Effective immediately, the Monroe County Library System (MCLS) and all public libraries in Monroe County will no longer purchase eBooks from Macmillan Publishers or any of its imprints. This decision comes in reaction to Macmillan’s new library eBook embargo, which went into effect Nov. 1.
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Please join us for the Opening Reception at 6 pm on December 4th. Meet the artists and be inspired by this year’s entries. Light refreshments will be served. The show will be on view until February 1, 2020.
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
Join Miss Sarah for stories and songs for all ages! No registration required. The library will be closed, so please knock on the front door to let staff members know you're attending the sotry time.
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. 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 necessary. For more ...
Join us for our next Got Health talk as we observe American Heart Month! Our speaker - Elizabeth McKinley, Nurse Practitioner at Strong Memorial Hospital - will discuss the risk factors for heart failure, how to prevent this serious problem, signs and symptoms, and how to manage through medication, lifestyle changes, and self-monitoring. Everyone is welcome to attend this FREE health talk, and no registration is required. Light ...
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 how to take, send, and delete photos with your smartphone. Send your smartphone photos to be saved to the cloud. Learn how to manage your photos in albums. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-7 Location: Childrens Room
Tired of filling out your work history for every job application? Bring a flash drive and write a resume to upload every time you need it! (If you don't have a flash drive you can send it to email.)
Art, music, and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! All ages Location: Childrens Room
Spend the afternoon with Pokemon and friends who love Pokemon. We'll have coloring pages, books, movies and discussion all aobut Pokemon! All ages, no registration
Come on over after school and see whats going on. Different activities weekly. Cooking, book talks, games, Anime Club, LEGO's, crafts, movies, and more.
Special Event: National Pokemon Day. Watch Pokemon and learn about its origin.
Practice English with Brockport College student intern. Intermediate learners 4-5 p.m, beginners 5-6 p.m. Don't miss this limited time opportunity!
Get personalized help with job applications, resumes, research, and other computer-related issues. One-on-one guidance by reservation only. Call to reserve your spot: 428-8202.
Hear some good-night stories. Pajamas always welcome! Location: Childrens Room
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Short Films Sandwiched In @ Noon Join us for short films on the last Friday of the month at noon. Bring your lunch and spend an hour Short Films Sandwiched In Join us for short films on the last Friday of the month at noon. Bring your lunch and spend an hour enjoying short films from some of the most innovative filmmakers working today. No registration required. Winter-Spring 2020 short films topics: Friday, January 31, 2020 12-1p Dance ...
Need computer help? Our Digital Literacy Volunteers are here to assist with all your computer and device issues. No appointment needed.
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
We'll put the coffee pot on. Join us for a snack; see what's new at the Lyell Branch Library & offer up your suggestions for programs & materials you would like to see us provide.
We'll put the coffee pot on. Join us for a snack: See what's new at the Lyell Branch Library & offer up your suggestions for programs & materials that you would like to see us provide.
Have fun with play dough, paints and Legos. We even have Magna-Tiles now! Ages 4-12, younger children welcome with parental assistance. Location: Childrens Room
Come play Super Smash Brothers and test your skills.
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
Need computer help? Our Digital Literacy Volunteers are here to assist with all your computer and device issues. No appointment needed.
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy before our 11 a.m. movie. Ages 2-7 Location: Childrens Room
Perhaps it’s a calling, or simply a wish to make the world a better place. Whatever the reason, writing a book to help others live with intention means consciously considering the impact of your work. In this workshop, Robin Flanigan, writer, editor and author of M is for Mindful, will talk about her writing journey from idea through publication, lead a series of writing prompts to help participants discover why they want to ...
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll make the popcorn. Call 428-8248 each week for upcoming title. Location: Childrens Room
TABE measures sills in reading, math and English as you'll apply them in the workforce or classroom. If you want to improve your education and don't know where to start, this is the class for you!
We'll be making a simple easy craft each Saturday! Ages 6-12, younger with parental assistance. Location: Childrens Room
Have you ever wanted to see yourself brandishing a lightsaber? Now you can! Be a part of this month's contest. Best Saber will win a gift certificate LIGHTSABER
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 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.
Learn the craft. The Art. Science behind Dungeons and Dragons.
Celebrate the extra day with a hopping paper frog! Hop into Leap Day at the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County for Leap Day Origami Frogs on Saturday, February 29, 2020, from 1-4pm. Only once every four years does the special leaping paper frog come out to celebrate this extra day! Families with children of all ages are welcome to get their craft on. For more information, please ...
Create your own world in Photoshop. Join us in the imagine YOU lab for this free class in Photoshop
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
The community room will be avaialbale for one hour of televised guided meditation. Relax, unwind, and breathe. Feel free to dress comfortably and bring your yoga mat. Water provided.
Every Monday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Repeat, repeat, repeat!
It could be slime. Could be games. Could be puzzles. Could be STEM. It will be FUN! Ages 12 and under.
Kids can make a simple craft, Ages 6-12 younger with parental assistance. Location: Childrens Room
Prepare to obtain your high school equivalency diploma!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
The best in children's literature, plus crafts and fun with friends! All ages! *Please knock at the Britton Rd front door as story time starts before the library opens* Location: Childrens Room
Recieve individual help with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Call 428-8216 to register.
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 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.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Get crafty during your time off from school! Location: Childrens Room
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 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
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.
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-7 Location: Childrens Room
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and musical instruments 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. Story time is followed by play time.
Are you interested in writing? Want help figuring out where to start? Have you been writing for years and need help taking the next step? Do you want to know more about how to write short stories, poetry, non-fiction, longer novels, and/or lyrics? Come to our teen creative writing program!
Practice English with Brockport College student intern. Intermediate learners 4-5 p.m, beginners 5-6 p.m. Don't miss this limited time opportunity!
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
Are you an aspiring business owner or already own a business? Join us the first Wednesday of each month to learn business basics to help you succeed! This program is in partnership with the Small Business Development Center and the US Small Business Administration. The Procurement Experience Drake Thomas, Certified SBDC Business Advisor, will host and present “The Procurement Experience.” Government agencies buy goods and services. The program will address how small ...
*Please Read Carefully* The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA) Tax Assistance Program will be at the Central Library on Wednesdays, January 29 - April 15 from 10am-6pm on the 4th floor in the Business Innovation Center. This is a free self-preparation service and the NYS DTF FSA Tax Assistance staff are there to provide help and answer questions in order to guide a person through the online process of ...
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Get or give help and advice . Bring your project and a smile!
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.
A representative from Kiva Rochester and the Venture Jobs Foundation will be on site in the Business Innovation Center on the 4th floor of the Bausch & Lomb Library Building. About Kiva Rochester: Kiva provides crowdfunded business loans of $1,000-$10,000 at 0% interest and with no fees. Borrowers use their loans for projects such as renovations, purchasing pieces of equipment, or moving into store fronts. The Kiva Rochester team helps Rochester entrepreneurs navigate Kiva, an international ...
TABE measures sills in reading, math and English as you'll apply them in the workforce or classroom. If you want to improve your education and don't know where to start, this is the class for you!
Join us for open play with Legos. Creations will be photographed and posted on social media.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Repeat, repeat, repeat!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Prepare to obtain your high school equivalency diploma!
Enjoy a family-friendly film at the library. We'll even make the popcorn! Call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. All Ages Location: Childrens Room
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Each year the "Eastman to Go" program sends groups of students from the Eastman School of Music into the community to perform chamber music. The Wonderful Woodwinds quintet will be at Central talking about, and playing, beautiful music.
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 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. 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 necessary. For more ...
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 using the internet through guided visits to several websites. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-7 Location: Childrens Room
The best in children's literature, plus crafts and fun with friends! All Ages Location: Childrens Room
The Fee Brothers company has been producing fine syrups and bitters in Rochester for 155 years. It's weathered fires,Prohibition, and changes in the market and is still going strong! Local historian Emily Morry will tell us about the Rochester Institution. Ages 14-adult.
Come on over after school and see whats going on. Different activities weekly. Cooking, book talks, games, Anime Club, LEGO's, crafts, movies, and more.
Learn and talk about manga, anime, comics or games. Join us - we have pocky! Agers 8 and up.
Computer questions? We have volunteers to help you! No appointment needed.
Practice English with Brockport College student intern. Intermediate learners 4-5 p.m, beginners 5-6 p.m. Don't miss this limited time opportunity!
Get personalized help with job applications, resumes, research, and other computer-related issues. One-on-one guidance by reservation only. Call to reserve your spot: 428-8202.
Try a quick and cool science experiement. Ages 4-12 Location: Childrens Room
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Get crafty during your time off from school! Location: Childrens Room
Computer questions? We have volunteers to help you! No appointment needed.
Come to Lincoln branch library for story time!! We will be reading Mama Went to Jail for the Vote and we will also be having a spaced themed craft in honor of female asronauts sally rida and Mae jemison
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Have fun with play dough, paints, and Legos. We even have Magna-Tiles now! Ages 4-12 (younger children welcome with parental guidance) Location: Childrens Room
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
Computer questions? We have volunteers to help you! No appointment needed.
Join us for an hour of playing and singing some easy songs aimed at beginning level ukulele players. Bring a ukulele if you have one, or use one of ours on a first come, first served basis. We don't teach you how to play, but will have plenty of "how to play" handouts to get you started. Folks who just want to sing are always welcome, too!
Have you been longing to write? Do you have stories to tell? Well, it’s time to make your writing desires a reality. Let us give you space and time to write, provide group support to build your confidence, and offer expertise and direction to help you move forward. This class is for all writers – beginners as well as those more seasoned. This is the second year of this writing group with instructor, ...
Enjoy a family-friendly film at the library. We'll even make the popcorn. Call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. All ages Location: Childrens Room
TABE measures sills in reading, math and English as you'll apply them in the workforce or classroom. If you want to improve your education and don't know where to start, this is the class for you!
Each Saturday we'll have a simple craft project for the little ones! Ages 6-12, younger with parental assistance. Location: Childrens Room
Be a part of 6x6, the original international small art phenomenon. For 14 years Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6x6 has brought together thousands of original artworks, made and donated by celebrities, international & local artists, designers, youth and YOU. The Central Library will provide materials for you to create a 6 inch square work of art that you can keep, or let the library donate to Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6X6 exhibit and ...
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, March 7, 2020, for Lego Lab! Come 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.
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 enjoy the bounty of fresh produce donated by vendors courtesy of Flower City Pickers volunteers at the Rochester Public Market delivered here by our community volunteers :)
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
The community room will be avaialbale for one hour of televised guided meditation. Relax, unwind, and breathe. Feel free to dress comfortably and bring your yoga mat. Water provided.
Every Monday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Repeat, repeat, repeat!
It could be slime. Could be games. Could be puzzles. Could be STEM. It will be FUN! Ages 12 and under.
Prepare to obtain your high school equivalency diploma!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Create a Work of Art
In this multi-media presentation, hear the intertwined stories of two girls growing up in the same Frank Lloyd Wright house 70 years apart. Rochester’s only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home was built in 1908 for Edward E. Boynton and his 20-year-old daughter Beulah. During its construction, the world-renowned architect was frequently on-site, supervising all details, including the design of the furniture (seventeen pieces still remain in the house). Learn what it was like for Beulah to ...
Although resistance to writing can strike any of us, our desire to conquer it can triumph. Through class discussion, reading, and writing exercises, we’ll learn specific tools to tackle our fears and knock down dream-blocking barriers. Together we can win this battle! Alex Sanchez has published eight novels with Simon & Schuster, including the American Library Association “Best Book for Young Adults” Rainbow Boys and Lambda Award-winning So Hard to Say. ...
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
The best in children's literature, plus crafts and fun with friends! All ages! *Please knock at the Britton Rd front door as story time starts before the library opens* Location: Childrens Room
Recieve individual help with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Call 428-8216 to register.
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 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.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. 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.
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2016. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-7 Location: Childrens Room
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and musical instruments 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. Story time is followed by play time.
Practice English with Brockport College student intern. Intermediate learners 4-5 p.m, beginners 5-6 p.m. Don't miss this limited time opportunity!
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
$5 admission (to Preview Sale only -- FFRPL donors admitted free to preview)
*Please Read Carefully* The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA) Tax Assistance Program will be at the Central Library on Wednesdays, January 29 - April 15 from 10am-6pm on the 4th floor in the Business Innovation Center. This is a free self-preparation service and the NYS DTF FSA Tax Assistance staff are there to provide help and answer questions in order to guide a person through the online process of ...
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Get or give help and advice . Bring your project and a smile!
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.
Tens of thousands of books; all genres. FREE and open to the public. Proceeds benefit the Library.
A representative from Kiva Rochester and the Venture Jobs Foundation will be on site in the Business Innovation Center on the 4th floor of the Bausch & Lomb Library Building. About Kiva Rochester: Kiva provides crowdfunded business loans of $1,000-$10,000 at 0% interest and with no fees. Borrowers use their loans for projects such as renovations, purchasing pieces of equipment, or moving into store fronts. The Kiva Rochester team helps Rochester entrepreneurs navigate Kiva, an international ...
TABE measures sills in reading, math and English as you'll apply them in the workforce or classroom. If you want to improve your education and don't know where to start, this is the class for you!
Join us for open play with Legos. Creations will be photographed and posted on social media.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Repeat, repeat, repeat!
Enjoy a family-friendly film at the library. We'll even make the popcorn! Call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. All Ages Location: Childrens Room
Prepare to obtain your high school equivalency diploma!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Computer questions? We have volunteers to help you! No appointment needed.
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Five Faces of the African American Religious Experience: Richard Allen, Martin Luther King, Jr., Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Samuel DeWitt Proctor, and Malcolm X with Dr. Marvin McMickle Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1948, Rev. Marvin A. McMickle is a 1970 graduate of Aurora University where he earned a B.A. in Philosophy. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York City and completed two additional years of graduate study ...
Artist Shannon Halligan will be back to teach another felting class. Just in time for spring you will learn how to create a cute wool felted squirrel. This class is for adults 18 and over and requires registration. You can register with this link: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/6075587 All supplies included. Come have some fun in the Arts Division!
Join us for aommunity conversation with reporter Justin Murphy about his recent piece on "How Rochester's growing city and suburbs excluded black residents"
Learn about using the internet through guided visits to several websites. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
Tens of thousands of books; all genres. FREE and open to the public. Proceeds benefit the Library.
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. 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 necessary. For more ...
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 2016. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-7 Location: Childrens Room
The best in children's literature, plus crafts and fun with friends! All Ages Location: Childrens Room
Come on over after school and see whats going on. Different activities weekly. Cooking, book talks, games, Anime Club, LEGO's, crafts, movies, and more.
Learn and talk about manga, anime, comics or games. Join us - we have pocky! Agers 8 and up.
Use your STEM skills to build a trap to try and catch a Leprechaun this St. Patrick's Day!
Computer questions? We have volunteers to help you! No appointment needed.
Get personalized help with job applications, resumes, research, and other computer-related issues. One-on-one guidance by reservation only. Call to reserve your spot: 428-8202.
Practice English with Brockport College student intern. Intermediate learners 4-5 p.m, beginners 5-6 p.m. Don't miss this limited time opportunity!
Kids can read to Fritz, a certified therapy dog. Ages 4-12 Location:Childrens Room
Maplewood YMCA Social Responsibility Committee is requesting your assistance in filling out a survey to determine the greatest needs of the community. Please find it and fill it out at www.tinyurl.com/maple-needs - or ask for a paper copy at the library. Thank you for your help!
Tens of thousands of books; all genres. FREE and open to the public. Proceeds benefit the Library.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Computer questions? We have volunteers to help you! No appointment needed.
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Have fun with play dough, paints, and Legos. We even have Magna-Tiles now! Ages 4-12 (younger children welcome with parental guidance) Location: Childrens Room
Tune in as we sit back, relax, and enjoy an after school movie. All ages.
Tens of thousands of books; all genres. FREE and open to the public. Proceeds benefit the Library.
Computer questions? We have volunteers to help you! No appointment needed.
Come enjoy our large-scale Connect 4, Chess, Cornhole and more! These are not your average games! Stop in to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County on Saturday, March 14, 2020, for some above-average sized games. Giant Connect 4, Chess, Jenga, and more will be scattered in the Children’s Center for you to challenge your family and friends! Who will win? Families with children of all ages are welcome. ...
When we think of American Women's Suffrage in the context of Mount Hope Cemetery, our thoughts turn immediately to Susan B. Anthony and her leadership in this arena. Yet there were other local women who supported this movement, who in 1872 attempted to register and to vote in a federal election. At the same time, there were many other Rochester women advancing not only the cause of suffrage but also breaking new ground as women ...
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy before our 11 a.m movie. Ages 4-8 Location: Childrens Room
Have you written a book or have one in process but are confused about how to publish it? Jane Sutter, author of two self-published books and owner of Sutter Communications, will help you learn about all the different options of self-publishing (print and e-book) and the many details involved. Topics to be covered include the difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing, types of self-publishing available, building a support team, getting an ISBN number, the business ...
Enjoy a family-friendly film at the library. We'll even make the popcorn. Call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. All ages Location: Childrens Room
Calling all inventors! Whether you're a tinkerer or pursuing patents, this group provides support to those who dare to invent. Join a group of like-minded people to discuss the pros and potential pitfalls of inventing intellectual property. Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash
TABE measures sills in reading, math and English as you'll apply them in the workforce or classroom. If you want to improve your education and don't know where to start, this is the class for you!
Each Saturday we'll have a simple craft project for the little ones! Ages 6-12, younger with parental assistance. Location: Childrens Room
Read to Pi from Therapy Dogs International. We're so fortunate to have this sweet therapy dog visit us on her name day! Special celebration will take place in her honor.
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.
Calm, trained, book-loving dogs will be at the library to listen to you read. Bring your favorite book or borrow one of ours.
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.
Join veteran traveler Diane Zielinski as she describes her recent trip to Portugal, still an undiscovered gem of Europe. See the tourist sites of Lisbon, visit the breath-taking charm of Porto and experience the Atlantic coast of Portugal as she walked to Spain along the Camino Portuguese. Registration encouraged. Call the library at 428-8204. Free!
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
The community room will be avaialbale for one hour of televised guided meditation. Relax, unwind, and breathe. Feel free to dress comfortably and bring your yoga mat. Water provided.
Every Monday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
Need to be checked for sexually transmitted infections (STI's)? Want it done quick? Stop by Health Central, on the 3rd Floor of the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Bldg., on the 3rd Monday of every month. 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 Additional test with results by phone - ...
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Repeat, repeat, repeat!
Kids can make a simple craft, Ages 6-12 younger with parental assistance. Location: Childrens Room
It could be slime. Could be games. Could be puzzles. Could be STEM. It will be FUN! Ages 12 and under.
This Month we will be watching The Brian Banks Story- Snacks will be provided
Prepare to obtain your high school equivalency diploma!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Get personalized help with job applications, resumes, research, and other computer-related issues. One-on-one guidance by reservation only. Call to reserve your spot: 428-8202.
The best in children's literature, plus crafts and fun with friends! All ages! *Please knock at the Britton Rd front door as story time starts before the library opens* Location: Childrens Room
Recieve individual help with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Call 428-8216 to register.
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 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.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Books Sandwiched In, Tuesday, March 17 Book: The Yellow House: A Memoir by Sarah Broom “Part oral history, part urban history, part celebration of a bygone way of life, The Yellow House is a full indictment of the greed, discrimination, indifference and poor city planning that led her family’s home to be wiped off the map.” – New York Times Book Review Reviewer: award-winning essayist Sonja Livingston (The Virgin of ...
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-7 Location: Childrens Room
We'll be reading Elanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman. "Beautifully written and incredibly funny, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is about the importance of friendship and human connection" (Amazon.com). Read it with us now and watch it soon as a motion picture. There's room for you! Adults
Learn about using Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software. Create slides in preview mode and add images and text with slide transitions and animations. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
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 musical instruments 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. Story time is followed by play time.
Make a lucky shamrock garden!
Practice English with Brockport College student intern. Intermediate learners 4-5 p.m, beginners 5-6 p.m. Don't miss this limited time opportunity!
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Read, discuss, repeat! Enjoy the company of like minded readers. Hope to see you!
*Please Read Carefully* The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA) Tax Assistance Program will be at the Central Library on Wednesdays, January 29 - April 15 from 10am-6pm on the 4th floor in the Business Innovation Center. This is a free self-preparation service and the NYS DTF FSA Tax Assistance staff are there to provide help and answer questions in order to guide a person through the online process of ...
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Get or give help and advice . Bring your project and a smile!
A representative from Kiva Rochester and the Venture Jobs Foundation will be on site in the Business Innovation Center on the 4th floor of the Bausch & Lomb Library Building. About Kiva Rochester: Kiva provides crowdfunded business loans of $1,000-$10,000 at 0% interest and with no fees. Borrowers use their loans for projects such as renovations, purchasing pieces of equipment, or moving into store fronts. The Kiva Rochester team helps Rochester entrepreneurs navigate Kiva, an international ...
Join us for open play with Legos. Creations will be photographed and posted on social media.
TABE measures sills in reading, math and English as you'll apply them in the workforce or classroom. If you want to improve your education and don't know where to start, this is the class for you!
A friendly therapy dog will be visiting the library to listen to kids read books. This a great way for kids to develp confidence readng out loud.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Repeat, repeat, repeat!
Do you love the Dog Man by Dav Pilkey graphic novel series? how would you like to draw Dog Man and Petey and create your own epic stories? Join us to find out how!
Enjoy a family-friendly film at the library. We'll even make the popcorn! Call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. All Ages Location: Childrens Room
Prepare to obtain your high school equivalency diploma!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
You've probably referred to Wikipedia for information, but did you know you can contribute to Wikipedia to make it an even better resource? Join librarians from the Rochester Institute of Technology for a workshop that addresses existing article biases and teaches some basic edits. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. 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 necessary. For more ...
Join us for our next Got Health talk as we celebrate National Nutrition Month! Jill Chodak, a clinical dietitian at the Center for Community Health & Prevention, will help us find our food foundation and quiet the daily nutrition noise. Learn more about notable fad diets, such as the ketogenic and paleo diets, as well as the myths underlying them, and discover the many benefits of dietary fiber. No registration is needed for ...
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.
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-7 Location: Childrens Room
Learn about all the aspects of using a smartphone. How do I turn off the flashlight? How do I control the notification sounds? Can I use wifi to download apps? What is an app? Answer all these questions and more in this class. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
The best in children's literature, plus crafts and fun with friends! All Ages Location: Childrens Room
Come on over after school and see whats going on. Different activities weekly. Cooking, book talks, games, Anime Club, LEGO's, crafts, movies, and more.
Learn and talk about manga, anime, comics or games. Join us - we have pocky! Agers 8 and up.
Practice English with Brockport College student intern. Intermediate learners 4-5 p.m, beginners 5-6 p.m. Don't miss this limited time opportunity!
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Have you written a book or have one in process but are confused about how to publish it? Jane Sutter, author of two self-published books and owner of Sutter Communications, will help you learn about all the different options of self-publishing (print and e-book) and the many details involved. Topics to be covered include the difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing, types of self-publishing available, building a support team, getting an ISBN number, the business ...
Do you know about the recent changes to landlord/tenant laws? Join representatives from LawNY for a discussion of tenant rights so you can effectively advocate for yourself.
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 ...
EVER WONDER WHAT IS INVOLVED IN MAKING A MOVIE--SHOT BY SHOT--WHAT TO DO AND WHAT TO AVOID? COME LEARN IN THE IMAGINE YOU LAB!
Carol Crossed’s publication, Vintage Tweets: Suffrage Era Postcards, was released in August 2019. The coffee table book features 400 postcards from the author’s personal collection and tells of the struggle of both support and opposition of the early woman’s movement. Vintage Tweets is a tribute to one of the most radical eras in U.S. history and was released in conjunction with the opening of the National Woman Suffrage Centennial at ...
Think you don’t have space to garden? Well, think again! Come learn how to grow beautiful flowers and tasty herbs and vegetables in containers on your balcony or patio. It’s not as difficult as you might think! Master Gardener Karen Klingenberger, from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County, will share her tips and techniques in this one-hour presentation. Registration for this FREE container gardening program is suggested, but not required. ...
Books Sandwiched In, Tuesday, March 24 Book: Thomas Paine and the Clarion Call to America Independence by Harlow Giles Unger. Thomas Paine, an Englishman who emigrated to the American colonies, formed close friendships with Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. His ideas helped shape the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights, and he was often called the “muse of the American Revolution.” Reviewer: Sanford R. Shapiro, Esq., Senior Litigation Counsel, Forsyth, ...
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 how to take, send, and delete photos with your smartphone. Send your smartphone photos to be saved to the cloud. Learn how to manage your photos in albums. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
Join us at the Central Library for this hands on, interactive workshop series meant to introduce girls to the fields of Architecture and Engineering and encourage girls to take STEM courses in high school! Presented by female architects, engineers and designers working in commercial, retail and residential design and construction. Open to Girls in 6th-9th Grades Tuesdays from 4-5:30 pm: March 24, March 31, April 14, April 21, and April 28. Registration is for five ...
*Please Read Carefully* The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Facilitated Self Assistance (FSA) Tax Assistance Program will be at the Central Library on Wednesdays, January 29 - April 15 from 10am-6pm on the 4th floor in the Business Innovation Center. This is a free self-preparation service and the NYS DTF FSA Tax Assistance staff are there to provide help and answer questions in order to guide a person through the online process of ...
Please join our book discussion group to discuss the novel The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. Our group meets on a monthly basis, reads mostly contemporary fiction, although we occasionally read non-fiction, and warmly welcomes new participants. A limited number of copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk at Central Library during the month prior to the discussion date. Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. Refreshments are ...
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.
A representative from Kiva Rochester and the Venture Jobs Foundation will be on site in the Business Innovation Center on the 4th floor of the Bausch & Lomb Library Building. About Kiva Rochester: Kiva provides crowdfunded business loans of $1,000-$10,000 at 0% interest and with no fees. Borrowers use their loans for projects such as renovations, purchasing pieces of equipment, or moving into store fronts. The Kiva Rochester team helps Rochester entrepreneurs navigate Kiva, an international ...
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2016. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
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 necessary. For more ...
Learn the basics of Microsoft Publisher. Bring images to scan, or use internet images, Publisher graphics and text to create a colorful digital poster. We will print your digital poster on our color printer at the end of class, no charge. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
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.
Short Films Sandwiched In @ Noon Join us for short films on the last Friday of the month at noon. Bring your lunch and spend an hour Short Films Sandwiched In Join us for short films on the last Friday of the month at noon. Bring your lunch and spend an hour enjoying short films from some of the most innovative filmmakers working today. No registration required. Winter-Spring 2020 short films topics: Friday, January 31, 2020 12-1p Dance ...
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
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