A Conference and Conversation. Registration is now open! View details and the full conference schedule.
We invite all artists to enter the 2023 Art of the Book & Paper Juried International Exhibit. $500 in prizes will be awarded!
SAVE THE DATE! Join us March 27 at Maplewood Community Library to help us with our upcoming renovation and expansion project.
Things seem to be falling apart. Biodiversity loss, ocean degradation, urban flooding, political strife and war, climate chaos and migration, economic instability, food shortages and rising prices, wildfires, soil degradation. A great unraveling. Join course leaders Mary Gleason and Martha Sullivan for this free 8-week course. The course begins with a sobering introduction to societal collapse and guides participants through a supportive pathway by exploring inner and outer adaptation to greater resilience and acceptance in ...
Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and welcoming environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Master running an open-ended freeform homebrew campaign that welcomes new and veteran players alike. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition and run online using DnD Beyond to ...
Don't fold your book pages, sew a pretty book mark to keep your place. You will learn how to do this applique methos with the running stitch. All supplies are provided.
Meet State Senator Jeremy Cooney, the new representative for the 19th Ward, and connect with representatives from his office. Senator Cooney and his team will be available to help constituents who need support connecting with state agencies and have questions about current policies. We hope to see you there.
Join Ms. Heather for some beginner instruction on how to knit. Supplies will be provided or feel free to bring your own if you are already a knitter. For ages 8 and up.
Arnett Library Music Series 2023 Celebrating 100 Years! The library will become 100 years old this year and we will be focusing on music from the past century! Pathways Youth music program Hannah Harrow and the talented pupils of music with the Pathways program will be performing for us. They will have fun performing pieces from the last 100 years! Join us! These concerts, sponsored by the Friends of the Arnett Branch Library, are family friendly, casual and interactive.&...
Part II: How to get published. Get the inside scoop on how to get started from Sout Wedge resident (pen name) Elizabeth Everett, author of the secret Scientists of London series.
Learn to use coding through the program Scratch. Best for ages 8-12. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Want to improve your computer skills? Stop by to see the Library Assistant! She will field your beginner to intermediate tech questions and help you complete digital related tasks, such as: Create a Word document Check your email Search the web Manage phone apps Send pictures ... and much more! Walk in, or call the library to reserve a time!
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the most important piece!
Come to Teen Central on Mondays & Wednesdays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet or have fun making bracelets with beads, and many other crafts and art activities while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance Drop-in sessions or by appointment *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - Recommend calling first*
Come watch a "staff pick" movie every Monday afternoon! Family friendly.
How many flowers can you color?
Did you know you can use your library card to create an account on Udemy? Rochester Public Library card holders can enroll in free courses to learn to code & more and earn a certificate of completion too! Udemy offers over 7,000 courses in business, tech, and personal development education. You must be 13 years or older and have access to a computer. Register for a session to get started! If you have any questions, please call ...
In October 2022, a variety of community members and stakeholders met at Chili Public Library to discuss dyslexia. View notes from that discussion here. To continue and expand that conversation, parents/ family members will share what they want their community to know about their family’s struggle with literacy. In small groups, we’ll brainstorm actions we can take as individuals, as organizations, and as a collective to better serve families and ...
Help us with our upcoming renovation and expansion project. Join Library and City staff along with project design firm HUNT Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors and share your ideas.
Enjoy stories, songs and the secrets of the secret room with your little one! Join us in the Secret Room of the Central Library on Tuesdays from 10:30-11 am, for an all-ages story time. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
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 ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and Thursdays – whichever day is more ...
Story time will be held every Tuesday in the Children's section with Mr. Mark. Children ages 5 and under are welcome to come with their guardian or care giver. We will read, sing, and play to help our children learn new skills.
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the most important piece!
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance Drop-in sessions or by appointment *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - Recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
This is a 16-week Citizenship Class to prepare you for your Naturalization Exam. We cover pre-Colonial, Colonial, Revolutionary War, 1800s, 1900s and modern-day history. We also cover Civics, branches of government, law-making, voting and elections and understanding the questions from your N-400 form. We practice writing and reading as you will have to demonstrate during your Naturalization exam. There is no cost for this hybrid (in-person or on Zoom) ...
Join us for an exciting trip through time as we chat with New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff about her newest book Code Name Sapphire! In Code Name Sapphire, a woman must rescue her cousin's family from a train bound for Auschwitz in this riveting tale of bravery and resistance. It’s 1942 and Hannah Martel has narrowly escaped Nazi Germany after her fiancé ...
Join us for an exciting trip through time as we chat with New York Times bestselling historical fiction author Pam Jenoff about her newest book Code Name Sapphire! In Code Name Sapphire, a woman must rescue her cousin's family from a train bound for Auschwitz in this riveting tale of bravery and resistance. It’s 1942 and Hannah Martel has narrowly escaped Nazi Germany after her fiancé ...
Do you need assistance to file your tax return? Schedule an appointment for our New York State Tax Assistance Program by calling the Science, History, & Social Sciences Department at (585) 428 - 8110. The program is on every Wednesday until April 12. New York State Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return - Federal and New York State. It’s quick and easy! They will help ...
In this workshop, Start Small Think Big will discuss the fundamentals of financial management. They will explain the importance of separating your personal and business finances, best bookkeeping practices. They will also provide basic information on tax requirements and discuss how to monitor the financial health of your business. To register, click here.
Email,device,and beginner Microsoft Office help provided by a Digital Literacy volunteer. One-on-One assistance.
Come to Teen Central on Mondays & Wednesdays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet or have fun making bracelets with beads, and many other crafts and art activities while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the most important piece!
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Do you enjoy Manga and Anime? Then this club is for you! Join Mr. Isaac to watch some anime on the big screen, check out our manga collection and make new friends. No registration required.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance Drop-in sessions or by appointment *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - Recommend calling first*
Teens & tweens (3-5th & 6-12 grade) are invited to join the GWC coding club at the Central Library! By enrolling in this self-paced program, you will learn how to code using the GWC online tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! The GWC organization website offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Registration is required for both online and ...
Celebrate Women’s History Month as we discover the women who pioneered abstract art; Lee Krasner, Elaine DeKooning, Helen Frankenthaler, and others. Learn about their lives and their groundbreaking creativity. Following a presentation, tour the home and studio of Lee Krasner and her husband Jackson Pollock. This program is through zoom, you can register here: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/10420939
One of the most challenging aspects of novel writing is taking great ideas and turning them into words on the page. It is also what makes writing exhilarating and rewarding. In this workshop we will generate the idea, develop the plot, create the characters, envision the trajectory, and show you where to go next. There will be ample time to think, write and discuss. David B. Seaburn’s first novel, ...
Join Amanda Chestnut, curator of In This Moment, as they discuss the next chapbook in the second volume of the project that pairs 10 teams of Black writers and photographers with 10 Black leaders from across the city of Rochester. Amanda will be joined by Anita Cameron, Disability Justice Activist, essayist Brianna Milon, and photographer Sean Boose. Read a detailed bio of Anita Cameron covering her 30+ years of work in social change activism and ...
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office help provided by a Digital Literacy volunteer. One-on One assistance.
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 ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and Thursdays – whichever day is more ...
Local poet and teacher Kitty Jospe selects a variety of poems to read and discuss each week. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry aloud in a relaxing setting. Thursdays, 12 Noon- 1pm Rundel Arts Room
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the most important piece!
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance Drop-in sessions or by appointment *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - Recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
This panel discussion Q&A will focus on the unique experience that women-owned businesses face when attempting to access capital. This includes exploration of grant and loan products, incubators, investor groups, and entrepreneur networks. In discussing these opportunities to access capital, we’d like to showcase the strategies that have proven successful in packaging and pitching the entrepreneur and the business, some of the challenges, and the discrimination unique to the journey for ...
This hands-on class is for Parents/Guardians who are interested in learning how to put safety measures on their kid's electronics. Learn how to: Limit the screen time for your child on their Phone or Tablet. Limit your child's internet usage to safe websites View the website history of your child's technology ...and more! Just show up at Maplewood Community Library and ask for Brian (Thursdays @ 5:30pm)
Registration required. Register online Each bag will include: · 2 pieces of fabric · 1 bit of lilac · 1 bit of cedar chips *You will need to supply your own glue gun and glue* Bags are ready for pickup upon registration.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the most important piece!
Would you like to learn basic sewing skills to do your own simple alterations? If so, join our sewing classes offered at the Teen Central. We provide some basic supplies but we recommend that you bring your own sewing materials if you’re interested in doing a project. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please call or email Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org -&...
Come and play with our new Nintendo Switch! We have Mariocart, Smash Bros, and more!
9:30 am Registration & Refreshments 10:00 am Keynote Speaker Jeffrey Q. McCune, Jr. - Disobedience: A Politics for Radical Queer Life In this talk, Jeffrey McCune offers disobedience as an active and ideal politics for queer life. A performance of disobedience is an intentional refusal of the traditional narratives of queer life, an invitation to lean into ways of knowing which privilege the marginal voices on which so much of LGBTIA+ ...
Things seem to be falling apart. Biodiversity loss, ocean degradation, urban flooding, political strife and war, climate chaos and migration, economic instability, food shortages and rising prices, wildfires, soil degradation. A great unraveling. Join course leaders Mary Gleason and Martha Sullivan for this free 8-week course. The course begins with a sobering introduction to societal collapse and guides participants through a supportive pathway by exploring inner and outer adaptation to greater resilience and acceptance in ...
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 Teen Central Robotics Club for teens & tweens! Teens and tweens (3rd-12 grade) who are intersted in learning robotics are invited to register and attend our robotics classes on Saturdays. We'll provide Raspberry Pi Robot kits and instructions for them to do a project of their choice. They'll learn how to build electronics, sensors, and coding. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@...
World Pysanky Day is April 1. Learn the art of Pysanky egg decorating with artist Mia Shon. Just a note, this class is only for adults ages 18 and over. You will be using an open flame. As there have many problems in the past, please do not bring any children. If you do, you will not be able to take the class. Thank you for understanding.
Join Ms. Heather for some beginner instruction on how to knit. Supplies will be provided or feel free to bring your own if you are already a knitter. For ages 8 and up.
Book talk by local author Justin Murphy. From “City News” 2/24/22 - In his book, Murphy makes a case for desegregation by outlining the parade of ideas that were designed to save Rochester schools. Charter schools. Vouchers. Takeovers. After-school programs. Separate diploma tracks. They all fail, he writes, because the acceptance of segregation makes that failure inevitable.
Bring or email a picture of your pet to us before April 11th to put on our Facebook page, on post it yourself on National pet day. The pet receiving the most likes will eceive a Wegmans gift card for their family. Email: Douglass.fax@libraryweb.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/RocFDCL
Want to improve your computer skills? Stop by to see the Library Assistant! She will field your beginner to intermediate tech questions and help you complete digital related tasks, such as: Create a Word document Check your email Search the web Manage phone apps Send pictures ... and much more! Walk in, or call the library to reserve a time!
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 ...
Come to Teen Central on Mondays & Wednesdays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet or have fun making bracelets with beads, and many other crafts and art activities while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Join the TAB to help with library programming, provide input towards teen books, anime/manga, music, and games. Gain an extra-curricular activity and volunteer hours for college or job applications.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance Drop-in sessions or by appointment *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - Recommend calling first*
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Create a flower painting and read a story!
Drawings, written words, and photographs can be included. Come be part of this cool activity. All teens welcome!
Did you know you can use your library card to create a free account on Udemy? Rochester Public Library card holders can enroll in free courses to learn to code & more and earn a certificate of completion too! Udemy offers over 7,000 courses in business, tech, and personal development education. You must be 13 years or older and have access to a computer. Register for a session to get started! If you have any questions, please ...
Tuesdays from 10:30-11:00 am April 4, 11, 18, 25 Children’s Center Secret Room Best for ages 1-3 Enjoy stories, songs, and movement with your little one.
Story time will be held every Tuesday in the Children's section with Mr. Mark. Children ages 5 and under are welcome to come with their guardian or care giver. We will read, sing, and play to help our children learn new skills.
Come and listen to some stories with us! We will also have a cool craft project too. Location: Children's Room
Each summer Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s (RoCo) 6x6 exhibition brings together thousands of original artworks, made and donated by celebrities, international & local artists, designers, youth and YOU! At this art making session, participants will create a piece of art for the show with the guidance of Ya'qub Shabazz of Sankofa Studios. Art will be submitted to the show on your behalf. In the summer, participants can see their ...
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance Drop-in sessions or by appointment *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - Recommend calling first*
Join the TAB to help with library programming, provide input towards teen books, anime/manga, music, and games. Gain an extra-curricular activity and volunteer hours for college or job applications.
This is a 16-week Citizenship Class to prepare you for your Naturalization Exam. We cover pre-Colonial, Colonial, Revolutionary War, 1800s, 1900s and modern-day history. We also cover Civics, branches of government, law-making, voting and elections and understanding the questions from your N-400 form. We practice writing and reading as you will have to demonstrate during your Naturalization exam. There is no cost for this hybrid (in-person or on Zoom) ...
Join us for an enlightening hour online with highly-acclaimed Kate Beaton, the New York Times bestselling author of Hark! A Vagrant! And Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands. Learn more and register to attend at https://libraryc.org/roccitylibrary/25184
Join us for an enlightening hour online with highly-acclaimed Kate Beaton, the New York Times bestselling author of Hark! A Vagrant! And Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands. Learn more and register to attend at https://libraryc.org/roccitylibrary/25184
Bring or email a picture of your pet to us before April 11th to put on our Facebook page, on post it yourself on National pet day. The pet receiving the most likes will eceive a Wegmans gift card for their family. Email: Douglass.fax@libraryweb.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/RocFDCL
Do you need assistance to file your tax return? Schedule an appointment for our New York State Tax Assistance Program by calling the Science, History, & Social Sciences Department at (585) 428 - 8110. The program is on every Wednesday until April 12. New York State Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return - Federal and New York State. It’s quick and easy! They will help ...
Please join us for the next installment of this series presented by Suzanne Rodriguez focusing on small business branding and marketing. When sharing with others about your business, have you ever: Found that you can’t find the right words to communicate your passion Had trouble knowing how to stand out in the clutter of social media Felt your website wasn’t reflecting well who you are as a business Not wanted ...
All ages This workshop is for ALL LEVELS, and no drumming experience is needed. Together we will create a soundscape, exploring improvisation and soloing, and will be teaching basic drumming/ percussion techniques. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Come and hear some cool sing-a-longs performed by our very own children's librarian. Location: Childrens Room
April is Citizen Science Month! Come join Seneca Park Zoo Naturalists on April 5th at 1:00 pm. Naturalists will lead us on a nature hike around Central Library to see and photograph as much wildlife as we can! Learn how plants and animals survive in an urban area. We will meet in the Children’s Center and will walk about 30 minutes outdoors so prepare for the weather. Best for ages 5-12 with a caregiver. For ...
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Come to Teen Central on Mondays & Wednesdays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet or have fun making bracelets with beads, and many other crafts and art activities while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Do you enjoy Manga and Anime? Then this club is for you! Join Mr. Isaac to watch some anime on the big screen, check out our manga collection and make new friends. No registration required.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance Drop-in sessions or by appointment *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - Recommend calling first*
Join the TAB to help with library programming, provide input towards teen books, anime/manga, music, and games. Gain an extra-curricular activity and volunteer hours for college or job applications.
Popcorn and candy will be served.
Search for eggs in the Children's Room!
Ms. Suzanne from the Eastman Museum is coming for a visit! Kids will learn about sheep and wool as we share stories, investigate wool roving, and then explore making our own painting out of wool! After we complete the paintings, we can watch more animations that uses wool as a medium!
Teens & tweens (3-5th & 6-12 grade) are invited to join the GWC coding club at the Central Library! By enrolling in this self-paced program, you will learn how to code using the GWC online tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! The GWC organization website offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Registration is required for both online and ...
How can an artist paint without eyesight make huge works of art from bed? Guided by Joyce Raimondo, Education Coordinator, at the house where artist Jackson Pollock lived with his wife artist Lee Krasner. This Zoom event will highlight Lee Krasner and other famous artists such as Henri Matisse, Frida Kahlo, Chuck Close, and others whose physical challenges sparked creativity and innovative adaptive processes leading to the creation of masterpieces. Then visitors will go on ...
One of the most challenging aspects of novel writing is taking great ideas and turning them into words on the page. It is also what makes writing exhilarating and rewarding. In this workshop we will generate the idea, develop the plot, create the characters, envision the trajectory, and show you where to go next. There will be ample time to think, write and discuss. David B. Seaburn’s first novel, ...
Come and listen to some stories with us! We will also have a cool craft project too. Location: Children's Room
Local poet and teacher Kitty Jospe selects a variety of poems to read and discuss each week. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry aloud in a relaxing setting. Thursdays, 12 Noon- 1pm Rundel Arts Room
This program serves as a snapshot of the Town of Greece in the post World War II era. Join presenter, Marie Poinan, as we go back to take a look at the northern portion of Dewey Avenue and meet the Dobson family, who sold most of their farm to build the Rochester area’s first suburban shopping center. Please come and share your own memories about the stores in the plaza.
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance Drop-in sessions or by appointment *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - Recommend calling first*
Join the TAB to help with library programming, provide input towards teen books, anime/manga, music, and games. Gain an extra-curricular activity and volunteer hours for college or job applications.
This hands-on class is for Parents/Guardians who are interested in learning how to put safety measures on their kid's electronics. Learn how to: Limit the screen time for your child on their Phone or Tablet. Limit your child's internet usage to safe websites View the website history of your child's technology ...and more! Just show up at Maplewood Community Library and ask for Brian (Thursdays @ 5:30pm)
Fluence creates lighting solutions for controlled environment commercial crop production.They apply the latest research in photobiology, evidence-based design, precise engineering and advanced technology to foster a healthier and more sustainable world. Dr. Jason Matlock will be the presenter. Jason completed a PhD at Michigan State University in 2018, working in the Organic Pest Management Laboratory under the Department of Entomology. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Horticulture from Michigan State University, ...
Bring or email a picture of your pet to us before April 11th to put on our Facebook page, on post it yourself on National pet day. The pet receiving the most likes will eceive a Wegmans gift card for their family. Email: Douglass.fax@libraryweb.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/RocFDCL
The Rochester Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) provides free, professional one-on-one financial counseling as a public service without restrictions. Need help with improving your credit score? Not sure where to start when it comes to paying down your debt? Confused by all the bank accounts out there? Serving community members living, working, and going to school in Monroe County the Rochester FEC is here to give you the skills and confidence to tackle all of this ...
Fridays, from 10:30-11:00 am April 7, 14, 21, 28 Children’s Center Secret Room All ages Enjoy stories, songs and the secrets of the secret room with your little one!
Come and play with our new Nintendo Switch! We have Mariocart, Smash Bros, and more!
Join the TAB to help with library programming, provide input towards teen books, anime/manga, music, and games. Gain an extra-curricular activity and volunteer hours for college or job applications.
Healthy Eating - Join us to make your own salad, then enjoy.
Learn the basics of watercoloring and let your imagination run wild!
Things seem to be falling apart. Biodiversity loss, ocean degradation, urban flooding, political strife and war, climate chaos and migration, economic instability, food shortages and rising prices, wildfires, soil degradation. A great unraveling. Join course leaders Mary Gleason and Martha Sullivan for this free 8-week course. The course begins with a sobering introduction to societal collapse and guides participants through a supportive pathway by exploring inner and outer adaptation to greater resilience and acceptance in ...
Join Teen Central Robotics Club for teens & tweens! Teens and tweens (3rd-12 grade) who are intersted in learning robotics are invited to register and attend our robotics classes on Saturdays. We'll provide Raspberry Pi Robot kits and instructions for them to do a project of their choice. They'll learn how to build electronics, sensors, and coding. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@...
Introduce a charming botanical element of décor into your home, while bringing new, vibrant life indoors with your very own air plant terrarium! Air Plants or Tillandsia, are lovely and almost self-sufficient plants, which make for fun and easy-to-maintain indoor gardens. Air plants, as their name implies, thrive on mostly air, and occasionally require some water. In this class, you will make and personalize your very own air plant terrarium to take home ...
Join Ms. Heather for some beginner instruction on how to knit. Supplies will be provided or feel free to bring your own if you are already a knitter. For ages 8 and up.
Bring or email a picture of your pet to us before April 11th to put on our Facebook page, on post it yourself on National pet day. The pet receiving the most likes will eceive a Wegmans gift card for their family. Email: Douglass.fax@libraryweb.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/RocFDCL
Want to improve your computer skills? Stop by to see the Library Assistant! She will field your beginner to intermediate tech questions and help you complete digital related tasks, such as: Create a Word document Check your email Search the web Manage phone apps Send pictures ... and much more! Walk in, or call the library to reserve a time!
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Come to Teen Central on Mondays & Wednesdays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet or have fun making bracelets with beads, and many other crafts and art activities while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance Drop-in sessions or by appointment *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - Recommend calling first*
Give your mind a break from screens and relax with board games with friends. No stress, no competition, just chill in the library.
Bring or email a picture of your pet to us before April 11th to put on our Facebook page, on post it yourself on National pet day. The pet receiving the most likes will eceive a Wegmans gift card for their family. Email: Douglass.fax@libraryweb.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/RocFDCL
Join Ms Jenn for songs, stories and movement. This program starts before the library is open - knock on the door to be let in! For ages 2-5.
Tuesdays from 10:30-11:00 am April 4, 11, 18, 25 Children’s Center Secret Room Best for ages 1-3 Enjoy stories, songs, and movement with your little one.
Story time will be held every Tuesday in the Children's section with Mr. Mark. Children ages 5 and under are welcome to come with their guardian or care giver. We will read, sing, and play to help our children learn new skills.
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance Drop-in sessions or by appointment *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - Recommend calling first*
Give your mind a break from screens and relax with board games with friends. No stress, no competition, just chill in the library.
This is a 16-week Citizenship Class to prepare you for your Naturalization Exam. We cover pre-Colonial, Colonial, Revolutionary War, 1800s, 1900s and modern-day history. We also cover Civics, branches of government, law-making, voting and elections and understanding the questions from your N-400 form. We practice writing and reading as you will have to demonstrate during your Naturalization exam. There is no cost for this hybrid (in-person or on Zoom) ...
Do you need assistance to file your tax return? Schedule an appointment for our New York State Tax Assistance Program by calling the Science, History, & Social Sciences Department at (585) 428 - 8110. The program is on every Wednesday until April 12. New York State Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return - Federal and New York State. It’s quick and easy! They will help ...
Visit with Food Link at this free cooking workshop, taste a healthy recipe and learn something new. Everyone is welcome!
Come to Teen Central on Mondays & Wednesdays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet or have fun making bracelets with beads, and many other crafts and art activities while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. All ages are welcome to attend.
Do you enjoy Manga and Anime? Then this club is for you! Join Mr. Isaac to watch some anime on the big screen, check out our manga collection and make new friends. No registration required.
Give your mind a break from screens and relax with board games with friends. No stress, no competition, just chill in the library.
Kids ages 5-12 will have a lot of fun building things with LEGOS!
Teens & tweens (3-5th & 6-12 grade) are invited to join the GWC coding club at the Central Library! By enrolling in this self-paced program, you will learn how to code using the GWC online tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! The GWC organization website offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Registration is required for both online and ...
Wolves are threatened by conflict with humans and intolerance, and the loss of both habitat and protections under state and federal endangered species laws. In this program you will learn about Wolves and their behavior, their communication and feeding habits. The Wolf Conservation Center, is located in South Salem, NY. A WCC wolf expert will speak about North America's wildest residents, Wolves. Students will be exposed to the history, ecology, and biology of ...
Local poet and teacher Kitty Jospe selects a variety of poems to read and discuss each week. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry aloud in a relaxing setting. Thursdays, 12 Noon- 1pm Rundel Arts Room
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Give your mind a break from screens and relax with board games with friends. No stress, no competition, just chill in the library.
How many words can you make?
This hands-on class is for Parents/Guardians who are interested in learning how to put safety measures on their kid's electronics. Learn how to: Limit the screen time for your child on their Phone or Tablet. Limit your child's internet usage to safe websites View the website history of your child's technology ...and more! Just show up at Maplewood Community Library and ask for Brian (Thursdays @ 5:30pm)
Fridays, from 10:30-11:00 am April 7, 14, 21, 28 Children’s Center Secret Room All ages Enjoy stories, songs and the secrets of the secret room with your little one!
Would you like to learn basic sewing skills to do your own simple alterations? If so, join our sewing classes offered at the Teen Central. We provide some basic supplies but we recommend that you bring your own sewing materials if you’re interested in doing a project. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please call or email Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org -&...
Come and play with our new Nintendo Switch! We have Mariocart, Smash Bros, and more!
Give your mind a break from screens and relax with board games with friends. No stress, no competition, just chill in the library.
Join our monthly books & more discussion sessions and flourish your love for reading and learning! Discussion topics range from YA classics, non-fiction to manga and graphic novels to poetry around the world. Registration is required. We meet in the B-hive meeting room on the 2nd floor at the Central Library. This event will be live stremmed as well. To attend via Zoom, please register ...
Things seem to be falling apart. Biodiversity loss, ocean degradation, urban flooding, political strife and war, climate chaos and migration, economic instability, food shortages and rising prices, wildfires, soil degradation. A great unraveling. Join course leaders Mary Gleason and Martha Sullivan for this free 8-week course. The course begins with a sobering introduction to societal collapse and guides participants through a supportive pathway by exploring inner and outer adaptation to greater resilience and acceptance in ...
This program will discuss both the craft and the business of writing science fiction in short and long form, including: · worldbuilding · concept vs. plot vs. character · getting the science right (yes, it’s important!) · beginnings and endings ·&...
Join Teen Central Robotics Club for teens & tweens! Teens and tweens (3rd-12 grade) who are intersted in learning robotics are invited to register and attend our robotics classes on Saturdays. We'll provide Raspberry Pi Robot kits and instructions for them to do a project of their choice. They'll learn how to build electronics, sensors, and coding. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@...
Arnett Library Music Series 2023: Celebrating 100 Years! The library will become 100 years old this year and we will be focusing on music from the past century! The Wonderful Woodwinds Quintet from Eastman School of Music will delight us with their music! Please join us as we hear music from Eastman students on woodwinds! These concerts, sponsored by the Friends of the Arnett Branch Library, are family friendly, casual and interactive. Refreshments will follow the ...
Join Ms. Heather for some beginner instruction on how to knit. Supplies will be provided or feel free to bring your own if you are already a knitter. For ages 8 and up.
Join us in person or virtually via the Rochester Public Library's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RochesterPublicLibraryNY. Registration is required for this FREE event.
Want to improve your computer skills? Stop by to see the Library Assistant! She will field your beginner to intermediate tech questions and help you complete digital related tasks, such as: Create a Word document Check your email Search the web Manage phone apps Send pictures ... and much more! Walk in, or call the library to reserve a time!
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Come to Teen Central on Mondays & Wednesdays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet or have fun making bracelets with beads, and many other crafts and art activities while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Presented by the University of Arkansas System, Division of Agriculture Budgeting is not just making a spending plan and cutting expenses. It’s important to set goals for where you want your money to take you. Motivation is important for adjusting behavior to see real results. Learn how to approach the unique needs of your family with the right budget and vision for the future. Registration is required. To register click here.
“Lyre, Lyre” presents a delightful program of Academy Award winning movie themes. Included are timeless favorites such as Moon River, Tammy, Star Wars, My Hear Will Go On (Titanic), Somewhere Over the Rainbow and more. The harp is a rarely heard and often misunderstood instrument. Attendees will become very aware that the harp does not just play “angel” music, and that classical repertoire is not the only music ...
Planning to apply for a summer job, but don't have an up-to-date resume? Start with a fillable template and get the resume in your hand.
Drawings, written words, and photographs can be included. Come be part of this cool activity. All teens welcome!
Did you know you can use your library card to create a free account on Udemy? Rochester Public Library card holders can enroll in free courses to learn to code & more and earn a certificate of completion too! Udemy offers over 7,000 courses in business, tech, and personal development education. You must be 13 years or older and have access to a computer. Register for a session to get started! If you have any questions, please ...
What Makes You, You? There has never been anyone else exactly like you—and there never will be again. We’re each given only a few precious years of life to express our own unique voice. In this class, we’ll explore what makes you unique. We’ll use prompts and exercises to help you write the way you think, feel, and speak when you’re being the most ...
Join Ms Jenn for songs, stories and movement. This program starts before the library is open - knock on the door to be let in! For ages 2-5.
Tuesdays from 10:30-11:00 am April 4, 11, 18, 25 Children’s Center Secret Room Best for ages 1-3 Enjoy stories, songs, and movement with your little one.
Story time will be held every Tuesday in the Children's section with Mr. Mark. Children ages 5 and under are welcome to come with their guardian or care giver. We will read, sing, and play to help our children learn new skills.
This book discusion group meets via zoom. Please email charlotte.programs@libraryweb.org for zoom link.
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
This session will be conducted in Spanish with English captions. Presented by Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) Las razones clave por las que debo saber más sobre las instituciones financieras (Top reasons why I need to learn more about financial institutions) ¿Por qué es importante aprender más sobre las instituciones financieras? Vanessa Arita Reyes comparte por qué es importante buscar información y conversar sobre ...
An educator from Monroe Cooperative Extension will teach us how to identify birds in our community by looking for characteristics such as size, color, and markings, while using bird guides and identification apps such as Merlin. Learn how to properly use binoculars to spot your local feathered friends by creating and decorating a proactice pair of your own from recycled materials. We will also discover what different types of birds eat by exploring ...
Planning to apply for a summer job, but don't have an up-to-date resume? Start with a fillable template and get the resume in your hand.
This is a 16-week Citizenship Class to prepare you for your Naturalization Exam. We cover pre-Colonial, Colonial, Revolutionary War, 1800s, 1900s and modern-day history. We also cover Civics, branches of government, law-making, voting and elections and understanding the questions from your N-400 form. We practice writing and reading as you will have to demonstrate during your Naturalization exam. There is no cost for this hybrid (in-person or on Zoom) ...
Come to Teen Central on Mondays & Wednesdays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet or have fun making bracelets with beads, and many other crafts and art activities while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Presented by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling Financial products can be complex and confusing. This can overwhelm individuals struggling with debt management. Fueled by stress and an increasing sense of urgency, hastily made decisions can lead to disaster when people are desperate for relief. Making an informed decision means taking the time to build a clear understanding of the products and services available. Attend this presentation for a closer look at popular options ...
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Do you enjoy Manga and Anime? Then this club is for you! Join Mr. Isaac to watch some anime on the big screen, check out our manga collection and make new friends. No registration required.
Planning to apply for a summer job, but don't have an up-to-date resume? Start with a fillable template and get the resume in your hand.
Teens & tweens (3-5th & 6-12 grade) are invited to join the GWC coding club at the Central Library! By enrolling in this self-paced program, you will learn how to code using the GWC online tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! The GWC organization website offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Registration is required for both online and ...
Local poet and teacher Kitty Jospe selects a variety of poems to read and discuss each week. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry aloud in a relaxing setting. Thursdays, 12 Noon- 1pm Rundel Arts Room
Do you like to fold and cut paper? Those are the basic skills students need to be able to construct accordion, tunnel, business card, and carousel books. Think of a book as a stage; we can look through and into these books for three-dimensional effects. We’ll also have an overview of pop-up books and how to incorporate the basic techniques into your finished pieces. Choose your favorite Japanese paper for your book covers, ...
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Presented by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration The savings fitness presentation is designed to educate participants about employer retirement plans and the various paths available for planning a secure financial future. This presentation will provide information to assist with savings questions and will help take the uncertainty out of planning for a successful retirement. Registration is required. To register click here.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - recommend calling first*
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance Drop-in sessions or by appointment *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability - Recommend calling first*
Planning to apply for a summer job, but don't have an up-to-date resume? Start with a fillable template and get the resume in your hand.
This hands-on class is for Parents/Guardians who are interested in learning how to put safety measures on their kid's electronics. Learn how to: Limit the screen time for your child on their Phone or Tablet. Limit your child's internet usage to safe websites View the website history of your child's technology ...and more! Just show up at Maplewood Community Library and ask for Brian (Thursdays @ 5:30pm)
For more information and to register visit roccitylibrary.org/rochester-and-the-mid-sized-american-city-in-the-21st-century/. Rochester, NY, often has been at the center of conversations about the distinctive character of mid-sized cities in the United States. In 2002, Rochester Mayor William A. Johnson, Jr. convened the “Rochester Conversation on Mid-Sized Cities” to bring together “mayors, academics, urban policy experts, writers and others” for an examination of the challenges facing urban centers that occupy the poorly ...
Fridays, from 10:30-11:00 am April 7, 14, 21, 28 Children’s Center Secret Room All ages Enjoy stories, songs and the secrets of the secret room with your little one!
Would you like to learn basic sewing skills to do your own simple alterations? If so, join our sewing classes offered at the Teen Central. We provide some basic supplies but we recommend that you bring your own sewing materials if you’re interested in doing a project. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please call or email Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org -&...
Come and play with our new Nintendo Switch! We have Mariocart, Smash Bros, and more!
Create a fun bracelet for yourself and/or your friends. This program is for ages 8-12. Registration not required.
Planning to apply for a summer job, but don't have an up-to-date resume? Start with a fillable template and get the resume in your hand.
The Rochester Regional Health's Mobile Mammobraphy Center will be on location to provide Mammograms. Appointments can be made by calling 585-922-7465.
Ages 8-12 Learn to create your own website or blog.
With cannabis now legal in NYS, are you curious about the current research surrounding cannabis use? Not sure what to expect? Would you like to know how cannabis works within the body? Join us for a discussion with Jennifer Sawyer, RN, certified medical cannabis nurse, and Biomedical Anthropologist Joel Mora MS, to learn about the science of cannabis and its role in health and wellness. Q & A to follow.
Come ready to work and help us prepare for a wildflower garden by the parking lot.
Join Teen Central Robotics Club for teens & tweens! Teens and tweens (3rd-12 grade) who are intersted in learning robotics are invited to register and attend our robotics classes on Saturdays. We'll provide Raspberry Pi Robot kits and instructions for them to do a project of their choice. They'll learn how to build electronics, sensors, and coding. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@...
Join Ms. Heather for some beginner instruction on how to knit. Supplies will be provided or feel free to bring your own if you are already a knitter. For ages 8 and up.
The Great American Eclipse 2024 Join us with NASA Solar System Ambassador Jim Porter in our 2nd Space Series Progam to discover the exciting, once in a lifetime opportunity that awaits us in April 2024. On April 9, 2024 the sun and moon will once again align for a total solar eclipse in Rochester NY, the first in over 100 years! The last eclipse was seen here in 2017 and appeared as a partial eclipse, but this ...
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