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This summer, RPL is thrilled to start offering two to three virtual Author Talks per month!
Summer Reading 2022: OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES
View free programs for children and teens, presented by libraries in the Monroe County Library System.
Explore what’s available for teens at the Branch and Central libraries.
The Monroe County Library System is happy to announce it’s renewal of the VIP Pass program for 2020. The Very Important Places (V.I.P.) pass provides a substantial discount to enjoy the best of Rochester and Monroe County’s arts and cultural treasures.
The Monroe County Library System is proud to offer Empire Passes for New York State Parks, which allows users to borrow free admission passes to hundreds of New York State Parks. The Empire Pass is your ticket to the great outdoors, swim, hike, fish, play, it’s all free.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
Join us for stories, songs and movement! Ages 2-5.
Come in and hear stories and make fun crafts right after! Weekly on Tuesdays July & August Location: Childrens Room
Tuesday is Story Day this summer at the Winton Branch Library. Families with children ages 3-8 will be enthralled by these free programs which will occur on Tuesdays in the Children’s Room at 11am from July 12 – August 9. Children’s Librarian Kathy Wolf will read books, together we will sing songs and rhyme rhymes with flannels or fingerplays and have a blast! Who knew that early literacy learning could be such fun! ...
Kids and thier grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2022 and August 2022!
Chamber music with a twist! https://www.facebook.com/AdHocMus/
We'll provide the supplies. You provide the creativity! For ages 5-12
Come by the Lincoln Library between 2-3 pm every Tuesday to get 1:1 computer help! You can bring your device, your questions or any topics you would like to get more practice with! Call 428-8210 for questions.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Come learn how to draw in a manga and anime style with experts from the Flower City Arts Center! Register for this class here
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Play this quick, easy, fun game in the library that always provide great laughs.
Join us for an evening with New York Times Bestselling author Liz Moore as she discusses her international bestseller, Long Bright River, and her other works. The novel takes place in Philadelphia, where Moore has lived for a decade. She traces the story of two sisters estranged from each other but bonded by their choices. Mickey is a cop, and Kacey lives on the streets in the vice of addiction. When Kacey ...
Join us for an evening with New York Times Bestselling author Liz Moore as she discusses her international bestseller, Long Bright River, and her other works. The novel takes place in Philadelphia, where Moore has lived for a decade. She traces the story of two sisters estranged from each other but bonded by their choices. Mickey is a cop, and Kacey lives on the streets in the vice of addiction. When Kacey ...
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
If you dream of being a successful innovator, get ready for the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) free, online conference, Invention-Con 2022: Inspiring and redefining the innovative mindset, coming August 10-12 from 1-5 p.m. ET daily. Register for this special event. Join us as successful inventors, accomplished entrepreneurs, and expert USPTO staff demonstrate how intellectual property protection is key to your success, share invaluable resources for innovators, offer tips on business ...
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. All ages welcome.
Meet us in the Middle Ground on the 2nd floor in the Children’s Center each week at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate different aspects of writing with other writers! This program is best suited for 8–12-year-olds. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
You’re invited to join the Teen Central Summer dance and exercise event! Register in advance to participate in-person up to 25 participants) or online via Zoom. Events are held in the Kate Gleason Auditorium at the Central Library. If you have any questions, please call or email Faezeh @ teen.central@libraryweb.org. (585) 428-8451.
Join us in the Digital Media Lab to test out the new Esports equipment!!! Every Monday and Wednesday in August we will play a different competitive game. Test out our six new Esports stations complete with Alienware Aurora PCs, 27' curved monitors, Carbonfiber desks, and S-Racer gaming chairs. Fortnite - August 1st League of Legends - August 3rd Apex Legends - August 8th Brawlhalla - August 10th Valorant - August 15th DOTA 2 - August 17th Fortnite ...
Create/design an art piece using mixed media.
Pop-Up Movies: “Dog” (2022; rated PG-13; 101 minutes) Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 6:00pm Friday, August 26, 2022, 12:00noon Kate Gleason Auditorium In honor of National Dog Month, the Reynolds Media Center presents its first Pop-Up Movie as a tribute to our best friends. In this road-trip comedy, two hard-charging former Army Rangers paired against their will—Briggs (Channing Tatum) and a Belgian Malinois named Lulu—race down the Pacific Coast trying to make it to a fellow ...
Whether you’re a beginner or a computer master, you’re invited to join the GWC club at the Central Library! Girls (6th-12th grades) who sign up for this 15 week summer program will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help them build animations, games, apps, and more! GWC have tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This ...
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
If you dream of being a successful innovator, get ready for the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) free, online conference, Invention-Con 2022: Inspiring and redefining the innovative mindset, coming August 10-12 from 1-5 p.m. ET daily. Register for this special event. Join us as successful inventors, accomplished entrepreneurs, and expert USPTO staff demonstrate how intellectual property protection is key to your success, share invaluable resources for innovators, offer tips on business ...
Start your day with a gentle class that adapts yoga poses with the use of a chair. This class cultivates awareness and relaxation through breath work and gentle stretches without the stress of getting up and down off the floor. Registration required.
New experiment each week! Pre-School to Grade 2 (with parent engagement & involvement required) Location: Childrens Room
Join us for open playtime in our newly renovated Secret Room each Thursday from 11:00 until 12:00 p.m. This is best for children ages 2 – 5 years of age with a caregiver. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Let's get outside and be creative! Ages 5-12
Drum along with Mayukwa and listen as he shares stories of his childhood far away. For ages 5-12.
Let's get outside to decorate the sidewalk, play with bubbles and try some jump ropes! For ages 4-10
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Come in to see 3 Rescued & Rehabbed owls: Great Horn, Screech, & Barred owls! All ages are welcome. No registration necessary
Test your knowledge of Marine Biology against other families. All participants will win prizes, but the highest scoring team gets to choose their prize first! Register Once per Team! No limit of how many people per team. A phone with internet access is required! (We will be using Buzzin.live for the game, and we'll go over how to use it before we get started)
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
If you dream of being a successful innovator, get ready for the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) free, online conference, Invention-Con 2022: Inspiring and redefining the innovative mindset, coming August 10-12 from 1-5 p.m. ET daily. Register for this special event. Join us as successful inventors, accomplished entrepreneurs, and expert USPTO staff demonstrate how intellectual property protection is key to your success, share invaluable resources for innovators, offer tips on business ...
One of our most popular programs! The Seneca Park ZooMobile is coming to the Winton Branch Library for a wildlife education program detailing things that can cause animals to become endangered or even extinct. Learn what you and zoos can do to prevent that from happening and meet some wild animals in real life! Going, Going, Saved is a free program that ...
Come play games, make fun crafts and eat ice cream with us to celebrate your summer reading! Raffle will be drawn during the party. Location: Childrens Room
Ms Liz will be hear to teach us how to make a story book themed snack!
Come to the Children’s Center of the Central Library on Friday afternoons between 1 and 4 pm and find the maker in you. Each week we’ll explore and create with different tools, materials, and methods. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Hot outside? No problem. Drop in and enjoy a family-friendly movie in the air-conditioned comfort of the Story Time Room! For families.
Join our bi-weekly books & more discussion sessions and flourish your love for reading and learning! Discussion topics range from YA classics, non-fiction to manga and graphic novels to poetry around the world. Registration is required. We meet in the B-hive meeting room on the 2nd floor at the Central Library. This event will be live stremmed as well. To attend via Zoom, you must ...
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Call 585-428-8216 for weekly showings. Location: Childrens Room
Practice floor, standing and balancing poses with plenty of modifications for individual needs. This class is intended to be enjoyable and accessible for all levels. Registration required. Please bring your own mat.
Stop in and read a book to this loving, trained therapy dog or just say "hi" and tell her a story. Gracie will be waiting for your visit! For ages 4-12.
Make a fun and easy craft with Miss Jakisa! New craft each week. Location: Childrens Room
Make your own natural sugar scrub to pamper your skin! This event is free and all materials are included.
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Test your knowledge of the ocean creatures and try for your chance to win an Amazon gift card!
Come to the Teen Central on Mondays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet/knit, or just enjoy beading crafts while socializing with other teens in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Rochester Works will be at the Monroe Branch to answer all your questions about job-seeking.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
If you sent a Flat Stanley on an adventure AND took another Flat Stanley out for an adventure, this party is for you! Registration required. Ages 5-12.
Mondays are for Movies! Join us at 4:00 p.m. for a family friendly movie each week in the Secret Room. This week we are showing Space Jam: A New Legacy! This movie is about a rogue artificial intelligence who kidnaps the son of famed basketball player LeBron James, who then has to work with Bugs Bunny to win a basketball game. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Come play: UNO, Guess Who, 5-Second Rule, & more.
Join us in the Digital Media Lab to test out the new Esports equipment!!! Every Monday and Wednesday in August we will play a different competitive game. Test out our six new Esports stations complete with Alienware Aurora PCs, 27' curved monitors, Carbonfiber desks, and S-Racer gaming chairs. Fortnite - August 1st League of Legends - August 3rd Apex Legends - August 8th Brawlhalla - August 10th Valorant - August 15th DOTA 2 - August 17th Fortnite ...
This is a LIVE class and all supplies will be provided.
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
Summer reading is loaded with fun activities this summer! Visit the Teen Central, check out a few of your favorite YA titles, drop off your reading entry logs for a chance to get rewarded with awesome books, gift cards, and much more. Registration is not required. For more information, please stop by the YA Ref. Desk, call or email us at teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-5481
Come in and hear stories and make fun crafts right after! Weekly on Tuesdays July & August Location: Childrens Room
Kids and thier grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2022 and August 2022!
Rochester based singer-songwriter, guitarist and one man band combines elements of early rock and roll, blues, Americana and psychedelic rock. https://ryansutherland.bandcamp.com/
Come by the Lincoln Library between 2-3 pm every Tuesday to get 1:1 computer help! You can bring your device, your questions or any topics you would like to get more practice with! Call 428-8210 for questions.
Superheroes have lots of special powers, but how many of those powers are also found in the animal kingdom? Find out here with the Wildlife Rockstars! Join Bridges for Brain Injury on Tuesday, August 16th from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. in the Kate Gleason Auditorium to learn how animals are superheroes and what their superpowers are! This is an all-ages event. No registration required. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428...
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Play this quick, easy, fun game in the library that always provide great laughs.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win prizes!
Read a book of your choice and enter a raffle for a chance to win a gift card!
All ages welcome. End of summer party! Come join the fun and eat some tasty ice cream.
Meet us in the Middle Ground on the 2nd floor in the Children’s Center each week at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate different aspects of writing with other writers! This program is best suited for 8–12-year-olds. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Care to try your hand at a giant spirograph? What will you create?
All ages welcome 10+ (No prior experience necessary, but it is also welcomed.) Location: Outside weather permitting. If not, Children's Room
Join us in the Digital Media Lab to test out the new Esports equipment!!! Every Monday and Wednesday in August we will play a different competitive game. Test out our six new Esports stations complete with Alienware Aurora PCs, 27' curved monitors, Carbonfiber desks, and S-Racer gaming chairs. Fortnite - August 1st League of Legends - August 3rd Apex Legends - August 8th Brawlhalla - August 10th Valorant - August 15th DOTA 2 - August 17th Fortnite ...
Create an sea theamed lantern using tissue paper, mod podge, glass jars and tea lights. All supplies will be provided. This program is for ages 16 and older. This program requires registration. Please register at
Whether you’re a beginner or a computer master, you’re invited to join the GWC club at the Central Library! Girls (6th-12th grades) who sign up for this 15 week summer program will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help them build animations, games, apps, and more! GWC have tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. ...
Start your day with a gentle class that adapts yoga poses with the use of a chair. This class cultivates awareness and relaxation through breath work and gentle stretches without the stress of getting up and down off the floor. Registration required.
New experiment each week! Pre-School to Grade 2 (with parent engagement & involvement required) Location: Childrens Room
Let's get outside and be creative! Ages 5-12
Let's get outside to decorate the sidewalk, play with bubbles and try some jump ropes! For ages 4-10
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Kids ages 5-12 will have a lot of fun building things with LEGOS!
Send your best photos of Rochester and its people throughout August. Pictures with artist credit to be shared and displayed via social media and within the library itself. Email: sheilah.murphy@libraryweb.org or send to us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PhillisWheatleyLibrary
Have fun with Bubbles, sidewalk chalk & parachute play! (Please meet on grassy area in front of playground at Charlotte Beach.) Every 3rd Friday of the month.
Come to the Children’s Center of the Central Library on Friday afternoons between 1 and 4 pm and find the maker in you. Each week we’ll explore and create with different tools, materials, and methods. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Hot outside? No problem. Drop in and enjoy a family-friendly movie in the air-conditioned comfort of the Story Time Room! For families.
Celebrate Ocean's of Possibilities End of Summer Reading Fun Day with us! Join us for summertime fun with games , oceans crafts, reading check-ins with prizes & much more !
Become a member of the Teen Central Teen Advisory Board! Join and meet new people, discuss teen concerns, help develop library programs and services you would like to see in the library, and talk about books — all while earning volunteer credits and having fun. This is your chance to make a difference! If you are interested in joining our Teen Advisory Board, please register here and email Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb....
Practice floor, standing and balancing poses with plenty of modifications for individual needs. This class is intended to be enjoyable and accessible for all levels. Registration required. Please bring your own mat.
Call 585-428-8216 for weekly showings. Location: Childrens Room
Brandon Hester-Harrell, visits the Arnett Branch Library to launch his new children's book, You Can Be Anything! You Can Be Anything! is an engaging story that demonstrates the power of affirmations in young children. Joshua, a boy who is nervous about his first day of school, and his father speaks life into him by providing examples of influential African American trailblazers. With an enlightened perspective, Joshua goes to school and meets ...
Make a fun and easy craft with Miss Jakisa! New craft each week. Location: Childrens Room
Come to the Teen Central on Mondays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet/knit, or just enjoy beading crafts while socializing with other teens in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Do you enjoy Manga and Anime? Then this club is for you! Join Mr. Isaac to talk about all things MANGA! Check out our manga and anime collections and make new friends.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Mondays are for Movies! Join us at 4:00 p.m. for a family friendly movie each week in the Secret Room. This week we are showing The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge On The Run! After SpongeBob’s beloved pet snail Gary is Snail-napped, he and Patrick embark on an epic adventure to The Lost City of Atlantic City to bring Gary home. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Join us in the Digital Media Lab to test out the new Esports equipment!!! Every Monday and Wednesday in August we will play a different competitive game. Test out our six new Esports stations complete with Alienware Aurora PCs, 27' curved monitors, Carbonfiber desks, and S-Racer gaming chairs. Fortnite - August 1st League of Legends - August 3rd Apex Legends - August 8th Brawlhalla - August 10th Valorant - August 15th DOTA 2 - August 17th Fortnite ...
Come in and visit with the RocDog therapy dogs!
Virtual trivia quiz via Zoom. Sign up online or call 428-8202 to register.
Make this colorful wall hanging with Frances Hare. All supplies provided. The image is just a representation of what your wall hanging may look like. This is a LIVE class in the Art Division.
Dr. Michele Harper is a female African American emergency room physician in an overwhelmingly male and white profession. Brought up in Washington, D.C., in a complicated family, she went to Harvard, where she met her husband. They stayed together through medical school until two months before she was scheduled to join the staff of a hospital in central Philadelphia when he told her he couldn’t move with her. Her marriage at an ...
Dr. Michele Harper is a female African American emergency room physician in an overwhelmingly male and white profession. Brought up in Washington, D.C., in a complicated family, she went to Harvard, where she met her husband. They stayed together through medical school until two months before she was scheduled to join the staff of a hospital in central Philadelphia when he told her he couldn’t move with her. Her marriage at an ...
Join us for stories, songs and movement! Ages 2-5.
Come in and hear stories and make fun crafts right after! Weekly on Tuesdays July & August Location: Childrens Room
Kids and thier grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2022 and August 2022!
Rochester-area musicians for the enjoyment and promotion of the mandolin and other mandolin family instruments including the mandola, mandocello, and mando-bass. https://www.facebook.com/RochesterMandolinOrchestra/
Come by the Lincoln Library between 2-3 pm every Tuesday to get 1:1 computer help! You can bring your device, your questions or any topics you would like to get more practice with! Call 428-8210 for questions.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Play this quick, easy, fun game in the library that always provide great laughs.
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. All ages welcome.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Meet us in the Middle Ground on the 2nd floor in the Children’s Center each week at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate different aspects of writing with other writers! This program is best suited for 8–12-year-olds. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Create/design an art piece using mixed media.
Join us in the Digital Media Lab to test out the new Esports equipment!!! Every Monday and Wednesday in August we will play a different competitive game. Test out our six new Esports stations complete with Alienware Aurora PCs, 27' curved monitors, Carbonfiber desks, and S-Racer gaming chairs. Fortnite - August 1st League of Legends - August 3rd Apex Legends - August 8th Brawlhalla - August 10th Valorant - August 15th DOTA 2 - August 17th Fortnite ...
Create this pretty sunflower with Bumblebees. Artist Frank Wolfs will show you how to use all the linoleum blades to create your own image. This is a LIVE class, all supplies are provided and will be returned to the Art Division.
Whether you’re a beginner or a computer master, you’re invited to join the GWC club at the Central Library! Girls (6th-12th grades) who sign up for this 15 week summer program will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help them build animations, games, apps, and more! GWC have tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This ...
Start your day with a gentle class that adapts yoga poses with the use of a chair. This class cultivates awareness and relaxation through breath work and gentle stretches without the stress of getting up and down off the floor. Registration required.
New experiment each week! Pre-School to Grade 2 (with parent engagement & involvement required) Location: Childrens Room
Join us as we sit down in conversation with Liz Wiseman, New York Times bestselling author, researcher, and executive adviser. Liz will talk about her latest book, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger and Multiply Your Impact, and her other work. In Impact Players, Liz asks the question, why do some people break through and make an impact while others get stuck going through the motions? In every organization, ...
Join us as we sit down in conversation with Liz Wiseman, New York Times bestselling author, researcher, and executive adviser. Liz will talk about her latest book, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger and Multiply Your Impact, and her other work. In Impact Players, Liz asks the question, why do some people break through and make an impact while others get stuck going through the motions? In every organization, ...
Pop-Up Movies: "Dog" In-Person Pop-Up Movies: “Dog” (2022; rated PG-13; 101 minutes) Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 6:00pm Friday, August 26, 2022, 12:00noon Kate Gleason Auditorium In honor of National Dog Month, the Reynolds Media Center presents its first Pop-Up Movie as a tribute to our best friends. In this road-trip comedy, two hard-charging former Army Rangers paired against their will—Briggs (Channing Tatum) and a Belgian Malinois named Lulu—race down the Pacific ...
Join our bi-weekly books & more discussion sessions and flourish your love for reading and learning! Discussion topics range from YA classics, non-fiction to manga and graphic novels to poetry around the world. Registration is required. We meet in the B-hive meeting room on the 2nd floor at the Central Library. This event will be live stremmed as well. To attend via Zoom, you must ...
Create a beautiful paper flower! Jennifer will teach us how to transfer paper strips into easy to make, lovely flowers. Registration Required. Please call 428-8216 to register!
Practice floor, standing and balancing poses with plenty of modifications for individual needs. This class is intended to be enjoyable and accessible for all levels. Registration required. Please bring your own mat.
Call 585-428-8216 for weekly showings. Location: Childrens Room
End Summer reading with a trip to the Carnival! We'll have pizza, drinks, a magic show, face painter, balloons and games games games! This is also where we will announce the winners of our Summer Reading winners.
Make a fun and easy craft with Miss Jakisa! New craft each week. Location: Childrens Room
Come to the Teen Central on Mondays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet/knit, or just enjoy beading crafts while socializing with other teens in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Mondays are for Movies! Join us at 4:00 p.m. for a family friendly movie each week in the Secret Room. This week we are showing Sonic The Hedgehog! After discovering a small, blue, fast hedgehog, a small-town police officer must help him defeat an evil genius who wants to do experiments on him. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Join us in the Digital Media Lab to test out the new Esports equipment!!! Every Monday and Wednesday in August we will play a different competitive game. Test out our six new Esports stations complete with Alienware Aurora PCs, 27' curved monitors, Carbonfiber desks, and S-Racer gaming chairs. Fortnite - August 1st League of Legends - August 3rd Apex Legends - August 8th Brawlhalla - August 10th Valorant - August 15th DOTA 2 - August 17th Fortnite ...
Create 2 pieces of sunflower stalks with Deaney of Deaney Weaney Blooms. You can display these paper sunflowers in a vase or hang on the walls of your home this summer—or for the next 10 summers =) Through a number of paper crafting techniques, you will learn how to transform flat sheets of paper into a beautiful, three-dimensional paper sculpture. This is a live class in the Art Division
Come in and hear stories and make fun crafts right after! Weekly on Tuesdays July & August Location: Childrens Room
Kids and thier grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2022 and August 2022!
O and her pipa bridge the gap between traditional Chinese folk music and American folk rock. https://ospipa.bandcamp.com/
Come by the Lincoln Library between 2-3 pm every Tuesday to get 1:1 computer help! You can bring your device, your questions or any topics you would like to get more practice with! Call 428-8210 for questions.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Play this quick, easy, fun game in the library that always provide great laughs.
Open to All Teens, Grade 6-12 (June 20th through August 31st) Register & submit your entry by emailing your photo to: teen.central@libraryweb.org *Ask at the Teen Central if you would like to drop off a print copy of your entry. If you have any questions, please call or email Faezeh at teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451 ************************************************************************ Submission Rules The contest is open to all teens (grades 6-12) ...
Summer reading is loaded with fun activities this summer! Visit the Teen Central, check out a few of your favorite YA titles, drop off your reading entry logs for a chance to get rewarded with awesome books, gift cards, and much more. Registration is not required. For more information, please stop by the YA Ref. Desk, call or email us at teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-5481
Sign-up to reserve your takeaway craft. You will be notified when your bag is ready for pickup. Each bag will include: Rock Paint Brush Pen
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Please note: Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Meet us in the Middle Ground on the 2nd floor in the Children’s Center each week at 3:00 p.m. to celebrate different aspects of writing with other writers! This program is best suited for 8–12-year-olds. Registration is not required. For more information, please contact the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Join us in the Digital Media Lab to test out the new Esports equipment!!! Every Monday and Wednesday in August we will play a different competitive game. Test out our six new Esports stations complete with Alienware Aurora PCs, 27' curved monitors, Carbonfiber desks, and S-Racer gaming chairs. Fortnite - August 1st League of Legends - August 3rd Apex Legends - August 8th Brawlhalla - August 10th Valorant - August 15th DOTA 2 - August 17th Fortnite ...
Whether you’re a beginner or a computer master, you’re invited to join the GWC club at the Central Library! Girls (6th-12th grades) who sign up for this 15 week summer program will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help them build animations, games, apps, and more! GWC have tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This ...
Become a member of the Teen Central Teen Advisory Board! Join and meet new people, discuss teen concerns, help develop library programs and services you would like to see in the library, and talk about books — all while earning volunteer credits and having fun. This is your chance to make a difference! If you are interested in joining our Teen Advisory Board, please register here and email Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb....
Call 585-428-8216 for weekly showings. Location: Childrens Room
Make a fun and easy craft with Miss Jakisa! New craft each week. Location: Childrens Room
Come to the Teen Central on Mondays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet/knit, or justhave fun making beading and other crafts while socializing with other teens in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Did you know that you don't need to know HTML, CSS, or Java Script to make a website? Sign up for these classes and learn to make your own website with WordPress for *free! You'll learn how to set up your WordPress website and customize it for your local business website, E-Commerce site, a personal or a blog website, etc. *Please note that you'll have to pay for your annual domain cost. ...
Meet a children’s librarian in Highland Park at the tunnel tree across from Lamberton Conservatory for stories, songs, and rhymes. Storytimes help promote early learning skills and are a great way to bond with your little one. Best for toddlers, but older and younger siblings are welcome. Rain location is the Children’s Center. Call 428-8150 to confirm weather-related location changes. Registration not required.
Amanda played here duing the Jazz Fest and we brought her back by popular demand! Jazzy R&B that you won't want to miss. http://www.amandaashleymusic.com/
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 ...
Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided. At the beginning of the month, themed based packets are available. Supplies are limited.
According the the Journal of the American Medical Association, the health benefits of writing were so powerful that “were the authors to have provided similar outcome evidence for a new drug, it likely would be in widespread use within a short time...” Learn about the amazing research on the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of expressive writing done the right way. Studies have ...
Cannabis-related businesses will be highly regulated. Join us to learn from experts and get support from other cannabis entrepreneurs so you can effectively and legally operate your business. This group is faciliated by NY HempLab and ROC NORML. This group is open to those who are in the planning or startup stages of a cannabis related business. Funding for this program was made possible by the Harold Hacker Grant for the Advancement of Libraries. ...
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