Rochester Public Libraries are excited to announce the eliminations of daily fines for all ages on all RPL-owned materials
We are excited to launch the new 2023-24 season of our Very Important Places program. This year’s program features 14 museums, theatres, and historical places around the Rochester area.
Read any book of the female authors in honor of National Women’s History Month in 2024 and participate in a trivia by matching author with the title of the book.
A story time for children and their caregivers ages 5 and under. Hear stories, sing songs, make crafts and learn a whole lot along the way. (If we see a steady growth in participants we will add story times to fit more specific age groups and help our children grow.)
Join us for songs, stories, and movement in the Secret Room. Storytime is a fun way to promote language and literacy development, meet other parents and caregivers, and bond with your little one. Best for ages 1-4, but babies are welcome!
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and ...
Cyanotypes for the Equinox Celebrate the Spring Equinox with Cyanotypes. To celebrate the beginning of Spring we will be using the sun to make Cyanotype prints. The Cyanotype process is a simple photographic process that uses the suns UV light to expose its light sensitive material, then developed in water to make a final image. This process can be used to make many types of images and has ...
March 19 The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History by Ned Blackhawk Blackhawk’s book begins with the question, ‘How can a nation founded on the homelands of dispossessed Indigenous peoples be the world’s most exemplary democracy?” He then analyzes five centuries of Native and non‑Native histories to provide a more accurate narrative of the United States. Presenter: Brianna Theobald, associate professor of history ...
Representatives from the Monroe County Health Department will have a table at the library so people can walk right up and receive training how to save a life with NARCAN.
Join Ms. Cathy for stories, songs, and activities!
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Enjoy the company of other adults and put together a jigsaw puzzle on our new puzzle board. When one puzzle is done, we will give you a new one! Puzzles are then added to our collection and can be borrowed.
*Subject to librarian availability*
Do you like dancing? Do you like K-Pop? Do you want to learn something new? Do you just want to find a fun way to get some exercise? Then come to the Dancing Club! This is a casual club where on lessons days we spend the first half of the meeting following tutorials on how to dance the chorus choreography to the song of the day. Then the second half is free dance time ...
Never tried Knitting or Crocheting? Join us and learn! Join us every Tuesday at 4pm in the crafting room downstairs. Whether you are just starting out, or expert we invite everyone.
Teens age 13-17 come celebrate Nutrition Awaareness month with the storybook cook. Hands on with the the Storybook cook lets whip up a nutritious healthy meal.
Read a folktale and make a craft!
See and hear about the Spring activity among Rochester's beautiful birds with Richard Ashworth. Richard Ashworth is a Past President of the Rochester Birding Association. He has been an active birder for more than fifty years, both in his native England and in the U.S.
Read any book of the female authors in honor of National Women’s History Month in 2024 and participate in a trivia by matching author with the title of the book.
Do you need assistance to file your tax return? Schedule an appointment for our New York State Tax Assistance Program by calling the Science, History, & Social Sciences Department at (585) 428 - 8110. The program is on every Wednesday until April 10. New York State Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return - Federal and New York State. It’s quick and easy! They will help ...
Come join the stories, songs, and silliness, of Mr. Matthew! Fun for all ages.
Enjoy the company of other adults and put together a jigsaw puzzle on our new puzzle board. When one puzzle is done, we will give you a new one! Puzzles are then added to our collection and can be borrowed.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
*Subject to librarian availability*
Roll up your sleeves as you’re going to get wet! Make your own paper in any color and thickness, adorned with flowers, beads, ribbons, even insects.Your new dry sheet of paper can be used for scrapbooking, bookmaking, drawing or any other artistic treatment. Registration Required Supplied by students: cookie sheets/cutting boards or another surface on which to transport home wet paper.
Join us for a variety of book discussions, from light hearted to serious titles. Come and pick the book up the first Wednesday of the month. This month we will be discussing "The Wedding Date" by Jasmine Guillory. Agreeing to go to a wedding with a guy she gets stuck with in an elevator is something Alexa Monroe wouldn't normally do. But there's something about Drew Nichols that's too hard ...
Read a folktale and make a craft!
Learners of all ages are invited to join the RPL coding club at Central Library! Enroll in these self-paced programs and learn how to code by accessing free tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! Teen participants can sign up to use the Girls Who Code Club curriculum which offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. GWC provids many free ...
Design and build your own backyard birdfeeder! All materials, including birdseed, provided. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Celebrate Mr. Rogers! Chalk Positive Thoughts and Clean Garbage Around Wheatley! Pick up your solar eclipse glasses at the end of the program.
Read any book of the female authors in honor of National Women’s History Month in 2024 and participate in a trivia by matching author with the title of the book.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and ...
A representative from the Cannabis Workforce Initiative will be at the Central Library to aswer questions about entering the cannabis workforce. They are located on the first floor of the Bausch & Lomb Library building. For more information please call the Business Insight Center at 585-428-8102.
Local poet and teacher Kitty Jospe selects a variety of poems to read and discuss each week. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry aloud in a relaxing setting.
Join Ms. Shalis for stories, songs, and activities!
Enjoy the company of other adults and put together a jigsaw puzzle on our new puzzle board. When one puzzle is done, we will give you a new one! Puzzles are then added to our collection and can be borrowed.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Play a few rounds of Bingo with us for a chance to win a book!
Local businesses will be at the library helping people learn about and apply for all sort of positions. In addition to jobs especially suited for teens, there will opportunities that will appeal to adults as well!
Be ready for the upcoming Solar Eclipse with your very own eclipse viewer. There will be lots of decoration materials to choose from.
Join us for popcorn and a movie!
A weekly club designed for you to meet new friends and learn new table top games. We will work to accomodate all ages and skill levels.
Come share your love of knitting and crocheting with a lively group of people!
What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Comic Club! Kids 9 and up can gather to meet other comic lovers. Supplies and snacks will be provided. Registration is not required; all you need is a love of comics, and a desire to share that love with others! For more information, visit the Winton Branch Library on 611 N Winton Rd, ...
Join us every Thursday at 430pm in the crafting room downstairs. Whether you are just starting out, or expert we invite everyone. Never tried Knitting or Crocheting? Join us and learn!
Read a folktale and make a craft!
For teens and adults Are you interested in writing? Want help figuring out where to start? Have you been writing for years and need help taking the next step? Do you want to know more about how to write short stories, poetry, non-fiction, longer novels, and or lyrics? Come to our Creative Writing Program and; Share your ideas Ask for advice and opinions. Enjoy an open safe place. Run by a creative writing graduate.
Read any book of the female authors in honor of National Women’s History Month in 2024 and participate in a trivia by matching author with the title of the book.
The Monroe County Department of Health will be setting up a table at Lyell Branch to distrubute information and materials regarding naloxone, also called Narcan -- a life-saving emergency nasal spray that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose within minutes.
The A710 Woodwind Quintet, from the Eastman to Go program, will perform a concert featuring Native American classical music and original contemporary choreography. The Quintet will perform Ritmo Indio (Indian Rhythms) by Louis W. Ballard (Cherokee/Quapaw composer) along with an original choreography by Daystar/Rosalie Jones (Pembina Chippewa-Cree) inspired by the Women’s Shawl Dance, Ritual Clowns, and the Native American Hoop Dance. The performance will include additional music for woodwind ...
Kids! Put on your bunny ears and join us for an Easter Egg Hunt! The hunt will begin at noon and continue while supplies last.
The Adult Book Club will be discussing the book The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
Enjoy the company of other adults and put together a jigsaw puzzle on our new puzzle board. When one puzzle is done, we will give you a new one! Puzzles are then added to our collection and can be borrowed.
Kick off the weekend with a movie at the library!
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Come and play with our new Nintendo Switch! We have MarioKart, Just Dance, Smash Bros and more!
Read any book of the female authors in honor of National Women’s History Month in 2024 and participate in a trivia by matching author with the title of the book.
Eclipse Ambassadors from Grupo Cultural Latinos en Rochester & City Twirlers will bring their telescope and show us how it works. We will take it outside and practice using it, weather permitting. Learn about viewing the eclipse safely and receive a pair of eclipse glasses.
Join Ms. Jen for a preschool story time. We will have fun with books, music and movement! For ages 3-5.
Discord - Join our Growing Community Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and accepting environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Masters running open-ended freeform homebrew campaigns that new and veteran players alike can join. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Pathfinder 2nd Edition ...
The Dungeons & Dragons clube will meet in the Teen Space.
Join NASA Solar System Ambasssador Jim Porter to discover the exciting, once in a lifetime opportunity that awaits us in April 2024. Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. For more information call 585-428-8216 to register. Particpants will each receive 1 pair of eclipse glasses following the presentation.
Come make your very own Air Plant Terrarium with Prismatic Gardens. All materials will be provided. Space is limited to 12 participants. Registration is required. Please call The Lincoln Library to register. 585-428-8210
Program Description: On Monday, April 8, 2024, Rochester will be in the direct path of a total solar eclipse for the first time in almost a century. A total solar eclipse occurs when a portion of Earth is engulfed in a shadow cast by the moon which fully blocks sunlight. Join us as Dan Schneiderman, the Eclipse Partnership Coordinator at the Rochester Museum & Science Center, discusses the science and history of solar eclipses, the impact the ...
Enjoy the company of other adults and put together a jigsaw puzzle on our new puzzle board. When one puzzle is done, we will give you a new one! Puzzles are then added to our collection and can be borrowed.
Read any book of the female authors in honor of National Women’s History Month in 2024 and participate in a trivia by matching author with the title of the book.
Read any book of the female authors in honor of National Women’s History Month in 2024 and participate in a trivia by matching author with the title of the book.
Learn to type properly and efficiently in order to help advance your career. In this workshop, participants will be using Typing.com as a teaching tool. There will be lessons, games, speed tests, videos and more to make it easy and fun as you learn how to type. Pre-registration is required.
Join Ms. Rosa for storytimes every Monday at 11:00am in the Green Room. There will be storytime, songs, music and play. Ages 1-4 Babies are welcomed too.
Enjoy the company of other adults and put together a jigsaw puzzle on our new puzzle board. When one puzzle is done, we will give you a new one! Puzzles are then added to our collection and can be borrowed.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
*Subject to librarian availability*
Create a new or updated resume with help from Ms. Katy and learn about summer job opportunities.
Can you beat Miss Alex?
For age 8 up to adults. Gather with people who share your interests and try new things! Whether it’s reading manga, watching anime, enjoying Japanese snacks, or cosplaying! We spend most of our meetings watching anime and discussing it, but we also have lessons on aspects of anime/ manga culture, manga reading contests with prizes, classes about different Asian cultures, how to cosplay lessons, and more.
Read any book of the female authors in honor of National Women’s History Month in 2024 and participate in a trivia by matching author with the title of the book.
Join us for songs, stories, and movement in the Secret Room. Storytime is a fun way to promote language and literacy development, meet other parents and caregivers, and bond with your little one. Best for ages 1-4, but babies are welcome!
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and ...
March 26 The Wager by David Grann Grann retells the story of the 18th century ship the Wager—a British boat bound for South America on a secret mission during the Imperial War with Spain. The book is “an adventure on the high seas, a horror story, and a courtroom drama.” — Rolling Stone Presenter: Chuck Baylis, United States Army Veteran; Founder and Executive Director, Military History Society of Rochester. Livestream video ...
Join Ms. Shalis for stories, songs, and activites!
Enjoy the company of other adults and put together a jigsaw puzzle on our new puzzle board. When one puzzle is done, we will give you a new one! Puzzles are then added to our collection and can be borrowed.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
*Subject to librarian availability*
Never tried Knitting or Crocheting? Join us and learn! Join us every Tuesday at 4pm in the crafting room downstairs. Whether you are just starting out, or expert we invite everyone.
Do you like dancing? Do you like K-Pop? Do you want to learn something new? Do you just want to find a fun way to get some exercise? Then come to the Dancing Club! This is a casual club where on lessons days we spend the first half of the meeting following tutorials on how to dance the chorus choreography to the song of the day. Then the second half is free dance time ...
Join Start Small Think Big for a celebration of women entrepreneurs across industries at our March Ask An Expert | EmpowerHER event on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 4:30pm. Highlighting leaders in leadership and wellness, our panel will delve into topics, such as embracing strengths, fostering support networks, setting goals, and so much more. Following the insightful discussion, connect with fellow women entrepreneurs during our networking session. Our goal is for you to leave feeling supported, informed, ...
On April 8, 2024 the sun and moon will once again align for a total solar eclipse in Rochester NY, the first in over 100 years. The last eclipse seen here in 2017 appeared as a partial eclipse here but this time we will see the main event as the track of totality passes right over the city. Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Jim Porter to discover the exciting, once in a lifetime opportunity that awaits us in ...
Read any book of the female authors in honor of National Women’s History Month in 2024 and participate in a trivia by matching author with the title of the book.
Do you need assistance to file your tax return? Schedule an appointment for our New York State Tax Assistance Program by calling the Science, History, & Social Sciences Department at (585) 428 - 8110. The program is on every Wednesday until April 10. New York State Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return - Federal and New York State. It’s quick and easy! They will help ...
Come join the stories, songs, and silliness, of Mr. Matthew! Fun for all ages.
Enjoy the company of other adults and put together a jigsaw puzzle on our new puzzle board. When one puzzle is done, we will give you a new one! Puzzles are then added to our collection and can be borrowed.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
*Subject to librarian availability*
How is a play put on stage? Learn about the world of theater and the different elements involved!
Read a story to a dog! Bring your own book or read one of ours. Book loving dogs from the RocDog visit the Arnett Branch Library on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Reading to calm, trained dogs who love to listen is a great way for kids to build confidence reading out loud. This program is for kids 12 and under. For more information, please call 428-8214 or stop by the Arnett Branch Library.
Come create delicious snacks based on the upcoming Total Eclipse. Space is limited to 25. Please call The Lincoln Library at 585-428-8210 to register.
Learners of all ages are invited to join the RPL coding club at Central Library! Enroll in these self-paced programs and learn how to code by accessing free tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! Teen participants can sign up to use the Girls Who Code Club curriculum which offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. GWC provids many free ...
Read any book of the female authors in honor of National Women’s History Month in 2024 and participate in a trivia by matching author with the title of the book.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and ...
A representative from the Cannabis Workforce Initiative will be at the Central Library to aswer questions about entering the cannabis workforce. They are located on the first floor of the Bausch & Lomb Library building. For more information please call the Business Insight Center at 585-428-8102.
Local poet and teacher Kitty Jospe selects a variety of poems to read and discuss each week. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry aloud in a relaxing setting.
Join Ms. Shalis for stories, songs, and activities!
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Enjoy the company of other adults and put together a jigsaw puzzle on our new puzzle board. When one puzzle is done, we will give you a new one! Puzzles are then added to our collection and can be borrowed.
*Subject to librarian availability*
Come share your love of knitting and crocheting with a lively group of people!
A weekly club designed for you to meet new friends and learn new table top games. We will work to accomodate all ages and skill levels.
This webinar will walk through sales tax considerations for businesses selling in and out of their state, help you determine whether your sales are taxable or not, and learn how to proceed with following sales tax law. To register, click here.
Join us every Thursday at 430pm in the crafting room downstairs. Whether you are just starting out, or expert we invite everyone. Never tried Knitting or Crocheting? Join us and learn!
For teens and adults Are you interested in writing? Want help figuring out where to start? Have you been writing for years and need help taking the next step? Do you want to know more about how to write short stories, poetry, non-fiction, longer novels, and or lyrics? Come to our Creative Writing Program and; Share your ideas Ask for advice and opinions. Enjoy an open safe place. Run by a creative writing graduate.
Read any book of the female authors in honor of National Women’s History Month in 2024 and participate in a trivia by matching author with the title of the book.
Registration required. Each bag will include: · Mug · Nail polish · Toothpick Bags are ready for pickup upon registration. *All kits will get a different color of nail polish. Sealant not included*
Enjoy the company of other adults and put together a jigsaw puzzle on our new puzzle board. When one puzzle is done, we will give you a new one! Puzzles are then added to our collection and can be borrowed.
Kick off the weekend with a movie at the library!
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Brighten up your Spring with a fun, colorful suncatcher! Repurpose transparency film with Sharpies, ribbon, yarn and colorful beads! All materials provided.. **Eclipse glasses will be provided at the end of all eclipse related programs to families who completed the program. One set per family from March 1–April 8, while supplies last. .
Come and play with our new Nintendo Switch! We have MarioKart, Just Dance, Smash Bros and more!
In celebration of the Total Solar Eclipse, make your own light-up planet! Turn a ping-pong ball and a tea candle into a beautiful work of art in this craft program with a space theme. We provide the supplies and you bring the imagination! For families and tweens and teens.
Read any book of the female authors in honor of National Women’s History Month in 2024 and participate in a trivia by matching author with the title of the book.
March is Women’s History Month. Join us in celebrating by attending a film screening and discussion of “Queen Katwe” (2017), rated PG.
Discord - Join our Growing Community Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and accepting environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Masters running open-ended freeform homebrew campaigns that new and veteran players alike can join. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Pathfinder 2nd Edition ...
Enjoy the company of other adults and put together a jigsaw puzzle on our new puzzle board. When one puzzle is done, we will give you a new one! Puzzles are then added to our collection and can be borrowed.
NASA has been monitoring the earth’s weather since the beginning of the space age. Since there is no better way to track global cloud cover and fast-moving storm patterns, weather satellites have become a vital resource for meteorologists and climate scientists around the world. Join NASA Ambassador Jim Porter to discover the exciting but very difficult on-going mission to predict the weather. Starting with events on the sun, orbiting the earth every 90 ...
In this printing workshop, participants are introduced to the technologies and techniques involved with the printing methods and processes. You will also learn how to scan documents yourself and cloud printing from your device. Pre-registration is required.
Come learn about the Medicare Savings Program where you could reduce or eliminate Medicare Part B cost. Review EPIC's potential prescription drug cost savings along with any general medicare information when you're approaching or currently Medicare eligible.
Join Ms. Rosa for storytimes every Monday at 11:00am in the Green Room. There will be storytime, songs, music and play. Ages 1-4 Babies are welcomed too.
If kids can get a library staff member to laugh or smile by telling a joke on this silly day, they will win a prize. We have lot of joke books for kids on hand that they can use for inspiration!
Join us @ 115 South Avenue Tech Center Rochester Works has partnered with the Central Library to provide assistance and Resources for any potential Job Seekers. Need help Navigating Job Sites to apply for a job to help find a career and build a future? We can help! Application resources such as "Cheat Sheets" can be used to accurately fill out applications. Access to both Rochester Work ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
For age 8 up to adults. Gather with people who share your interests and try new things! Whether it’s reading manga, watching anime, enjoying Japanese snacks, or cosplaying! We spend most of our meetings watching anime and discussing it, but we also have lessons on aspects of anime/ manga culture, manga reading contests with prizes, classes about different Asian cultures, how to cosplay lessons, and more.
Tax specialist Jackie Meyers will be on site answering tax questions on filing your taxes.
A story time for children and their caregivers ages 5 and under. Hear stories, sing songs, make crafts and learn a whole lot along the way. (If we see a steady growth in participants we will add story times to fit more specific age groups and help our children grow.)
In this exciting jazz movement class, children will be introduced to various types of jazz dance including authentic jazz (jazz and social dance movement developed during the 1920s-1940s), classic jazz (technique influenced by ballet and modern dance), and commercial jazz (bringing some sass and swagger into the class!). This is a perfect class for younger dancers aged 6-12 years old.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and ...
April 2 Leg: The Story of a Limb and the Boy Who Grew From It by Greg Marshall Leg is a hilarious, poignant memoir about grappling with family, disability, and life as a gay man with cerebral palsy – “prickly questions about passing and privilege, obsession and denial, the parts of our identities we hide and those we claim …” Presenter: Stephanie Woodward, Executive Director, Disability EmpowHer Network. Stephanie is a proud disabled woman ...
Virtually step into the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History with Curator Paula Johnson as she discusses the book Smithsonian American Table: The Foods, People, and Innovations That Feed Us. American Table is a sweeping history of food and culture that summons everyone to the table for a fresh look at some of the people, ingredients, events, and movements that have shaped how and what we eat.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Join our friends from Bridges for Brain Injury as they introduce us to animals and their powers! Superheroes have lots of special powers, but how many of those powers are also found in the animal kingdom? We’ll learn about the animal ambassadors’ survival techniques and what makes them thrive in their environment.
Do you like dancing? Do you like K-Pop? Do you want to learn something new? Do you just want to find a fun way to get some exercise? Then come to the Dancing Club! This is a casual club where on lessons days we spend the first half of the meeting following tutorials on how to dance the chorus choreography to the song of the day. Then the second half is free dance time ...
Do you need assistance to file your tax return? Schedule an appointment for our New York State Tax Assistance Program by calling the Science, History, & Social Sciences Department at (585) 428 - 8110. The program is on every Wednesday until April 10. New York State Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return - Federal and New York State. It’s quick and easy! They will help ...
Business First Wednesdays are for aspiring or current business owners and is brought to you by the Business Insight Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County and the SUNY Brockport Small Business Development Center. To register, please call the Business Insight Center at 585.428.8106, contact business.insight@libraryweb.org or see below. This program is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Services are extended to ...
Come join the stories, songs, and silliness, of Mr. Matthew! Fun for all ages.
Make some new friends at the Winton branch library! They’re creepy, crawly, and slimy too! We’re talking of course about axolotls! They will be visiting Winton on Wednesday, April 3rd from 11:30am-12:00pm as part of Crunchy Sam’s Reptile and invertebrate show. With the help of reptile expert Sam Hunt, we’ll learn all about snakes, lizards, and axolotls too as Sam introduces us to all his remarkable ...
Ben and Anna will bring their own concert to the library and invite all kids to join in! Let’s sing, dance, and play together.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Learners of all ages are invited to join the RPL coding club at the Central Library! Enroll in this self-paced program and learn how to code by accessing free tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! Teen participants can sign up to use the Girls Who Code Club curriculum which offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. GWC provids ...
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and ...
Learn basic computer skills; like how to start your computer, save and re-open a file and create a folder in this class. Pre-registration is required.
Local poet and teacher Kitty Jospe selects a variety of poems to read and discuss each week. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry aloud in a relaxing setting.
Blast-off to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County for Eclipse Exploration Stations as we explore some stellar storybooks through hands-on activities in science, engineering, art, and more! Featuring WXXI & PBS KIDS resources, this free, drop-in program takes place from 1pm to 4pm. All materials will be supplied, while they last. **Eclipse Glasses will be provided at the end of all eclipse related programs to families who ...
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 ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
A weekly club designed for you to meet new friends and learn new table top games. We will work to accomodate all ages and skill levels.
Come share your love of knitting and crocheting with a lively group of people!
Join us every Thursday at 430pm in the crafting room downstairs. Whether you are just starting out, or expert we invite everyone. Never tried Knitting or Crocheting? Join us and learn!
For teens and adults Are you interested in writing? Want help figuring out where to start? Have you been writing for years and need help taking the next step? Do you want to know more about how to write short stories, poetry, non-fiction, longer novels, and or lyrics? Come to our Creative Writing Program and; Share your ideas Ask for advice and opinions. Enjoy an open safe place. Run by a creative writing graduate.
Does your license have deficiencies? Do you wonder what the cue is and what your cue number means? Attorney Jason Klimek from Barclay Damon will answer your questions! This program is via Zoom, so get in your PJs, light up, and prepare to be enlightened!
First Friday Films, Friday, April 5, 2024, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 12noon “The Color Purple” (2023; rated PG-13; 140 minutes) The musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel about the life-long struggles of an African-American woman in the South in the early 1900s. Stars Hallie Bailey, Taraji P. Henderson, Aujaune Ellis-Taylor, and Elizabeth Marvel.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Kick off the weekend with a movie at the library!
Come and play with our new Nintendo Switch! We have MarioKart, Just Dance, Smash Bros and more!
Registration required. Help build a community quilt that will be on display at QuiltFest @ RIT, a traveling fiber arts exhibit. Participants will get tickets to the exhibit. This event is for children, teens and parents/guardians/grandparents. Help build the quilt! No experience necessary.
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 ...
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. Babies and parents will enjoy playing with sounds and rhymes. There will be bounces, rhymes, shakers, and lots of fun! While we offer this program every ...
Join author Victor Luckerson as he recounts the epic history of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, often referred to as America’s Black Wall Street. On May 31, 1921, a white mob murdered as many as 300 people and destroyed 35 blocks of a Black neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Residents rebuilt the community into “a Mecca” where nightlife thrived, small businesses flourished, and an underworld economy lived comfortably alongside public storefronts. But by the 1970s, urban ...
Dungeons & Dragons will meet in the Teen Space
Just two days before the eclipse, come create some space themed coloring and listen to music created for planetariums, by Rochester composer Cary Ratcliff. In the Charlotte Branch Library Community Room located in our basement from 12pm to 1:30pm. Each participant will recieve one pair of eclipse glasses during the program. This program is all ages. Registration is required. Please call 585-428-8216. We will also be raffling off various items for families ...
Discord - Join our Growing Community Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and accepting environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Masters running open-ended freeform homebrew campaigns that new and veteran players alike can join. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Pathfinder 2nd Edition ...
In this class, we will make our own floral spring Topiary! Using a base, foam ball, flowers, greenery and floral items each participant will make a unique DIY Topiary creation of their own! All materials included.
The class begins with a gentle warm-up that combines floorwork and center exercises, which will move into phrases across the floor and final choreography in the center of the space. Throughout the class, you'll be introduced to a diverse movement vocabulary influenced by various modern dance styles such as Fagan, Horton, and Graham techniques. By emphasizing precise skills and attention to detail, we aim to strengthen your body while enhancing flexibility and coordination. ...
Visit the Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library Book Store on the 1st floor of the Bausch & Lomb Public Library building for great deals on new to like new books, games, and more. All to support the Rochester Public Library. Learn more at https://ffrpl.libraryweb.org/sales/the-library-store/
Join us Monday, April 8 for a day of programs and activities celebrating the Total Eclipse. Watch the eclipse happen on the library terraces 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM. A limited supply of eclipse glasses, the telescope with a solar filter, indirect viewing methods, and the two “LightSound” devices will be available. Explore the different library departments in both the Rundel Memorial Library Building, and the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building to discover a ...
Get downtown early! The Children’s Center will have activity stations for children and their adults to have fun learning about the sun, moon, and of course the eclipse. There will also be a sensory calming area for anyone needing a break. ****Eclipse Glasses will be provided at the end of all eclipse related programs to families who completed the program. One set per family from March 1 – April 8, while supplies last.
The Local History and Genealogy Division will host a trivia game featuring questions about the different Total Eclipses from Rochester’s past. Learn more about this once in a lifetime natural event in a fun and informative way with Local History and Genealogy Division and Rochester Public Library staff and fellow eclipse viewers.
Join us as we watch the Eclipse and make some basic crafts to recognize the day. There will be things to do for all ages.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
For age 8 up to adults. Gather with people who share your interests and try new things! Whether it’s reading manga, watching anime, enjoying Japanese snacks, or cosplaying! We spend most of our meetings watching anime and discussing it, but we also have lessons on aspects of anime/ manga culture, manga reading contests with prizes, classes about different Asian cultures, how to cosplay lessons, and more.
The Local History and Genealogy Division will host a trivia game featuring questions about the different Total Eclipses from Rochester’s past. Learn more about this once in a lifetime natural event in a fun and informative way with Local History and Genealogy Division and Rochester Public Library staff and fellow eclipse viewers.
Visit the Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library Book Store on the 1st floor of the Bausch & Lomb Public Library building for great deals on new to like new books, games, and more. All to support the Rochester Public Library. Learn more at https://ffrpl.libraryweb.org/sales/the-library-store/
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and ...
April 9 Crossings by Ben Goldfarb Goldfarb investigates road ecology – animals killed by cars (a million a day in the U.S. alone); invasive plants ‘traveling’ on tires; water contamination from road salt; and the impact of noise pollution on songbirds – and he outlines innovative solutions to better serve ourselves and nature. Presenter: Steve Orr, a 40-year reporter at the Democrat & Chronicle, covered transportation, the environment, public health, and conservation. Livestream ...
Join us for a one-of-a-kind conversation with National Book Award-winner Colum McCann as he is joined by Diane Foley, the inspiration behind the heartrending book American Mother. American Mother is the story of a mother who, in the course of confronting her son’s killer, gets to the elemental heart of violence and forgiveness
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Do you like dancing? Do you like K-Pop? Do you want to learn something new? Do you just want to find a fun way to get some exercise? Then come to the Dancing Club! This is a casual club where on lessons days we spend the first half of the meeting following tutorials on how to dance the chorus choreography to the song of the day. Then the second half is free dance time ...
Visit the Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library Book Store on the 1st floor of the Bausch & Lomb Public Library building for great deals on new to like new books, games, and more. All to support the Rochester Public Library. Learn more at https://ffrpl.libraryweb.org/sales/the-library-store/
Do you need assistance to file your tax return? Schedule an appointment for our New York State Tax Assistance Program by calling the Science, History, & Social Sciences Department at (585) 428 - 8110. The program is on every Wednesday until April 10. New York State Department employees will walk you through your income tax returns, step-by-step, as you complete your own tax return - Federal and New York State. It’s quick and easy! They will help ...
Come join the stories, songs, and silliness, of Mr. Matthew! Fun for all ages.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
For National Poetry Month, join poet Kathleen Wakefield in a workshop for would-be poets as well as those looking for new ways to get their writing going. No credentials needed! We’ll read some poems as springboards for inspiration and try out some playful “exercises” to stir up the poems inside us. Kathleen Wakefield is the author of several books of poetry, including Notations on the Visible ...
Learners of all ages are invited to join the RPL coding club at the Central Library! Enroll in this self-paced program and learn how to code by accessing free tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! Teen participants can sign up to use the Girls Who Code Club curriculum which offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. GWC provids ...
Join Dr. Heidi Beverine-Curry, Chief Academic Officer from The Reading League to learn about choosing books together and ways for all readers to enjoy them. The Reading League’s mission is to advance the awareness, understanding, and use of evidence-aligned reading instruction. This mission serves our goal of improving reading outcomes for ALL students. We have successfully built a league of advocates within the science of reading community. We serve as ...
The lecture series, Making and Meaning, is a public engagement opportunity in which patrons can learn about the history of art through topical virtual lectures. Each session will be 90 minutes in length, with approximately 60 minutes of lecture/slide presentation/video and 30 minutes of Q&A. The content of each session will be geared to excite participants about art history in a way that moves past traditional Western-centered surveys and invites viewers to consider the ...
Visit the Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library Book Store on the 1st floor of the Bausch & Lomb Public Library building for great deals on new to like new books, games, and more. All to support the Rochester Public Library. Learn more at https://ffrpl.libraryweb.org/sales/the-library-store/
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and ...
Local poet and teacher Kitty Jospe selects a variety of poems to read and discuss each week. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry aloud in a relaxing setting.
Want to learn how to play the ukulele, but don’t know where to start? Does playing with a group sound like fun? Join local musician Allen Hopkins for this two-session series on the basics of ukulele jamming! You’ll learn the basics of playing the ukulele, fun songs to strum along with, and you’ll have a chance to experience the joy of “jamming” with a group. Allen ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
A weekly club designed for you to meet new friends and learn new table top games. We will work to accomodate all ages and skill levels.
Come share your love of knitting and crocheting with a lively group of people!
Join us every Thursday at 430pm in the crafting room downstairs. Whether you are just starting out, or expert we invite everyone. Never tried Knitting or Crocheting? Join us and learn!
For teens and adults Are you interested in writing? Want help figuring out where to start? Have you been writing for years and need help taking the next step? Do you want to know more about how to write short stories, poetry, non-fiction, longer novels, and or lyrics? Come to our Creative Writing Program and; Share your ideas Ask for advice and opinions. Enjoy an open safe place. Run by a creative writing graduate.
Visit the Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library Book Store on the 1st floor of the Bausch & Lomb Public Library building for great deals on new to like new books, games, and more. All to support the Rochester Public Library. Learn more at https://ffrpl.libraryweb.org/sales/the-library-store/
Kick off the weekend with a movie at the library!
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Come and play with our new Nintendo Switch! We have MarioKart, Just Dance, Smash Bros and more!
Visit the Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library Book Store on the 1st floor of the Bausch & Lomb Public Library building for great deals on new to like new books, games, and more. All to support the Rochester Public Library. Learn more at https://ffrpl.libraryweb.org/sales/the-library-store/
Have you dreamed of caring for a hive of bees that would pollinate your garden and make delicious honey? Let Lisa Barker and Kira Avery of Solidago Apiaries teach you about what is involved in becoming a backyard beekeeper. There will be no actual honeybees at this program, just lots of information to get you started on your beekeeping journey. Some of you may remember Lisa Barker as the beekeeper who saved ...
Discord - Join our Growing Community Welcome back to a new season of Tabletop and Community Gaming at the Central Library!! Come join a safe, fun, creative, and accepting environment full of adventure, mystery, action, and exploration. Veteran Dungeon Masters running open-ended freeform homebrew campaigns that new and veteran players alike can join. An established and consistent group of players that have played together for years. Currently running Pathfinder 2nd Edition ...
A Reading & Discussion series facilitated by Mario Castillo, Local History & Genealogy Division. JOIN US for a reading and discussion series featuring Let Our Children Soar!, the remarkable book by Dr. Bolgen Vargas, former superintendent of the Rochester City School District. Dr. Vargas shares his journey from the rural Dominican Republic to the halls of Rochester’s public schools, offering a unique perspective on educational reform and the power of resilience in the ...
Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service developed by Google. It allows users to store files in the cloud, synchronize files across all devices and share files. In this workshop, you will learn how to navigate your Google Drive. You will also learn how to upload, create folders, view, arrange, organize, modify and share your files in Google Drive. Pre-registration is required.
Come learn about the Medicare Savings Program where you could reduce or eliminate Medicare Part B cost. Review EPIC's potential prescription drug cost savings along with any general medicare information when you're approaching or currently Medicare eligible.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
For age 8 up to adults. Gather with people who share your interests and try new things! Whether it’s reading manga, watching anime, enjoying Japanese snacks, or cosplaying! We spend most of our meetings watching anime and discussing it, but we also have lessons on aspects of anime/ manga culture, manga reading contests with prizes, classes about different Asian cultures, how to cosplay lessons, and more.
A story time for children and their caregivers ages 5 and under. Hear stories, sing songs, make crafts and learn a whole lot along the way. (If we see a steady growth in participants we will add story times to fit more specific age groups and help our children grow.)
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being ready to learn to read. In Rhyme Time, which will take place at the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 N. Winton Rd on Tuesdays and ...
April 16 Thicker Than Water: A Memoir by Kerry Washington Award-winning actor, director, producer, and activist Washington details her life-changing experience when her identity was unexpectedly shattered. “[Her] book takes a compassionate sledgehammer to the facades that so many of us create about ourselves and our families.” –Trevor Noah, author of Born a Crime Presenter: CaTyra Polland, Founder/CEO of Love for Words. CaTyra is an author, editor, and podcast hostess who ...
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Do you like dancing? Do you like K-Pop? Do you want to learn something new? Do you just want to find a fun way to get some exercise? Then come to the Dancing Club! This is a casual club where on lessons days we spend the first half of the meeting following tutorials on how to dance the chorus choreography to the song of the day. Then the second half is free dance time ...
The New Horizons Saxophone Ensemble of the Eastman Community Music School will be entertaining us with uplifting and beautiful music that ranges from classical to pop. No registration required for this free event.
Presented by Monroe County Library System Member Libraries and Rochester Again Antisemitism Join the Monroe County Library System and Rochester Against Antisemitism for a series of online book discussions about antisemitism and Israel. Conversations will be held online, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM every other month register below to receive the Zoom link for the program April 16 featured Title - Antisemitism: Here and Now by Deborah E. Lipstadt. Discussion Facilitator: Joy Getnick *please note this discussion ...
Representatives from the Monroe County Health Department will have a table at the library so people can walk right up and receive training how to save a life with NARCAN.
Come join the stories, songs, and silliness, of Mr. Matthew! Fun for all ages.
Will we play a board game? Make a craft? Go on a scavenger hunt? Drop by after school to join the fun. For kids of all ages!
Join us for a variety of book discussions, from light hearted to serious titles. Come and pick the book up the first Wednesday of the month. This month we will be reading "The Color Purple" by Alice Walker. The Color Purple depicts the lives of African American women in early-twentieth-century rural Georgia. Separated as girls, sisters Celie and Nettie sustain their loyalty to and hope in each other across time, distance, and silence. ...
Learners of all ages are invited to join the RPL coding club at the Central Library! Enroll in this self-paced program and learn how to code by accessing free tutorials and fun activities that's designed to help you build animations, games, apps, cyber security, and more! Teen participants can sign up to use the Girls Who Code Club curriculum which offers tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. GWC provids ...
We cannot wait for you to join us as we chat with award-winning and bestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez about her newest novel Anita de Monte Laughs Last.
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