Check out the latest updates on the Maplewood Community Library Expansion project and find information about their temporary location.
Monroe County, it is time to Roll Out…to the library! Spark your creativity with exploration kits, mine the library’s stacks and databases for new stories and adventures; and kickstart your critical thinking skills to defeat the Decepticons of misinformation lurking online. Use your library card to fuel your mind with books, e-books, audiobooks, museum passes, and more.
Udemy is now available to all City of Rochester residents via the RPL website. Udemy is Gale’s version of a Lynda.com resource with many video courses on many topics including, Finance & Accounting, Leadership & Management, Personal Development, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Design, and MORE!
Learn about the Volunteer Lawyers of the Arts Patent Pro Bono Program. The VLA provides pro bono patent assistance to artists, creators, and independent inventors who are interested in applying for a design patent or a utility patent. Presented by Amy Lehman, Director of Legal Services for the Volunteer Lawyers of the Arts. If you have any questions or registration assistance call 428-8106 or email business.insight@libraryweb.org. PLEASE NOTE: Once registered, the ...
Do you need a Dungeons and Dragons character? Mr. Isaac will help you create and understand your character so you can join in the game the next time it’s played. Appointments are recommended but not required. Without an appointment it will be “first come, first served”. For ages 7-14.
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!
Kids and families can meet with the RocDog therapy dogs, every other week, on Mondays at 3pm in the Children’s Section! ¡Los niños y sus familias pueden encontrar con los perros de terapia cada dos semanas, los lunes a las 3pm en la Sección Infantil!
Let's talk about something that you are currently reading and what genre is your favorite.
Not every fake work of art is a forgery, and not every genuine work of art is authentic. Sometimes it is false attributions, misinterpretations, or carelessness that assign false characteristics to a work of art. The lecture will address fundamental questions about authentication, attribution, and art forgery. Insights will be given into the world of forgers and the scientists and art experts, who try to uncover them. About the speaker: Dr. Martin Pracher ...
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericansZoom@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
Register to vote, update your registration, or verify that you are already registered on the 237th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. Receive a copy of the Constitution and participate in fun activities including a jigsaw puzzle, word search and coloring activities.
Need help setting up your device? Managing apps? Updating preferences? Fixing glitches? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come visit the Tech Center every other Tuesday morning. We will gladly offer assistance and explain the process so that you can fix any future problems on your device. Feel free to bring in phones, tablets, and laptops for assistance. No appointment needed!
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
Jim Bader will review Things That Go Bump in the Universe: How Astronomers Decode Cosmic Chaos by C. Renee James Things That Go Bump in the Universe follows astronomers worldwide, who are exploring everything from the very first explosions in the universe to the dark energy that threatens it. Each chapter explains a different type of astronomical ‘event,’ using metaphors and stories. Jim Bader is Director of the RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium, an astronomy ...
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.
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.
Let's talk about something that you are currently reading and what genre is your favorite.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@library.web . Show a scanned piece of ...
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 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 colors.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Join us as New York Times bestselling author and philosopher Nate Klemp helps us explore pathways back to openminded living when he talks to us about the core tenets in his new book Open: Living with an Expansive Mind in a Distracted World.
Let's talk about something that you are currently reading and what genre is your favorite.
Representatives from the Monroe County Health Department will have a table at the library so people can walk right up and receive training how to save a life with NARCAN.
Come try out our ever growing collection of board games that you can check out with your library card! We've got games for all ages and players; try them before you borrow them!
The Book Report Third Wednesday from 4:30pm-5:30pm July 17 | August 21 | September 18 Share what you are reading with us! Don’t worry, this isn’t a written report, just a verbal one where you let us know what you liked or disliked or couldn't even finish.
Join us Wednesday, September 18th from 4:45-5:45 for a Terrarium workshop. Kids will be able to make and take home a terrarium! Limited amount of spots available, please call us at 585-428-8210 to register. Los niños podrán hacer y llevarse a casa un terrario al miércoles 18 de septiembre de 4:45 a 5:45pm. Cantidad limitada de lugares disponibles, llámenos al 585-428-8210 para registrarse.
Meet on the north side of the Rundel Memorial Building for a 1-mile walking tour of this urban trail that tells the story of Rochester through its buildings and landmarks. The trail takes us from the earliest days of Rochester to the present. *In case of inclement weather, tour may be canceled. REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED BUT NOT REQUIRED
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Ahoy Mateys! All hands on deck! Don’t listen t' any scuttlebutt the library be kept in shipshape. Natter like a pirate 'n get a doubloon!
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 ...
Expo to highlight various local agencies and the resources they provide to the community.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and Citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library with Brian.
Drop in and make a paper plate pokeball for your favorite Pokemon!
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 ...
Teen Librarian Courtney W. will teach teens how to cook easy, healthy meals using the microwave and simple ingredients. Event will be located in Teen Central on the 2nd floor of the Bausch and Lomb building. LET PRESENTER KNOW VIA EMAIL ASAP IF YOU HAVE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES SO ALTERNATIVES CAN BE OFFERED: teen.central@libraryweb.org Registration is requested so there are enough supplies to feed everyone who attends.
Join us as we crochet (or knit)! Don’t know how? We can show you the basics.
Join Ms. Jen for stories, music and movement, before the library opens! This story time is for ages 2-5.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint&...
Play and explore the senses with your little one! Best for ages 1-5.
When talking about stories, we often point out scenes. But what exactly is a scene? In this three-part workshop we’ll explore the fundamentals of scenes, the techniques used to craft them, and how you can utilize them to tell smaller stories within a larger story. We'll use in-class readings and hands-on writing exercises and have fun creating our own compelling scenes.
Make beautiful cards you can send to friends and family. No art experience is needed. All supplies are provided. The cards are collages of fabric and origami paper with stitching and buttons. You will get envelopes and a plastic protector. This class is for adults and all supplies are provided.
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Discord - Join our Growing Community Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and accepting environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Masters running open-ended freeform homebrew campaigns that new and veteran players alike can join. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Pathfinder 2nd Edition ...
Join us at the Charlotte Branch on Saturday September 21st for an Airplant Terratium workshop. You may sign up for the class by calling 428-8216
Celebrate the Fall Equinox with Cyanotypes. To celebrate the beginning of fall we will be using the sun to make Cyanotype prints. The Cyanotype process is a simple photographic process that uses the suns UV light to expose its light sensitive material, then developed in water to make a final image. This process can be used to make many types of images and has a rich visual history since its invention in 1842 by Sir John ...
Madame Mariposa helps children spread their wings through interactive storytelling. Featuring themed activities paired with diverse children‘s books, children will get to explore various cultures, see representations of diverse characters, and each story comes to life with audience participation. This series is a treasure trove of fun, learning, and celebration of stories from around the world. Each 50 minutes session introduces a book, incorporates the Spanish language and interactive learning, ending with a craft ...
Ever wonder what it takes to transform yourself into a Juggling Master? A little bit of skill, a whole lot of fun, and all of it possible when you join Ted Baumhauer, Rochester’s juggling legend, as he returns to show you how it’s done, including how to make your very own juggling supplies that will have you dazzling audiences for the rest of your life — FREE—Saturdays, September 14th ...
See It First: “Inside Out 2” (2024; rated PG; 100 minutes) Saturday, September 21, 2024, 2pm, Kate Gleason Auditorium Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is disrupted by something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety and friends show up.
Meet other College students Have a quiet space to work Get input on your work bi-weekly meetings FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS starting on Saturday September 7th from 2-3pm!
If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate? If you were told you only had a certain amount of time left to live, would you do things differently? Would you try to dodge your destiny? Join us as we chat with mega-bestselling author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment. Moriarty’s Here One Moment is a brilliantly constructed tale that looks at free will and ...
September 23rd through September 28th!
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/
Do you need a Dungeons and Dragons character? Mr. Isaac will help you create and understand your character so you can join in the game the next time it’s played. Appointments are recommended but not required. Without an appointment it will be “first come, first served”. For ages 7-14.
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!
Welcome fall with us as we make autumn themed crafts.
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericansZoom@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
Getting a job can be difficult without a nicely tailored resume. Whether you need a basic resume or a customized one, we will assist you with getting what you need. Stop by the Tech Center every other Tuesday for more in-depth assistance on building the perfect resume for you.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
Maggie Rex (she/her -- top/left) and Amanda Rampe-Eggleston (she/her -- bottom/right) will jointly review Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk by Kathleen Hanna Rebel Girl is a raw, insightful memoir by the legendary front woman of the bands Bikini Kill and Le Tigre. Learn first-hand how her transformative voice developed from her tumultuous childhood, her formative college years, and her early years as a performer. Maggie ...
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.
Calling all Lego lovers! Join us for two hours of lego fun. We will give you a building challenge or you can free build. The library will provide legos and we will display your creations in the library.
Welcome fall with us as we make autumn themed crafts.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@library.web . Show a scanned piece of ...
When many of us hear the phrase 'Human Trafficking', certain movies or news reports may come to mind, maybe we don't know what to think, or we try not to think about it at all because it’s too horrible. But ignorance and incorrect information could cost someone we love their life, because the reality is, it's happening here and we need to know how to protect our children. Human Trafficking ...
Join us for a discussion of this absorbing novel by the author of the hugely poplular Cutting For Stone. It is the riveting, multi-generational story of a family in India, from 1900 to 1977..Bring your lunch, and we will provide the coffee and goodies.. All are welcome and no registration is required. Copies of the book are available at the BLB Circulation Desk at the Central Library. For more information call: 428-8360.
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Children and families are invited to join us on Wednesday, September 25 at 3pm for a design-your-own keychain craft! ¡Los niños y las familias están invitados al miércoles 25 de septiembre a las 3 pm para a hacer su propio llavero.
Come try out our ever growing collection of board games that you can check out with your library card! We've got games for all ages and players; try them before you borrow them!
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and Citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library with Brian.
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!
Our world is shifting more toward using digital tools for essential services, so don't get left behind! Bring the mobile devices you'd like to use or learn on our computers. We'll cover basics such as creating an email address, creating and editing documents, file management, identifying scams and spam, and much more. Pre-registration is required.
Welcome fall with us as we make autumn themed crafts.
Join us as we crochet (or knit)! Don’t know how? We can show you the basics.
Stop in and visit the library while you're at the school for Open House!
Join Ms. Jen for stories, music and movement, before the library opens! This story time is for ages 2-5.
In this workshop, newly connected users will be introduced to basic terminology, functionality and navigation of Internet browsers, search engines and websites. Pre-registration is 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!
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&...
When talking about stories, we often point out scenes. But what exactly is a scene? In this three-part workshop we’ll explore the fundamentals of scenes, the techniques used to craft them, and how you can utilize them to tell smaller stories within a larger story. We'll use in-class readings and hands-on writing exercises and have fun creating our own compelling scenes.
Join the incomparable Cynthia Howk, former Architectural Research Coordinator for the Landmark Society of Western NY, on a walking tour of the historic Browncroft neighborhood. We’ll start at the Winton Branch Library, and walk for about an hour (roughly 1.5 miles.) The properties within the Browncroft Historic District have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 2004. Most were built in the 1920’s and represent a variety of ...
Illustrate what you like about your neighbors by contributing to a sidewalk chalk mural or coloring a square for our community “quilt”. Let’s show how much we love our neighborhood!
Dungeons & Dragons club will meet in the teen space at 12pm
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Discord - Join our Growing Community Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and accepting environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Masters running open-ended freeform homebrew campaigns that new and veteran players alike can join. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Pathfinder 2nd Edition ...
Join author Sidney Morrison for a talk about his new novel, a fictionalized account of the life of Frederick Douglass. Sidney will speak about Frederick Douglass, his life and the making of this historic book. There will also be a meet and greet with the author. There will be a limited number of free books available for Sidney to sign that will be distributed on a first come first ...
LEGO Lab is back! Build your own LEGO masterpiece and we’ll put it on display.
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/
Do you need a Dungeons and Dragons character? Mr. Isaac will help you create and understand your character so you can join in the game the next time it’s played. Appointments are recommended but not required. Without an appointment it will be “first come, first served”. For ages 7-14.
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!
Kids and families can meet with the RocDog therapy dogs, every other week, on Mondays at 3pm in the Children’s Section! ¡Los niños y sus familias pueden encontrar con los perros de terapia cada dos semanas, los lunes a las 3pm en la Sección Infantil!
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericansZoom@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
Need help setting up your device? Managing apps? Updating preferences? Fixing glitches? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come visit the Tech Center every other Tuesday morning. We will gladly offer assistance and explain the process so that you can fix any future problems on your device. Feel free to bring in phones, tablets, and laptops for assistance. No appointment needed!
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
Dr. Rachel Bryant will review BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity by Ruth Whippman. BoyMom is a humorous, heartbreaking study of the complexities of raising boys who have a healthy sense of self and also respect women. Combining memoir, cultural analysis, and reporting, Whippman outlines some of the contradictory societal pressures and harmful aspects of male socialization that many young men experience Dr. Rachel Bryant is a NYS licensed psychologist ...
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!
Let the countdown to spooky season begin! We’ll make fun crafts every Tuesday in October. Best for ages 5-12.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@library.web . Show a scanned piece of ...
Color Matters Understanding the importance of color theory in branding Branding your business is essential to building trust, a strong first impression, and differentiating your company from competitors. The function of color in your logo, print materials and signage speaks to who you are as a company. Join expert, Sarah Flaherty, in this engaging presentation on why "Color Matters." Sarah has over 20 years of experience in graphic design, holds a master's degree ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Join us in kicking off October as we welcome three Smithsonian-affiliated scientists to teach us about the remarkable world of tropical bats!
Join us on Wednesday, October 2 at 3pm for a journal-making craft! Kids will able able to make, decorate, and take home a journal to fill with their creations. ¡Los niños y las familias están invitados al miércoles 2 de octubre a las 3pm para hacer un diario! Los niños podrán hacer, decorar, y llevarse a casa un diario para llenarlo con sus creaciones.
This is part 1 of the 4-part series about Small Business Taxes. You can register for Parts 2-4 using the following links. Part 2 https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/12731550 Part 3 https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/12731556 Part 4 https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/12731558 Lesson 1: Federal taxes and your new business: Provides a basic summary of what you need to know about successfully operating your business as well as provide ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
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 ...
In this monthly 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 group ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and Citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library with Brian.
Promote your small business at our graphic design workshop. We will use Microsoft Office tools to create appealing and engaging marketing images and professional business cards for you to take straight to a print shop. No need to hire a Graphic Designer when you have library resources and can learn to do it yourself. Participants will leave with a copy of their project and a file for printing more. Pre-registration is 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!
Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint&...
In this monthly 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 group ...
Join the team from the Cannabis Workforce Initiative to learn about the cannabis industry and the wide variety of jobs that are available.
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 fellow ...
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Learn to paint without having to worry about ‘getting it right'! You will learn to paint from inspiration within you, like your experiences, passions, memories, and imagination. First, you'll create a colorful watercolor background, and then you'll tap into your intuition to make shapes, forms, visual textures, and patterns using acrylic paint markers, gouache, and gel pens. For anyone who feels stuck, sample marks, shapes, forms, and patterns will be available ...
Discord - Join our Growing Community Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and accepting environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Masters running open-ended freeform homebrew campaigns that new and veteran players alike can join. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Pathfinder 2nd Edition ...
Join Dan Cody for a 1-mile walking tour of the historic High Falls/Brown's Race district. Explore one of the city's oldest areas and learn how early settlers harnessed the power of the mighty Genesee River to run the mills and factories that created the Flour City and put Rochester on the map as an American boomtown. Meet at the corner of State Street and Commercial Street. This event is presented ...
Meet other College students Have a quiet space to work Get input on your work bi-weekly meetings FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS starting on Saturday September 7th from 2-3pm!
Grupo Cultural invites you to experience the rhythm, passion, and energy of Latin America at our Latin Dance Celebration! This family-friendly event is a joyous celebration of the rich dance traditions from across Latin America, featuring stunning performances in traditional dress, bilingual songs, and music that will make you want to dance. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or just looking to enjoy some lively entertainment, this celebration is for all ages and backgrounds. ...
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!
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericansZoom@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
Getting a job can be difficult without a nicely tailored resume. Whether you need a basic resume or a customized one, we will assist you with getting what you need. Stop by the Tech Center every other Tuesday for more in-depth assistance on building the perfect resume for you.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
Tonya Noel will review Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden by Camille T. Dungy Soil recounts the author’s seven-year struggle to diversify her garden in the predominantly white community of Fort Collins, Colorado, against the neighborhood’s strict policies. She uses her garden as a metaphor to illustrate other national issues of diversity. Tonya Noel is a self-described Planeteer, Black Joy, and revolutionary love enthusiast. She is a ...
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!
Want to learn how to play the ukulele, but don’t know where to start? Does playing with a group sound like fun? Join local musician Allen Hopkins for this two-session series on the basics of ukulele jamming! You’ll learn the basics of playing the ukulele, fun songs to strum along with, and you’ll have a chance to experience the joy of “jamming” with a group. Allen ...
Let the countdown to spooky season begin! We’ll make fun crafts every Tuesday in October. Best for ages 5-12.
Attendees will learn how to be safer online with accounts/passwords and learn how to protect themselves from online frauds/scams. Instructor from Literacy Rochester. Registration required
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@library.web . Show a scanned piece of ...
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!
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
This is part 2 of the 4-part series about Small Business Taxes. You can register for Parts 3-4 using the following links. Part 3 https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/12731556 Part 4 https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/12731558 Lesson 3: Filing and paying taxes electronically Describe IRS e-File for Individual and Business Returns Describe electronic payment options for your business Describe the benefits of filing and paying your taxes electronically Lesson 4: Business use of your home ...
You’re invited to free your mind with the highly acclaimed Silvia Moreno-Garcia, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of several novels including Mexican Gothic, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Gods of Jade and Shadow, and many more!
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
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 ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and Citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library with Brian.
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
In her new book, Raising Confident Children, renowned child development expert Dr. Ruth Holland Scott draws from decades of research and real-world experiences by providing parents with a masterclass in raising happy, self-assured children. Druing a time when schools were segregated, Dr. Scott graduated from Albion College with cum laude honors, majoring in sociology and education. She later achieved a graduate degree in education at Kent State University in Ohio. Scott later moved ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint&...
Learn to paint without having to worry about ‘getting it right'! You will learn to paint from inspiration within you, like your experiences, passions, memories, and imagination. First, you'll create a colorful watercolor background, and then you'll tap into your intuition to make shapes, forms, visual textures, and patterns using acrylic paint markers, gouache, and gel pens. For anyone who feels stuck, sample marks, shapes, forms, and patterns will be available to ...
Discord - Join our Growing Community Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and accepting environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Masters running open-ended freeform homebrew campaigns that new and veteran players alike can join. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Pathfinder 2nd Edition ...
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericansZoom@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
Need help setting up your device? Managing apps? Updating preferences? Fixing glitches? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come visit the Tech Center every other Tuesday morning. We will gladly offer assistance and explain the process so that you can fix any future problems on your device. Feel free to bring in phones, tablets, and laptops for assistance. No appointment needed!
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
Karen Morris will review The Briar Club by Kate Quinn The Briar Club is a haunting historical mystery set in the 1950s in an all-female boardinghouse in Washington, D.C. The novel explores themes of race, class, gender, friendship, love, secrets, societal expectations, and politics. It offers a compelling plot and a unique mix of characters. Karen Morris is a retired judge, a distinguished professor of Law at Monroe Community College, a prolific author, and ...
Want to learn how to play the ukulele, but don’t know where to start? Does playing with a group sound like fun? Join local musician Allen Hopkins for this two-session series on the basics of ukulele jamming! You’ll learn the basics of playing the ukulele, fun songs to strum along with, and you’ll have a chance to experience the joy of “jamming” with a group. Allen ...
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!
Let the countdown to spooky season begin! We’ll make fun crafts every Tuesday in October. Best for ages 5-12.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@library.web . Show a scanned piece of ...
Presented by Monroe County Library System Member Libraries and Rochester Again Antisemitism Join the Monroe County Library System and Rochester Against Antisemitism for a series of online book discussions about antisemitism and Israel. Conversations will be held online, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM every other month register below to receive the Zoom link for the program October 15 featured title - Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People by Ben Freeman. Discussion Facilitator: Jacqui Lipschitz Jacqui was born and ...
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