Summer is almost here. That means it’s time for SUMMER READING!! Sign up for Summer Reading at your local library, and enjoy the many FREE programs available for children and families!
The Monroe County Library System is proud to offer Empire Passes for New York State Parks, which allows users to borrow free admission passes to hundreds of New York State Parks. The Empire Pass is your ticket to the great outdoors, swim, hike, fish, play, it’s all free.
Libraries today are very different than those you might remember from your childhood, even if that “childhood” occurred in this century! Sure, libraries still provide the traditional books, movies, music, and magazines, but Rochester’s libraries offer much more than you think. Did you know that you can borrow all these things from our libraries?
Please join us for this 2 hour workshop on "Being a Good Neighbor!" Angela Tona from Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO) will share crucial skills such as being courteous and how to resolve conflict. This class is primarily intended for the homeless or formerly homeless, but everyone is welcome to attend.
Stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year old children.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
This month the group will discuss the book Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library.
1-on-1 assistance with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Registration is required. Please call 428-8216 to sign up. For adults. Location: First Floor Adult Room
Book-loving dogs are coming to the library to listen to kids read stories. Reading to calm, trained dogs who love to listen is a great way for kids to build confidence reading out loud.
A Tutor is here to help kids in grades 1-6 with their homework in the Children's area. For more information, please call 428-8212
Hear a story and then create process art! Process art is about the sensory experience of creating art. During the summer months we will be composing a collaborative story.
Book-loving dogs are coming to the library to listen to kids read stories. Reading to calm, trained dogs who love to listen is a great way for kids to build confidence reading out loud.
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn! Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. For all ages. Location: Children's Room
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
Prepare for success - study for the TASC High School Equivalency Exam (formerly know as GED). FREE tutoring at the Maplewood Community Library.
Learn how to use the free city website cityofrochester.gov. A wealth of information is available about city properties, police reports and jobs through the city. We will take an exploratory approach looking at many features of this free website. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Create visual art from the sound of your voice! We'll also be experimenting with instruments and everyday objects.
Please join us for our monthly series of free talks, to help you get and stay healthy! These health talks are sponsored by the Center for Community Health & Prevention of the University of Rochester Medical Center, in partnership with the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County. Each talk includes light snacks and a free raffle drawing. The topic changes each month, and has included a wide variety such as ...
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Learn about what can be stored in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2010. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
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.
Make Music Rochester is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with concerts in a variety of spaces throughout the city. Al Biles is a professor at RIT and a jazz trumpet player. GenJam is software Al developed that evolves what it plays by breeding its own ideas with what it hears Al play. Together they play some fun, straight-up jazz.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Board games and card games will be available. Challenge your friends or the library staff to a game or two.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. For ages 13 and up. No registration required.
Make Music Rochester is a live, free musical celebration on June 21, the longest day of the year, with concerts in a variety of spaces throughout the city! The Kanack School of Musical Artistry is the non-profit center for the unique Creative Ability Development method that uses improvisation as a tool for improving musical artistry and creative thinking. Students and faculty from the school will perform both classical and folk music.
Tutoring for the TASC test (formerly GED), every Thursday. For more information call 428-8212
A tutor is here to help kids in grades 1-6 with their homework in the Children's area. For more information, please call 428-8212
Kids ages 5- 12 can have fun building with LEGOs and making friends with this free program.
Kids ages 5- 12 can have fun building with LEGOs and making friends with this free program.
Join us at Flint Street Recreation Center for the Teen Fitness Challenge. See Ms. Lynnecshia for more details
Come learn English with us! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Music by members of the RPO String Quartet Face Painting Raffles Bring the whole family and enjoy the beautiful music outside, on our beautiful library grounds (If rain, event will be held inside the library) No registration required
Teddy bears and pajamas always welcome! For kids and families. Location: Children's Room
A Buffalo woman recently defrauded non-profits and businesses in Erie County by falsely representing herself as an experienced grant writer with connections to New York State funding. As a result of an investigation by the Office of the NYS Attorney General, the woman pleaded guilty to multiple felonies and is awaiting sentencing to a state correctional facility. This FREE workshop will give non-profits information on how to avoid this kind of fraud! Topics will include: ...
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first served basis. Issues that they can provide assistance with include: child custody/visitation rights, divorce (for victims of domestic violence), debt collection, unemployment insurance, landlord/tenant problems, and consumer issues. They do NOT provide help with criminal cases. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Come have fun with play dough, paints, and Legos. We even bring out the Wii! For ages 4-12, but younger children welcome with parental assistance. Location: Children's Room
Come learn English! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Color and assemble your own Mixed-Up Animal Booklet to take home. When it's done you can flip through it and create your own mixed-up animals.
A day of miscellaneous tips and tricks to send you off into a successful summer of research.
Prepare yourselves for a whale of a good time! Join us at the Central Library as we learn about the majestic humpback whale, and explore a 40-foot inflatable replica of a real whale named Nile. Cynde McInnis, owner of The Whalemobile and Education Director at Cape Ann Whale Watch, will share her passion for these amazing animals. You will hear the sounds of different whale species, touch real whale parts, go inside Nile, and ...
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn! Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. For all ages. Location: Children's Room
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area, including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
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.
Libraries Rock! Kick-off your summer of reading at the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County anytime between 11:00am-4:00pm on Monday, June 25, 2018! Rock out to the Descendants movies, go on a music scavenger hunt, and sign-up for summer reading, of course! Families with children of all ages are welcome. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Babies and their caregivers will enjoy books and songs with Miss Emily. Please knock at the parking lot entrance to be let in the library. Designed for children ages 0-2 and a caregiver. Please call 428-8218 for more details.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Learn how to use the many features of your Smartphone. Download apps, control your settings and customize you phone to how you want to use it. Bring your own Smartphone to class and connect it to the library’s free WIFI. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. For ages 13 and up. No registration required.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Join us for a most excellent magic and juggling comedy show, and to register for our summer reading program! This will be a blast! For kids and families. Location: Children's Room
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
We offer an open computer lab for questions and answers on basic computer skills. Need help creating an email, using the Internet, or typing documents? Bring your questions and receive one-on-one assistance to achieve your computer goals. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 585-428-8214 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Enjoy a snack while we watch new releases. This Month's movie is The Mountain Between Us.
Prepare for success - study for the TASC High School Equivalency Exam (formerly know as GED). FREE tutoring at the Maplewood Community Library.
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
Join us for a fun and exciting magic and juggling comedy show. Register for the Summer Reading Program and grab an ice cream sundae. For kids and families.
We all have stories to tell. We have had experiences we don't forget. In other words, we have pasts that need to be written. In this four-part writing workshop, we will get inspired to probe the landscape of our truths. We will learn to write with intent as we celebrate the power of memory and language. Come get inspired to write about the past. Through readings and exercises we will begin telling our stories. ...
1-on-1 assistance with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Registration is required. Please call 428-8216 to sign up. For adults. Location: First Floor Adult Room
Art, music, and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! Please knock at the front door as story time starts before the library opens. For all ages. Location: Children's 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.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year old children.
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 Tuesday, June 26, 2018, 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.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library.
Meet Miss Emily in the Children's Room and see what she's creating this week. A different craft each week in December. For ages 12 and under; while supplies last.
Hear a story about a girl who draws maps to describe her typical day at home and school. Participants will then draw their own maps based on the library.
Join us at Flint Street Recreation Center for the Teen Fitness Challenge. See Ms. Lynnecshia for more details
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Today Miss Emily is adding some dance and music in the storytime mix. Join her and dance your sillies out. Please knock on the door at the parking lot entrance to be let in the library. Designed for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Day Care groups are welcome to attend. Please call 428-8218 for more information.
Stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year old children.
Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, finger plays, rhymes and more. Please knock on the door at the parking lot entrance to be let in the library. Designed for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Please call 428-8218 for more information.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Please join our book discussion group to discuss the book, You Don't Have to Say You Love Me: A Memoir by Sherman Alexie. 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 ...
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
When a dark force threatens Ponyville and the Mane 6, the ponies go on a journey to save their home and meet new friends and dangerous challenges along the way. Gallop to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, from 1:00-3:00pm, as your favorite ponies team up to save the land from an evil King and his minions! Rated PG for families of all ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library.
1-on-1 assistance with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Registration is required. Please call 428-8216 to sign up. For adults. Location: First Floor Adult Room
Hear a story and then create process art! Process art is about the sensory experience of creating art. During the summer months we will be composing a collaborative story.
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn! Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. For all ages. Location: Children's Room
Prepare for success - study for the TASC High School Equivalency Exam (formerly know as GED). FREE tutoring at the Maplewood Community Library.
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
The Women and Wisdom Book Club meets the 4th Wednesday of the month @ 5:30pm This Months book is Jazz by Toni Morrison
Come to the library for help and guidance in applying for a job online. You will use Craigslist and Indeed.com and become familiar with browsing for jobs of interest. Help with resumes and uploading resumes will be part of the class. Call 428-8020 to sign up today.
We provide the toys, you provide the creativity! Calling all little hands! The Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is filling the Secret Room with Little People toys from 11:00am to 3:00pm on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Families with children of all ages are invited to come and play! For more information, call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn how to use the free city website cityofrochester.gov. A wealth of information is available about city properties, police reports and jobs through the city. We will take an exploratory approach looking at many features of this free website. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Families with children of all ages are invited to attend the Boomerang Club Show at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 Winton Road North. This exciting, fast-paced, interactive live music show is starting at 2pm on Thursday, June 28, 2018. This is a show you won’t want to miss; everyone will be on their feet singing, dancing, and having a great time! There’s no need to register, but you’ll want to ...
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. For ages 13 and up. No registration required.
Tutoring for the TASC test (formerly GED), every Thursday. For more information call 428-8212
Jax, a young Burnedoodle, and his handler Larissa, will be at the library to hear you read or tell stories, and to answer your dog-related questions.
Come learn English with us! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Join us at Flint Street Recreation Center for the Teen Fitness Challenge. See Ms. Lynnecshia for more details
The bookspine mural created in 2017 has been so wildly popular that it sparked the creation of three more murals! On June 28, 2018 at 6:00 pm help us enjoy music and celebrate our newest murals and the talented artists and generous patrons who made this dream come true!
Come gather around a cozy "campfire" and hear some terrific tales! For kids and families. Location: Children's Room
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first served basis. Issues that they can provide assistance with include: child custody/visitation rights, divorce (for victims of domestic violence), debt collection, unemployment insurance, landlord/tenant problems, and consumer issues. They do NOT provide help with criminal cases. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3...
Art, music, and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! For all ages. Location: Children's Room
The New Horizons Orchestra of the Eastman Community Music School, directed by Alexander Pena, will perform music to accompany "Notations: Imagery of Words & Music," an exhibit of artist books and prints by Kristine Bouyoucos. The concert will be held in Rundel's Harold Hacker Hall, next to the exhibit in the Mascioli Gallery.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Come have fun with play dough, paints, and Legos. We even bring out the Wii! For ages 4-12, but younger children welcome with parental assistance. Location: Children's Room
Head outside to chalk the walk, blow bubbles, jump rope, hula hoop and have fun! Registration not required. Weather permitting.
Experiment and explore music through this hands-on program. There will be a variety of musical instruments from around the world to try out, and a project to make and take home.
Color and assemble your own Mixed-Up Animal Booklet to take home. When it's done you can flip through it and create your own mixed-up animals.
Come learn English! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn! Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. For all ages. Location: Children's Room
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area, including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
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.
Babies and their caregivers will enjoy books and songs with Miss Emily. Please knock at the parking lot entrance to be let in the library. Designed for children ages 0-2 and a caregiver. Please call 428-8218 for more details.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Learn about the different types of computers you could buy and use: tablets, laptops, smartphones, and desktops. Learn about WIFI and how to use the mouse. We will use a browser to visit internet sites. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. For ages 13 and up. No registration required.
Is it slime? Is it games? Is it puzzles? Is it stories? Is it danicing and music? Is it STEM? It's a MYSTERY! Every Monday will be different. For ages 5-10.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
We offer an open computer lab for questions and answers on basic computer skills. Need help creating an email, using the Internet, or typing documents? Bring your questions and receive one-on-one assistance to achieve your computer goals. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 585-428-8214 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Coordinated Care Services, Inc. will have a representative at the library to assist individuals. Assistance if drop-in only for general information, booking a Healthcare Navigator for a future date and delivering paperwork to a navigator.
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO) presents a class on effective parenting! Join us and learn about positive communication, discipline, parenting styles, co-parenting skills, and the parent's vs. child's role. This program will be fun, supportive, and interactive. Children are welcome to attend as well.
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Read, sing, and dance!
Enjoy a free concert in the beautiful Dorris Carlson Reading Garden with talented singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Katie Preston. Katie has been performing in a range of genres in bands such as Pleistocene, The Prestons, and The Vinaigrettes, as well as solo. Rain location is the Kate Gleason Auditorium.
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 Tuesday, July 3, 2018, 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.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Meet Miss Emily in the Children's Room and see what she's creating this week. A different craft each week in December. For ages 12 and under; while supplies last.
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Hear a story and then create process art! Process art is about the sensory experience of creating art. During the summer months we will be composing a collaborative story.
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
We provide the toys, you provide the creativity! Alphabet blocks, wooden blocks, towers of blocks! The Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is filling the Secret Room with blocks from 11:00am to 3:00pm on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Families with children of all ages are invited to come and play! For more information, call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Read, sing, and dance!
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Learn about using the internet through guided visits to several websites. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
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.
Play some very cool board games at the library!
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. For ages 13 and up. No registration required.
Come learn English with us! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Coming in January: "First Friday Films." On the first Friday of each month, the Reynolds Media Center will screen a different movie at noon in the Kate Gleason Auditorium. We will show a mix of new films and classics, comedies, dramas, action, period films, mysteries: a little of everything. The first film will be "Victoria and Abdul," (2017; rated PG-13; 112 minutes). Judi Dench and Ali Fazal star in this ...
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first served basis. Issues that they can provide assistance with include: child custody/visitation rights, divorce (for victims of domestic violence), debt collection, unemployment insurance, landlord/tenant problems, and consumer issues. They do NOT provide help with criminal cases. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3...
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Head outside to chalk the walk, blow bubbles, jump rope, hula hoop and have fun! Registration not required. Weather permitting.
Come learn English! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area, including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Feel the rhythms & hear the stories of Africa! Join us in the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County at 10:30am as special guest, Mayukwa Kashiwa, takes us on a journey into Africa through drumming, dance, and storytelling. This free program will appeal to families with children of all ages. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Babies and their caregivers will enjoy books and songs with Miss Emily. Please knock at the parking lot entrance to be let in the library. Designed for children ages 0-2 and a caregiver. Please call 428-8218 for more details.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2010. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. For ages 13 and up. No registration required.
Is it slime? Is it games? Is it puzzles? Is it stories? Is it danicing and music? Is it STEM? It's a MYSTERY! Every Monday will be different. For ages 5-10.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
The Red Cross needs your help. One unit of blood can help up to 3 people. A blood transfusion saved my life, and it can save the life of someone you love. Walk ins will be accepted or you can call the Red Cross to make an appointment. Donors must be 17 or older (ages 16 with a parent permission slip). Give Blood, Save Lives.
We offer an open computer lab for questions and answers on basic computer skills. Need help creating an email, using the Internet, or typing documents? Bring your questions and receive one-on-one assistance to achieve your computer goals. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 585-428-8214 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Sign up for summer reading! movies, ice cream and more!!
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
What is playwriting? It's where critical thinkng meets imagination, where plumbing meets art, where structure is everything and there's an audience waiting in real time - so you'd better get to saying what you want to say before that fly buzzing around the stage lights becomes the only living thing in the theater holding anyone's attention. Want to learn more? Come join us for this four-part general introduction to the 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.
Read, sing, and dance!
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Families with children of all ages will enjoy coming to the Winton Branch Library for Family Storytime on Tuesday mornings at 11:30am this summer. Mrs. Wolf will be sharing stories, songs, and rhymes. Storytimes will be held Tuesdays July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7. There is no need to register, and there’s plenty of space so bring along a neighbor or two. For more information, please call the Winton Library at 428-8204.
Bring your lunch and enjoy a concert with Trio Alexander in the beautiful Dorris Carlson Reading Garden. Trio Alexander is Caroline Sonett, flute; Adam paul Cordle, viola and Rosanna Moore, harp. They will be playing classical repetoire inspired by poetry. Rain location is the Kate Gleason Auditorium.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
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 Tuesday, July 10, 2018, 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.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Meet Miss Emily in the Children's Room and see what she's creating this week. A different craft each week in December. For ages 12 and under; while supplies last.
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, finger plays, rhymes and more. Please knock on the door at the parking lot entrance to be let in the library. Designed for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Please call 428-8218 for more information.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog back into a human prince through her kiss. But her problems only get worse when the kiss turns HER into a frog as well! Y’all hop on down to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, from 1:00-3:00pm, as this classic ...
The folks from the Mini Ark Farm return with all of our favorite animals. Fun for all ages.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
An educator from the Seneca Park Zoo will be bringing some of his or her animal friends to the library!
Hear a story and then create process art! Process art is about the sensory experience of creating art. During the summer months we will be composing a collaborative story.
Anime lovers unite!!
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
Hear African stories and participate in a retelling with drums.
Come enjoy an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming exhibition at the Memorial Art Gallery, The Surreal Visions of Josephine Tota. Curator Jessica Marten will share the life and art of Rochester artist, Josephine Tota (1910–1996). Tota was a seamstress and amateur artist who lived a conventional life among the Italian immigrant community in Rochester, New York. Her awakening to intensely personal subject matter and her discovery of the medium of egg tempera ...
Learn about the different types of computers you could buy and use: tablets, laptops, smartphones, and desktops. Learn about WIFI and how to use the mouse. We will use a browser to visit internet sites. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Join the fun as we explore the African story, “The Song of Six Birds,” with hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) activities. Cosponsored by WXXI. Follow the music to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County for Summer Exploration Stations! We will explore the story “The Song of Six Birds” through hands-on activities in science, engineering, art, and more! WXXI cosponsors this ...
Read, sing, and dance!
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn about what can be stored in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2010. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Play some very cool board games at the library!
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
You will have protective gear to wear that is provided by Roc City Fencing Club. They will teach the basics of fencing. Registration is requested.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. For ages 13 and up. No registration required.
Come learn English with us! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first served basis. Issues that they can provide assistance with include: child custody/visitation rights, divorce (for victims of domestic violence), debt collection, unemployment insurance, landlord/tenant problems, and consumer issues. They do NOT provide help with criminal cases. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3...
Get creative! Get crafty! Let your inner artist loose for some creative crafting on Friday, July 13, 2018, anytime between 1:00 and 4:00pm, while supplies last, in the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County. Family fun for all ages. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Head outside to chalk the walk, blow bubbles, jump rope, hula hoop and have fun! Registration not required. Weather permitting.
Come learn English! Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester.
Prepare to be dazzled! Prepare to be amazed! Prepare not to believe your eyes! The Amazing Magic Joe will be presenting his wonderful magic at the Winton Branch Library at 611 Winton Road North at 11am on Saturday, July 14. Families with children of all ages will enjoy the show. For more information, please call the Winton Branch Library at 428-8204.
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area, including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Experience the Latin moves as dance brings a story to life! Become entranced in the Kate Gleason Auditorium of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County at 10:30 am as this Latin dance group shares the Vejigantes dance, inspired by the bilingual book “Vejigante Masquerader.” This free program will appeal to families with children of all ages. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Babies and their caregivers will enjoy books and songs with Miss Emily. Please knock at the parking lot entrance to be let in the library. Designed for children ages 0-2 and a caregiver. Please call 428-8218 for more details.
The ZooMobile is coming to the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 Winton Road North, at 11:30am on Monday, July 16, 2018 to share a fun and interesting program called Amazing Adaptations. See lots of animals from all over the world and find out how their bodies help them survive in their natural habitat. This program will be interesting for people of all ages, and there will be plenty of space, so be sure to bring along a ...
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Learn about preview mode and how to create slideshows with images and text. Learn about using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided. For ages 13 and up. No registration required.
Is it slime? Is it games? Is it puzzles? Is it stories? Is it danicing and music? Is it STEM? It's a MYSTERY! Every Monday will be different. For ages 5-10.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
We offer an open computer lab for questions and answers on basic computer skills. Need help creating an email, using the Internet, or typing documents? Bring your questions and receive one-on-one assistance to achieve your computer goals. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 585-428-8214 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Explore the world of surprise!
New Americans - come prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 questions", gain confidence in speaking English, practice reading and writing the test words.
Learn how to grow 30 to 50 plants in four square feet Bend less, weed less and harvest more with a small-space vertical garden Learn clever ways to upcycle everyday items in the garden in order to save money Grow vegetables indoors or outdoors No registration required
What is playwriting? It's where critical thinkng meets imagination, where plumbing meets art, where structure is everything and there's an audience waiting in real time - so you'd better get to saying what you want to say before that fly buzzing around the stage lights becomes the only living thing in the theater holding anyone's attention. Want to learn more? Come join us for this four-part general introduction to the 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.
Read, sing, and dance!
Families with children of all ages will enjoy coming to the Winton Branch Library for Family Storytime on Tuesday mornings at 11:30am this summer. Mrs. Wolf will be sharing stories, songs, and rhymes. Storytimes will be held Tuesdays July 10, 17, 24, 31 and August 7. There is no need to register, and there’s plenty of space so bring along a neighbor or two. For more information, please call the Winton Library at 428-8204.
Come learn English with us! We have an open enrollment, no minimum attendance policy. We like for you to attend every day but you may join us as you are able. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Bring your lunch and enjoy the beautiful sounds of Ad Hoc Music Ensemble. Ad Hoc is an ever-changing group of amazing classical musicians who play selections that are eclectic and fun. Rain location is the Kate Gleason Auditorium.
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 Tuesday, July 17, 2018, 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.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Meet Miss Emily in the Children's Room and see what she's creating this week. A different craft each week in December. For ages 12 and under; while supplies last.
Please join us for this 2 hour workshop on "Being a Good Neighbor!" Angela Tona from Person Centered Housing Options (PCHO) will share crucial skills such as being courteous and how to resolve conflict. This class is primarily intended for the homeless or formerly homeless, but everyone is welcome to attend.
Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family's ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-grandfather, a legendary singer. Vamos, mis amigos to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, from 1:00-3:00pm, as we explore the mystical Land of the Dead and the rich Mexican music traditions of Coco! Rated PG for families of all ages. 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.
Serious illness often requires a soul-level response that goes beyond physical and emotional healing. Soul issues frequently arise in the form of “Who Am I? “Why is this happening to me?” “Am I more than my physical body?” This evening we will explore shamanism, an ancient, non-religious form of healing that can help address these deep questions of meaning. Cecile Carson, MD is a retired Clinical Associate Professor of ...
Learn about using the internet through guided visits to several websites. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Join the fun as we explore the Latino story, “Musicians of the Sun,” with hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) activities. Cosponsored by WXXI. Discover the music in the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County for Summer Exploration Stations! We will explore the story “Musicians of the Sun” through hands-on activities in science, engineering, art, and more! WXXI cosponsors this exciting, free ...
Learn how to take, send, and delete photos with your smartphone. Send your smartphone photos through e-mail and to Facebook. Learn how to manage your photos in albums. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
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