The library will be performing routine server maintenance this Saturday, February 16th, beginning at 6:15 pm. Access to library catalogs (CatalogPlus and Kids Catalog), EZ Login, Check My Account, and System Databases, including Overdrive, will be interrupted until the work has been completed. We anticipate access to be restored late Saturday evening. We apologize for the interruption in service.
Rochester City residents can now enjoy complimentary access to the New York Times at NYTimes.com through the Rochester Public Library. Learn How…
SOON you’ll be able to play along the way from the Central Library to MLK Park and the Museum of Play! But now we need YOUR HELP – Tell us what YOU want to see! #playrocs
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness day. Come into the Teen Space between February 11-23 to select a Random Act of Kindness card and enter our contest. One winner will be chosen randomly.
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
Specific concrete particulars are the stuff of persuasiveness, the lifeblood of fiction. In this workshop we will deal with inept pieces of fiction writing, revise them to avoid cliches and to dramatize rather than summarize. There are no "right" ways to create stellar writing except through important details. Come and participate in creating these details that matter and make for a good story. Gail Hosking is the author of the memoir Snake's ...
Join us for GIRLS WHO CODE Saturdays in the Imagine YOU lab at the Central Library downtown. Girls from the ages of 12 to 19 are welcome! SIgn up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIRLSWHOCODEATTHECENTRALLIBRARY
Cuddle up with a dog and a good book! The Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is going to the dogs! Actually, the dogs are coming to the Children’s Center because they are hungry for books! Kids of all ages are invited to read a short book to these specially-trained and wonderful dogs. Research shows that the more time kids spend practicing reading aloud, the ...
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn. Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. All ages Location: Children's Room
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY: Learn how to edit photos and create picture art
Rochester Water Works Companies, 1835-1872" covers the attempts by two companies of that name to supply water to the City of Rochester. The second company was incorporated in 1852 and after several false starts received a contract from the Rochester Common Council in 1866 to distribute Hemlock Lake water throughout the city for domestic use and fire protection. The company's engineer, Daniel Marsh, was very competent, but the firm's president, Alexander Easton, had little ...
Celebrate Black History Month by weaving your own piece of Kente cloth. Kente Cloth is a hand woven cloth originally made by the Ashanti people in the west African country of Ghana. Each Kente Cloth is characterized by patterns and specific colors, all of which have a special meaning. Create a no-sew, hand-woven Kente Cloth while learning about the traditions and symbolism of the sacred cloth! This class is for adults and requires registration. Please ...
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
Saturday, March 16, 2019, 2-4:30pm Kate Gleason Auditorium "Reign of the Supermen" (2019; rated PG-13; 87 minutes) After the death of Superman, several new superheroes present themselves as possible successors.
The Monroe Family MCA is partnering with the Monroe Branch Library to bring you this community program to promote racial justice through book discussion and team building. We will be discussing the bestselling book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Share ideas, enjoy snacks, and enter the drawing to win a copy of the book. This special program for teens and adults will be held at the Monroe Family YMCA, 797 Monroe Ave.
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness day. Come into the Teen Space between February 11-23 to select a Random Act of Kindness card and enter our contest. One winner will be chosen randomly.
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness day. Come into the Teen Space between February 11-23 to select a Random Act of Kindness card and enter our contest. One winner will be chosen randomly.
Join us in the Youth Wing for a hunt for Presidents of the United States.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Presented by Building Families First of Rochester the African Drums program will give participants a form of excercise, self-discipline, self-pride, self-respect and respect for others. Team work is stressed in this character building program. Students will learn traditional drum rhythm and dance movement are created.
Storytime, crafts, and meet your favorite PBS Kids T-Rex! All aboard to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County on Monday, February 18, 2019, starting at 10:30am with a dinosaur-themed story time followed by arts & crafts and a photo opportunity with your favorite train-loving T Rex, Buddy! Families with children of all ages are welcome. For more information, please call the Children's Center at 428-8150.
Join us for stories, songs and movement in a storytime designed for 3-5 year old children. Storytime is a great way to get your child excited about reading and prepare them for kindergarten. No registration necessary.
It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius Learning a skill such as a new language can take a long time. Come to the library to practice what you already know and to learn new words.
Fun stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 1-10 Location: Children's Room
Every Monday from 1-3pm. Every Thurday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
Kids ages 8-11 can increase awareness and understanding of natural hazards and learn safety, emotional coping skills, and personal preparedness. You'll learn the best ways to stay safe and how to create an emergency supply kit by packing essential items in a pillow case, and you can personalize a pillowcase for your emergency kit. All materials provided. Ages 8-11 Location: Childrens Room
The Monroe County Department of Health will be on site doing RAPID testing (just 20 minutes!), so you can get the results FAST, for the following infections: HIV Syphillis Hepatitis C Additional tests can be done for gonorrhea and chlamydia, results are provided by phone. All results are confidential!
Kids will creat works of art from everyday items during this fun program
Kids will creat works of art from everyday items during this fun program
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Celebrate Mae Jeminson in space
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
A librarian will be available to work with you on your computer projects. Please bring in specific goals and a USB drive to save your work. Registration is required, class size is very limited. Call (585)428-8214 or stop by the library to sign up!
Make a quick, fun craft. Ages 4-12 Location: Childrens Room
In celebration of Black history month, Learn about some of the events that has shaped African American history by watching "Klansville U.S.A " followed by a brief discussion after the movie. Snacks will be provided.
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, the health benefits of writing are so powerful that "were the authors to have provided similar outcome evidence for a new drug, it likely would be in widespread use within a short time..." Learn about the amazing research on the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of expressive writing done the right way. If you are dealng with health problems, grief, job loss, past trauma, ...
This reading & discussion series will explore short works reflecting a range of perspectives on marriage by such great American writers as Robert Frost, Kay Boyle, James Thurber, Raymond Carver, Tobias Wolff, and Sherman Alexie. No “outside” work is required. All written selections for each session will be provided at each session and read aloud in the group. Come prepared to read and discuss with a small and welcoming group of fellow readers ...
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness day. Come into the Teen Space between February 11-23 to select a Random Act of Kindness card and enter our contest. One winner will be chosen randomly.
Art, music and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! *Please knock at the Britton Road front door as story time starts before the library opens* Location: Childrens Room
Do you need a little extra computer help? We will have Digital Literacy Navigators here to help you out.
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library on Tuesdays at 11:30am, we will enjoy playing with sounds and rhymes. There will ...
Just in time for the job fair that will be held at the Ryan Campus on 2/20/19, Volunteers from Literacy Rochester will be here to help you with your resume. Learn about the free computer help they provide at Sully, and take a library tour, too. Anyone that attends can enter for a chance to win a FREE Dell laptop.
A selection of craft supplies will be provided in the Yellow Room for imaginative crafting.
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
Meeting students’ basic needs – food, housing, transportation, child care – remains a constant challenge for colleges and universities. Hear how MCC addresses these needs as part of the many services the College provides. The Library plays an increasing role in meeting patrons’ basic needs, most notably through LROC, a collaboration between the Rochester Public Library and local human services agencies that enables Central Library to offer services to those in need of ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn about using Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software. Create slides in preview mode and add images and text with slide transitions and animations. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.)
This month we'll be reading and discussing Eligible; A Modern Retelling of Pride and Prejudice by Curtis Sittenfield. "Wonderfully tender and hilariously funny, Eligible tackles gender, class, courtship, and family..." Amazon.com. A warm beverage and friendly faces await you. Please join us!
Come try out littleBits, an award-winning platform of easy-to-use electronic building blocks for creating inventions! For ages 8+ Location: Childrens Room
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Will you be the Nintendo Champion? Get your game on at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Children’s Center on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, from 2:00-3:00pm for (Video) Game On! Explore our Nintendo Wii and Switch in the Middle Ground room and challenge your friends to a game! Best for tweens. For more information, please call the Children's Center at 428-8150.
Play Bingo and win your choice of books and little prizes! Location: Childrens Room
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Test your black history skills and win prizes
Celebrating Rochester's underground railroad
Come join us for some great gospel singing
Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI) offers evening appointments with certified health insurance navigators throughout the year at select libraries each month. All appointments are scheduled ahead of time by calling 585-613-7662, Monday – Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Appointments are available from 4:30-8pm You can enroll for insurance throughout the year, outside of open enrollment, if you have a qualifying event. Qualifying events include: Loss or change of job Marriage ...
Free classes for anyone interested in learning English at any level, from beginners on up. No registration is necessary. Classes are taught by The English Associates of Rochester. Call the library for more information.
Read, discuss, repeat! Enjoy the company of like minded readers. Hope to see you!
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness day. Come into the Teen Space between February 11-23 to select a Random Act of Kindness card and enter our contest. One winner will be chosen randomly.
Recieve individual help with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic word. e-books. By appointment only. Call 428-8216 to register.
Fun stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Keep your ears warm with the headband ear warmer you'll made in this class! All materials provided. Call 428-8216 to register - OR-- Limited to the first six to check in.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Several companies will looking to fill more than 250 jobs!! Make sure to bring pleanty of Resumes. This job fair is brought to you by Monroe County and the City of Rochester.
This month the group will discuss The Daughter's Walk by Jane Kirkpatrick.
We know you’re chomping at the bit in eager excitement to come to the Winton Branch Library for our Terrific Teeth program, which is geared toward children ages 3-6. Michelle, a dental hygienist from East Avenue Dentistry, will share stories, a game, and a craft as well as prepare us for a visit to the dentist. This free program will begin at 2pm on Wednesday, February 20. There is no need to register, so ...
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Have you always wanted to search the web? Do you need to apply for a job on line, but don’t know how to get to the employers website? We will teach you the basics of using the internet. We will have an hour long class, with an hour of lab time to practice what you learned.
Come watch this movie! After the disappearance of her scientist father three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend to space in order to find him.
Every Monday from 1-3pm. Every Thurday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
Celebrate pilot Bessie Coleman
A friendly therapy dog will be visiting the library to listen to kids read books. This a great way for kids to develp confidence readng out loud.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
Enjoy family time at the llibrary. We'll even make the popcorn. Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. All Ages Location: Children's Room
We provide the blankets & boxes for you to build the perfect play fort! The Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Children’s Center will be filling the Secret Room with blankets and boxes on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, from 5-8pm for a “Fort” Night. Families with children of all ages are welcome to come build a play fort! For more information, please call the Children's Center at 428-8150.
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Local artist Gail Johnson will teach you the art of pastel drawing. Gail recently had a beautiful show of her drawings here in our Link Gallery, entitled “Colored Girls.” In this class you will learn how to use pastels effectively and efficiently. This class is for beginners and all supplies are provided. This class is for adults and requires registration. Use this link to register: http://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/4664334
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2010. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.)
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness day. Come into the Teen Space between February 11-23 to select a Random Act of Kindness card and enter our contest. One winner will be chosen randomly.
Get your hands into some goop! Get sloppy at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Children’s Center on Thursday, February 21, 2019, from 1:00-3:00pm for Icky Sticky Squishy! Experiment with slime, gak, oobleck, and more! Families with children of all ages are welcome to get their hands goopy. For more information, please call the Children's Center at 428-8150.
Get free computer help at Sully with volunteers from Literacy Rochester.
It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius Learning a skill such as a new language can take a long time. Come to the library to practice what you already know and to learn new words.
Polly wants a cracker, yarrr! The Happy Pirates are coming to the Winton Branch Library at 611 Winton Road North at 11:30am on Thursday, February 21. We’ll sing songs while we walk the plank! This program will entertain families with children of all ages. Bring your friends and family, because we’ll be laughing all the way! For more information, call the Winton Branch Library at 428-8204.
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
Each Thursday at noon, local poety and teacher, Kitty Jospe, selects a variety of poems for the group to read and discuss. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry out loud in a relaxing setting. All are invited to join this welcoming group. No poetry background is necessary - only an open mind! Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. No registration is necessary. For more ...
Dominoes will be the name of the game in the Yellow Room.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn how to program in Kodu, a Microsoft game programming environment. We will focus on terraforming worlds with which your character can interact. This is an introductory class for adults, no programming experience required. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.)
The Science behind magnet magic and magnetism mysteries! Use magnetic wands, compass needles, and magnetized paper clips to delve into magnetism and learn how it affects everyday life here on earth. Amazing and fascinating! Register in the Children's Room or call 428-8248. Ages 3-6 Location: Children's Room
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
The Science behind magnet magic and magnetism mysteries! Use magnetic wands, compass needles, and magnetized paper clips to delve into magnetism and learn how it affects everyday life here on earth. Amazing and fascinating! Register in the Children's Room or call 428-8248. Ages 6-10 Location: Children's Room
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 1-10 Location: Children's Room
The Science behind magnet magic and magnetism mysteries! Use magnetic wands, compass needles, and magnetized paper clips to delve into magnetism and learn how it affects everyday life here on earth. Amazing and fascinating! Register in the Children's Room or call 428-8248. Ages 10-16 Location: Children's Room
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Celebrate Alma Thomas in art
Complete the puzzle to win prizes
Practice your sight words and win a piece of candy! Readers and emerging readers of all ages are welcome, but the sight words will be at the Kindergarten-4th grade levels.
A tutor is on hand to help kids with their homework
Kids ages 5-12 will have fun making creations out of LEGOS
Come join us in creating your own masterpiece at paint night, conducted by Deniqua Belcher. Light refreshments will be provided. Event is limited, please call Phillis Wheatley at 428-8212 to register for the event.
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
Play the Olaf Dice Game and a Snowball Toss, plus make a Frozen Salt Painting while we show the Frozen movie and make popcorn! Location: Children's Room
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness day. Come into the Teen Space between February 11-23 to select a Random Act of Kindness card and enter our contest. One winner will be chosen randomly.
Do you need an email address? Does your resume need to be updated? Do you want to navigate the web? Sign up to come in before the library opens and get individual attention! Registration required.
Join us for short films on the last Friday of the month at noon. Bring your lunch and spend an hour or less enjoying short films from some of the most innovative filmmakers working today. Today's theme is "Conflict."
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Come try out littleBits, an award-winning platform of easy-to-use electronic building blocks for creating inventions! For ages 8+ Location: Childrens Room
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Augmented Reality games played using Nintendo Swithch.
Join us for a lively drumming program presented by Mayukwa Kashiwa of Building Families First. Learn about African drumming and try out some drums while you are here. All ages are welcome.
We'll put the coffee pot on. Join us for a snack; see what's new at the Lyell Branch Library & offer up your suggestions for programs & materials you would like to see us provide.
We'll put the coffee pot on. Join us for a snack: See what's new at the Lyell Branch Library & offer up your suggestions for programs & materials that you would like to see us provide.
Challenge your family & friends for prizes (and bragging rights)! Get 4-in-a-row and win at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Children’s Center on Friday, February 22, 2019, from 2:00-3:00pm for a Connect 4 Tournament! Enter the tournament and play to win prizes and be named the Connect 4 Grand Champion! For more information, please call the Children's Center at 428-8150.
Play Bingo and win your choice of books and little prizes! Location: Childrens Room
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Have fun with play dough, paints and Legos. We even have Magna-Tiles! Ages 4-12 (younger childrens welcome with parental guidance). Location: Childrens Room
Will we make a craft? Play the Wii? Come and find out what activity we have planned.
Come play your favorite board game with our Literacy Aides.
Come and take part in an intense 45 minute cardio and body weight training session freaturing P90-X Smoothie Fest Get a taste of healthy. We'll show you how to prepare a tasty 2 minute treats.
February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness day. Come into the Teen Space between February 11-23 to select a Random Act of Kindness card and enter our contest. One winner will be chosen randomly.
WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY: Learn videography techniques and how to edit video
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
An online family tree is an essential way to organize your research. From purchasing a desktop software package to creating a personal public or private family tree on Ancestry.com without a subscription…for FREE, this month we’ll review the possibilities.
Are you a blogger or aspiring blogger and you want to learn how to build traffic and interaction, and how to make money from your blog? Jane Sutter, owner of Sutter Communications and an experienced blogger, will teach proven tactics that achieve results, and she will share case studies of how successful bloggers do it. A basic knowledge of blogging and/or attendance in the Introduction to Blogging class offered previously is suggested. Jane Sutter ...
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn. Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. All ages Location: Children's Room
Join us for GIRLS WHO CODE Saturdays in the Imagine YOU lab at the Central Library downtown. Girls from the ages of 12 to 19 are welcome! SIgn up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIRLSWHOCODEATTHECENTRALLIBRARY
Winter can be a bit dreary so it is fun to make a winter craft using natural elements. In this class we will cover a jar with twigs. Inside there will be pine cones and fairy lights. Depending on how close you glue the twigs on the jar, these can be used as a night light. You can also use twine to create a hanging jar. In the summer you can use it as a ...
Enjoy a relaxed and "dog-friendly" atmosphere to practice the skill of reading.
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
Tick, tock, tick, tock… A magical mystery is afoot at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Children’s Center on Saturday, February 23, 2019, from 1:00-3:00pm as we watch the New Release, The House with a Clock in Its Walls. A young orphan aids his magical uncle in locating a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world! Families with children of all ages are welcome. Rated ...
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
Rochester Regional Health’s Mobile Mammography Center is making state-of-the-art breast cancer screenings more accessible to women throughout our community including at His Branches Medical Center and the Arnett Branch Library! The mobile center offers a spacious, comfortable, spa-like atmosphere with 2 private dressing rooms, and provides: • 3d mammography screenings from certified technologists. • Evaluation of results by board-certified radiologists. The Mobile Mammography Center will be in the Arnett Branch Library’s parking ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Join us for stories, songs and movement in a storytime designed for 3-5 year old children. Storytime is a great way to get your child excited about reading and prepare them for kindergarten. No registration necessary.
It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius Learning a skill such as a new language can take a long time. Come to the library to practice what you already know and to learn new words.
Fun stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 1-10 Location: Children's Room
Every Monday from 1-3pm. Every Thurday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
We'll show a fil suitable for grown-ups accompained by snacks. Call 428-8217 for movie titles.
A librarian will be available to work with you on your computer projects. Please bring in specific goals and a USB drive to save your work. Registration is required, class size is very limited. Call (585)428-8214 or stop by the library to sign up!
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, the health benefits of writing are so powerful that "were the authors to have provided similar outcome evidence for a new drug, it likely would be in widespread use within a short time..." Learn about the amazing research on the physical, emotional, and mental benefits of expressive writing done the right way. If you are dealng with health problems, grief, job loss, past trauma, ...
This reading & discussion series will explore short works reflecting a range of perspectives on marriage by such great American writers as Robert Frost, Kay Boyle, James Thurber, Raymond Carver, Tobias Wolff, and Sherman Alexie. No “outside” work is required. All written selections for each session will be provided at each session and read aloud in the group. Come prepared to read and discuss with a small and welcoming group of fellow readers ...
Do you need a little extra computer help? We will have Digital Literacy Navigators here to help you out.
Art, music and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! *Please knock at the Britton Road front door as story time starts before the library opens* Location: Childrens Room
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library on Tuesdays at 11:30am, we will enjoy playing with sounds and rhymes. There will ...
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
Learn about Central Library’s Chester F. Carlson Patent and Trademark Center, and the kinds of trademark assistance that Library staff can provide, including new ‘virtual talks,’ where current and potential patent holders can talk with an attorney regarding their specific projects. Many local businesses and entrepreneurs credit the expert Library staff and Library resources (including specialized databases) for their professional success. Presenter: Kate Meddaugh, Manager of the Carlson Patent and Trademark ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn how to use the many features of your Smartphone. Download apps, control your settings and customize you phone to how you want to use it. Bring your own Smartphone to class and connect it to the library’s free WIFI. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.)
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Free classes for anyone interested in learning English at any level, from beginners on up. No registration is necessary. Classes are taught by The English Associates of Rochester. Call the library for more information.
Recieve individual help with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic word. e-books. By appointment only. Call 428-8216 to register.
Fun stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
Please join our book discussion group to discuss the novel, American War by Omar El Akkad. This title is the 2019 If All of Rochester Read the Same Book selection. Our group meets on a monthly basis, reads mostly contemporary fiction, although we occasionally read non-fiction, and is always welcoming new participants. A limited number of copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk at Central Library during the month prior to the discussion ...
Smile! Dental care is now available at the Central Library. Rochester Regional Health's mobile dental Unit is a fully functioning dental office on wheels! They can do cleanings, exams, and procedures, even if you don't have insurance.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
This is the perfect entry level class for people new to computers, people that have not used computers in a while, and people that just want a refresher. We will cover basic computer skills such as turning on a computer, using a mouse, and opening programs. We will have an hour long class, with an hour of lab time to practice what you learned.
Every Monday from 1-3pm. Every Thurday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
Drop in & enjoy the family movie Ruby Bridges. In 1960, a six-year-old African-American girl named Ruby Bridges helped to integrate the all-white schools of New Orleans. Refreshments will be provided.
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Enjoy family time at the llibrary. We'll even make the popcorn. Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. All Ages Location: Children's Room
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Meets the 4th Wednesday of the Month, This month Book is the second book in the March series, "March:Book two" by John Lewis
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Join the Monroe Branch's new book club, focusing on True Crime. This club is open to older teens and adults.
Calling all Lego enthusiasts! Use our Legos to build your own unique creations. Your creations will be displayed in the Science and History Division throughout the month. This program is for ages 13 and older. For more information call the Science and History Division at 428-8110.
Learn about what can be stored in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2010. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.)
Get free computer help at Sully with volunteers from Literacy Rochester.
Come to the Winton Branch Library on Thursday mornings at 11:30am for a Preschool Story Time with Mrs. Wolf. We’ll share stories, songs, and fingerplays to get kids interested in the wonders of literature. Pick up some tips on how to get your kids ready to read. This free program is geared toward families with children ages 3-5 and their grownups and siblings. Program days are Thursdays Feb. 7, 14, 28; March 4, 14, 21; April 4, 11, 18, and 25. There is ...
It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius Learning a skill such as a new language can take a long time. Come to the library to practice what you already know and to learn new words.
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
Each Thursday at noon, local poety and teacher, Kitty Jospe, selects a variety of poems for the group to read and discuss. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry out loud in a relaxing setting. All are invited to join this welcoming group. No poetry background is necessary - only an open mind! Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. No registration is necessary. For more ...
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 1-10 Location: Children's Room
Learn how to program in Kodu, a Microsoft game programming environment. We will focus on creating characters and programming interactions with the environment and other characters. This is an introductory class for adults, no programming experience required. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.)
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Art, music and action mix stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! Location: Childrens Room
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
A tutor is on hand to help kids with their homework
Practice your sight words and win a piece of candy! Readers and emerging readers of all ages are welcome, but the sight words will be at the Kindergarten-4th grade levels.
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
Friday, March 1, 2019, 12noon-1:30pm, Kate Gleason Auditorium "Green Book" (2018; rated PG-13; 130 minutes) A white bouncer bonds with a black musician whil chauffeuring him around the Jim Crow south. Starring Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Come and take part in an intense 45 minute cardio and body weight training session freaturing P90-X Smoothie Fest Get a taste of healthy. We'll show you how to prepare a tasty 2 minute treats.
Come play your favorite board game with our Literacy Aides.
Join the Local History & Genealogy Division and the Out Alliance, in partnership with the Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library (FFRPL), for a day of discussing the Stonewall Uprising and its lasting impact on American history, politics and culture. We will address the past as we look to the future of the movement for LGBTQ+ rights as part of a campaign for equal rights for all people. Keynote speaker ~ Bek Orr ...
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
Have you been longing to write? Do you have stories to tell? Well, it's time to make your writing desires a reality. Join us for our monthly writers' class starting in January. Let us give you space and time to write, provide group support to build your confidence, and offer expertise and direction to help you move forward. This class is for all writers - beginners as well as those more seasoned. This is ...
Join us for GIRLS WHO CODE Saturdays in the Imagine YOU lab at the Central Library downtown. Girls from the ages of 12 to 19 are welcome! SIgn up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIRLSWHOCODEATTHECENTRALLIBRARY
How to take the challenge: 1. Complete any row (diagonal, vertical, or horizontal) and earn a prize for each row. 2. Responses/notes should be recorded on the back of this sheet. 3. For photos, identify the person pictured. 4. Each space must have its own answer. Each space must be completed with a different book; using one book for two or more spaces is against the rules. 5. You may complete more than one row as long as the ...
Create square art to keep, or to contribute to Rochester Contemporary Art Center's annual 6X6 exhibit. Materials provided by the Central Library.
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagaineYOU lab WHY: Learn to create your business card
Build! Construct! Create! Do you have a love of Legos? Then come to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County from 1:00-4:00pm on Saturday, March 2, 2019, for Lego Lab! Come build a Lego creation and put it on display for all to see. Families with children of all ages are welcome to build. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. – Confucius Learning a skill such as a new language can take a long time. Come to the library to practice what you already know and to learn new words.
Fun stories, songs, and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
Every Monday from 1-3pm. Every Thurday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI) offers evening appointments with certified health insurance navigators throughout the year at select libraries each month. All appointments are scheduled ahead of time by calling 585-613-7662, Monday – Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Appointments are available from 4:30-8pm You can enroll for insurance throughout the year, outside of open enrollment, if you have a qualifying event. Qualifying events include: Loss or change of job Marriage ...
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Treat your mind to some serious fun. Join other writers to read and discuss literature, experiment with different genres, and stretch your writing muscles. Enjoy flexible writing prompts that will tap into your creativity and help you find the story inside that’s waiting to be told. Whether you’re new to writing or are in the midst of an ongoing project, this class aims to get your pen cavorting along the page. ...
Are your finances healthy and fit? If not, a certified counselor from from Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester will be on site to improve your financial well being! Patrons will benefit from the expertise of certified counselors who will answer general questions about budgeting, credit, and savings. Financial counseling provides patrons with a budget analysis, credit report review, advice for improved spending habits, expense reduction tactics, credit score improvement strategies, and debt ...
Do you need a little extra computer help? We will have Digital Literacy Navigators here to help you out.
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library on Tuesdays at 11:30am, we will enjoy playing with sounds and rhymes. There will ...
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Hear about the Library’s large-scale exhibition, Stonewall @ 50, which marks the 50th anniversary of the uprising in New York City that helped start the modern LGBTQ movement. Learn about Stonewall’s ongoing impact on Rochester’s social reform legacy. The exhibition will be on view March 1 through July 12, 2019. Central Library’s community partners include ImageOut, the Out Alliance, University of Rochester, the College at Brockport, the Human Rights Campaign, Friends & ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn about the different types of computers you could buy and use: tablets, laptops, smartphones, and desktops. Learn about WIFI and how to use the mouse. We will use a browser to visit internet sites. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.)
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Rochester Regional Health's Mobile Mammogram Center will be at the Central Libray to do breast cancer screenings (mammograms), regardless of whether or not you have insurance! To schedule a mammogram: Call the appointment line: 585-922-PINK (8 am - 5 pm, M-F). • Go online to www.RochesterRegional.org/PINK, click "Need A Mammogram," a form will pop up allowing the women to ...
Construction and economic development representatives from the City of Rochester, Monroe County, and New York State will discuss planned construction projects for the region and how you can participate on these projects. Part of the forum will include information regarding financing and bonding programs available for contractors. For more information on this program or for technical assistance, please contact Drake Thomas at dthomas@brockport.edu or 585-395-8406. Free! Register Now by calling (585) 395-8410 or ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
Girls 7-11 years old are invited to participate in a weekly Girl Scout troop at the Children's Center. Meet new friends, do fun STEM activities, and learn how to be a leader! Meetings are every Wednesday from 5:00-6:00 pm and participation is completely free.
Learn about the different types of computers you could buy and use: tablets, laptops, smartphones, and desktops. Learn about WIFI and how to use the mouse. We will use a browser to visit internet sites. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.)
Each Thursday at noon, local poety and teacher, Kitty Jospe, selects a variety of poems for the group to read and discuss. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry out loud in a relaxing setting. All are invited to join this welcoming group. No poetry background is necessary - only an open mind! Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. No registration is necessary. For more ...
Learn about using the internet through guided visits to several websites. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.)
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Come and take part in an intense 45 minute cardio and body weight training session freaturing P90-X Smoothie Fest Get a taste of healthy. We'll show you how to prepare a tasty 2 minute treats.
WHO: Reserved for teenagers. WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY: Two sessions of a 2-hour course that trains students to properly use the imagineYOU recording studio. Upon completion of the course, students will gain unsupervised access to the studio.
Join us for GIRLS WHO CODE Saturdays in the Imagine YOU lab at the Central Library downtown. Girls from the ages of 12 to 19 are welcome! SIgn up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIRLSWHOCODEATTHECENTRALLIBRARY
The Chester F. Carlson Patent & Trademark Center hosts the Rochester Inventors Group each month, January through June. The purpose of the group is to help others who have ideas and inventions to get through the process of taking an idea from the drawing board, to a pro-to type, to an invention, to a finished product. Patent & Trademark Center can assist with the filings of copyright, trademarks, and patents. Members have ...
WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagineYOU lab WHY: Learn how to use the DSLR camera
Create an origami crane for our 1000 Cranes exhibit (and another for you to take home). Spread your wings and fly to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 1:00-4:00pm for Origami Cranes! In conjunction with the Hiroshima and Nagasaki traveling exhibit, families can create an origami crane to add to the exhibit. Families with children of all ages are welcome to create. ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Treat your mind to some serious fun. Join other writers to read and discuss literature, experiment with different genres, and stretch your writing muscles. Enjoy flexible writing prompts that will tap into your creativity and help you find the story inside that’s waiting to be told. Whether you’re new to writing or are in the midst of an ongoing project, this class aims to get your pen cavorting along the page. ...
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2010. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.)
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Smile! Dental care is now available at the Central Library. Rochester Regional Health's mobile dental Unit is a fully functioning dental office on wheels! They can do cleanings, exams, and procedures, even if you don't have insurance.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Get Healthy with our Boot Camp 45 minute work out. Try a satisfying 2 minute treat
Girls 7-11 years old are invited to participate in a weekly Girl Scout troop at the Children's Center. Meet new friends, do fun STEM activities, and learn how to be a leader! Meetings are every Wednesday from 5:00-6:00 pm and participation is completely free.
In partnership with the O'Rorke Society and St. John Fisher College, the Rochester Public Library presents grandson of Eamon de Valera and Fianna Fail leader Eamon O Cuiv to celebrate the centennial of Irish independence. His talk will focus on de Valera's American tour of 1919 in the wake of the Irish declaration of independence and the foundation of the Irish parliament. In his own words: Oak trees grow from acorns and at present ...
Learn about using the internet through guided visits to several websites. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.)
Each Thursday at noon, local poety and teacher, Kitty Jospe, selects a variety of poems for the group to read and discuss. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry out loud in a relaxing setting. All are invited to join this welcoming group. No poetry background is necessary - only an open mind! Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. No registration is necessary. For more ...
Learn about what can be stored in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2010. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.)
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Free admission to the public. Most items $1 or less
Free admission to the public. Most items $1 or less. All proceeds benefit the Rochester Public Library!
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Come and take part in an intense 45 minute cardio and body weight training session freaturing P90-X Smoothie Fest Get a taste of healthy. We'll show you how to prepare a tasty 2 minute treats.
Free admission to the public. 'PAY WHAT YOU CAN' DAY for most items! Proceeds benefit the Rochester Public Library.
Cuddle up with a dog and a good book! The Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is going to the dogs! Actually, the dogs are coming to the Children’s Center because they are hungry for books! Kids of all ages are invited to read a short book to these specially-trained and wonderful dogs. Research shows that the more time kids spend practicing reading aloud, the ...
In this class you will learn how to make natural body scrubs with special oil blends and some neat additives! Please join us for some custom creations and bring home your very own creation to enjoy! We look forward to seeing you and exploring natural skin loving products! Gina Marie’s Naturals was created in 2016. She started out primarily making natural skin care for herself and family, graduated to gifting and in 2016 ...
Join us for GIRLS WHO CODE Saturdays in the Imagine YOU lab at the Central Library downtown. Girls from the ages of 12 to 19 are welcome! SIgn up here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GIRLSWHOCODEATTHECENTRALLIBRARY
WHERE: Bausch & Lomb building, 2nd floor, imagaineYOU lab WHY: Learn to edit photos and create picture art
This talk will explore Rochester’s earliest deaf social history. Rochester boasts the largest per capita deaf population in the world. It is home to two internationally famous deaf education institutions – The Rochester School for the Deaf (1876) and The National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology (1968). The presentation explores the earliest community and the multiple synergistic forces that culminated in the creation of the Rochester School for the ...
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