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Phillis Wheatley Library has been serving the southwest Rochester community for 50 years. We would like to give back to the community with a party and everyone is invited!
Stop over to the Central Library and see the Art of the Book and Paper Exhibition on the first floor of the Rundel Memorial Building. This year we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the exhibit.
The Downtown Central Library’s Rundel Terrace Revitalization Project will transform a long-closed area into a new park-like public riverfront terrace, designed with spaces, pathways, and seating for engagement, education, and reflection.
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 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Join us for an outdoor storytime! Meet a children’s librarian at the hollow tree across from Lamberton Conservatory for stories, songs, and rhymes. Storytimes help promote early learning skills and are a great way to bond with your little one. Best for toddlers, but older and younger siblings are welcome. Call the Children's Center at 428-8150 to confirm weather-related cancellations.
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 in July and August!
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Join us right outside the Lincoln library where kids can use Legos, boxes, cardboard and more to create unique works they can take home or have displayed inside the library.
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2016. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Need help preparing for the Naturalization Exam? Study the 100 civics questions, practice for the interview and the writing test. Requires a basic understanding of the English Language. Anyone facing the test at any time in the future is welcome! Don't wait until it's too late to get help. Connect here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96047990071?pwd=bnp2YUN6b2pORjBQZjBmOWdVa0p3Zz09
Guess who will be popping up in parks around the county this summer? The library! Monroe County Library System, in collaboration with WXXI and other community partners, will be using our popular Nature Backpacks to facilitate outdoor discovery & exploration in our local parks! Check out the Central Library Facebook page for more details on each visit (and for weather-related cancellations). For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Learn about many of the aspects of using your smartphone. Can I use WIFI to download apps? How do I delete an app? How do I transfer my pictures from my phone? Answer all these questions and more in this class. Register online or call 428-8460 to register.
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Come in to the Teen Area for a free henna application. This program is for teens and up.
Every Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom. Free for students who live in or near Rochester, New York. You must live in the United States and in or near Rochester, New York to be considered. Students who live in the United States but who live outside the Rochester, NY area are currently being waitlisted. Students who live outside the United States are no longer eligible for our program. To join our free online ...
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Stop by the Children's Room to take & make a new craft! All supplies will be provided. Ages 12 and under.
Stymied by technology? Stop in the Charlotte Branch any Thursday @ 2 for one on one assistance with anything technical. Our experts can relieve you of any and all frustrations. And, you may learn something you didn't know about yourself.
Learn the basics of coding through hands-on games and activities. Roc Code is a local student-led community organization focused on teaching coding concepts to kids. Registration is required. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Attorney Aaradhana Tomar from Pullano & Farrow will walk you through the process of filing for your limited liability corporation. This event will be held online. Please register below, call (585) 428-8106 or email business.insight@libraryweb.org to join us. After the live presentation, this will be available on the Insights on Demand Playlist on Central Library's YouTube page. Click here Important note: Please check your email for the Zoom link which ...
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.
The Monroe County Department of Health will be holding vaccination clinics at the Lincoln Branch Library! Walk-Ins are welcome, however appointments are encouraged. Appointments can be made by calling 753-5555 or visiting https://www.monroecounty.gov/health-covid19-vaccine. They will be administering the Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson vaccines.
All animals need to have a safe place to live The Winton Library is excited to be able to host the ZooMobile to present a free program for families with children of all ages: Have to Have a Habitat. Learn what different animals need to make their homes in order to survive. The program will take place at the Winton Branch ...
The Monroe County Department of Health will be holding vaccination clinics at the Lincoln Branch Library! Walk-Ins are welcome, however appointments are encouraged. Appointments can be made by calling 753-5555 or visiting https://www.monroecounty.gov/health-covid19-vaccine
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Learn about what can be stored in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2016. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8460 or register online for this class.
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 in July and August!
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Join us right outside the Lincoln library to mark the end of our summer programs and eat a lot of ice cream.
Learn about the possibilities of taking an online class. Learn about available classes, how to register, and how to use Zoom on your phone to connect with the class. Bring your smartphone to class, and we will attempt to connect to it through Zoom. Register online or call 428-8460 to register.
Guess who will be popping up in parks around the county this summer? The library! Monroe County Library System, in collaboration with WXXI and other community partners, will be using our popular Nature Backpacks to facilitate outdoor discovery & exploration in our local parks! Check out the Central Library Facebook page for more details on each visit (and for weather-related cancellations). For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Need help preparing for the Naturalization Exam? Study the 100 civics questions, practice for the interview and the writing test. Requires a basic understanding of the English Language. Anyone facing the test at any time in the future is welcome! Don't wait until it's too late to get help. Connect here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96047990071?pwd=bnp2YUN6b2pORjBQZjBmOWdVa0p3Zz09
Learn how to take, send, and delete photos with your smartphone. Send your smartphone photos through e-mail and to Facebook, or store them to the cloud. Learn how to manage your photos in albums or search your photos by location or topic. Register online or call 428-8460 to register.
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Every Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom. Free for students who live in or near Rochester, New York. You must live in the United States and in or near Rochester, New York to be considered. Students who live in the United States but who live outside the Rochester, NY area are currently being waitlisted. Students who live outside the United States are no longer eligible for our program. To join our free online ...
Join Monroe County 4-H for a hands-on workshop exploring about the importance and beauty of soil through art. We will learn how soils can be classified and explore the possible colors of soil through painting. Materials will be available for pickup before the program. Registration is required for this program.
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Stop by the Children's Room to take & make a new craft! All supplies will be provided. Ages 12 and under.
Stymied by technology? Stop in the Charlotte Branch any Thursday @ 2 for one on one assistance with anything technical. Our experts can relieve you of any and all frustrations. And, you may learn something you didn't know about yourself.
The Book Club for young people is a group for young people from the Rochester community ages 13 to 19 who gather here at Central Public Library of Rochester & Monroe County in the Teen Center every other week to read and discuss relevant literature, current events and other multimedia educational resources. Due to COVID we have since tranisistioned to an online format via ZOOM. We use an open dialogue format. Attendance is ...
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Come celebrate the end of the Summer Reading program with Ice Cream. We will have a raffle drawing and more! Location: Childrens Room
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.
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
This course will be a basic introduction to touch-typing. Learn about proper finger positions and be introduced to free websites where you can practice this new skill. Call 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Join us for an outdoor storytime! Meet a children’s librarian at the hollow tree across from Lamberton Conservatory for stories, songs, and rhymes. Storytimes help promote early learning skills and are a great way to bond with your little one. Best for toddlers, but older and younger siblings are welcome. Call the Children's Center at 428-8150 to confirm weather-related cancellations.
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 in July and August!
Join us online for a Zoom Nutrition Class taught by Cindy DeCarolis, Certified Health Coach. Cindy studied at Trinity School of Natural Health, and she is a Certified Natural Health Professional through the Association of Natural Health Professionals. Cindy is a yoga teacher, the founder and owner of Blissful Balance, Inc. and a doTerra Essential Oils Wellness Advocate. Cindy is passionate about educating people and helping them to heal naturally. Keto and vegan and paleo, ...
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
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 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Come meet real owls at the Charlotte Library! Gary will show us three different owls that he has rescued and rehabilitated. Donations to this non-profit are welcome. All ages welcome with a parent or guardian present. Location: Childrens Room
Need help preparing for the Naturalization Exam? Study the 100 civics questions, practice for the interview and the writing test. Requires a basic understanding of the English Language. Anyone facing the test at any time in the future is welcome! Don't wait until it's too late to get help. Connect here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96047990071?pwd=bnp2YUN6b2pORjBQZjBmOWdVa0p3Zz09
Get movin' and get grovin' and listen to some fun stories in the fresh air! Meet a children’s librarian in the Dorris Carlson Reading Garden for stories, songs, and movement! Storytimes help promote early learning skills and are a great way to bond with your little one. This program is best for all ages. Call the Children's Center at 428-8150 to confirm weather-related cancellations. The Central Library is accessible to people ...
Learn about using Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software. Create slides in preview mode and add images and text with slide transitions and animations. Call 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Every Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom. Free for students who live in or near Rochester, New York. You must live in the United States and in or near Rochester, New York to be considered. Students who live in the United States but who live outside the Rochester, NY area are currently being waitlisted. Students who live outside the United States are no longer eligible for our program. To join our free online ...
The Arts and Literature Division is excited to welcome Madis Senner to the Central Library. Madis will discuss Arthur Firstenberg's book, The Invisible Rainbow; Dr. Mercola’s book, EMF*D: 5G, Wi-Fi & Cell Phones; and Jean Twenge's, iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us. These books discuss the research ...
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Stop by the Children's Room to take & make a new craft! All supplies will be provided. Ages 12 and under.
Stymied by technology? Stop in the Charlotte Branch any Thursday @ 2 for one on one assistance with anything technical. Our experts can relieve you of any and all frustrations. And, you may learn something you didn't know about yourself.
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
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.
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2016. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Come and learn all the basics required to start making linoleum relief prints! Once you know the basics, you will have all the skills to make linoleum prints at home! This class will walk you through the basics of creating an image, transferring it to a block of linoleum, techniques and tricks to create a good carving, and how to print by hand. By the end of the class, you will know the basics ...
Come make music together with Mike and Jennifer! Musical enjoyment with Childrens Songs and Sing-A-Longs for kids of all ages. Location: Childrens Room
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday in July and August!
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Learn how to navigate your e-mail account, unsubscribe from services, use spam filters, create folders, and delete large amounts of junk mail quickly. This class is for e-mail accounts you use on your phone, tablet, laptop or desktop. Call 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Need help preparing for the Naturalization Exam? Study the 100 civics questions, practice for the interview and the writing test. Requires a basic understanding of the English Language. Anyone facing the test at any time in the future is welcome! Don't wait until it's too late to get help. Connect here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96047990071?pwd=bnp2YUN6b2pORjBQZjBmOWdVa0p3Zz09
Artist Barbara Freiberg will who you how to draw a Zebra. No experiene needed. This class is through Zoom and is for adults and teens.
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 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Every Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom. Free for students who live in or near Rochester, New York. You must live in the United States and in or near Rochester, New York to be considered. Students who live in the United States but who live outside the Rochester, NY area are currently being waitlisted. Students who live outside the United States are no longer eligible for our program. To join our free online ...
Said to have originated in Ethiopia, this popular binding has a flexible spine, unsupported by paper or boards. This versatile, multi-signature book can be laid completely flat when opened. book artist, Rebecca Grant will teach this class. Coptic-bound is sewn with a single, straight needle and will employ chip-board covers for easy hole punching. Students will learn how to ...
Join us online for a Zoom program about using Native Plants in your garden presented by John Nelson, Master Gardener from the Monroe County Cornell Cooperative Extension. Registration is required to receive the Zoom Link. Please see details below.
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
Stop by the Children's Room to take & make a new craft! All supplies will be provided. Ages 12 and under.
Stymied by technology? Stop in the Charlotte Branch any Thursday @ 2 for one on one assistance with anything technical. Our experts can relieve you of any and all frustrations. And, you may learn something you didn't know about yourself.
The Book Club for young people is a group for young people from the Rochester community ages 13 to 19 who gather here at Central Public Library of Rochester & Monroe County in the Teen Center every other week to read and discuss relevant literature, current events and other multimedia educational resources. Due to COVID we have since tranisistioned to an online format via ZOOM. We use an open dialogue format. Attendance is ...
Need a notary? Come see us! (Although it's a good idea to call first. 428-8220)
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 not required but recommended. We meet in the B-hive meeting room on the 2nd floor at the Central Library. If you have any questions, please call or email ...
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