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The Rochester Public Library is seeking submissions of public art for the new Rundel Memorial Library Terrace. Applications are to be submitted no later than 2:00pm, Friday, May 25, 2018. Click here for project and submission details.
Come learn English! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
An online family tree is an essential way to organize your research. One option is to create a personal public or private family tree on Ancestry.com without a subscription…for FREE.
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn! Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. For all ages. Location: Children's Room
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area, including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
Black Panther (rated PG-13) A superhero known as Black Panther defends Wakanda, a technologically advanced country in Africa that has hidden itself away from the rest of the world. Now he must face a dissident who wants to sell the country's natural resources to fund an uprising. (Runtime 135 minutes)
Gru meets his long-lost charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist. Minions unite at the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County on Saturday, May 26, 2018, from 2:00-3:30pm for the next hilarious adventure, Despicable Me 3. For families of all ages. Rated PG. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Arnett Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
We offer an open computer lab for questions and answers on basic computer skills. Need help creating an email, using the Internet, or typing documents? Bring your questions and receive one-on-one assistance to achieve your computer goals. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 585-428-8214 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Prepare for success - study for the TASC High School Equivalency Exam (formerly know as GED). FREE tutoring at the Maplewood Community Library.
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
1-on-1 assistance with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Please call 428-8216 to register. For adults.
Art, music, and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! For all ages. Location: Children's Room *Please knock at the front door as story time begins before the library opens.*
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year old children.
Creating foam prints is easy and fun! Even simple designs produce stunning results. We'll show you step-by-step how to produce your own foam stamps. Then we'll use ink and brayers to create bookmarks, notecards, and tags that you can bring home with you. You'll even have the opportunity to try linoleum printing. All materials will be provided. Registration is required. Please call 428-8216 to sign up. For adults.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library.
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
One-on-one assistance with resumes, applications, personal devices, email. By apppointment only. Please call 428-8218 for more information.
Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, finger plays, rhymes and more. Please knock on the door at the parking lot entrance to be let in the library. Designed for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Please call 428-8218 for more information.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year old children.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library.
1-on-1 assistance with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Please call 428-8216 to register. For adults.
A Tutor is here to help kids in grades 1-6 with their homework in the Children's area. For more information, please call 428-8212
Enjoy movie time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn! Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. For all ages. Location: Children's Room
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
Prepare for success - study for the TASC High School Equivalency Exam (formerly know as GED). FREE tutoring at the Maplewood Community Library.
Learn how to use the many features of your Smartphone. Download apps, control your settings and customize you phone to how you want to use it. Bring your own Smartphone to class and connect it to the library’s free WIFI. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Join Miss Sarah for stories and songs for all ages! No registration required.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Each Thursday at noon, local poet and teacher, Kitty Jospe, selects a variety of poems for the group to read and discuss. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry out loud in a relaxing setting. All are invited to join this welcoming group. No poetry background is necessary - only an open mind! Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. No registration is required. For more ...
The Literacy Volunteers of Rochester are here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2010. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. For ages 13 and up. No registration required.
Tutoring for the TASC test (formerly GED), every Thursday. For more information call 428-8212
A tutor is here to help kids in grades 1-6 with their homework in the Children's area. For more information, please call 428-8212
Jax, a young Burnedoodle, and his handler Larissa, will be at the library to hear you read or tell stories, and to answer your dog-related questions.
Come learn English with us! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Gather around for stories and songs! For families. Location: Children's Room
Drop in and unscramble a secret message! Out of school early? Up for a challenge? Then come to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County from 11-4pm on Friday, June 1, 2018, to decipher hidden jumbled clues and discover a secret message! Families with children of all ages are welcome. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Coming in January: "First Friday Films." On the first Friday of each month, the Reynolds Media Center will screen a different movie at noon in the Kate Gleason Auditorium. We will show a mix of new films and classics, comedies, dramas, action, period films, mysteries: a little of everything. The first film will be "Victoria and Abdul," (2017; rated PG-13; 112 minutes). Judi Dench and Ali Fazal star in this ...
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first served basis. Issues that they can provide assistance with include: child custody/visitation rights, divorce (for victims of domestic violence), debt collection, unemployment insurance, landlord/tenant problems, and consumer issues. They do NOT provide help with criminal cases. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Stop by the Monroe Branch and enjoy cookies and coffee!
Color and assemble your own Mixed-Up Animal Booklet to take home. When it's done you can flip through it and create your own mixed-up animals.
Come learn English! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Let's celebrate the first year of ukuleles at the Central library with a few tunes and treats in the Dorris Carlson Reading Garden. If it rains, we'll move into the Kate Gleason Auditorium. Bring your ukulele and a music stand if you have them. If not, the library has a few. For more information, please call 585-428-8380 or email mfraser@libraryweb.org
In this class we will sew a cute Squirrel. He has a cute wired tail and holds an acorn. This squirrel requires very little sewing machine experience; most of the squirrel is put together with a hand sewn running stitch, you need to know how to sew on the buttons and you must be comfortable doing simple hand stitching. You can use this Squirrel as an ornament with a ribbon sewn ...
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area, including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Build! Construct! Create! Do you have a love of Legos? Then come to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County from 1:00-4:00pm on Saturday, Saturday, 2018, for Lego Lab! Build a Lego creation and put it on display for all to see. Families with children of all ages are welcome to build. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Learn about what can be stored in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2010. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
We offer an open computer lab for questions and answers on basic computer skills. Need help creating an email, using the Internet, or typing documents? Bring your questions and receive one-on-one assistance to achieve your computer goals. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 585-428-8214 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Coordinated Care Services, Inc. will have a representative at the library to assist individuals. Assistance if drop-in only for general information, booking a Healthcare Navigator for a future date and delivering paperwork to a navigator.
Prepare for success - study for the TASC High School Equivalency Exam (formerly know as GED). FREE tutoring at the Maplewood Community Library.
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
We all have stories to tell. We have had experiences we don't forget. In other words, we have pasts that need to be written. In this four-part writing workshop, we will get inspired to probe the landscape of our truths. We will learn to write with intent as we celebrate the power of memory and language. Come get inspired to write about the past. Through readings and exercises we will begin telling our stories. ...
Enhance your emotional intelligence and gain a better understanding of the purpose and importance of emotions.
Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO) presents a class on effective parenting! Join us and learn about positive communication, discipline, parenting styles, co-parenting skills, and the parent's vs. child's role. This program will be fun, supportive, and interactive. Children are welcome to attend as well.
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
Stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year old children.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Enjoy an hour of jazz in the beautiful Dorris Carlson Reading garden on your lunch break with Jeff Campbell, bass; Mike Melito, drums and Bob Sneider, guitar. In case of rain, the concert will be in the Kate Gleason Auditorium.
Class held on Tuesday, June 5 AND Thursday, June 7. Must be present for both days Lower portions of your auto insurance by up to 10% for 3 years, as well as take up to 4 points off of your driving record for moving violations within the last 18 months Receive a certificate upon completion In-classroom interaction with AAA certified instructor Learn tips and techniques to reduce the risk through the proper management of visibility, time and space, driver and ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library.
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Join us for our next 1st Wednesday Small Business program, and learn 10 ways to drive more sales to your business. The College at Brockport Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Central Library are hosting this seminar presented by Michael Krause, President of Sales Sense Payments, a successful Rochester-based consulting firm. Krause has several tactics, strategies, and winning methods used by successful companies to generate new sales, build customer loyalty, and ultimately realize higher profits. ...
Stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year old children.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library.
Hear a story and then create process art! Process art is about the sensory experience of creating art. During the summer months we will be composing a collaborative story.
A Tutor is here to help kids in grades 1-6 with their homework in the Children's area. For more information, please call 428-8212
Prepare for success - study for the TASC High School Equivalency Exam (formerly know as GED). FREE tutoring at the Maplewood Community Library.
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
Learn about the different types of computers you could buy and use: tablets, laptops, smartphones, and desktops. Learn about WIFI and how to use the mouse. We will use a browser to visit internet sites. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Registration Required. Must be present June 5 as well as June 7. Lower portions of your auto insurance by up to 10% for 3 years, as well as take up to 4 points off of your driving record for moving violations within the last 18 months. To register email: wincir01@libraryweb.org or call the Winton library at 428-8204.
Learn about the different types of computers you could buy and use: tablets, laptops, smartphones, and desktops. Learn about WIFI and how to use the mouse. We will use a browser to visit internet sites. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
In 1939 the world was thrown into a second global war. Although the United States did not enter the war until December 1941, Rochester was quick to rally around the flag. Historian Dan Cody will discuss all the ways our city contributed to the war effort, offering up lives, material, and money to the cause, and earning the designation of All American Patriotic City.
A tutor is here to help kids in grades 1-6 with their homework in the Children's area. For more information, please call 428-8212
Tutoring for the TASC test (formerly GED), every Thursday. For more information call 428-8212
Come learn English with us! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first served basis. Issues that they can provide assistance with include: child custody/visitation rights, divorce (for victims of domestic violence), debt collection, unemployment insurance, landlord/tenant problems, and consumer issues. They do NOT provide help with criminal cases. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Come learn English! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Color and assemble your own Mixed-Up Animal Booklet to take home. When it's done you can flip through it and create your own mixed-up animals.
Show your Dadda some love! Children of all ages are welcome to treat their father-figure at the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County on Saturday, June 9, 2018. Storytime will begin at 11:00am followed by a delightful donut snack and a fun craft, while supplies last. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Join local inventors for discussions of technology trends and intellectual property issues as well as get support from others who have gone through the process of inventing and patenting their ideas! For more information contact the Science & History Division at 585-428-8110.
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area, including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Learn about using the internet through guided visits to several websites. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
We offer an open computer lab for questions and answers on basic computer skills. Need help creating an email, using the Internet, or typing documents? Bring your questions and receive one-on-one assistance to achieve your computer goals. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 585-428-8214 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Prepare for success - study for the TASC High School Equivalency Exam (formerly know as GED). FREE tutoring at the Maplewood Community Library.
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
Performance by Kinloch Nelson. Nelson's 45-year career has run the gamut from classical recitals and folk concerts to club and festival dates in the USA, Canada, Ireland, and Peru. Frank De Blase of Rochester City Newspaper says, "Watching Nelson play guitar is essentially witnessing the deconstruction of the instrument. Listening is a journey through American roots: jazz, country, blues, classical, folk, and whatever it is that ties them all together."
We all have stories to tell. We have had experiences we don't forget. In other words, we have pasts that need to be written. In this four-part writing workshop, we will get inspired to probe the landscape of our truths. We will learn to write with intent as we celebrate the power of memory and language. Come get inspired to write about the past. Through readings and exercises we will begin telling our stories. ...
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year old children.
Enjoy an hour of jazz in the beautiful Dorris Carlson Reading Garden with the Chase Ellison Trio: Chase Ellison, drums; Chris Potter, guitar and Scott Kwiatek, bass. Rain location is the Gleason Auditorium.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library.
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year old children.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library.
A Tutor is here to help kids in grades 1-6 with their homework in the Children's area. For more information, please call 428-8212
Hear a story and then create process art! Process art is about the sensory experience of creating art. During the summer months we will be composing a collaborative story.
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
Prepare for success - study for the TASC High School Equivalency Exam (formerly know as GED). FREE tutoring at the Maplewood Community Library.
Learn about using the internet through guided visits to several websites. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
In this experiential workshop, participants will gain the tools to establish a regular mindfulness practice.
Is your online presence working for your small business? This FREE seminar presented by SCORE and Thryv will offer entrepreneurs best practices for using online marketing tools. Develop an online presence that will help you run, grow, and generate more business from new and current customers! We will cover: Your online footprint Customer relationship management Social media marketing There will be plenty of time for your questions and networking with seminar attendees! ...
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2010. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
A tutor is here to help kids in grades 1-6 with their homework in the Children's area. For more information, please call 428-8212
Tutoring for the TASC test (formerly GED), every Thursday. For more information call 428-8212
Come learn English with us! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
The Chester F. Carlson Patent & Trademark Center, in conjunction with the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester, the UR Medicine Wilmot Cancer Institute, the Pluta Cancer Center Foundation, the Rochester Regional Health Lipson Cancer Institute, and the Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library are hosting this informative and engaging event. 6 to 7 p.m. - Networking and cocktails are from 6 to 7 p.m., 7 to 8 p.m. - Lecture 8 to 8:30 p.m. - ...
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first served basis. Issues that they can provide assistance with include: child custody/visitation rights, divorce (for victims of domestic violence), debt collection, unemployment insurance, landlord/tenant problems, and consumer issues. They do NOT provide help with criminal cases. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3...
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Come learn English! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Color and assemble your own Mixed-Up Animal Booklet to take home. When it's done you can flip through it and create your own mixed-up animals.
Join local historian and tour guide Hal Schuler for a guided tour of the 100 Acre Tract. Located on the west bank of the Genesee between 490 and Main Street, the 100 Acre Tract today is the heart of downtown Rochester. In 1811, however, when Nathaniel Rochester and his partners purchased the land to build a frontier settlement, it was heavily forested frontier land. Hal will take participants on a journey through the development of the 100 Acre Tract, focusing ...
Cuddle up with a dog and a good book! The Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is going to the dogs! Actually, the dogs are coming to the Children’s Center because they are hungry for books! Kids of all ages are invited to read a short book to these specially-trained and wonderful dogs. Research shows that the more time kids spend practicing reading aloud, the ...
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area, including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
The origami kusudama flower is undeniably beautiful and appears complex and difficult to make, but surprisingly there are only a few steps to it. Come to the Central Library and learn how to create your own. Instructions will be provided for making both the individual flower and a kusudama ball. All supplies will be provided. This program is for ages 16 and older. Registration is required. Please register at
Join local historian and tour guide Hal Schuler for a guided tour of the 100 Acre Tract. Located on the west bank of the Genesee between 490 and Main Street, the 100 Acre Tract today is the heart of downtown Rochester. In 1811, however, when Nathaniel Rochester and his partners purchased the land to build a frontier settlement, it was heavily forested frontier land. Hal will take participants on a journey through the development of the 100 Acre Tract, focusing ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Learn about preview mode and how to create slideshows with images and text. Learn about using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Need to be checked for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Want to do it quick? The Monroe County Department of Health will be on site doing RAPID testing (just 20 minutes!), so you can get the results fast, for the following infections: • HIV • Syphilis • Hepatitis C • Gonorrhea and Chlamydia All results are confidential.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
We offer an open computer lab for questions and answers on basic computer skills. Need help creating an email, using the Internet, or typing documents? Bring your questions and receive one-on-one assistance to achieve your computer goals. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 585-428-8214 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Prepare for success - study for the TASC High School Equivalency Exam (formerly know as GED). FREE tutoring at the Maplewood Community Library.
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
We all have stories to tell. We have had experiences we don't forget. In other words, we have pasts that need to be written. In this four-part writing workshop, we will get inspired to probe the landscape of our truths. We will learn to write with intent as we celebrate the power of memory and language. Come get inspired to write about the past. Through readings and exercises we will begin telling our stories. ...
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
Stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year old children.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour of jazz in the beautiful Dorris Carlson Reading Garden with Aaron Staebell, drums, and Mike Kaupa, trumpet. Rain location is the Gleason Auditorium.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library.
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
This club meets the third Tuesday of the month all year. Members choose the books to read - call 428-8220 for current title.
Please join us for this 2 hour workshop on "Being a Good Neighbor!" Angela Tona from Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO) will share crucial skills such as being courteous and how to resolve conflict. This class is primarily intended for the homeless or formerly homeless, but everyone is welcome to attend.
Stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year old children.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
This month the group will discuss the book Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library.
Book-loving dogs are coming to the library to listen to kids read stories. Reading to calm, trained dogs who love to listen is a great way for kids to build confidence reading out loud.
A Tutor is here to help kids in grades 1-6 with their homework in the Children's area. For more information, please call 428-8212
Book-loving dogs are coming to the library to listen to kids read stories. Reading to calm, trained dogs who love to listen is a great way for kids to build confidence reading out loud.
Hear a story and then create process art! Process art is about the sensory experience of creating art. During the summer months we will be composing a collaborative story.
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
Prepare for success - study for the TASC High School Equivalency Exam (formerly know as GED). FREE tutoring at the Maplewood Community Library.
Learn how to use the free city website cityofrochester.gov. A wealth of information is available about city properties, police reports and jobs through the city. We will take an exploratory approach looking at many features of this free website. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Create visual art from the sound of your voice! We'll also be experimenting with instruments and everyday objects.
Please join us for our monthly series of free talks, to help you get and stay healthy! These health talks are sponsored by the Center for Community Health & Prevention of the University of Rochester Medical Center, in partnership with the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County. Each talk includes light snacks and a free raffle drawing. The topic changes each month, and has included a wide variety such as ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn about what can be stored in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2010. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Make Music Rochester is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with concerts in a variety of spaces throughout the city. Al Biles is a professor at RIT and a jazz trumpet player. GenJam is software Al developed that evolves what it plays by breeding its own ideas with what it hears Al play. Together they play some fun, straight-up jazz.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Make Music Rochester is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with concerts in a variety of spaces throughout the city! The Kanack School of Musical Artistry is the non-profit center for the unique Creative Ability Development method that uses improvisation as a tool for improving musical artistry and creative thinking. Students and faculty from the school will perform both classical and folk music.
Tutoring for the TASC test (formerly GED), every Thursday. For more information call 428-8212
A tutor is here to help kids in grades 1-6 with their homework in the Children's area. For more information, please call 428-8212
Kids ages 5- 12 can have fun building with LEGOs and making friends with this free program.
Kids ages 5- 12 can have fun building with LEGOs and making friends with this free program.
Come learn English with us! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Music by members of the RPO String Quartet Face Painting Raffles Bring the whole family and enjoy the beautiful music outside, on our beautiful library grounds (If rain, event will be held inside the library) No registration required
A Buffalo woman recently defrauded non-profits and businesses in Erie County by falsely representing herself as an experienced grant writer with connections to New York State funding. As a result of an investigation by the Office of the NYS Attorney General, the woman pleaded guilty to multiple felonies and is awaiting sentencing to a state correctional facility. This FREE workshop will give non-profits information on how to avoid this kind of fraud! Topics will include: ...
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first served basis. Issues that they can provide assistance with include: child custody/visitation rights, divorce (for victims of domestic violence), debt collection, unemployment insurance, landlord/tenant problems, and consumer issues. They do NOT provide help with criminal cases. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3...
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Color and assemble your own Mixed-Up Animal Booklet to take home. When it's done you can flip through it and create your own mixed-up animals.
Come learn English! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
A day of miscellaneous tips and tricks to send you off into a successful summer of research.
Prepare yourselves for a whale of a good time! Join us at the Central Library as we learn about the majestic humpback whale, and explore a 40-foot inflatable replica of a real whale named Nile. Cynde McInnis, owner of The Whalemobile and Education Director at Cape Ann Whale Watch, will share her passion for these amazing animals. You will hear the sounds of different whale species, touch real whale parts, go inside Nile, and ...
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area, including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
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