We invite all artists to enter the 2023 Art of the Book & Paper Juried International Exhibit. $500 in prizes will be awarded!
RPL is thrilled to offer virtual Author Talks every month! With a variety of fiction and non-fiction authors, these live talks will inspire and allow you to ask questions and learn the story behind the story.
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Email,device,and beginner Microsoft Office help provided by a Digital Literacy volunteer. One-on-One assistance.
Come to Teen Central on Wednesdays betwwen 1-4 and learn how to sew, crochet/knit, or just have fun making beads and other crafts while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. All ages are welcome to attend.
Do you enjoy Manga and Anime? Then this club is for you! Join Mr. Isaac to watch some anime on the big screen, check out our manga collection and make new friends. No registration required.
Formatting, editing and/or creating a resume. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Join the TAB to help with library programming, provide input towards teen books, anime/manga, music, and games, and gain an extra-curricular activity and volunteer hours for college or job applications.
Email, Device, and Beginner Microsoft Office Assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
newly discovered footage offers a penetrating examination — through the lens of Swedish filmmakers — of the Black Power movement from 1967 to 1975, and its worldwide resonance. For three decades, the film canisters sat undisturbed in a cellar beneath the Swedish National Broadcasting Company. Inside was roll after roll of startlingly fresh and candid 16mm footage shot in the 1960s and 1970s in the United States, all of it focused on the anti-war and Black ...
Stop in and play a board game. Make a friend!
Teens & tweens (3-5th & 6-12 grade) are invited to join the GWC coding club at the Central Library! By enrolling in this self-paced program, you will learn how to code using the GWC online tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! The GWC organization website offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Registration is required for both online and ...
Join retired mental health therapist, Char Reeves as she helps guide you through this difficult holiday. An interactive chat about the stages of divorce, community resources to help you cope and Q/A to finish it off. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. This is an online event using Zoom. Zoom link will be sent out the day of the event to all registrants.
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office help provided by a Digital Literacy volunteer. One-on One assistance.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and Thursdays – whichever day is more ...
Local poet and teacher Kitty Jospe selects a variety of poems to read and discuss each week. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry aloud in a relaxing setting. Thursdays, 12 Noon- 1pm Rundel Arts Room
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Formatting, editing and/or creating a resume. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, Device, and Beginner Microsoft Office Assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Stop by in February for a friendly game of chess. Build better brain function and increase memory. Beginners are welcome to watch, learn or play.
Join the TAB to help with library programming, provide input towards teen books, anime/manga, music, and games, and gain an extra-curricular activity and volunteer hours for college or job applications.
Join us as we write different styles of poetry together and share what you have written in the past. Best for ages 8-12. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Create a card for your family or friend!
Join us for a magical evening with New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper as she discusses the enchanting third installment of her immensely popular the Witches of Thistle Grove series, Back in a Spell. Back in a Spell follows Nineve Blackmoore and even though she won’t deny her love for pretty (and pricey) things, Nineve (known as Nina by most) is almost painfully down-to-earth and ...
Join us for a magical evening with New York Times bestselling author Lana Harper as she discusses the enchanting third installment of her immensely popular the Witches of Thistle Grove series, Back in a Spell. Back in a Spell follows Nineve Blackmoore and even though she won’t deny her love for pretty (and pricey) things, Nineve (known as Nina by most) is almost painfully down-to-earth and ...
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Give blood to help save lives. Sponsored by your Winton Branch Library! The Winton Branch Library is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10:30am-3:00pm on Friday, February 10,2023 Adults aged 18 and older can call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter Winton Public Library to schedule an appointment. The library is located at 611 North Winton Rd. Call 428-8204 for more information. All donors will receive an Amazon gift ...
Enjoy stories, songs and the secrets of the secret room with your little one! Join us in the Secret Room of the Central Library on Fridays, from 10:00-10:30 am, for an all-ages story time. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Come to the Children’s Center on Friday, February 10 from 3-5pm to try your hand at making your own stamps then use them or ours to make your own cards and artwork. Best for ages 8-12. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Join our bi-weekly books & more discussion sessions and flourish your love for reading and learning! Discussion topics range from YA classics, non-fiction to manga and graphic novels to poetry around the world. Registration is required. We meet in the B-hive meeting room on the 2nd floor at the Central Library. This event will be live stremmed as well. To attend via Zoom, you must ...
This masterful documentary captures Ornette Coleman's ascension from boy growing up to segregated Texas to cultural phenom a documentary that, much like its subject, moves to its own rhythm.
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this free online event (see below). Registrants will receive the Zoom link in an email one hour before the talk begins. Rochester and Central New York were a hotbed of social and religious change in 19th-century America. In the face of laws and practices designed to enforce the status quo of American slavery, many African Americans used the Underground Railroad to move from bondage in the South to freedom in the ...
Spatial limitations at Douglass require removing items not borrowed for more than two years. We need to “rehome” books, CDs, and DVDs – $.50ea or mix and match 3/$1.00.
Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and welcoming environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Master running an open-ended freeform homebrew campaign that welcomes new and veteran players alike. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition and run online using DnD Beyond to ...
Join Ms. Heather for some beginner instruction on how to knit. Supplies will be provided or feel free to bring your own if you are already a knitter. For ages 8 and up.
West African Adinkras In this workshop learn the history and meaning of Adinkra symbols found throughout West Africa. Students will then print their own Adinkras T-shirts to produce a wearable piece of art. All supplies provided.
NASA History: 60 Years of Discovery Join us for our 1st Program in our Space Program Series: Eclipse 2024 with NASA Ambassador Jim Porter-- to discover the rich heritage of NASA space exploration and where the newest missions will be taking us in the future. For the past 60 years, NASA has been discovering the mysteries of outer space using a wide array of scientific missions from the manned space flights of the early 1960’s ...
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Limited space at Douglass means removing items not borrowed for more than two years. We need to "rehome" books, CDs and DVDs - $.50ea or mix and match 3/$1.00.
Want to improve your computer skills? Stop by to see the Library Assistant! She will field your beginner to intermediate tech questions and help you complete digital related tasks, such as: Create a Word document Check your email Search the web Manage phone apps Send pictures ... and much more! Walk in, or call the library to reserve a time!
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Formatting, editing and/or creating a resume. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, Device, and Beginner Microsoft Office Assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life by introducing her to the outside world. Short film: "NOW" (1965)
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Make a wreath to hang at home!
Creat a fun or silly Valentine's craft!
Did you know you can use your library card to create an account on Udemy? Rochester Public Library card holders can enroll in free courses to learn to code & more and earn a certificate of completion too! Udemy offers over 7,000 courses in business, tech, and personal development education. You must be 13 years or older and have access to a computer. Register for a session to get started! If you have any questions, please call ...
If you’ve ever had to give a best man or woman speech, a roast, or MC a show, and didn’t know how to make it funny or engaging, then this class is for you. If people say you’re funny, but you don’t know how to hone your skills or even where to start, then this class is for you. If your fantasy football punishment is to do ...
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Join Ms Jenn for songs, stories and movement. This program starts before the library is open - knock on the door to be let in! For ages 2-5.
Enjoy stories, songs and the secrets of the secret room with your little one! Join us in the Secret Room of the Central Library on Tuesdays from 10:00-10:30 am, for an all-ages story time. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Story time will be held every Tuesday in the Children's section with Mr. Mark. Children ages 5 and under are welcome to come with their guardian or care giver. We will read, sing, and play to help our children learn new skills.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and Thursdays – whichever day is more ...
Limited space at Douglass means removing items not borrowed for more than two years. We need to "rehome" books, CDs and DVDs - $.50ea or mix and match 3/$1.00.
Join CANY as they read through the regulations with Zach Sarkis of their Education Committee and Jason Klimek of their Policy Committee. Over the course of the next three months, they'll be hosting public webinars to read through the new regulations and discuss. The Cannabis Association of New York is an industry association that represents the whole cannabis supply chain, and the businesses that serve the industry. Please register here.
Advance registration requested. Register here. Jay Osborne shares his experience working in the Rochester Public Library’s Technology Center. As the supervisor of this unit, he has developed a unique perspective on the challenges in providing computer access in this urban environment, and the essential role this service has in empowering some of the city’s neediest residents.
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office help provided by a Digital Literacy volunteer. One-on One assistance.
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Celebrate Frederick Douglass' birthday with us on Valentine's Day! Join us for a piece of cake and other surprises.
Formatting, editing and/or creating a resume. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, Device, and Beginner Microsoft Office Assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Email,device,and beginner Microsoft Office help provided by a Digital Literacy volunteer. One-on-One assistance.
Limited space at Douglass means removing items not borrowed for more than two years. We need to "rehome" books, CDs and DVDs - $.50ea or mix and match 3/$1.00.
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Come to Teen Central on Wednesdays betwwen 1-4 and learn how to sew, crochet/knit, or just have fun making beads and other crafts while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Visit with Food Link at this free cooking workshop, taste a healthy recipe and learn something new. Everyone is welcome!
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Do you enjoy Manga and Anime? Then this club is for you! Join Mr. Isaac to watch some anime on the big screen, check out our manga collection and make new friends. No registration required.
Formatting, editing and/or creating a resume. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, Device, and Beginner Microsoft Office Assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
A bittersweet and idyllic story about a year in the life of a 14-year-old Newt Winger, born into a poor black family in Kansas, who learns about love, fear, racial injustice, and immorality. Directed by Gordon Parks.
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Stop in and play a board game. Make a friend!
Teens & tweens (3-5th & 6-12 grade) are invited to join the GWC coding club at the Central Library! By enrolling in this self-paced program, you will learn how to code using the GWC online tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! The GWC organization website offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Registration is required for both online and ...
Create and illustrate a haiku poem!
This program is through Zoom Facilitator: Master NYS Storyteller and Teaching Artist Almeta Whitis Almeta Whitis will engage the heart, spirit, and visual art cornerstones found in two mural series created by Black American Master Mural Artist: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000). His Struggle Series comprises 27 of the known 30-panel series produced between 1954-56 presents Lawrence's impeccably researched little-known stories of America's founding principals' historical underpinnings, including images of Black ...
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and Thursdays – whichever day is more ...
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office help provided by a Digital Literacy volunteer. One-on One assistance.
Limited space at Douglass means removing items not borrowed for more than two years. We need to "rehome" books, CDs and DVDs - $.50ea or mix and match 3/$1.00.
Local poet and teacher Kitty Jospe selects a variety of poems to read and discuss each week. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry aloud in a relaxing setting. Thursdays, 12 Noon- 1pm Rundel Arts Room
Join CANY as they read through the regulations with Zach Sarkis of their Education Committee and Jason Klimek of their Policy Committee. Over the course of the next three months, they'll be hosting public webinars to read through the new regulations and discuss. The Cannabis Association of New York is an industry association that represents the whole cannabis supply chain, and the businesses that serve the industry. Please register here.
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
You’re invited to an insightful chat with award-winning author Grace M. Cho as she discusses her memoir, Tastes Like War: Grace M. Cho grew up as the daughter of a white American merchant marine and the Korean bar hostess he met abroad. They were one of few immigrants in a xenophobic small town during the Cold War, where identity was politicized by everyday details—language, cultural references, memories, and food. ...
You’re invited to an insightful chat with award-winning author Grace M. Cho as she discusses her memoir, Tastes Like War: Grace M. Cho grew up as the daughter of a white American merchant marine and the Korean bar hostess he met abroad. They were one of few immigrants in a xenophobic small town during the Cold War, where identity was politicized by everyday details—language, cultural references, memories, and food. ...
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Email, Device, and Beginner Microsoft Office Assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Formatting, editing and/or creating a resume. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Stop by in February for a friendly game of chess. Build better brain function and increase memory. Beginners are welcome to watch, learn or play.
Come in and learn the basics of crocheting or share your expertise! Best for ages 8-12. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Enjoy stories, songs and the secrets of the secret room with your little one! Join us in the Secret Room of the Central Library on Fridays, from 10:00-10:30 am, for an all-ages story time. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Limited space at Douglass means removing items not borrowed for more than two years. We need to "rehome" books, CDs and DVDs - $.50ea or mix and match 3/$1.00.
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Would you like to learn basic sewing skills to do your own simple alterations? If so, join our sewing classes offered at the Teen Central. We provide some basic supplies but we recommend that you bring your own sewing materials if you’re interested in doing a project. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please call or email Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org -&...
Kick off our February break by playing board games with friends and family. We have a variety of games to choose from.
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
The community is invited to join partners Larry Moss and Kelly Cheatle of Arigami at the Bausch & Lomb Public Library building of the Central Library on Saturday, February 18, and Monday, February 20 during the library’s regular business hours in constructing one of their internationally renowned bubble murals that will hang in the library the week of February 20th. This is the kick-off event to a series of programs coming to Rochester Public ...
Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and welcoming environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Master running an open-ended freeform homebrew campaign that welcomes new and veteran players alike. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition and run online using DnD Beyond to ...
Join Ms. Heather for some beginner instruction on how to knit. Supplies will be provided or feel free to bring your own if you are already a knitter. For ages 8 and up.
The descendants of Black Wall Street were robbed twice, first by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and then through laws and policy that dismantled the rebuilding of Black Wall Street. We draw a century-long thread through the lens of those descended from the “Black Promised Land,” revealing the lingering trauma endured when a thriving Black community is repeatedly targeted for systematic destruction. Documentary run-time: 22min, 43sec Stay after the viewing for a trauma-informed, ...
John W. Thompson was an active Black politician with strong ties and political influence in the Rochester area in the late-19th and early-20th century. As a chairman of the Douglass Monument Committee, Thompson connected locally with NYS governors and nationally with presidents and congressmen, crossing paths with both Black and white intellectuals along the way. Looking back today, Thompson was an anomaly during that period. Join us for a conversation about his life ...
Get your creativity flowing with Legos. For all ages. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
This updated version of the opera "Carmen" stars Dorothy Dandridge, Harry Belafonte, and Pearl Bailey. Directed by Otto Preminger. Short film: 'Pizza Pizza Daddy-O" (1968)
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
The community is invited to join partners Larry Moss and Kelly Cheatle of Arigami at the Bausch & Lomb Public Library building of the Central Library on Saturday, February 18, and Monday, February 20 during the library’s regular business hours in constructing one of their internationally renowned bubble murals that will hang in the library the week of February 20th. This is the kick-off event to a series of programs coming to Rochester Public ...
Want to improve your computer skills? Stop by to see the Library Assistant! She will field your beginner to intermediate tech questions and help you complete digital related tasks, such as: Create a Word document Check your email Search the web Manage phone apps Send pictures ... and much more! Walk in, or call the library to reserve a time!
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Formatting, editing and/or creating a resume. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, Device, and Beginner Microsoft Office Assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Popcorn will be popped!
A moving portrayal of a Sengalese woman who becomes a domestic servant in France.
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Learn how to draw your favorite anime! Ages 10-13
Did you know you can use your library card to create an account on Udemy? Rochester Public Library card holders can enroll in free courses to learn to code & more and earn a certificate of completion too! Udemy offers over 7,000 courses in business, tech, and personal development education. You must be 13 years or older and have access to a computer. Register for a session to get started! If you have any questions, please call ...
If you’ve ever had to give a best man or woman speech, a roast, or MC a show, and didn’t know how to make it funny or engaging, then this class is for you. If people say you’re funny, but you don’t know how to hone your skills or even where to start, then this class is for you. If your fantasy football punishment is to do ...
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Enjoy stories, songs and the secrets of the secret room with your little one! Join us in the Secret Room of the Central Library on Tuesdays from 10:00-10:30 am, for an all-ages story time. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Story time will be held every Tuesday in the Children's section with Mr. Mark. Children ages 5 and under are welcome to come with their guardian or care giver. We will read, sing, and play to help our children learn new skills.
This book discusion group meets via zoom. Please email charlotte.programs@libraryweb.org for zoom link.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and Thursdays – whichever day is more ...
Advance Registration requested. Register here Antoine Ajani McDonald, Librarian in Central’s Local History & Genealogy Division, will provide an overview of how the Library helps to foster Equity and Justice in our society with diverse cultural community representation in programs and services, including Central’s Archive of Black History and Culture Project.
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office help provided by a Digital Literacy volunteer. One-on One assistance.
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Email, Device, and Beginner Microsoft Office Assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Formatting, editing and/or creating a resume. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Mardi Gras Celebration! Let's create a mask and enjoy king cake!
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Be a nature detective! Volunteer naturalist Jackie Bakker from Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge will share how you can find out what animals were in your back yard when you weren’t watching. She is presenting a program entitled Tracking Animals in your Neighborhood at the Winton Branch Library at 11am on Wednesday, February 22 to share how to tell the difference between a squirrel’s footprint and a rabbit’s ...
Email,device,and beginner Microsoft Office help provided by a Digital Literacy volunteer. One-on-One assistance.
“Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.” - Zora Neale Hurston This fascinating program from the historic African Diaspora experience presents an in-depth look at diverse world cultures, by way of stories, songs, riddles, poems, legends, and folktales. Using wonder, magic, mystery and humor, Almeta Whitis captivates her audience, while engaging them in the interactive aspect of the art of the storytelling. This program takes place in the Kate Gleason ...
Come to Teen Central on Wednesdays betwwen 1-4 and learn how to sew, crochet/knit, or just have fun making beads and other crafts while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. All ages are welcome to attend.
Do you enjoy Manga and Anime? Then this club is for you! Join Mr. Isaac to watch some anime on the big screen, check out our manga collection and make new friends. No registration required.
Formatting, editing and/or creating a resume. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, Device, and Beginner Microsoft Office Assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Popcorn will be popped!
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Read a story to a dog! Bring your own book or read one of ours. Book loving dogs from the RocDog visit the Arnett Branch Library on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Reading to calm, trained dogs who love to listen is a great way for kids to build confidence reading out loud. This program is for kids 12 and under. For more information, please call 428-8214 or stop by the Arnett Branch Library.
Teens & tweens (3-5th & 6-12 grade) are invited to join the GWC coding club at the Central Library! By enrolling in this self-paced program, you will learn how to code using the GWC online tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! The GWC organization website offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Registration is required for both online and ...
Come join us and learn to knit & purl! Supplies will be provided for new knitters only, as supplies are limited. Already a knitter? Bring your own project and knit and chat with us! Registration required for beginners only.
Have you ever wanted to take a pair of scissors to a book? Here’s your chance to destroy a perfectly good book while creating a new work of art.. We start with a normal hard cover book that we cut, glue, rip and otherwise desecrate with our artmaking. Students will learn the basics of pop up and kaleidoscope books for use within their pages. These books may look strange and funny, but ...
Dr. Cory Hunter, a professor at the Eastman School of Music, will be presenting on 21st gospel music worship practices. I will look specifically at how worship is musically and experientially constructed, the theologies that inform it, and its commercial implications. For more information, please contact the Arts and Literature Division at 428-8380. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days ...
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and Thursdays – whichever day is more ...
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office help provided by a Digital Literacy volunteer. One-on One assistance.
The Monroe County Health Department will be providing NARCAN nasal spray and health information to our patrons.
Local poet and teacher Kitty Jospe selects a variety of poems to read and discuss each week. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry aloud in a relaxing setting. Thursdays, 12 Noon- 1pm Rundel Arts Room
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Formatting, editing and/or creating a resume. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, Device, and Beginner Microsoft Office Assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Join us as we write short stories together and share what you have written in the past. Best for ages 8-12. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Stop by in February for a friendly game of chess. Build better brain function and increase memory. Beginners are welcome to watch, learn or play.
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Enjoy stories, songs and the secrets of the secret room with your little one! Join us in the Secret Room of the Central Library on Fridays, from 10:00-10:30 am, for an all-ages story time. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Come join us for a presentation by Linda L. Henry, "'Some Real American Music': John Lusk and His Rural Black String Band," followed by a live performance of two of the band's tunes. Attendees are invited to bring acoustic string instruments to join in the music! Gribble, Lusk, and York, a rural black string band from Tennessee, was part of the American cultural fabric in the Appalachian Cumberland Plateau throughout the first ...
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Come to the Children’s Center on Friday, February 24 from 3-5pm to try your hand at braiding and knotting friendship bracelets. Best for ages 8-12. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Things seem to be falling apart. Biodiversity loss, ocean degradation, urban flooding, political strife and war, climate chaos and migration, economic instability, food shortages and rising prices, wildfires, soil degradation. A great unraveling. Join course leaders Mary Gleason and Martha Sullivan for this free 8-week course. The course begins with a sobering introduction to societal collapse and guides participants through a supportive pathway by exploring inner and outer adaptation to greater resilience and acceptance in ...
Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and welcoming environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Master running an open-ended freeform homebrew campaign that welcomes new and veteran players alike. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition and run online using DnD Beyond to ...
Join Ms. Heather for some beginner instruction on how to knit. Supplies will be provided or feel free to bring your own if you are already a knitter. For ages 8 and up.
Arnett Library Music Series 2023: Celebrating 100 Years! The library will become 100 years old this year one of the fun things we will be focusing on is music from the past century! Ben and Grace, Cello and Harp. Ben Krug and Grace Browning, now husband and wife, will once again provide us with an hour of beautiful music, this time from the past century. What better way to spend a relaxing hour of your weekend than with ...
Part I: The craft of writing. Get the inside scoop on how to get started from South Wedge resident (pen name) Elizabeth Everett, author of the secret Scientists of London series. Part II: How to get published will be presented on March 25th.
“Blacula” revolves around an African prince who is cursed to a lifetime sentence of vampirism after critiquing Dracula’s white power structures.
Learn to create your own website or blog depending on group majority. Best for ages 8-12. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Join us in Celebrating Black History Month with area poets Scott Williams and Doug Curry. They will perform their poetry with a QandA to follow. Scott Williams' poetry and short fiction can be found in Coffeehouse, Scryptic Magazine, Juniper Poetry, Punch Drunk Press, Oddball Magazine, Peach Mag, Mason Street Review, Owl Light Magazine, and Le Mot Juste. He is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at The ...
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Want to improve your computer skills? Stop by to see the Library Assistant! She will field your beginner to intermediate tech questions and help you complete digital related tasks, such as: Create a Word document Check your email Search the web Manage phone apps Send pictures ... and much more! Walk in, or call the library to reserve a time!
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Formatting, editing and/or creating a resume. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, Device, and Beginner Microsoft Office Assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Written by Maya Angelou, this film tells the story of Georgia, a singer, who is on tour in Sweden, where she meets and falls in love wth an American war deserter.
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
Catch Pokemon in a scavenger hunt!
Did you know you can use your library card to create an account on Udemy? Rochester Public Library card holders can enroll in free courses to learn to code & more and earn a certificate of completion too! Udemy offers over 7,000 courses in business, tech, and personal development education. You must be 13 years or older and have access to a computer. Register for a session to get started! If you have any questions, please call ...
If you’ve ever had to give a best man or woman speech, a roast, or MC a show, and didn’t know how to make it funny or engaging, then this class is for you. If people say you’re funny, but you don’t know how to hone your skills or even where to start, then this class is for you. If your fantasy football punishment is to do ...
Donate clean, new/gently used blankets, hats, gloves and scarves for people without homes in Rochester.
Add a little light to your winter nights! Registration required. Register online. Each bag will include: · 1 votive candle holder · 1 battery candle · 1 sheet of Vellum · 1 unique paper puncher *You will need to supply your own glue!* (Recommend using Modge Podge) This is a fast and easy craft! Bags are ready for pickup upon registration
Last chance to pick up your bingo card and complete the challenge. Completed entries qualify for a gift card drawing! Challenge Bingo ends February 28. 2023.
Join Ms Jenn for songs, stories and movement. This program starts before the library is open - knock on the door to be let in! For ages 2-5.
Enjoy stories, songs and the secrets of the secret room with your little one! Join us in the Secret Room of the Central Library on Tuesdays from 10:00-10:30 am, for an all-ages story time. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Story time will be held every Tuesday in the Children's section with Mr. Mark. Children ages 5 and under are welcome to come with their guardian or care giver. We will read, sing, and play to help our children learn new skills.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and Thursdays – whichever day is more ...
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office help provided by a Digital Literacy volunteer. One-on One assistance.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Formatting, editing and/or creating a resume. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
Email, Device, and Beginner Microsoft Office Assistance. Drop-in sessions or by appointment. *Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first*
We look forward to seeing you for an invigorating conversation with highly acclaimed author Sadeqa Johnson as she talks about her brand new novel, The House of Eve! In The House of Eve, fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to become the first in her family to attend college, in spite of having a mother more interested in keeping a man than raising her daughter. But a taboo love affair threatens to ...
Participate in the World Read Aloud Day by reading a book at the library for 30 minutes in the month of February. Complete your reading log and earn your prize from the Teen librarian.
We look forward to seeing you for an invigorating conversation with highly acclaimed author Sadeqa Johnson as she talks about her brand new novel, The House of Eve! In The House of Eve, fifteen-year-old Ruby Pearsall is on track to become the first in her family to attend college, in spite of having a mother more interested in keeping a man than raising her daughter. But a taboo love affair threatens to ...
Business First Wednesdays are for aspiring or current business owners and is brought to you by the Business Insight Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County and the SUNY Brockport Small Business Development Center. To register, please call the Business Insight Center at 585.428.8106, contact business.insight@libraryweb.org or see below. This program is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Services are extended ...
Best for ages 2-5 Lots of moving and dancing around and plan on some yoga poses too! For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Email,device,and beginner Microsoft Office help provided by a Digital Literacy volunteer. One-on-One assistance.
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Come to Teen Central on Mondays & Wednesdays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet or have fun making bracelets with beads, and many other crafts and art activities while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Teens & tweens (3-5th & 6-12 grade) are invited to join the GWC coding club at the Central Library! By enrolling in this self-paced program, you will learn how to code using the GWC online tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! The GWC organization website offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Registration is required for both online and ...
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and Thursdays – whichever day is more ...
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office help provided by a Digital Literacy volunteer. One-on One assistance.
Local poet and teacher Kitty Jospe selects a variety of poems to read and discuss each week. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry aloud in a relaxing setting. Thursdays, 12 Noon- 1pm Rundel Arts Room
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Session 4. Sealing Conviction Records Did you know that after 10 years, some conviction records can be sealed in NYS and that most employers are NOT allowed to ask about or consider any records that have been sealed? Attendees will learn: What convictions are eligible for sealing under NYS law Who can see a conviction after it has been sealed Whether or not your conviction record may be eligible for sealing People with eligible convictions will ...
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Will we play a game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages.
Cannabis-related businesses will be highly regulated. Join us to learn from experts and get support from other cannabis entrepreneurs so you can effectively and legally operate your business. This group is facilitated by NY HempLab and ROC NORML. This group is open to those who are in the planning or startup stages of a cannabis related business. Funding for this program was made possible by the Harold Hacker Grant for the Advancement of Libraries. ...
The Rochester Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) provides free, professional one-on-one financial counseling as a public service without restrictions. Need help with improving your credit score? Not sure where to start when it comes to paying down your debt? Confused by all the bank accounts out there? Serving community members living, working, and going to school in Monroe County the Rochester FEC is here to give you the skills and confidence to tackle all of this ...
Enjoy stories, songs and the secrets of the secret room with your little one! Join us in the Secret Room of the Central Library on Fridays, from 10:00-10:30 am, for an all-ages story time. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Basic help with computer related tasks – by appointment only, no walk-ins please. Call 428-8206 to make a reservation.
Help us complete a community jigsaw puzzle. Teamwork is the important piece!
Would you like to learn basic sewing skills to do your own simple alterations? If so, join our sewing classes offered at the Teen Central. We provide some basic supplies but we recommend that you bring your own sewing materials if you’re interested in doing a project. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please call or email Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org -&...
In this monthly workshop you’ll work within a creative and supportive writing community to hone your craft and tell your story. Expect a variety of activities that will help you generate new ideas, revise existing projects, and establish effective writing practices for yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. Jen Case teaches writing workshops and leads literary discussions at libraries and senior living communities around Monroe County. She also presents with the group ...
Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and welcoming environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Master running an open-ended freeform homebrew campaign that welcomes new and veteran players alike. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition and run online using DnD Beyond to ...
Join Teen Central Robotics Club for teens & tweens! Teens and tweens (4th-12 grade) who are intersted in learning robotics are invited to register and attend our robotics class on Saturdays. We'll provide Raspberry Pi Robot kits and instructions for them to do a project of their choice. They'll learn how to build electronics, sensors, and coding. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@...
Come to Teen Central on Mondays & Wednesdays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet or have fun making bracelets with beads, and many other crafts and art activities while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Did you know you can use your library card to create an account on Udemy? Rochester Public Library card holders can enroll in free courses to learn to code & more and earn a certificate of completion too! Udemy offers over 7,000 courses in business, tech, and personal development education. You must be 13 years or older and have access to a computer. Register for a session to get started! If you have any questions, please call ...
Enjoy stories, songs and the secrets of the secret room with your little one! Join us in the Secret Room of the Central Library on Tuesdays from 10:00-10:30 am, for an all-ages story time. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request specific accommodations, call 585-428-8304 ten days prior to the program.
Come to Teen Central on Mondays & Wednesdays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet or have fun making bracelets with beads, and many other crafts and art activities while socializing with your friends in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Teens & tweens (3-5th & 6-12 grade) are invited to join the GWC coding club at the Central Library! By enrolling in this self-paced program, you will learn how to code using the GWC online tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! The GWC organization website offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Registration is required for both online and ...
Join us for a *Zoom program on the basics of composting, presented by Master Gardener Sue Nolen from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County.
Local poet and teacher Kitty Jospe selects a variety of poems to read and discuss each week. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry aloud in a relaxing setting. Thursdays, 12 Noon- 1pm Rundel Arts Room
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