Explore our list of recommended library resources to help de-stress and re-charge this holiday season (just in time for 2022!), courtesy of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County NY staff.
We asked, and you shared with us your favorite book that you read in 2021. See which titles were your neighbor’s favorites below, and consider checking them out from your local library in 2022.
In a hurry? No time for your regular visit to the library? Try curbside pickup at your favorite branch!
All branches of the Rochester Public Library offer curbside pickup during open hours. Call ahead, request your items, schedule a pickup time, grab your materials and be on your way.
The curbside pickup request form is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Would you like to learn basic sewing skills to do your own simple alterations or start your favorite sewing project? If so, you may register for these sewing classes offered at the Central Library. We provide the sewing machine and some basic supplies but we recommend that you bring your own sewing materials if you’re interested in doing a project. Registration is required and space is limited to 4 participants in each ...
We will be playing a family-friendly (G-rated) movie in the children's room. Movies are randomly selected each week, but requests are welcome.
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 ...
Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library in 2022. Come join a safe, fun, creative, and welcoming environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Master in 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 months. Currently running Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition and run online using DnD Beyond ...
The City of Rochester and Monroe County are sponsoring a free COVIC-19 vaccination clinic at the Arnett Branch Library! Please call 585-753-5555 for more information.
The George Eastman Museum is partnering with the Rochester Public Library to present some educationally exciting story times! Come to one or all for stories, crafts, and to learn something new.
These workshops are designed for library patrons of all ages who are interested in learning the basics of coding and computer programming by learning Python and completing a few suggested projects. The objective is to provide a gateway for learners to a strong foundation in coding and programming. Registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a reminder email with the Zoom link and login information 24 hours before the event. If you have any ...
Register online or call the branch at 428-8202 to sign up.
Join audiences nationwide on Monday, January 24, 2022, at 7:00 pm ET for a virtual event exploring the history and future of democracy in the United States. The event will feature an excerpt from Preserving Democracy: Pursuing a More Perfect Union and a panel discussion with Marcia Chatelain (Pulitzer Prize-winning historian), Jelani Cobb (writer, author and educator), and Alexis Coe (presidential historian and New York Times ...
Brownbag Book Discussion Please join our online book discussion group to discuss the novel Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell. This discussion will be meeting via Zoom, so access to a computer or other device and the internet is necessary to participate. Our group meets on a monthly basis, reads mostly contemporary fiction, although we occasionally read non-fiction, and warmly welcomes new participants. Registration is not required, but please contact Diane....
Join a safe and inclusive social group for teens at the Central Library of Rochester to crochet and connect! Meetings are informal, and we welcome all ages, projects, and skill levels. Sessions are held on Zoom. Registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a reminder email with the Zoom link and login information 24 hours before the event. If you have any questions, please call or email Faezeh&...
Join Ms. Jasmine for in-person storytime every Wednesday morning at 11:00 am! We hope to see you here!
In this Zoom presentation by Jasmine Mathoan, learn about the history of clothing from Punjab, India, and its significance as an expression of the culture’s proud heritage and joyful countenance. Punjabi clothing is a cascade of color and light with stunning designs intricately embroidered on shimmering fabrics. The traditional outfit for women is a knee-length tunic (kameez) over loose trouser-like pants (salwar) and draped with a long, ...
Would you like to learn basic sewing skills to do your own simple alterations or start your favorite sewing project? If so, you may register for these sewing classes offered at the Central Library. We provide the sewing machine and some basic supplies but we recommend that you bring your own sewing materials if you’re interested in doing a project. Registration is required and space is limited to 4 participants in each ...
We will be playing a family-friendly (G-rated) movie in the children's room. Movies are randomly selected each week, but requests are welcome.
Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library in 2022. Come join a safe, fun, creative, and welcoming environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Master in 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 months. Currently running Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition and run online using DnD Beyond ...
Call the library today to reserve your takeaway craft for January. 428-8212
The City of Rochester and Monroe County are sponsoring a free COVIC-19 vaccination clinic at the Arnett Branch Library! Please call 585-753-5555 for more information.
These workshops are designed for library patrons of all ages who are interested in learning the basics of coding and computer programming by learning Python and completing a few suggested projects. The objective is to provide a gateway for learners to a strong foundation in coding and programming. Registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a reminder email with the Zoom link and login information 24 hours before the event. If you have ...
Jon Lazenby, Attorney, will present "Legal Considerations for Starting a Small Business." Those attending will learn about key basic legal issues that need to be addressed when starting a small business.Topics discussed will include choice of business entity, intellectual property, contracts, and more. The program is appropriate for both first-time entrepreneurs and those who have recently started a business. Mr. Lazenby's legal practice specializes ...
Join a safe and inclusive social group for teens at the Central Library of Rochester to crochet and connect! Meetings are informal, and we welcome all ages, projects, and skill levels. Sessions are held on Zoom. Registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a reminder email with the Zoom link and login information 24 hours before the event. If you have any questions, please call or email Faezeh&...
Join Ms. Jasmine for in-person storytime every Wednesday morning at 11:00 am! We hope to see you here!
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. ...
During the summer months from 1891 to 1925 an electric trolley ran from Charlotte to Manitou Beach. It was the major transportation route for eight miles along the Lakeshore . Come along and ride this train and learn about the fascinating time in the resort neighborhood of long ago and the legacy tthe trolley left behind. Presented Via Zoom. Email charlotte.programs@libraryweb.org for zoom link.
Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw? Have you ever wondered how artists know how to draw, where and how to begin, how to figure out shapes, how to apply the pencil to shade drawings? Then come and join professional artist and teacher Michelle Garlock as she helps you unlock these secrets and more. Michelle is the owner of Master Peace Painting and is currently teaching art at Lima Christian School. ...
Would you like to learn basic sewing skills to do your own simple alterations or start your favorite sewing project? If so, you may register for these sewing classes offered at the Central Library. We provide the sewing machine and some basic supplies but we recommend that you bring your own sewing materials if you’re interested in doing a project. Registration is required and space is limited to 4 participants in each ...
We will be playing a family-friendly (G-rated) movie in the children's room. Movies are randomly selected each week, but requests are welcome.
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 ...
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 ...
These workshops are designed for library patrons of all ages who are interested in learning the basics of coding and computer programming by learning Python and completing a few suggested projects. The objective is to provide a gateway for learners to a strong foundation in coding and programming. Registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a reminder email with the Zoom link and login information 24 hours before the event. If you have any ...
Learn how the Library is helping to prepare children for kindergarten with the data driven Raising a Reader family literacy program and how RPL is educating partnering organizations on the Talking is Teaching initiative. Presenter: Tonia Burton, Children’s Services Consultant, Monroe County Library System; recipient of the 2021 Jacque Cady Award for Advocacy for Children from Roc the Future. Advance Registration is required. Register here
You're invited to a special online preview of the 8th annual Bronze Collective Theatre Fest, which promotes the work of Black/African Diasporic theatre producers, and takes place February 17-19 at MuCCC in Rochester. There will be readings from the plays that will be featured, film clips, and a chance to talk to the playwrights about their work and the festival's 2022 theme "Rising From the Muck and Mire." Presenters include: ...
Join a safe and inclusive social group for teens at the Central Library of Rochester to crochet and connect! Meetings are informal, and we welcome all projects and skill levels. Sessions are held in-person in the Teen Central on the 2nd floor, and live-streamed on Zoom. The link to join the event will be emailed to registrants a day before the event.
Join Ms. Jasmine for in-person storytime every Wednesday morning at 11:00 am! We hope to see you here!
Explore through this lecture the world of needle arts—a women’s domain for centuries. Take a virtual look at the methods used to prepare girls for the responsibility of supporting a household (clothing, repair work, curtains, etc.) See how the use of symbols provided an ingenious method of communication in the 19th century, and how women used thread as ink. The presentation also looks at how women utilized these skills for self-empowerment ...
Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali came together through the Nation of Islam (NOI), an Islamic and Black Nationalist Movement. Malcolm X, already a part of the movement was elated that Ali expressed interest and became a mentor to Ali. In due time, the friendship began to deteriorate because of differing political viewpoints, and Ali’s allegiance to NOI leader Elijah Muhammad. Join us as Mark Sample, professor at Monroe Community College, discusses the friendship ...
Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw? Have you ever wondered how artists know how to draw, where and how to begin, how to figure out shapes, how to apply the pencil to shade drawings? Then come and join professional artist and teacher Michelle Garlock as she helps you unlock these secrets and more. Michelle is the owner of Master Peace Painting and is currently teaching art at Lima Christian School. ...
Share the vibe. 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 11, 2022. Adults aged 18 and older can call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org for an appointment. Our sponsor keyword is Winton Public Library. The library is located at 611 North Winton Rd. Call 428-8204 for more information.
Would you like to learn basic sewing skills to do your own simple alterations or start your favorite sewing project? If so, you may register for these sewing classes offered at the Central Library. We provide the sewing machine and some basic supplies but we recommend that you bring your own sewing materials if you’re interested in doing a project. Registration is required and space is limited to 4 participants in each ...
We will be playing a family-friendly (G-rated) movie in the children's room. Movies are randomly selected each week, but requests are welcome.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED (see below). Registrants will receive the Zoom link in an email one hour before the talk begins. Hailing from Connecticut and settling in early 19th century Rochester, the Selden family was known for keen legal and judicial minds as well as technical innovation. From the formation of Western Union and the defense of Susan B. Anthony, to the invention of the gas automobile, their innovations in many areas led to where ...
A workshop for experienced writers, curated by Writers and Books. Participants in this workshop will learn how to create characters that become people on the page; people who engage each other, and in the process, create stories. Instructor David Seaburn will examine the key elements of plot, the importance of subplots, the value of movement, dialogue, and how to introduce twists and turns. Ample time will be provided for writing exercises. David ...
These workshops are designed for library patrons of all ages who are interested in learning the basics of coding and computer programming by learning Python and completing a few suggested projects. The objective is to provide a gateway for learners to a strong foundation in coding and programming. Registration is required. Once registered, you will receive a reminder email with the Zoom link and login information 24 hours before the event. If you have any ...
Learn how Central Library’s Business Insight Center (BIC) helps entrepreneurs and businesses, providing free market research and intellectual property information via databases and resources that would otherwise be prohibitively expensive. Presenter: Jennifer Byrnes, MLS, MPH, Director, Business Insight Center and the Carlson Center for Intellectual Property at Central Library. Advance Registration is required. Register here
Join a safe and inclusive social group for teens at the Central Library of Rochester to crochet and connect! Meetings are informal, and we welcome all projects and skill levels. Sessions are held in-person in the Teen Central on the 2nd floor, and live-streamed on Zoom. The link to join the event will be emailed to registrants a day before the event.
Join Ms. Jasmine for in-person storytime every Wednesday morning at 11:00 am! We hope to see you here!
Join us online for a Zoom session on starting plants from seed presented by Jarmila Haseler, Agricultural Educator from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County. Indoor Seeding - Preparing for the Next Season's Harvest Whether you are an experienced gardener or a beginner you probably know that harvesting fresh food from your back yard is one of the great joys of gardening. That future harvest requires planning and preparation even before the growing ...
Have you ever wanted to learn how to draw? Have you ever wondered how artists know how to draw, where and how to begin, how to figure out shapes, how to apply the pencil to shade drawings? Then come and join professional artist and teacher Michelle Garlock as she helps you unlock these secrets and more. Michelle is the owner of Master Peace Painting and is currently teaching art at Lima Christian School. ...
Would you like to learn basic sewing skills to do your own simple alterations or start your favorite sewing project? If so, you may register for these sewing classes offered at the Central Library. We provide the sewing machine and some basic supplies but we recommend that you bring your own sewing materials if you’re interested in doing a project. Registration is required and space is limited to 4 participants in each ...
We will be playing a family-friendly (G-rated) movie in the children's room. Movies are randomly selected each week, but requests are welcome.
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 ...
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