clips, and more. This presentation will give an overview of the free content available on YouTube and show ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Let’s face it: Everyone has anxiety. Furthermore, our incessant quest to rid ourselves of this ubiquitous human emotion worsens it. What if, instead of fighting our anxiety, we could turn it into a strength? In this enlightening online webinar, you will learn how to use anxiety to become more self-accepting, connected to others, and resilient. Author of Thriving with Anxiety, Dr. Rosmarin’s constructive, compassionate, and evidence-based approach will not make you ...
Who says art is about drawing inside the lines? Art is anything you want it to be, anything you create. Creating without judgement, painting outside the lines, can be such a healing tool. To be able to pick up anything you see and use it to create something unique is an art. You are the only one that has to love it because you created it! Stones, shells, feathers, sand, and anything that I you ...
Come in and bring in your phones or tablets and I'll show you how to use your gadgets. First come, first served.
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!
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Learn about where the fiber for clothing and other textiles comes from and participate in a water felting activity using alpaca fiber from a local farm. This workshop is a great way to learn about fiber animals and fiber arts!
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 ...
Journey to the fUn zOnE! Every Wednesday at 4pm starting on April 23rd a portal to the ultimate crafting, gaming, coloring, and general fun universe, opens at the Lyell Branch Library for little kids ages 5-10... oh and there’s slime, did we mention the slime?
Join us to work on the LEGO Marvel Daily Bugle building!
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 ...
Make a pinch pot (simple handmade pottery) for your mom!
Feeling like democracy is ready for an upgrade? Join our community for a workshop on deliberative democracy. It's an innovative method for making public policy that puts residents at the center. You'll get a taste of how it works and learn how you can get involved in bringing it here to Rochester. No experience is needed!
Hosted by Emily Morry. Washington Square is one of the oldest neighborhoods on Rochester’s east side. The area serves as something of a microcosm of the city’s history. Here, one finds echoes of Rochester’s early years as a milling village, its Erie Canal boomtown days, and its rise as a site of technological innovation. Meet on the north side of the Rundel Memorial Building for this .83 mile tour. *In ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
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!
Please join us in celebrating National Small Business Week! We will have a 3-part presentation on: Market Research - find your customer, industry and market trends, local demographics and more. Legal Q&A - Tracy Jong from Evans Fox LLP will be joining us for a Q&A on common legal concerns for small businesses. Intellectual Property - The differences between Patents, Trademarks, and Copyright and which ones are best suited for ...
Make a special flower pen for Mother’s Day! Surprise your mom with a pretty and useful gift. Supplies will be provided.
Local journalists are important to maintaining strong communities. A free, independent press is essential for a democracy. Meet a team of your local journalists to discuss future coverage ideas and learn how the Democrat and Chronicle team works. There will be plenty of time for audience questions! Robert Bell – Community news and outreach editor Justice Marbury – Neighborhood reporter Kayla Canne – Community safety reporter Emily Barnes – Consumer advocate reporter Madison Scott &...
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.
Not sure if you should go with an LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp? This 90-minute session with Start Small Think Big and attorneys from Fried Frank breaks down the most common business structures — and how each one affects your taxes, liability, and day-to-day operations. You’ll also learn what’s involved in formation and governance, plus get up-to-speed on the latest legal trends. Perfect for entrepreneurs laying a strong foundation.
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.
Stop in and get basic resume assistance.
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 paper lilies by tracing your own hand. This craft makes the perfect Mother’s Day gift! Best for ages 4+.
Decorate a mug to give to the mother figure in your life.
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!
If your brand story isn’t sparking connection (or sales), it’s time to rewrite the plot. Join Start Small Think Big for this Ask An Expert event that blends the magic of storytelling with real business strategy.Walk away with a brand voice that feels like you and messaging that actually converts. Our powerhouse panel of marketing experts feature: Shena Nicole – Brand consultant and business coach with clients featured ...
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.
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&...
Learn how to send and decipher secret messages in this hands-on workshop! Best for spies and secret agents ages 6 and up.
Help us to “rehome” books, CDs, and DVDs. Come on the first day for the best selection - cookbooks $1, other books, CDs, and DVDs $.50ea.
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/
Guided instruction to make a Starry Nights painting! All materials included and registration required. Please call 428-8212 to register.
Whether you’re a mom, a grandmom, spouse to a mom, daughter, son, nipper, or sprog, come join us on the Saturday before Mother‘s Day for a series of writing prompts and optional sharing about any and all things mom-related. Alex Sanchez is the critically-acclaimed author of ten award-winning novels available throughout Monroe County libraries. Registration required
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.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class. This class is taught by our volunteer ...
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 your cards to battle, trade or just enjoy talking and learning about Pokemon Cards. For ages 8 and up.
Today, most of us know Rochester as being home to one of the largest deaf communities in the United States. But the city has been a home to deaf people for nearly two hundred years. This lecture, based on the feature article of the Spring 2025 issue of Rochester History, will explore the emergence of the deaf community in Rochester during the middle of the nineteenth century. It will trace the movement of deaf ...
Help us to “rehome” books, CDs, and DVDs – purchase them for $.50ea or mix and match 3/$1.00. Exception: Cookbooks $1/ea.
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/
Hiring your first employee or contractor in California? This essential 90-minute webinar with Cozen O’Connor and Start Small Think Big breaks down everything you need to know: legal responsibilities, wage and tax obligations, and how to decide between employee vs. contractor. You’ll also learn what agreements protect your business best. Whether you’re hiring your first team member or need a legal refresh, this one’s a must-attend.
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 and get basic resume assistance.
Fill in the blanks to write a funny limerick!
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour 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 mail with a ...
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 through Zoom for an hour free Beginning English Class. This class is open to Monroe County, New York residents, because the library program is supported by Monroe County, NY taxes. We review basic pronunciation, vocabulary, verbal phrases and tenses. Beginning English levels welcome. Once you attend this group class, we could set up a weekly small group class for you to improve your English. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb....
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 ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
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.
Have fun with STEM! Registration Required.
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.
The first award ceremony celebrating the inspirational comics of all the groups that participated in the Comic Empowerment Program at Central Library. We will discover which comic has the best main character, best world, is the most inspirational, and is best overall comic. There will also be an in-person vote for Best Cover! Come celebrate the hard work of over 70 teens across Rochester!
Literacy Rochester will introduce you to basic terminology, functionality, and navigation of internet browsers, search engines and websites. Please feel free to bring your own device to learn on. Pre-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/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
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.
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. All ages are welcome!
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 ...
Wondering how to fund your next big move? In this 1-hour workshop, the experts from Citi will help you make sense of your financing choices. From traditional loans to grants, crowdfunding, and even equity investment, you’ll learn the pros, cons, and strategic possibilities of each. Discover how to layer funding sources, decode typical loan terms, and align your funding with your goals.
Journey to the fUn zOnE! Every Wednesday at 4pm starting on April 23rd a portal to the ultimate crafting, gaming, coloring, and general fun universe, opens at the Lyell Branch Library for little kids ages 5-10... oh and there’s slime, did we mention the slime?
Come share your enjoyment of all things yarn! We will be crocheting, but feel free to show off your knitting skills!
Pick up your copy of Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour at our circulation desk before May 14 and join us for light refreshments, good books, and great conversation!
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 ...
Join us for a free educational workshop on library advocacy You can learn: How our libraries are funded What best practices are for talking with policy makers How to mobilize your community to advocate for libraries How to connect with the Friends and Foundation of Rochester Public Library Presented by: Allan Richards, Retired Legislative Director New York State Assembly Linda H. Donahue, Labor Educator, ...
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 ...
Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for a propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
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!
Inspired by best-selling author Kristin Hannah’s hit historical novel, The Women, award-winning journalist Nancy E. Lynch presents The REAL Women, Veterans of Vietnam on May 15 at 12:30 p.m. at the Central Library of Rochester, 115 South Ave. in Rochester, N.Y. April 30, 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Nancy will share REAL war letters from REAL nurses and a REAL Donut Dolly that she received from the combat ...
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.
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.
Stop in and get basic resume assistance.
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*
Get more mindful in May by practicing some simple Yoga! All ages.
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!
Join visiting artist Becky Miller to learn how to draw Anime and Manga characters! For ages 10-17.
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 ...
Come shop our Bag Sale! Bring your own bag and fill it for $3.00.
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!
What better way to celebrate National Pizza Party Day than to have a pizza party! Join us after school for a slice of Little Venice happiness, and a munchkin of goodwill!
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 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.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class. This class is taught by our volunteer ...
Donate plants, plant accessories (pots, planters, scissors, food, hangers) or cuttings and bring home something “new”. Items for swapping will be accepted on Friday 11am-6pm or Saturday 11am-1pm.
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
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 and get basic resume assistance.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour 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 mail with a ...
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 through Zoom for an hour free Beginning English Class. This class is open to Monroe County, New York residents, because the library program is supported by Monroe County, NY taxes. We review basic pronunciation, vocabulary, verbal phrases and tenses. Beginning English levels welcome. Once you attend this group class, we could set up a weekly small group class for you to improve your English. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb....
Join us for a virtual book discussion on Zoom every third Tuesday of the month. Come in to pick up what we’ll be reading in March. For the Zoom link, email us at charlotte.programs@libraryweb.org
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 ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
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!
Whether you’re looking to adopt a dog for the first time, or you live with dogs already, Dogs 101 will help you to better understand the numerous and complex ways our canine friends communicate their wants, needs, and emotions. Presented by Lollypop Farm.
Come play video games on our PS4.
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.
During this hands-on workshop, we'll explore YouTube, the popular video-sharing site. You'll learn how to search for videos that you like, use the video controls, subscribe to channels, and more! We will also cover some important account settings. Note: Seniors 60+ only for Senior Planet programs.
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/
You’re invited to an online intimate conversation with bestselling author Rachelle Bergstein as she chats about her newest book The Genius of Judy. This book takes an expansive look at Judy Blume’s life, work, and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic—and controversial—young adult novels, from Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret to Blubber.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Come in and bring in your phones or tablets and I'll show you how to use your gadgets. First come, first served.
Who says art is about drawing inside the lines? Art is anything you want it to be, anything you create. Creating without judgement, painting outside the lines, can be such a healing tool. To be able to pick up anything you see and use it to create something unique is an art. You are the only one that has to love it because you created it! Stones, shells, feathers, sand, and anything that I you ...
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!
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 to work on the LEGO Marvel Daily Bugle building!
Journey to the fUn zOnE! Every Wednesday at 4pm starting on April 23rd a portal to the ultimate crafting, gaming, coloring, and general fun universe, opens at the Lyell Branch Library for little kids ages 5-10... oh and there’s slime, did we mention the slime?
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 ...
Understand the impacts of climate change and how they will affect us in regard to the systems thinking framework. We will discuss local climate impacts and ways for individuals to take action at home and dealing with climate anxiety.
Understand the impacts of climate change and how they will affect us in regard to the system thinking framework. We will discuss local climate impacts and ways for individuals to take action at home and dealing with climate anxiety. *This program is available thanks to a consortium of MCLS libraries that are sharing resources and connecting communities. Please register below to receive the Zoom link
Hosted by Dan Cody This 1.1-mile walking tour focuses on the significant role that immigrants, migrants, and minority group members have played in the economic, social, and cultural development of Rochester. The tour begins at the former location of the largely immigrant-built Erie Canal, and ends at the Rundel Memorial Library, where locals and visitors alike can learn more about Rochester’s immigrant communities as well as their own ethnic and racial heritage using ...
Shoulders to Stand On in partnership with ImageOut and the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County Teorema (1968) Free, with complimentary light refreshments to follow.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
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!
Come make a red poppy pin to wear in honor of fallen soldiers for Memorial Day! Best for ages 5+.
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.
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.
Welcome to the farm! Join us in the KGA for this collaborative simulation where players work together to see if they can run a financially successful farm. Players take turns rolling the die and moving their bodies through a life-size game board. Depending on where they land, they might buy something for the farm, sell their crops at the farmers’ market, pay taxes, or face unexpected events. Starting with $200 in their bank account, ...
Stop in and get basic resume assistance.
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.
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&...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class. This class is taught by our volunteer ...
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Accept our May building challenge and create a single flower or an arrangement! Whatever you build, we’ll put it on display. All ages.
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