The Rochester Public Library has expanded open hours! Please click here for details.
The Rochester Public Library has expanded open hours! Please click here for details.
Udemy is now available to all City of Rochester residents via the RPL website. Udemy is Gale’s version of a Lynda.com resource with many video courses on many topics including, Finance & Accounting, Leadership & Management, Personal Development, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Design, and MORE!
Thrift Style is on display on the first floor of the Rundel Memorial Library building at the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County, May 17 – June 21, 2021. See a description of the exhibit and related programming
Looking for your next great read? How about a must-watch DVD? Our librarians are here to help!
Email one of our librarians to receive personalized recommendations on what to read or watch next. Due to current COVID related shortened work schedules, the librarian you contact will be in touch as soon as possible.
Do you need help reviewing a contract for your business or not-for-profit organization, partnership agreements, commercial lease agreements, etc.? If so, please register at www.legalhelprochester.com The clinic is free of charge for eligible participants. At the Clinic, a Pro Bono (no cost) Attorney will provide a one-to-one consultation. Please register before June 16th since we have limited spots available and our staff will need enough time to collect the necessary documents.&...
Learn how to navigate the RTS bus schedules using your smartphone. You will see demonstrated the RTS OnDemand phone app, the Transit App and Google Maps navigation of the bus system. Call 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Please join our online book discussion group to discuss the novel Afterlife by Julia Alvarez. This discussion will be meeting via Zoom, so access to a computer or other device and the internet is necessary to participate. Our group meets on a monthly basis, reads mostly contemporary fiction, although we occasionally read non-fiction, and warmly welcomes new participants. Registration is not required, but please contact Carol.Moldt@libraryweb.org if you are ...
Join online for an online Zoom program for stress relief techniques and strategies. The presenter is Cindy DeCarolis from Blissfull Balance: http://www.blissfullbalanceroc.com/ Please see registration details below.
Click HERE to reserve your spot for Virtual Homework Help on Google Calendar. You must have a Google account/ Gmail to reserve. For more information, call the Phillis Wheatley Library at 428-8212.
Guess who will be popping up in parks around the county this summer? The library! Monroe County Library System, in collaboration with WXXI and other community partners, will be using our popular Nature Backpacks to facilitate outdoor discovery & exploration in our local parks! This event will take place at the Lilac Adventure Zone, located at 249 Highland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. Check out the Central Library Facebook page for more details on each visit (and ...
Every Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom. Free for students who live in or near Rochester, New York. You must live in the United States and in or near Rochester, New York to be considered. Students who live in the United States but who live outside the Rochester, NY area are currently being waitlisted. Students who live outside the United States are no longer eligible for our program. To join our free online ...
Romare Bearden was an African-American artist, author, and songwriter. Learn to draw in his style by drawing different buildings to create a cityscape. Colored pencils will be used to color in the drawing. You will need sketch paper, glue, a straight edge and will also need to have your own small black and white photos to add to the drawing. The colored pencils will be supplied but will be returned to the library ...
Join Genealogy Specialist Barb Koehler for a weekly get-together to discuss your research questions, share challenges and successes, and review the many resources available on the library's website. Pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive a link to the weekly Zoom meeting an hour before the session. If you would like to submit questions in advance, please email Barb.Koehler@libraryweb.org; put Genealogy Meet-Up in the subject line.
Stop by the Children's Room to take & make a new craft! All supplies will be provided. Ages 12 and under.
Join Kathleen Rullo from Jardin Terrariums to make a kitchen garden. There will be an introduction of the different types of herbs being planted, including their origin, historical uses and how to care for the plants. You will build your garden with the materials included which are the pot, soil and two herbs. This class is through Zoom and is for adults ages 18 and over. This class is through Zoom ...
We will be playing a family-friendly (G-rated) movie in the children's room. Movies are randomly selected each week, but requests are welcome.
Having trouble tracking down an elusive ancestor? Struggling to figure out how to make the most of Ancestry, Family Search, or other genealogy databases or family tree software? Genealogy Specialist Barb Koehler is here to help! Schedule a half-hour one-on-one appointment with her and she'll guide you through. Appointments are available at 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. If your preferred slot is filled, look for another opening! Once you've registered, ...
Having trouble tracking down an elusive ancestor? Struggling to figure out how to make the most of Ancestry, Family Search, or other genealogy databases or family tree software? Genealogy Specialist Barb Koehler is here to help! Schedule a half-hour one-on-one appointment with her and she'll guide you through. Appointments are available at 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. If your preferred slot is filled, look for another opening! Once you've registered, ...
Does your phone “blow up” with constant notifications and ads? Learn how you can start to control when and what your phone sends in notifications to you. We will also cover basic settings like text size and screen brightness. Bring your phone and your questions.
Having trouble tracking down an elusive ancestor? Struggling to figure out how to make the most of Ancestry, Family Search, or other genealogy databases or family tree software? Genealogy Specialist Barb Koehler is here to help! Schedule a half-hour one-on-one appointment with her and she'll guide you through. Appointments are available at 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. If your preferred slot is filled, look for another opening! Once you've registered, ...
Weekly-themed soft-spoken ASMR readings of eclectic snippets from a charming mix of literary sources to inspire, relax, reflect, evoke a feeling or bring a smile. This is the YouTube channel of a library volunteer. New readings will appear weekly on Tuesdays but you can view at any time! What is ASMR? A.S.M.R. - (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) – A feeling of VERY RELAXED, physical well-being in response to ...
Guess who will be popping up in parks around the county this summer? The library! Monroe County Library System, in collaboration with WXXI and other community partners, will be using our popular Nature Backpacks to facilitate outdoor discovery & exploration in our local parks! Check out the Central Library Facebook page for more details on each visit (and for weather-related cancellations). For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Having trouble tracking down an elusive ancestor? Struggling to figure out how to make the most of Ancestry, Family Search, or other genealogy databases or family tree software? Genealogy Specialist Barb Koehler is here to help! Schedule a half-hour one-on-one appointment with her and she'll guide you through. Appointments are available at 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. If your preferred slot is filled, look for another opening! Once you've registered, ...
Having trouble tracking down an elusive ancestor? Struggling to figure out how to make the most of Ancestry, Family Search, or other genealogy databases or family tree software? Genealogy Specialist Barb Koehler is here to help! Schedule a half-hour one-on-one appointment with her and she'll guide you through. Appointments are available at 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. If your preferred slot is filled, look for another opening! Once you've registered, ...
Having trouble tracking down an elusive ancestor? Struggling to figure out how to make the most of Ancestry, Family Search, or other genealogy databases or family tree software? Genealogy Specialist Barb Koehler is here to help! Schedule a half-hour one-on-one appointment with her and she'll guide you through. Appointments are available at 10 am, 11 am, and 12 pm on Mondays and Tuesdays. If your preferred slot is filled, look for another opening! Once you've registered, ...
If you have questions on how to control notifications on your smartphone, adjust the text size on your tablet, or transfer your contacts to a new phone, bring us your questions. In an open 40 minute Zoom session, get advice on how to better use your electronic devices. No question is too small or big.
428-8216
Get movin' and get grovin' and listen to some fun stories in the fresh air! Meet a children’s librarian in the Dorris Carlson Reading Garden for stories, songs, and movement! Storytimes help promote early learning skills and are a great way to bond with your little one. This program is best for all ages. Call the Children's Center at 428-8150 to confirm weather-related cancellations. The Central Library is accessible to ...
Learn how to navigate the RTS bus schedules using your smartphone. You will see demonstrated the RTS OnDemand phone app, the Transit App and Google Maps navigation of the bus system. Call 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Every Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom. Free for students who live in or near Rochester, New York. You must live in the United States and in or near Rochester, New York to be considered. Students who live in the United States but who live outside the Rochester, NY area are currently being waitlisted. Students who live outside the United States are no longer eligible for our program. To join our free online ...
Join us online for a Zoom session on Companion Planting presented by Jarmila Haseler, Agriculture Educator from the Cornell Cooperative Extension. When planting in beds, there are benefits to combining varieties of plants. This approach mimics the way plants grow in the natural world. When certain plants are grown together, they can grow better, yield more fruit, and even taste better. These are called ‘companion plants’. Participants will learn how to maximize their ...
Stop by the Children's Room to take & make a new craft! All supplies will be provided. Ages 12 and under.
The Book Club for young people is a group for young people from the Rochester community ages 13 to 19 who gather here at Central Public Library of Rochester & Monroe County in the Teen Center every other week to read and discuss relevant literature, current events and other multimedia educational resources. Due to COVID we have since tranisistioned to an online format via ZOOM. We use an open dialogue format. Attendance is ...
We will be playing a family-friendly (G-rated) movie in the children's room. Movies are randomly selected each week, but requests are welcome.
428-8216
428-8216
Weekly-themed soft-spoken ASMR readings of eclectic snippets from a charming mix of literary sources to inspire, relax, reflect, evoke a feeling or bring a smile. This is the YouTube channel of a library volunteer. New readings will appear weekly on Tuesdays but you can view at any time! What is ASMR? A.S.M.R. - (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) – A feeling of VERY RELAXED, physical well-being in response to ...
Join us for an outdoor storytime! Meet a children’s librarian at the hollow tree across from Lamberton Conservatory for stories, songs, and rhymes. Storytimes help promote early learning skills and are a great way to bond with your little one. Best for toddlers, but older and younger siblings are welcome. Call the Children's Center at 428-8150 to confirm weather-related cancellations.
The Monroe County Library System presents “Getting ROC to Work” A series of skill-building workshops to help you start your job search or get back into the workforce. Please use the link below to register for the program "Navigating Online Jobsites," presented byRochesterWorks on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, from 11 am - 12 pm. Registered participants will receive a link to the zoom meeting the day before the ...
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday in July and August!
If you have questions on how to control notifications on your smartphone, adjust the text size on your tablet, or transfer your contacts to a new phone, bring us your questions. In an open 40 minute Zoom session, get advice on how to better use your electronic devices. No question is too small or big.
Join us right outside the Lincoln library where kids can play with a piano mat, drums, tambourines, and more fun musical toys and instruments. We’ll also be playing games and holding a dance party led by Mr. Matt on guitar.
Come and talk with New Americans Librarian and learn what the Maplewood Community Library offers to help you prepare for the Naturalization Exam.
Guess who will be popping up in parks around the county this summer? The library! Monroe County Library System, in collaboration with WXXI and other community partners, will be using our popular Nature Backpacks to facilitate outdoor discovery & exploration in our local parks! Check out the Central Library Facebook page for more details on each visit (and for weather-related cancellations). For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Learn about the different types of computers you could buy and use: tablets, laptops, smartphones, and desktops. Learn about WIFI and how to use the mouse. We will use a browser to visit internet sites. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Every Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom. Free for students who live in or near Rochester, New York. You must live in the United States and in or near Rochester, New York to be considered. Students who live in the United States but who live outside the Rochester, NY area are currently being waitlisted. Students who live outside the United States are no longer eligible for our program. To join our free online ...
Join Cornell Cooperative Extension nutrition education Michelle Weiler for an insider tour of the market. Learn how to navigate the market and select the best seasonal produce. Families will receive a token to spend at the market while supplies last. Tour begins at the Rochester Public Market, 280 North Union Street, at the main office building. Registration encouraged. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The ...
Stop by the Children's Room to take & make a new craft! All supplies will be provided. Ages 12 and under.
Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course. You will learn the 10 most important things you need to know about finding grants, including: Who funds nonprofits and what are their motivations. What do funders really want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding. How do you identify potential funders and make the ...
Learn the Concertina Book Binding methods with book artist Rebecca Grant. This class is for ages 18 and older and will be held through Zoom. All supplies are provided and will be picked up at Central. I will let you know when supplies are ready to be picked up.
428-8216
We will be playing a family-friendly (G-rated) movie in the children's room. Movies are randomly selected each week, but requests are welcome.
428-8216
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2016. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Weekly-themed soft-spoken ASMR readings of eclectic snippets from a charming mix of literary sources to inspire, relax, reflect, evoke a feeling or bring a smile. This is the YouTube channel of a library volunteer. New readings will appear weekly on Tuesdays but you can view at any time! What is ASMR? A.S.M.R. - (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) – A feeling of VERY RELAXED, physical well-being in response to ...
Guess who will be popping up in parks around the county this summer? The library! Monroe County Library System, in collaboration with WXXI and other community partners, will be using our popular Nature Backpacks to facilitate outdoor discovery & exploration in our local parks! Check out the Central Library Facebook page for more details on each visit (and for weather-related cancellations). For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday in July and August!
If you have questions on how to control notifications on your smartphone, adjust the text size on your tablet, or transfer your contacts to a new phone, bring us your questions. In an open 40 minute Zoom session, get advice on how to better use your electronic devices. No question is too small or big.
Join us right outside the Lincoln library where kids can make lava lamps, ice cream, slime, and volcanoes.
The Seneca Park Zoo ZooMobile will visit the Monroe Branch on Tuesday, July 13, from 2-3 pm. Raindate is Thursday, July 22, from 2-3 pm. This all-ages event will take place in the parking lot between the Monroe Branch and the Center for Youth. The program is Amazing Adaptations. Big or small, predator or prey, all animals have special adaptations to help themselves and their species survive. In this program, learn about what animals need to do ...
Learn about what can be stored in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2016. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Every Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom. Free for students who live in or near Rochester, New York. You must live in the United States and in or near Rochester, New York to be considered. Students who live in the United States but who live outside the Rochester, NY area are currently being waitlisted. Students who live outside the United States are no longer eligible for our program. To join our free online ...
Don’t waste those kitchen scraps! Learn how to reuse your fruit and vegetable scraps to grow something new. This hands-on virtual presentation covers what kinds of plants you can regrow and how to do so. Best for ages 8-12 with adult assistance. Registration required. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150. The Central Library is accessible to people with disabilities. To request&...
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Stop by the Children's Room to take & make a new craft! All supplies will be provided. Ages 12 and under.
Create your own Camelot-inspired graphic novel! Hear ye! Hear ye! Thou art summoned to the Reading Garden of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County on Thursday, July 15, 2021, from 1-2pm as we reimagine the Medieval tales of King Arthur and his court with our partners from the University of Rochester Robbins Library for Medieval Studies. Tweens and teens will create their own graphic novels, inspired by some recent graphic novels that inject some ...
The Book Club for young people is a group for young people from the Rochester community ages 13 to 19 who gather here at Central Public Library of Rochester & Monroe County in the Teen Center every other week to read and discuss relevant literature, current events and other multimedia educational resources. Due to COVID we have since tranisistioned to an online format via ZOOM. We use an open dialogue format. Attendance is ...
Seed Bombs or seed balls, are small clusters packed with wildflower seeds that are designed to bring greenery and colorful pollinator habitats to urban landscapes or neglected areas. This is a Zoom class for adults ages 18 and older.
We will be playing a family-friendly (G-rated) movie in the children's room. Movies are randomly selected each week, but requests are welcome.
428-8216
Learn about all the aspects of using a smartphone. How do I turn off the flashlight? How do I control the notification sounds? Can I use wifi to download apps? What is an app? Answer all these questions and more in this class. Call 428-8460 or register online for this class.
Join us for an outdoor storytime! Meet a children’s librarian at the hollow tree across from Lamberton Conservatory for stories, songs, and rhymes. Storytimes help promote early learning skills and are a great way to bond with your little one. Best for toddlers, but older and younger siblings are welcome. Call the Children's Center at 428-8150 to confirm weather-related cancellations.
The Monroe County Library System presents “Getting ROC to Work” A series of skill-building workshops to help you start your job search or get back into the workforce. Please use the link below to register for the program "Tips and Tricks for First time Job Seekers," presented byRochesterWorks on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, from 11 am - 12 pm. Registered participants will receive a link to the zoom meeting ...
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday in July and August!
If you have questions on how to control notifications on your smartphone, adjust the text size on your tablet, or transfer your contacts to a new phone, bring us your questions. In an open 40 minute Zoom session, get advice on how to better use your electronic devices. No question is too small or big.
Join us right outside the Lincoln library where kids can take part in an obstacle course, play all sorts of board games, bowl, play cornhole, and more.
428-8216
Guess who will be popping up in parks around the county this summer? The library! Monroe County Library System, in collaboration with WXXI and other community partners, will be using our popular Nature Backpacks to facilitate outdoor discovery & exploration in our local parks! Check out the Central Library Facebook page for more details on each visit (and for weather-related cancellations). For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Learn about the possibilities of taking an online class. Learn about available classes, how to register, and how to use Zoom on your phone to connect with the class. Bring your smartphone to class, and we will attempt to connect to it through Zoom.
Every Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 pm via Zoom. Free for students who live in or near Rochester, New York. You must live in the United States and in or near Rochester, New York to be considered. Students who live in the United States but who live outside the Rochester, NY area are currently being waitlisted. Students who live outside the United States are no longer eligible for our program. To join our free online ...
Stop by the Children's Room to take & make a new craft! All supplies will be provided. Ages 12 and under.
Come and learn all the basics required to start making linoleum relief prints! Once you know the basics, you will have all the skills to make linoleum prints at home! This class will walk you through the basics of creating an image, transferring it to a block of linoleum, techniques and tricks to create a good carving, and how to print by hand. By the end of the class, you will know the basics ...
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