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
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
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.
Discover the secrets behind buying and selling a business! Acquire essential insights into the due diligence necessary for successfully navigating this process. 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 ...
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/
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!
Join us for a fun new program from the Seneca Park Zoo! Listen to an animal story and meet a real animal ambassador from the ZooMobile. The theme of this month’s story time safari will be “Animal Homes.”
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 ...
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
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.
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 ...
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*
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!
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
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&...
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
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 ...
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.
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 University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music. This performance by students Madison Oh, Felix Harkness, Israel Anselme and Erica Lin has been described as “full of originality and charm.”
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.
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
The theme for this year’s National Library Week "Drawn to the Library" acknowledges that people utilize libraries for various purposes, including research, study, exploration, entertainment, connection, and growth. Show what the library means to you with your drawing on a bookmark. First, second, and third prizes will be awarded, and the winners will be printed for the library community.
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
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/
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!
The folks that are interested in learning more about urban farming, making their own potting soil, growing seedlings, no-till methods, pruning, or high production in small spaces please attend this workshop.
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 ...
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 ...
Come and make a poem with Literacy Zone and the Maplewood Community Library in its temporary location at 414 Lexington Ave.
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 ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Join us as 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 ...
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
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/
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!
Running a childcare business comes with important legal responsibilities, from structuring enrollment agreements to navigating employment laws. Understanding your legal obligations is key to protecting your business and ensuring long-term success. Join Start Small Think Big and Goodwin Procter LLP for a free webinar covering how to draft strong enrollment contracts, manage deposits and tuition agreements, maintain proper records, prevent disputes, and comply with wage and hour laws. You’...
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 ...
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
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...
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*
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!
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
Thursdays and Fridays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
Stop by the library table at the senior café with your phone or other device for in-depth one-on-one assistance. We can show you how to set up new devices, troubleshoot slow phones, adjust notification settings, remove applications that slow down your system, and keep your devices secure. Please Note: This program will be held at: Senior Tech Help @ Lifespan Wolk Café, Sibley Square, 25 Franklin St
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&...
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/
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.
Come celebrate spring with us and create these whimsical flower fairies out of wire or clothespins. You will learn how to make the body, clothing and accessories. Perfect for a garden fairy house! All materials included. Registration is required. Please register at
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.
Bring your cards to battle, trade or just enjoy talking and learning about Pokemon Cards. For ages 8 and up.
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 ...
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.
Musical Enjoyment with Children's Songs and Sing-A-Longs! All ages welcome. No registration required.
Hang out in the library during your spring break and have some fun playing card games, board games, or on PS5 console!!!
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!
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.
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
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 ...
Hang out in the library during your spring break and have some fun playing card games, board games, or on PS5 console!!!
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:&...
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 Ms. Kassie, Ms. Kiki, and Ms. Sara in the Children's Room at 3pm for a special tool story time! Ms. Kassie will read stories for ages 3 and up, and Ms. Kiki and Ms. Sara will lead the kids in a special tool craft!
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.
Running a website comes with important legal responsibilities, from protecting customer data to ensuring compliance with privacy laws and intellectual property rules. Navigating this complex digital landscape is essential for safeguarding your business and building customer trust. Join Start Small Think Big and Gibson Dunn & Crutcher for a free webinar on how to minimize legal risks, create strong website terms of use and privacy policies, stay compliant with data protection laws, and implement ...
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
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 ...
Hang out in the library during your spring break and have some fun playing card games, board games, or on PS5 console!!!
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.
Stop by for a free Henna sample by Henna Rising. In the Teen Space.
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 ...
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 ...
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
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 ...
Hang out in the library during your spring break and have some fun playing card games, board games, or on PS5 console!!!
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!
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.
Check out summer jobs, after school jobs, and some entry level roles for people in high school and those finishing high school/GED. Ages 14 and up. No registration required.
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*
What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Comic Club! Join us at the Winton Branch Library for our monthly meeting of the Comic Club! On the third Thursday of every month, from 4:00pm -5:00pm kids 9 and up can gather to meet other comic lovers, discuss the club’s latest reads, and enjoy some super snacks! Our chosen book ...
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
Thursdays and Fridays at 11 am Join us for stories and songs that your youngsters will love! Registration is not required.
Hang out in the library during your spring break and have some fun playing card games, board games, or on PS5 console!!!
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&...
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/
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Hang out in the library during your spring break and have some fun playing card games, board games, or on PS5 console!!!
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 ...
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!
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 ...
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
Celebrate Earth Day by helping us beautify and clean up the space around the library after the long winter.
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 Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End by Alua Arthur This transformative memoir from America’s most visible death doula outlines how embracing our mortality can help us lead more fulfilling, authentic lives. Alua has been present for thousands of end-of-life moments, and she helps manage all aspects of patient care, from practical business matters to medical directives, memorial planning, and quiet moments, when emotional ...
For over 40 years the Rochester T’ai Chi Ch’uan Center has been promoting the practice of T’ai Chi for fitness and health. Learn about what T’ai Chi is and what RTCCC has to offer in this free presentation.
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.
Come celebrate Earth Day by recycling some old magazines into woven art or a basket! Best for ages 5-12.
Turning your business dreams into a sustainable reality starts with smart financial planning. Join us for a 1-hour workshop designed to help small business owners develop realistic sales projections, manage growth, and navigate financial needs during peak and slow seasons. Learn how your growth trajectory impacts cash flow and how to set sales targets that support long-term profitability.
As the first boomtown in the United States, Rochester was an embodiment of the market revolution in the early United States. But when the Panic of 1837 struck the region, the economic foundations of the city collapsed. In the wake of this collapse, a new group of horticulture reformers sought to reform the city, region, and their residents. By the mid-nineteenth century, the city became home to a group of plant nurserymen and seed dealers whose ...
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 ...
During this hands-on workshop, we'll explore some of the common features of smartphones. You'll learn ways to interact with the touch screen, how to access important controls, and how to search for specific settings. We'll also cover some tips and best practices for securing and maintaining your device. Pre-requisites: Participants should bring their smartphone to class. Please note that this workshop focuses on some specific smartphone features and will not cover ...
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!
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. All ages are welcome!
Play a financial version of the game Twister to learn about coin values. For a younger crowd, explore real coins (included) and discuss what they are worth, then spin the Identifying Currency spinner to test their skills. Use the customizable Money Math spinner to challenge teams of older kids with addition, multiplication, and percents. Best for ages 3-12.
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?
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 ...
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
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.
Come explore a variety of Earth Day themed activities at the Charlotte Library. Bring your own reusable bottle for refreshments!
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!
Do you love action-packed adventure? Are you ready for the thrill? You’re invited to a riveting conversation with New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz as he chats with us about his Orphan X series and his life as a writer of suspenseful storytelling.
Write a poetry on your own pace and submit it to the teen librarian to get appreciated.
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&...
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/
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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!
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.
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/
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!
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?
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 ...
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!
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!
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