Rochester City residents can now enjoy complimentary 72 hours of full off-site access to the New York Times at NYTimes.com through the Rochester Public Library. Learn How…
Spring into a new book and support your local library by purchasing a “new to you book” from one of the many book sales happening at the local public libraries. See a full list of book sales happening near you HERE.
Art, music and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! All Ages *On Tueday's, please knock at the Britton Rd front door as story time starts before the library opens.* Location: Childrens Room
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.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library on Tuesdays at 11:30am, we will enjoy playing with sounds and rhymes. There will ...
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're 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.
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.
This is where I Leave You by Jonathan Trooper is our selection for the month. "A riotously funny, emotionally, raw New York Times bestselling novel about love, marriage, dicorce, family and the ties that bind-- whether we like it or not." - Amazon.com. Come share your thoughts about this engaging read. Snacks provided!
Neighbors as Partners (NAP) Senior Group meets bi-monthly at Lincoln Library to discuss topics important to seniors such as health, exercise, music and entertainment and much more. No registration required.
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 every Monday except holidays.
Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI) offers evening appointments with certified health insurance navigators throughout the year at select libraries each month. All appointments are scheduled ahead of time by calling 585-613-7662, Monday – Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Appointments are available from 4:30-8pm You can enroll for insurance throughout the year, outside of open enrollment, if you have a qualifying event. Qualifying events include: Loss or change of job Marriage ...
Free classes for anyone interested in learning English at any level, from beginners on up. No registration is necessary. Classes are taught by The English Associates of Rochester. Call the library for more information.
Read, discuss, repeat! Enjoy the company of like minded readers. March's book is "The Favorite Sister" by Jessica Koll. Hope to see you!
Recieve individual help with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Call 428-8216 to register.
Fun stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're 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.
Celebrate the first day of SPRING - recycle "junk" into one-of-a-kind jewelry!
Switching from cable TV streaming (Cutting the Chord) has become popular for both cost savings and the increased programming available from streaming services. This talk will introduce streaming TV, review streaming TV service, discuss streaming hardware, and provide a set for switching from cable to streaming. Call 428-8216 to register.
We will be discussing the book Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan.
Every Monday from 1-3pm. Every Thurday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
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.
Join us every Wednesday in the children's section for a fun, hands on craft!
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
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. Join a very committed group of students.
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn. Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming titles. Location: Childrens Room
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 wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
On Wednesday, March 20th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, join local author Robert Djed Snead for his presentation entitled "From Pawn to Bishop: My Journey with Rev. JW Loguen". Jermain Wesley Loguen was born a slave but became a Bishop in the A.M.E. Zion Church, helped over 1,500 people escape slavery, and was known as the “King of the Underground Railroad” during his lifetime. This lecture and slide presentation recounts Mr. ...
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 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
Come to the Winton Branch Library on Thursday mornings at 11:30am for a Preschool Story Time with Mrs. Wolf. We’ll share stories, songs, and fingerplays to get kids interested in the wonders of literature. Pick up some tips on how to get your kids ready to read. This free program is geared toward families with children ages 3-5 and their grownups and siblings. Program days are Thursdays Feb. 7, 14, 28; March 4, 14, 21; April 4, 11, 18, and 25. There is ...
It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius Learning a skill such as a new language can take a long time. Come to the library to practice what you already know and to learn new words.
Each Thursday at noon, local poety 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 ...
Unwrap a book of poetry (after you check it) and discover the humor and beauty in the world of poetry.
Join us to learn more about shedding extra pounds and keeping them off, including three keys to motivation, finding a healthy eating pattern that's right for you, and building enjoyable physical activity into your life. The Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County in partnership with the Center for Community Health present this program.
An evening chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-10 Location: Childrens Room
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 program in Kodu, a Microsoft game programming environment. We will focus on creating good play design with a focus on competition and fun. This is an introductory class for adults, no programming 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.
Art, music and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! All Ages Location: Childrens Room
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
A tutor is on hand to help kids with their homework
Kids ages 5-12 will have fun making creations out of LEGOS
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
An evening chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-10 Location: Childrens Room
Do you need an email address? Does your resume need to be updated? Do you want to navigate the web? Sign up to come in before the library opens and get individual attention! Registration required.
If you need to practice listening to and speaking English - join us to view and discuss a movie!
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 ...
Augmented Reality Games played using Nintendo Switch.
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.
Get out of the house on this day off of school and play Bingo. You can even win your choice of books and little prizes! Location: Childrens Room
Come 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
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Come and take part in an intense 45 minute cardio and body weight training session freaturing P90-X Smoothie Fest Get a taste of healthy. We'll show you how to prepare a tasty 2 minute treats.
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
The Local History and Genealogy Division offers unique materials and extensive resources, all in one place. Join us as we review what’s new and some things you may not have realized are available.
Do you know some basic ukulele chords, but struggle with strumming? In this workshop, ukulele master Randy Pollok will help you to keep time, get the right rhythm and groove, and accompany yourself to a variety of songs. He’ll also lead the class in a sing along. Randy Pollok is a ukulele master and music teacher who has been teaching privately in Rochester since 2011, and previously taught in Charleston, West Virginia and Bloomington, ...
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn. Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming titles. All ages Location: Childrens Room
Join us for GIRLS WHO CODE Saturdays in the Imagine YOU lab at the Central Library downtown. Girls from the ages of 12 to 19 are welcome! SIgn up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIRLSWHOCODEATTHECENTRALLIBRARY
Enjoy a relaxed, "dog-friendly" atmosphere and practice the skill of reading!
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 legend of Bigfoot gets turned upside-down! Stomp those big (and small) feet to the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Children’s Center on Saturday, March 23, 2019, from 1:00-3:00pm for the New Release: Smallfoot. When a bright young Yeti finds something he thought didn’t exist—a human, news of this “smallfoot” throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar! Families with children of all ages are ...
WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY: Learn videography techniques and how to edit video
Rochester Regional Health’s Mobile Mammography Center is making state-of-the-art breast cancer screenings more accessible to women throughout our community including at His Branches Medical Center and the Arnett Branch Library! The mobile center offers a spacious, comfortable, spa-like atmosphere with 2 private dressing rooms, and provides: • 3d mammography screenings from certified technologists. • Evaluation of results by board-certified radiologists. The Mobile Mammography Center will be in the Arnett Branch Library’s parking ...
It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius Learning a skill such as a new language can take a long time. Come to the library to practice what you already know and to learn new words.
Fun stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
Every Monday from 1-3pm. Every Thurday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
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.
Mindfullness meditation is hot right now. Research has shown it can reduce stress and anxiety and enance emotional and physical well-being. Community educator Rhea Zweifler will teach you how to practice this technique and begin to enjoy its many benefits.
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.
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. Join a very committed group of students.
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
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!
Treat your mind to some serious fun. Join other writers to read and discuss literature, experiment with different genres, and stretch your writing muscles. Enjoy flexible writing prompts that will tap into your creativity and help you find the story inside that’s waiting to be told. Whether you’re new to writing or are in the midst of an ongoing project, this class aims to get your pen cavorting along the page. ...
Art, music and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! All Ages *On Tueday's, please knock at the Britton Rd front door as story time starts before the library opens.* Location: Childrens Room
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.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library on Tuesdays at 11:30am, we will enjoy playing with sounds and rhymes. There will ...
Book: Becoming by Michelle Obama Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s #1 New York Times bestselling memoir gives readers a forthright, authentic view of the early years of her marriage; her approach to balancing work and family in her increasingly public roles; and her time in the White House. Reviewer: Dr. Lyman-Torres, Commissioner, Department of Recreation and Youth Services, City of Rochester
Learn about many of the aspects of using your smartphone. Can I use WIFI to download apps? How do I delete an app? How do I transfer my pictures from my phone? 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 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.
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.
Domino designs for standing up and knocking down.
Free classes for anyone interested in learning English at any level, from beginners on up. No registration is necessary. Classes are taught by The English Associates of Rochester. Call the library for more information.
Recieve individual help with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Call 428-8216 to register.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Fun stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
Please join our book discussion group to discuss the novel The House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea. Our group meets on a monthly basis, reads mostly contemporary fiction, although we occasionally read non-fiction, and is always welcoming 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 ...
Rochester Reads 2019 (presented in partnership with Writers & Books) American War by Omar El Akkad -- Reading and Book Signing Omar El Akkad was born in Cairo, Egypt and grew up in Doha, Qatar until he moved to Canada with his family. He is an award-winning journalist and author who has traveled around the world to cover many of the most important news stories of the last decade. His reporting includes dispatches from the NATO-led ...
Smile! Dental care is now available at the Central Library. Rochester Regional Health's mobile dental Unit is a fully functioning dental office on wheels! They can do cleanings, exams, and procedures, even if you don't have insurance.
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.
An opportunity to bring joy to a dog waiting to find its forever home! Make a dog toy from t-shirts. We'll pass them along to a local organization to share with the animals in their care. Bring a couple of clean t-shirts for each toy you'd like to make. We'll have some t-shirts for you to use also.
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.
Every Monday from 1-3pm. Every Thurday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
Join us every Wednesday in the children's section for a fun, hands on craft!
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
Drop in & enjoy the family movie Ruby Bridges. In 1960, a six-year-old African-American girl named Ruby Bridges helped to integrate the all-white schools of New Orleans. Refreshments will be 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. Join a very committed group of students.
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn. Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming titles. Location: Childrens Room
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
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!
Meets the 4th Wednesday of the Month, This month's book is the Peach cobbler murder by Joanne Fluke
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Join the Monroe Branch's new book club, focusing on true crime. This club is open to older teens and adults.
Explore the intersection of race, class, gender, and sexuality in this Humanities New York reading and discussion group featuring the work of writer and feminist Audre Lorde. Join us for a series of conversations around the themes of homophobia, racism, and sexism explored in selected essays from Lorde's book Sister Outsider. Copies of the book will be available for loan to registered participants. Tokeya C. Graham, Associate Professor of English&...
Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us for a building challenge at the Central Library. Your creations will be displayed throughout the month.
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 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius Learning a skill such as a new language can take a long time. Come to the library to practice what you already know and to learn new words.
Come to the Winton Branch Library on Thursday mornings at 11:30am for a Preschool Story Time with Mrs. Wolf. We’ll share stories, songs, and fingerplays to get kids interested in the wonders of literature. Pick up some tips on how to get your kids ready to read. This free program is geared toward families with children ages 3-5 and their grownups and siblings. Program days are Thursdays Feb. 7, 14, 28; March 4, 14, 21; April 4, 11, 18, and 25. There is ...
Buy library discards and donations at amazingly affordable prices. On Saturday fill a bag for a dollar!
Each Thursday at noon, local poety 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 to learn how to get the most from your doctor's appointments-how to partner effectively with your doctor, explain your needs for the visit, share information effectively, and advocate for the best results. This program is presented by the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County in collaboration with the Center for Community Health.
Learn how to program in Kodu, a Microsoft game programming environment. We will focus on interaction with two players for competition and fun. This is an introductory class for adults, no programming 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.
An evening chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-10 Location: Childrens Room
Art, music and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! All Ages Location: Childrens Room
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
A tutor is on hand to help kids with their homework
Try your hand at making a mini-comic strip!
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
Are your finances healthy and fit? If not, a certified counselor from from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester will be on site to improve your financial well being! Patrons will benefit from the expertise of certified counselors who will answer general questions about budgeting, credit, and savings. Financial counseling provides patrons with a budget analysis, credit report review, advice for improved spending habits, expense reduction tactics, credit score improvement strategies, and debt ...
Join us at the Central Library to learn more about colon cancer and the importance of having a colonoscopy to screen for it. Communtiy partners Wilmot Cancer Center, the Cancer Services Project, and Rochester Regional Health will be on site to talk with you and answer questions. There will be fun and games as well!
Buy library discards and donations at amazingly affordable prices. On Saturday fill a bag for a dollar!
If you need to practice listening to and speaking English - join us to view and discuss a movie!
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.
Come 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
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Come and take part in an intense 45 minute cardio and body weight training session freaturing P90-X Smoothie Fest Get a taste of healthy. We'll show you how to prepare a tasty 2 minute treats.
Come play your favorite board game with our Literacy Aides.
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
Buy library discards and donations at amazingly affordable prices. On Saturday fill a bag for a dollar!
Did you receive an Instant Pot recently and aren’t sure what to do with it or how to use it? Need new recipes for your slow cooker? Join us as Instructor Liz Bauld prepares delicious entrees and shows you how to get the most from these kitchen appliances. Generous samples. Registration is encouraged. Call the library at 428-8204.
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn. Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming titles. All ages Location: Childrens Room
Join us for GIRLS WHO CODE Saturdays in the Imagine YOU lab at the Central Library downtown. Girls from the ages of 12 to 19 are welcome! SIgn up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIRLSWHOCODEATTHECENTRALLIBRARY
WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY: Learn how to build your logo
Celebrate the Hindu Festival of Spring & Color! Let’s celebrate Holi, the festival of colors! Originating from India, this spring festival is filled with colors, fun and love. Read a book about Holi, participate in an activity and learn a fun Bollywood routine. The Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Children’s Center welcomes families with children of all ages to celebrate with us on Saturday, March 30, 2019, from 1:00-2:00pm. ...
In this class you will be sewing a cute stuffed cat wearing a pretty dress. These cats are made out of felt and the dresses will be cotton. I have black felt and cream felt to create these little cuties. If you know how to use a sewing machine, you can sew your cat yourself. If you aren’t a machine sewer I can do it for you. The dresses can be hand ...
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.
It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius Learning a skill such as a new language can take a long time. Come to the library to practice what you already know and to learn new words.
Fun stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
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.
Every Monday from 1-3pm. Every Thurday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
We'll show a film suitable for grown-ups, accompanied by treats. Call 428-8216 for movie titles.
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.
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. Join a very committed group of students.
Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI) offers evening appointments with certified health insurance navigators throughout the year at select libraries each month. All appointments are scheduled ahead of time by calling 585-613-7662, Monday – Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Appointments are available from 4:30-8pm You can enroll for insurance throughout the year, outside of open enrollment, if you have a qualifying event. Qualifying events include: Loss or change of job Marriage ...
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 wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Come join us for the second part of our conversation on race and humility.
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.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library on Tuesdays at 11:30am, we will enjoy playing with sounds and rhymes. There will ...
Book: Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and The Drug Company That Addicted America by Beth Macy New York Times bestselling author and journalist Beth Macy has written the only book that comprehensively charts America’s opioid crisis, providing portraits of families and first responders impacted across geographic and class lines. Reviewer: Dr. Michael Mendoza, Commissioner of Public Health for Monroe County
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 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.
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.
Neighbors as Partners (NAP) Senior Group meets bi-monthly at Lincoln Library to discuss topics important to seniors such as health, exercise, music and entertainment and much more. No registration required.
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.
Free classes for anyone interested in learning English at any level, from beginners on up. No registration is necessary. Classes are taught by The English Associates of Rochester. Call the library for more information.
Carla Vazquez, Certified Business Advisor, and Jon Lazenby, Attorney, will discuss key basic legal issues that need to be addressed when starting a small business. Topics discussed will include choice of business entity, intellectual property, contracts, and more. The program is appropriate for both first-time entrepreneurs and those who have recently started a small business. Free! Register by calling the SBDC directly at (585) 395-8410 or visit https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?...
Recieve individual help with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Call 428-8216 to register.
Fun stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're 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.
Every Monday from 1-3pm. Every Thurday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
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.
Will you be the Nintendo Champion? Get your game on at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Children’s Center on Wednesdays in April from 3:00-6:00pm for (Video) Game On! Explore our Nintendo Wii and Switch in the Middle Ground room and challenge your friends to a game! Best for tweens ages 9+. For more information, please call the Children's Center at 428-8150.
Join us every Wednesday in the children's section for a fun, hands on craft!
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
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. Join a very committed group of students.
Join the Central Troop! Girls 7-11 years old are invited to participate in a weekly Girl Scout troop at the Children's Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County. Meet new friends, do fun STEM activities, explore careers, and learn how to be a leader! Meetings are every Wednesday in April from 5:00-6:00 pm and participation is completely free. Bus passes for girls & a caregiver or a parking garage pass ...
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 wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
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.
Come to the Winton Branch Library on Thursday mornings at 11:30am for a Preschool Story Time with Mrs. Wolf. We’ll share stories, songs, and fingerplays to get kids interested in the wonders of literature. Pick up some tips on how to get your kids ready to read. This free program is geared toward families with children ages 3-5 and their grownups and siblings. Program days are Thursdays Feb. 7, 14, 28; March 4, 14, 21; April 4, 11, 18, and 25. There is ...
It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius Learning a skill such as a new language can take a long time. Come to the library to practice what you already know and to learn new words.
Each Thursday at noon, local poety 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 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.
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.
1918 was a busy year in Rochester, what with New York granting woman suffrage, the start of Prohibition, and a world war raging in Europe. But everything faded into background when the first cases of the Spanish flu began showing up in Rochester's hospitals wards. Researcher/ historian Teresa Lehr will tell us about one of the deadliest epidemics in our history.
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
A tutor is on hand to help kids with their homework
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
April's topic to be announced call 428-8248 for more info. Ages 6-12 Location: Childrens Room
If you need to practice listening to and speaking English - join us to view and discuss a movie!
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 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 ...
Are your finances healthy and fit? If not, a certified counselor from from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester will be on site to improve your financial well being! Patrons will benefit from the expertise of certified counselors who will answer general questions about budgeting, credit, and savings. Financial counseling provides patrons with a budget analysis, credit report review, advice for improved spending habits, expense reduction tactics, credit score improvement strategies, and debt ...
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Come and take part in an intense 45 minute cardio and body weight training session freaturing P90-X Smoothie Fest Get a taste of healthy. We'll show you how to prepare a tasty 2 minute treats.
Come play your favorite board game with our Literacy Aides.
Join us for an opening reception of Stonewall: 50 Years Out, an exhibition commemorating the anniversary of the uprising that sparked the gay liberation movement and exploring the history of Rochester’s LGBTQ+ communities. Hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, and 1960s-70s-era music by DJ Solid Bear sponsored by the Out Alliance.
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
Have you been longing to write? Do you have stories to tell? Well, it's time to make your writing desires a reality. Join us for our monthly writers' class starting in January. 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 ...
Join us for GIRLS WHO CODE Saturdays in the Imagine YOU lab at the Central Library downtown. Girls from the ages of 12 to 19 are welcome! SIgn up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIRLSWHOCODEATTHECENTRALLIBRARY
Artist Maia Horvath will be making one of her whimsical collages in the Arts and Literature Division. Stop by to meet her, ask questions, or just relax and watch her create her art.
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.
WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY: Learn the DSLR camera and how to set up your shots
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, April 6, 2019, 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 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 :)
Fun stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius Learning a skill such as a new language can take a long time. Come to the library to practice what you already know and to learn new words.
Every Monday from 1-3pm. Every Thurday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
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.
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.
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. Join a very committed group of students.
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
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!
This story time was planned with your family’s busy schedule in mind! Come on down to the Winton Branch Library at 5:30 pm on the second Monday of each month for an Evening Preschool Storytime. We’ll share stories, songs, and fingerplays to get kids interested in the wonders of literature. Pick up some tips on how to get your kids ready to read. This free program is geared toward families with children ...
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.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library on Tuesdays at 11:30am, we will enjoy playing with sounds and rhymes. There will ...
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Book: The Library Book by Susan Orlean While showcasing the importance of libraries, Award-winning New Yorker reporter and New York Times bestselling author Susan Orlean spins a captivating account of the disastrous 1986 fire at the Los Angeles Public Library, which remains a mystery thirty years later. Reviewer: Kathryn Nixon, former Executive Director of the Rundel Library Foundation (now FFRPL).
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 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 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 every Monday except holidays.
Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI) offers evening appointments with certified health insurance navigators throughout the year at select libraries each month. All appointments are scheduled ahead of time by calling 585-613-7662, Monday – Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Appointments are available from 4:30-8pm You can enroll for insurance throughout the year, outside of open enrollment, if you have a qualifying event. Qualifying events include: Loss or change of job Marriage ...
Free classes for anyone interested in learning English at any level, from beginners on up. No registration is necessary. Classes are taught by The English Associates of Rochester. Call the library for more information.
Recieve individual help with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Call 428-8216 to register.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Fun stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
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.
Smile! Dental care is now available at the Central Library. Rochester Regional Health's mobile dental Unit is a fully functioning dental office on wheels! They can do cleanings, exams, and procedures, even if you don't have insurance.
Your best defense against scams, identity theft and fraud is knowledge! Learn to recognize scams so you or your loved ones can avoid being taken in. Our first in series of workshops for Savvy Seniors! Call 428-8216 to register.
Will you be the Nintendo Champion? Get your game on at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Children’s Center on Wednesdays in April from 3:00-6:00pm for (Video) Game On! Explore our Nintendo Wii and Switch in the Middle Ground room and challenge your friends to a game! Best for tweens ages 9+. For more information, please call the Children's Center at 428-8150.
Every Monday from 1-3pm. Every Thurday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
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.
Join us every Wednesday in the children's section for a fun, hands on craft!
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
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. Join a very committed group of students.
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
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!
Join the Central Troop! Girls 7-11 years old are invited to participate in a weekly Girl Scout troop at the Children's Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County. Meet new friends, do fun STEM activities, explore careers, and learn how to be a leader! Meetings are every Wednesday in April from 5:00-6:00 pm and participation is completely free. Bus passes for girls & a caregiver or a parking garage pass ...
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
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.
Come to the Winton Branch Library on Thursday mornings at 11:30am for a Preschool Story Time with Mrs. Wolf. We’ll share stories, songs, and fingerplays to get kids interested in the wonders of literature. Pick up some tips on how to get your kids ready to read. This free program is geared toward families with children ages 3-5 and their grownups and siblings. Program days are Thursdays Feb. 7, 14, 28; March 4, 14, 21; April 4, 11, 18, and 25. There is ...
It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius Learning a skill such as a new language can take a long time. Come to the library to practice what you already know and to learn new words.
Each Thursday at noon, local poety 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 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 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.
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
A tutor is on hand to help kids with their homework
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
Kids can read to Fritz, a certified therapy dog. No registration necessary. Ages 4-12 Location: Childrens Room
If you need to practice listening to and speaking English - join us to view and discuss a movie!
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 ...
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.
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Come and take part in an intense 45 minute cardio and body weight training session freaturing P90-X Smoothie Fest Get a taste of healthy. We'll show you how to prepare a tasty 2 minute treats.
Come play your favorite board game with our Literacy Aides.
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
Read to a dog! Bring your own book or read one of ours. (We have lots!) All ages
The Chester F. Carlson Patent & Trademark Center hosts the Rochester Inventors Group each month, January through June. The purpose of the group is to help others who have ideas and inventions to get through the process of taking an idea from the drawing board, to a pro-to type, to an invention, to a finished product. Patent & Trademark Center can assist with the filings of copyright, trademarks, and patents. Members have ...
Join us for GIRLS WHO CODE Saturdays in the Imagine YOU lab at the Central Library downtown. Girls from the ages of 12 to 19 are welcome! SIgn up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIRLSWHOCODEATTHECENTRALLIBRARY
WHO: Reserved for teenagers. WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY: Two sessions of a 2-hour course that trains students to properly use the imagineYOU recording studio. Upon completion of the course students will gain unsupervised access to the student.
"Rochester Weather" by Women of Note, a fun program of popular music on the theme of weather by some of our region’s best singers! We will have refreshments following the concert
Pick a project and we’ll help you get crafty! Let your inner Maker loose on Saturday, April 13, 2019 from 1:00-4:00pm at the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County for Crafting with Paper! Come with a project idea (or we will help you find one in our many craft books) and craft a unique creation out of paper. Families with children of all ages are welcome ...
WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY: Learn how to edit photos and create picture art
Part one of the Community Conversation will be a viewing and discussion around the PBS documentary American Creed facilitated by Beth Adams of WXXI. In the documentary, former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David M. Kennedy come together from different points of view to investigate the idea of a unifying American creed. Their spirited inquiry frames the stories of citizen-activists striving to realize their own visions of America’s ...
Glowsticks + Yoga = Glo-ga! All Yogis head to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County for Glo-ga on Monday, April 15, 2019, from 11:00am-noon. Stretch out in the darkened Secret Room as we do our poses with glowsticks. Families with children of all ages are welcome. 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.
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 (with a urine sample, you will called if positive) All results are confidential.
Come and 'free the writer within' as the author Natalie Goldberg taught in her book by the same title. Learn the power of the unconscious when writing. Learn how to let go of your plans, how to trust spontaneous writing, and how to give yourself permission to think thoughts that come. Spend an evening with your pen and notebook, as well as fellow writers exploring the path of creative writing. Instructor, Gail Hosking, is the ...
Book: Educated by Tara Westover A child of survivalists living in the mountains of Idaho, Tara Westover was seventeen when she first sat in a classroom. Her memoir recounts how she pursued a formal education, navigated her way through College, and eventually earned a PhD in history. Reviewer: Daniel J. DeMarle, Ph.D., President/Education Specialist, DeMarle Inc.
Learn the basics of drawing your own comic! Get drawn to the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Children’s Center on Tuesday, April 16, from 1:00-3:00pm for Make Your Own Comics! Hone your drawing skills as local Rochester comic book illustrator, Eugene Commodore & friends, show you the basics of how to draw comics and cartoons. Best for Tweens. For more information, please call the Children's Center at 428-8150.
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.
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.
Get wild about cats! Follow two African cat families and discover how they teach their cubs the ways of the wild. Paw and prowl your way to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, from 1-3pm, as Disneynature’s film, African Cats, takes us on a journey into the wilds of Africa! Purr-fect for families of all ages Rated G, 89 min. ...
Will you be the Nintendo Champion? Get your game on at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Children’s Center on Wednesdays in April from 3:00-6:00pm for (Video) Game On! Explore our Nintendo Wii and Switch in the Middle Ground room and challenge your friends to a game! Best for tweens ages 9+. For more information, please call the Children's Center at 428-8150.
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
Join the Central Troop! Girls 7-11 years old are invited to participate in a weekly Girl Scout troop at the Children's Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County. Meet new friends, do fun STEM activities, explore careers, and learn how to be a leader! Meetings are every Wednesday in April from 5:00-6:00 pm and participation is completely free. Bus passes for girls & a caregiver or a parking garage pass ...
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 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
American Creed: Community Conversations investigates the idea of a unifying American creed. Part two of the Community Conversation will take place Wednesday, April 18th at 7p.m. Facilitated by Dr. Timothy Kneeland, chair of the history department at Nazareth College, a panel will further discuss the themes presented in the documentary film American Creed. Panelists include: Lomax Campbell - City of Rochester Adam Chodak - WROC – TV Kent Gardner - The Rochester Beacon. Julie ...
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