The Rochester Public Library (RPL) is seeking a high-energy, experienced library leader for the position of Deputy Director of Community Libraries. Apply online with the City of Rochester by November 30th
Check out the latest updates on the Maplewood Community Library Expansion project and find information about their temporary location.
Join the Monroe County Library System and ROC Against Antisemitism for a series of online book discussions about antisemitism and the history of Israel.
If you have been looking for a time and place to donate books, CDs or DVDs now is your chance. Due to limited storage space, we only accept donations the week before a sale. Book sale begins December 7th!
Please visit the Arnett Branch Library to browse our used book sale! To be included - Fiction, Non-fiction, Cookbooks, Urban Fiction, Children's, Young Adult, DVDs, CDs, and more! Book sale happening during the library’s regular hours.
Join us @ 115 South Avenue Tech Center Rochester Works has partnered with the Central Library to provide assistance and Resources for any potential Job Seekers. Need help Navigating Job Sites to apply for a job to help find a career and build a future? We can help! Application resources such as "Cheat Sheets" can be used to accurately fill out applications. Access to both Rochester Work ...
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/
Providing pathways to a better life through literacy, education, workforce preparation, citizenship, and English language proficiency programs. OACES Literacy Zone
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 Start Small Think Big and our partners at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP for a free workshop that will teach you how to effectively use these agreements to safeguard your business. Protect your business from competitive threats is crucial, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Non-competes, and Non-solicitation agreements are powerful tools to do just that. Find more details below. Presented in collaboration with: Harlem CDC, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, and Small ...
Kids and families can meet with the RocDog therapy dogs, 1st and 3rd Mondays at 3:30pm in the Children’s Section! ¡Los niños y sus familias pueden encontrar con los perros de terapia primero y tercero de lunes a las 3:30pm en la Sección Infantil!
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@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of ...
* Kick off the holiday season with Nate Rawls and his Big Band! * Please join us for the Arnett Holiday Party! Monday, December 2nd from 6:00 – 7:00 pm Nate Rawls Big Band will be playing seasonal favorites! Refreshments will be served, and there will be games and activities for children and teens. Check out the first day of the Used Book Sale! All ages welcome! Arnett Branch Library – 310 Arnett Blvd. – 585-428-8214
Please visit the Arnett Branch Library to browse our used book sale! To be included - Fiction, Non-fiction, Cookbooks, Urban Fiction, Children's, Young Adult, DVDs, CDs, and more! Book sale happening during the library’s regular hours.
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 ...
Interested in starting a business of making, distributing or importing foods? This course provides an overview about the relevant FDA and state requirements, including cottage food laws, labeling, and what-to-do once you’re in business.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Drop by to join our D&D club with Mr. Issac and friends! Each player will be allowed only one character to use during a single campaign. All supplies provided but must already have a character to play. Ages 7-16.
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
Get ready to take the stress out of tax season! Join Edwin Spencer, CEO of Sun Lion Financial Group, as he guides small business owners through the essential steps to organize their financial records, maximize deductions, and streamline the tax filing process. Whether you're overwhelmed by paperwork or unsure where to start, this webinar will give you the clarity and confidence to tackle tax season with ease. Edwin Spencer is the CEO of ...
Explore self-expression through music and dance. Description: Twirl your way to the Winton Branch Library located at 611 N Winton Rd. every Wednesday from November 6-December 4 at 10:30 am to take part in a fun free ballet program called Jump Start. Children ages 3 and 4 years old will register to take a part in a weekly 1-hour dance class. The class for this age is Creative Movement. Creative Movement is a joyful ...
Please visit the Arnett Branch Library to browse our used book sale! To be included - Fiction, Non-fiction, Cookbooks, Urban Fiction, Children's, Young Adult, DVDs, CDs, and more! Book sale happening during the library’s regular hours.
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to 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 for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E. Post as he talks about The Smithsonian National Gem Collection Unearthed: Surprising Stories Behind the Jewels.
BRR! It’s getting chilly at the Lincoln Branch Library. Children are invited to join us for a snowflake craft on Wednesday, December 4 at 4pm. BRR! Hace frío en la Biblioteca Lincoln. Los niños están invitados para hacer un copo de nieve al miercoles 4 de diciembre a las 4pm.
Teens and Adults are invited to join our rebooted Technology Center Coding Club. We have brand new robots and learning modules funded by Girls Who Club. Come play with some cool robots! Try out our Makey Makey programmable robot games and creative coding options from MIT media labs. Use it to turn anything into a video game controller for an introduction to programming software. Build a custom mobile robot with Sphero Blueprint Engineering Kit to ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Please visit the Arnett Branch Library to browse our used book sale! To be included - Fiction, Non-fiction, Cookbooks, Urban Fiction, Children's, Young Adult, DVDs, CDs, and more! Book sale happening during the library’s regular hours.
Watch a dramatic storytelling of Stone Soup. Audience participation is welcomed. For all ages.
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 Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Make an attractive flyer for your holiday events, or an attractive business card for your side hustle or small business. Entrepreneurs and party planners both welcome. The first few minutes of class are an overview of the fundamentals of graphic design, color theory, ADA compliant coloration tools, and other resources. The remainder of the time will be individual assistance and project help. Given sufficient time, each participant will leave with a sample flyer or business ...
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Please visit the Arnett Branch Library to browse our used book sale! To be included - Fiction, Non-fiction, Cookbooks, Urban Fiction, Children's, Young Adult, DVDs, CDs, and more! Book sale happening during the library’s regular hours.
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
First Friday Films: “Thelma” (2024; rated PG-13; 97 minutes) Friday, November 1, 2024, 12 noon, Kate Gleason Auditorium Thelma Post is a 93-year-old grandmother who loses $10,000 to a con artist on the phone. With help from a friend and his motorized scooter, she soon embarks on a treacherous journey across Los Angeles to reclaim what was taken from her. Stars June Squibb.
Come join Deaney as we get in gear for the holidays! Create this lovely poinsettia ornament to brighten up your holiday season! Materials supplied, just bring your crafting spirit and enjoy the program! Adults. Registration required. Call 585-428-8216
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!
Use LEGO tiles to create your own unique design, then transfer your design to paper using ink and an old-fashioned printing press with Megan Sullivan from Flower City Arts.
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&...
Help us to “rehome” books, CDs, and DVDs. Come on the first day for the best selection - cookbooks $1, other books, CDs, and DVDs $.50ea.
Please visit the Arnett Branch Library to browse our used book sale! To be included - Fiction, Non-fiction, Cookbooks, Urban Fiction, Children's, Young Adult, DVDs, CDs, and more! Book sale happening during the library’s regular hours.
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 us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Dungeons & Dragons club will meet in the teen space
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 ...
Charlotte Branch Library's Produce Distribution. Occurs on the First Saturday of every month until all food is distributed. Volunteers are welcome to arrive beginning at 3 p.m. to help. Produce Distribution takes place in our basement level meeting room. Jennifer Cherelin is the Produce Distribution coordinator. Please call the library with any further questions.
Help us to “rehome” books, CDs, and DVDs – purchase them for $.50ea or mix and match 3/$1.00. Exception: Cookbooks $1/ea.
Looking for a job but not sure where to start? Join us for "Indeed Basics," a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to use Indeed, one of the most popular job search platforms, to streamline your job hunt. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Create an Indeed account and build a professional resume. Upload and save resumes for easy application submission. Navigate Indeed’s job search features ...
Providing pathways to a better life through literacy, education, workforce preparation, citizenship, and English language proficiency programs. OACES Literacy Zone
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/
Due to recent Federal legislation, companies may be required to report Benefical Ownership Information to the US Treasury Department. Beneficial ownership information refers to identifying information about the individuals who directly or indirectly own or control a company. In 2021, Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act on a bipartisan basis. This law creates a new beneficial ownership information reporting requirement as part of the U.S. government’s efforts to make it harder for bad ...
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 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@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of ...
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 ...
Many famous food brands started out in the home kitchen – such as Mrs. Fields’ cookies and Marie Callender’s pies. This course provides an overview about the cottage food laws that regulate home-based food businesses. A particular emphasis will be placed on which foods can and cannot be made under this regulatory regime
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
You don't need any special skills to make beautiful, professional-looking cards and a treat box when you use the supplies provided by Pat Miller of ROC City Stampers. Pat will guide you through how to create festive, winter-themed cards and a treat box. Registration is required for this free class.
Use your creativity to make your own gingerbread house out of cardboard, paper, and craft sticks. Best for ages 5-12.
Get hiring insights and guidance to identify key tasks for the job, find qualified applicants, decide who to interview, conduct successful interviews, choose the best person to hire and avoid legal mistakes.
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
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 captivating conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Thing He Told Me, Laura Dave, as she chats with us online about her newest book The Night We Lost Him.
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.
Teens and Adults are invited to join our rebooted Technology Center Coding Club. We have brand new robots and learning modules funded by Girls Who Club. Come play with some cool robots! Try out our Makey Makey programmable robot games and creative coding options from MIT media labs. Use it to turn anything into a video game controller for an introduction to programming software. Build a custom mobile robot with Sphero Blueprint Engineering Kit to ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to 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 ...
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.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and Citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Teens 13-17 will enjoy a guided painting activity with refreshments
For Teens! Join us in the B-Hive for a paint-along via video by Bob Ross. We will be painting a winter scene with acrylic paints on canvas. Materials will be provided and registration is required as materials are limited.
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Come shop our Bag Sale! Bring your own bag, fill it for $2.00.
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
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
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. No registration required.
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 ...
Don't let this scientific name scare you! In this class you will learn to create neurographic art using Sharpie markers and watercolor/acrylic pens. First you will learn how to draw your basic black structure of interconnected lines, and then you will learn how to fill in your shapes with beautiful watercolors and acrylic markers. All supplies are provided and no art experience is necessar
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!
Looking for a job but not sure where to start? Join us for "Indeed Basics," a hands-on workshop where you will learn how to use Indeed, one of the most popular job search platforms, to streamline your job hunt. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Create an Indeed account and build a professional resume. Upload and save resumes for easy application submission. Navigate Indeed’s job search features ...
Providing pathways to a better life through literacy, education, workforce preparation, citizenship, and English language proficiency programs. OACES Literacy Zone
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, 1st and 3rd Mondays at 3:30pm in the Children’s Section! ¡Los niños y sus familias pueden encontrar con los perros de terapia primero y tercero de lunes a las 3:30pm en la Sección Infantil!
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@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of ...
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.
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.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
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 December 17 featured title - Israel: A Simple Guide by Noa Tishby. Discussion Facilitator: TBD About the Book Israel. The ...
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
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 are invited to join us for a tasty “gingerbread” house making activity on Wednesday, December 18, at 4pm. We will provide graham crackers, frosting, and candies for decoration. Los niños están invitados al miercoles 18 de deciembre a las 4pm para hacer una casita de jengibre. Nosotros proporcionaremos galletas integrales, pastel glaseado, y dulces para decorar.
It’s almost Winter! Get ready for the Winter Solstice on December 21 and light the longest night of the year with a fun winter lantern. All Ages
Teens and Adults are invited to join our rebooted Technology Center Coding Club. We have brand new robots and learning modules funded by Girls Who Club. Come play with some cool robots! Try out our Makey Makey programmable robot games and creative coding options from MIT media labs. Use it to turn anything into a video game controller for an introduction to programming software. Build a custom mobile robot with Sphero Blueprint Engineering Kit to ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Have you received a gift you don’t want or need? Bring it in and trade it for something you can use or give as a gift. Regifting is acceptable if the new recipient does not know it is a regifted item, so this opportunity to trade is perfect! A regifted item must be new, unused, and in the manufacturer’s original packaging. (Items to be regifted can be accepted in advance or ...
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 Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Attention Teens! Wanna play some video games? Come to the Monroe Branch Library 33:30pm to 6pm. We'll have Street Fighter, Soulcalibur VI, Madden NFL 21 and More! Snacks will be provided
Students will be able to construct a box by cutting,folding and modifying to create a piece of art.
What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Comic Club! Join us at the Winton Branch Library for our monthly meeting of the Comic Club! On the third Thursday of every month, from 4:00pm -5:00pm kids 9 and up can gather to meet other comic lovers, discuss the club’s latest reads, and enjoy some super snacks! Our chosen book ...
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
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&...
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Dungeons & Dragons club will meet in the teen space
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 ...
Say it with a Beautiful Song: The Songs. The collaborations, the conversational lyric, the inventiveness, and the breadth of emotion. The song we’ll focus on is Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer’s “Moon River.” *Program Changed to 12/21 and IN-PERSON Michael Lasser is a writer and speaker. His most recent book, Say It with a Beautiful Song: The Art and Craft of the Great American Songbook, is now available. ...
Providing pathways to a better life through literacy, education, workforce preparation, citizenship, and English language proficiency programs. OACES Literacy Zone
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/
Children are invited to join us on Monday, December 23 at 2pm to relax, unwind, and make some friendship bracelets. Los niños están invitados al lunes 23 de diciembre a las 2pm para relajarse, descansar, y hacer pulseras de la amistad.
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 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@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of ...
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
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 on December 26 for a fun-filled Sports Day! Children will have to opportunity to do bowling, football, hula hooping, and more! Los niños están invitados al jueves 26 de diciembre para el día de deportes. ¡Estaremos jugando bolos, futbol americano, baile de aro, y mucho más!
It’s Boxing Day, and we’ve got lots of empty boxes ready for your imagination! All Ages
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 Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Grab your knitting needles and crochet hooks, and join other crafters to work on new projects, ask for help and admire other's works. We are a friendly group with lots of laughing and friendships to be made. No registration required, just bring yourself and a project if you have one!
Magician Ted Burzynski of has been dazzling audiences for years with his amazing tricks and illusions. You won’t want to miss his show, It’s Magic, of Course at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Road at 11am on December 27, 2024. While best appreciated by people older than four, all are welcome! There’s no need to register, so appear with your whole family and bring along some friends. ...
Hear the first chapter of interesting books at the library. This event is live, in-person. You just sit and listen to a librarian read aloud the first chapter of the chosen book. Librarian assistance can help you find your own interesting book after the reading. Come check it out! 414 Lexington Ave. Rochester, NY 14613
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&...
Get cozy with some seasonal books. We’ll read books about winter, sing songs, and play! All ages welcome.
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 ...
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/
Providing pathways to a better life through literacy, education, workforce preparation, citizenship, and English language proficiency programs. OACES Literacy Zone
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Learn the basics of coding with Cubetto, the screen-free robot. Best for ages 4-8. No registration required.
Children are invited to join us on Monday, December 30 at 3pm to play Bingo in the Toy Library for prizes! ¡Los niños están invitados al lunes 30 de diciembre a las 3 pm para jugar al bingo en La Biblioteca de Juguetes y ganar premios!
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@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of ...
New Year New Career! Come sit down with us to tailor your resumes for your new career interests in our Technology Center. Workshop different types of resumes, and learn the tips and tricks to market your skills and land that ideal new job.
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 ...
Kids are invited to make their own snowman puppet on Tuesday, December 31, at 2pm in the Children’s Section. Los niños están invitados al martes 31 de deciembre a las 2pm para hacer una marioneta muñeco de nieve en la Sección Infantil!
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
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