Summer Reading 2022: OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES
View free programs for children and teens, presented by libraries in the Monroe County Library System.
Explore what’s available for teens at the Branch and Central libraries.
The Monroe County Library System is proud to offer Empire Passes for New York State Parks, which allows users to borrow free admission passes to hundreds of New York State Parks. The Empire Pass is your ticket to the great outdoors, swim, hike, fish, play, it’s all free.
The Monroe County Library System is happy to announce it’s renewal of the VIP Pass program for 2020. The Very Important Places (V.I.P.) pass provides a substantial discount to enjoy the best of Rochester and Monroe County’s arts and cultural treasures.
The Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County loans out mobile hotspots for free!
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
3 simple steps 1) Read a book of your choice. 2) Complete an entry slip to win a $30.00 gift card. (Enter one slip for each book you read! this includes Books on CD, e-books, and audio e-books) 3) Repeat
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Enjoy stories and songs with your little one! Meet a children’s librarian at the tunnel 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. Rain location is the Children’s Center. Call 428-8150 to confirm weather-related location changes. Registration not required.
Come bring the littles ones to burn off some energy with stories and crafts! Location: Childrens Room
Kids and thier grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2022 and August 2022!
Come meet with some lovely therapy dogs to help decompress and relax! Part of the Lincoln Teens Summer Reading Programs
We'll provide the supplies. You provide the creativity! For ages 5-12
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur interested in learning about trademarks and how to apply for a federal registration? If so, this event is a must-attend. In this first module of our eight-part virtual Trademark Basics Boot Camp, we’ll focus on trademark protection in the United States. The event is free, but space is limited, so register early. This module will cover the following topics: Definitions and types of trademarks Benefits ...
Come by the Lincoln Library between 2-3 pm every Tuesday to get 1:1 computer help! You can bring your device, your questions or any topics you would like to get more practice with! Call 428-8210 for questions.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
Have you ever climbed on a fire truck or a library delivery truck? Stop by the parking lot of the Sully Branch Library to see these big rigs and others up close! For families.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
An educator from the Seneca Park Zoo will be bringing some of his or her animal friends to the library to meet kids and their grownups!
You’re invited to join the Teen Central Summer dance and exercise event! Register in advance to participate in-person up to 25 participants) or online via Zoom. Events are held in the Kate Gleason Auditorium at the Central Library. If you have any questions, please call or email Faezeh @ teen.central@libraryweb.org. (585) 428-8451.
All ages welcome 10+ (No prior experience necessary, but it is also welcomed.) Location: Outside weather permitting. If not, Children's Room
A safe space to explore self, identity, and the world! A teen run, teen oriented group for self leadership and exploratory thinking.
Cannabis-related businesses will be highly regulated. Join us to learn from experts and get support from other cannabis entrepreneurs so you can effectively and legally operate your business. This group is facilitated by NY HempLab and ROC NORML. This group is open to those who are in the planning or startup stages of a cannabis related business. Funding for this program was made possible by the Harold Hacker Grant for the Advancement of Libraries. ...
Whether you’re a beginner or a computer master, you’re invited to join the GWC club at the Central Library! Girls (6th-12th grades) who sign up for this 15 week summer program will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help them build animations, games, apps, and more! GWC have tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This ...
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Come watch a movie with us, every Thursday! Snacks and drinks will be available.
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
New experiment each week! Pre-School to Grade 2 (with parent engagement & involvement required) Location: Childrens Room
Join us for open playtime in our newly renovated Secret Room each Thursday from 11:00 until 12:00 p.m. This is best for children ages 2 – 5 years of age with a caregiver. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided. At the beginning of the month, themed based packets are available. Supplies are limited.
Unfamiliar with patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) experts about intellectual property (IP) basics and potential ways to protect your innovation as you transition from idea to product. The USPTO offers this free event for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, and students the first Thursday of every month. he discussion will cover: An overview of intellectual property types: ...
Presented by the Center for Community Health & Prevention, University of Rochester Medical Center, in conjunction with the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County. HEALTHY LIVING Did you know that a healthy diet and physical activity can reduce your risk of getting certain cancers and other chornic diseases? Join our free Healthy Living Class to find out how! Topics discussed will include general nutrition, portion sizes, and processed foods. Learn fun exercises you ...
What is water pollution and what can we do about it? How does our water get dirty? What can we do to prevent pollution from happening? What can we do to clean water once it becomes polluted? Rush to the Winton Branch Library at 2pm on Thursday, July 7 ...
Ted Baumhauer is bringing the fun with silly games, props, and all kinds of challenges!
Available online or in person. Registration required Please call 585-428-8216 to register.
For Kids Ages 6 - 12! (Bring your own tools / shaping equipment) Everyone will a share of Kinetic Sand to sculpt with! Build the best castle you can, and then we will display them all summer long!
Drop in and see what's happening! For ages 13-17
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
This workshop is focused on creating new songs with lyrics, chords and melodies. Participants will create their own song, writing lyrics and transforming them into singing using a piano, hand drums, or guitar. (No experience playing an instrument is required). A sampling of different types of song lyrics will inspire our imaginations and suggest examples for writing our own song lyrics. Different intuitive approaches to engaging in song making will be ...
Join us for an evening with New York Times Best Selling author and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Alka Joshi as she discusses her bestselling books, The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. Alka Joshi was born in India and immigrated to the US when she was nine years old, and published her debut novel, The Henna Artist, at the age of 62. The Henna Artist transports readers back ...
Join us for an evening with New York Times Best Selling author and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick Alka Joshi as she discusses her bestselling books, The Henna Artist and The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. Alka Joshi was born in India and immigrated to the US when she was nine years old, and published her debut novel, The Henna Artist, at the age of 62. The Henna Artist transports readers back ...
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Come to the Children’s Center of the Central Library on Friday afternoons between 1 and 4 pm and find the maker in you. Each week we’ll explore and create with different tools, materials, and methods. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Hot outside? No problem. Drop in and enjoy a family-friendly movie in the air-conditioned comfort of the Story Time Room! For families.
Become a member of the Teen Central Teen Advisory Board! Join and meet new people, discuss teen concerns, help develop library programs and services you would like to see in the library, and talk about books — all while earning volunteer credits and having fun. This is your chance to make a difference! If you are interested in joining our Teen Advisory Board, please register here and email Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb....
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Call 585-428-8216 for weekly showings. Location: Childrens Room
Books for $1.00/dozen or $.10 each, DVD/CD's 5/$1.00 or $.25 each. Best bargain around!
Stop in and read a book to this loving, trained therapy dog or just say "hi" and tell her a story. Gracie will be waiting for your visit! For ages 4-12.
Make a fun and easy craft with Miss Jakisa! New craft each week. Location: Childrens Room
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Open to All Teens, Grade 6-12 (June 20th through August 31st) Register & submit your entry by emailing your photo to: teen.central@libraryweb.org *Ask at the Teen Central if you would like to drop off a print copy of your entry. If you have any questions, please call or email Faezeh at teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451 ************************************************************************ Submission Rules The contest is open to all teens (grades 6-12) ...
All supplies will be provided. This is a LIVE class, not a Zoom class.
Books for $1.00/dozen or $.10 each, DVD/CD's 5/$1.00 or $.25 each. Best bargain around!
Stop by at Lyell and make a beautiful suncatcher for your garden.
Come to the Teen Central on Mondays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet/knit, or just enjoy beading crafts while socializing with other teens in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Do you enjoy Manga and Anime? Then this club is for you! Join Mr. Isaac to talk about all things MANGA! Check out our manga and anime collections and make new friends.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Create your own Flat Stanley then we'll send him out into the world to find adventure with our penpals from the Douglass Branch Library. Stop back to adopt a Flat Stanley from Douglass and see what adventures you can take him on. If you create a Flat Stanley AND take a Flat Stanley out on an adventure, you'll be invited to our End of Summer Flat Stanley Celebration!
Mondays are for Movies! Join us at 4:00 p.m. for a family friendly movie each week in the Secret Room. This week we are showing Luca! It takes place on the Italian Rivera, where an unlikely but strong friendship grows between a human being and a sea monster disguised as a human. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Did you know that you don't need to know HTML, CSS, or Java Script to make a website? Sign up for these classes and learn to make your own website with WordPress for *free! After you get the WordPress software installed, you'll learn how to customize it for your local business website, an E-Commerce site, a personal website, or a blog, etc. *You'll have to pay for your annual domain and ...
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Enjoy stories and songs with your little one! Meet a children’s librarian at the tunnel 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. Rain location is the Children’s Center. Call 428-8150 to confirm weather-related location changes. Registration not required.
Come in and hear stories and make fun crafts right after! Weekly on Tuesdays July & August Location: Childrens Room
Tuesday is Story Day this summer at the Winton Branch Library. Families with children ages 3-8 will be enthralled by these free programs which will occur on Tuesdays in the Children’s Room at 11am from July 12 – August 9. Children’s Librarian Kathy Wolf will read books, together we will sing songs and rhyme rhymes with flannels or fingerplays and have a blast! Who knew that early literacy learning could be such fun! ...
Kids and thier grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2022 and August 2022!
Books for $1.00/dozen or $.10 each, DVD/CD's 5/$1.00 or $.25 each. Best bargain around!
Eric Manzler and Elizabeth Anthony acoustic duo play singer/songwriter favorites
Come play a one off campaign with trained dungeon masters from Just Games! There will be 12 available spots (3 groups of 4) Register for the program here Part of the Lincoln Teens Summer Reading Programs
Come by the Lincoln Library between 2-3 pm every Tuesday to get 1:1 computer help! You can bring your device, your questions or any topics you would like to get more practice with! Call 428-8210 for questions.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Come to the library and MOVE! For ages 5-12.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Getting into the cannabis industry is hard, but it can be easier with the right support services. The City of Rochester and the Business Insight Center at the Central Library are sponsoring a cannabis support services open house to introduce aspiring owners to the accountants, attorneys, and security professionals you'll need to be a success.
Pete the Pirate is coming with his mandolin, harmonica, and puppet pal Sam to entertain families with kids of all ages on Wednesday, July 13 at 11am. Be prepared to laugh and be amazed at this magical performance. There is something for everyone when Pete is in town! There’s plenty of space, and no need to register for this free program, so pack up the kids and neighborhood children and come on down! For ...
Books for $1.00/dozen or $.10 each, DVD/CD's 5/$1.00 or $.25 each. Best bargain around!
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. All ages welcome.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Come play UNO, Guess Who, 5-Second Rule and more!
Mayukwa Kashiwa from Building Families First will be sharing African drumming, dances and stories with kids during this fun and exciting event!
Giant-sized Chess? How about Jenga or Kerplunk? Stop in and give it a try!
A safe space to explore self, identity, and the world! A teen run, teen oriented group for self leadership and exploratory thinking.
Whether you’re a beginner or a computer master, you’re invited to join the GWC club at the Central Library! Girls (6th-12th grades) who sign up for this 15 week summer program will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help them build animations, games, apps, and more! GWC have tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This ...
Author Visit: Justin Murphy Discusses Your Children Are Very Greatly in Danger: School Segregation in Rochester, New York. Democrat and Chronicle education reporter Justin Murphy will discuss the findings in his new book, Your Children Are Very Greatly in Danger: School Segregation in Rochester, New York. Drawing on never-before-seen archival documents as well as scores of new interviews, Murphy shows how discriminatory public policy and personal prejudice combined to create the racially segregated education system ...
Come watch a movie with us, every Thursday! Snacks and drinks will be available.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
New experiment each week! Pre-School to Grade 2 (with parent engagement & involvement required) Location: Childrens Room
Join us for open playtime in our newly renovated Secret Room each Thursday from 11:00 until 12:00 p.m. This is best for children ages 2 – 5 years of age with a caregiver. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Books for $1.00/dozen or $.10 each, DVD/CD's 5/$1.00 or $.25 each. Best bargain around!
Let's get outside and be creative! Ages 5-12
Join us as we sit down in conversation with New York Times Best Selling author David Allen, one of the world’s most influential thinkers on personal productivity. David’s 35 years of experience as a management consultant and executive coach has earned him worldwide and Forbes’ recognition as one of the top five executive coaches in the U.S. His New York Times bestselling book, “Getting Things Done: The Art of ...
Join us as we sit down in conversation with New York Times Best Selling author David Allen, one of the world’s most influential thinkers on personal productivity. David’s 35 years of experience as a management consultant and executive coach has earned him worldwide and Forbes’ recognition as one of the top five executive coaches in the U.S. His New York Times bestselling book, “Getting Things Done: The Art of ...
Sail in and join Rochester’s beloved Happy Pirates on their newest adventure! Gary the Happy Pirate has been promoted to admiral and has handed over his ship to a whole new crew. Jump on board and sing and dance to all the Happy Pirate favorites—and look out for a few humorous surprises!
Join us for magic, music, games, puppets and storytelling! Every family that attends will go home with a free magic trick. Ages 12 and under. Registration requested. Call 428-8206.
Presented by the Center for Community Health & Prevention, University of Rochester Medical Center, in conjunction with the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County. HEALTHY LIVING Did you know that a healthy diet and physical activity can reduce your risk of getting certain cancers and other chornic diseases? Join our free Healthy Living Class to find out how! Topics discussed will include general nutrition, portion sizes, and processed foods. Learn fun exercises you ...
Learn how therapy dogs are trained and how to meet an unfamiliar dog. Families.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Have fun with Bubbles, sidewalk chalk & parachute play! (Please meet on grassy area in front of playground at Charlotte Beach.) Every 3rd Friday of the month.
Books for $1.00/dozen or $.10 each, DVD/CD's 5/$1.00 or $.25 each. Best bargain around!
Ms Liz will be hear to teach us how to make a story book themed snack!
Come to the Children’s Center of the Central Library on Friday afternoons between 1 and 4 pm and find the maker in you. Each week we’ll explore and create with different tools, materials, and methods. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Hot outside? No problem. Drop in and enjoy a family-friendly movie in the air-conditioned comfort of the Story Time Room! For families.
Join our bi-weekly books & more discussion sessions and flourish your love for reading and learning! Discussion topics range from YA classics, non-fiction to manga and graphic novels to poetry around the world. Registration is required. We meet in the B-hive meeting room on the 2nd floor at the Central Library. This event will be live stremmed as well. To attend via Zoom, you must ...
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Practice floor, standing and balancing poses with plenty of modifications for individula needs. This class is intended to be enjoyable and accessible for all levels. Registration required. Please bring your own mat.
Call 585-428-8216 for weekly showings. Location: Childrens Room
Stop by the children’s room to take part in an experiment and learn more about fish and sharks ! Join us for an ocean-themed steam activity.Materials will also be available during the week.
Make a fun and easy craft with Miss Jakisa! New craft each week. Location: Childrens Room
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Come to the Teen Central on Mondays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet/knit, or just enjoy beading crafts while socializing with other teens in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Test your knowledge of the ocean and try for your chance to win an Amazon gift card!
Do you enjoy Manga and Anime? Then this club is for you! Join Mr. Isaac to talk about all things MANGA! Check out our manga and anime collections and make new friends.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Create your own Flat Stanley then we'll send him out into the world to find adventure with our penpals from the Douglass Branch Library. Stop back to adopt a Flat Stanley from Douglass and see what adventures you can take him on. If you create a Flat Stanley AND take a Flat Stanley out on an adventure, you'll be invited to our End of Summer Flat Stanley Celebration!
Mondays are for Movies! Join us at 4:00 p.m. for a family friendly movie each week in the Secret Room. This week we are showing Encanto! This movie is about a Colombian teenage girl who has to face the frustration of being the only member of her family without magical powers. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Did you know that you don't need to know HTML, CSS, or Java Script to make a website? Sign up for these classes and learn to make your own website with WordPress for *free! After you get the WordPress software installed, you'll learn how to customize it for your local business website, an E-Commerce site, a personal website, or a blog, etc. *You'll have to pay for your annual domain and ...
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Enjoy stories and songs with your little one! Meet a children’s librarian at the tunnel 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. Rain location is the Children’s Center. Call 428-8150 to confirm weather-related location changes. Registration not required.
Come in and hear stories and make fun crafts right after! Weekly on Tuesdays July & August Location: Childrens Room
Tuesday is Story Day this summer at the Winton Branch Library. Families with children ages 3-8 will be enthralled by these free programs which will occur on Tuesdays in the Children’s Room at 11am from July 12 – August 9. Children’s Librarian Kathy Wolf will read books, together we will sing songs and rhyme rhymes with flannels or fingerplays and have a blast! Who knew that early literacy learning could be such fun! ...
Kids and thier grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2022 and August 2022!
Singer/Songwriter/Musician witha great mix of mix of covers and very solid original tunes.
We'll provide the supplies. You provide the creativity! For ages 5-12
Unleash your inner artist with our zine making workshop! 15 spots available Register for the program here Part of the Lincoln Teens Summer Reading Programs
Learn about ecosystem health in your own backyard! Seneca Park Zoo naturalists are visiting Central Library on Tuesday, July 19 at 2:00 pm for a nature exploration program that is best for children ages 5-12. Learn about the animals that live in and around urban areas, and how you can determine the health of an ecosystem through biodiversity. Explore a hands-on macroinvertebrate sorting activity with samples from local waterways. Registration is requested but not required.
Come by the Lincoln Library between 2-3 pm every Tuesday to get 1:1 computer help! You can bring your device, your questions or any topics you would like to get more practice with! Call 428-8210 for questions.
We'll provide the candy, you provide the hunger! With Rice Krispy treats, swedish fish, fruit roll ups - what kind of sushi can you design? We'll take a picture of each dish before you eat it, and display the entered entrees on our facebook page! People will have a week to vote for their favorite one, and the winner will recieve a prize.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
The utilization of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), geofencing, and biometrics are being investigated to create a future that relies on truth over trust. Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a discussion about this developing technology that will revolutionize the way people conduct transactions. For more information, please email EasternRegionalOutreachOffice@uspto.gov. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Please send your questions in advance or during the event to ...
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
See the story of the Little Mermaid told with puppets! Rush to the Winton Branch Library so you won’t miss a single second of Hans Christian Andersen’s entertaining story about The Little Mermaid using puppets. Omnipresent Puppet Theatre will be presenting the show at 11:00am on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 for families with children of all ages. There is plenty of space and no need to register, so bring along ...
Teen Central is hosting a teen cooking event! Teen participants will learn how to make healthy and delicious meals from scratch. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please call or email Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
An educator from the Seneca Park Zoo will be bringing some of his or her animal friends to the library to meet kids and their grownups!
Artist & Instructor, Becky Miller, R.I.T. Student Staff artist for Tora-Con since 2019 Come create a Manga character, artist Becky will lead the workshop with instructions on how to create your own character and assist with your design. Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2022 Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm Location: Phillis Wheatley Library Ages: 13-17 Arrive on Time Registration Required
Giant-sized Chess? How about Jenga or Kerplunk? Stop in and give it a try!
All ages welcome 10+ (No prior experience necessary, but it is also welcomed.) Location: Outside weather permitting. If not, Children's Room
A safe space to explore self, identity, and the world! A teen run, teen oriented group for self leadership and exploratory thinking.
Come have some fun making this pretty colorful headband inspired by Frida Kahlo. This class will be through Zoom and CreativeBug and you will pick supplies up in the Art Division. You will need your own glue gun. Register here: https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/9055513
Whether you’re a beginner or a computer master, you’re invited to join the GWC club at the Central Library! Girls (6th-12th grades) who sign up for this 15 week summer program will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help them build animations, games, apps, and more! GWC have tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. ...
Come watch a movie with us, every Thursday! Snacks and drinks will be available.
Come see staff in their crazy hair! The first 10 adults to show us their own silliness by coming in with crazy hair (or a crazy wig) will receive a $10 gift card to Price Rite.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
Start your day with a gentle class that adapts yoga poses with the use of a chair. This class cultivates awareness and relaxation through breath work and gentle stretches without the stress of getting up and down off the floor. Registration required.
New experiment each week! Pre-School to Grade 2 (with parent engagement & involvement required) Location: Childrens Room
Join us for open playtime in our newly renovated Secret Room each Thursday from 11:00 until 12:00 p.m. This is best for children ages 2 – 5 years of age with a caregiver. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Let's get outside and be creative! Ages 5-12
Reentry Resources for Justice-Involved Persons Do you have a family member or friend who is currently in jail or prison? Or are you experiencing the collateral consequences of a past incarceration? If so, please join us for a discussion of resources that can help reduce some of the barriers faced by persons coming out of jail or prison. ...
Celebrate the shared power of play and music Put on your listening ears and your playful imagination and rush to the Winton Branch Library so you won’t be late for Playful Music presented by FivebyFive. This free program will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 21 and will be fun for families with children of all ages. Playful Music ...
fivebyfive (flute, clarinet, electric guitar, bass and piano) is an artist-led Rochester NY-based ensemble formed in 2015 with a mission to engage audiences in the collaborative spirit and creativity of today’s chamber music. Through its workshops and educational concerts, fivebyfive aims to spark young people’s unlimited creative potential and inspire a deeper understanding of today’s chamber music. With a commitment to accessibility, fivebyfive performs in a variety of settings, ...
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Enjoy dances and stories from Daystar Ensemble! Join us for a performance including dance and water themed tales from Native American communities to coincide with the Summer reading theme of "Oceans of Possibilities" in the Kate Gleason Auditorium on Thursday, July 21st from 3:00-4:00 pm. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Kids ages 5-12 will have a lot of fun building things with LEGOS!
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Want to meet owls? Raptors? Stop at Sully Library to get up close and learn about these fascinating creatures!
Come to the Children’s Center of the Central Library on Friday afternoons between 1 and 4 pm and find the maker in you. Each week we’ll explore and create with different tools, materials, and methods. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Hot outside? No problem. Drop in and enjoy a family-friendly movie in the air-conditioned comfort of the Story Time Room! For families.
Become a member of the Teen Central Teen Advisory Board! Join and meet new people, discuss teen concerns, help develop library programs and services you would like to see in the library, and talk about books — all while earning volunteer credits and having fun. This is your chance to make a difference! If you are interested in joining our Teen Advisory Board, please register here and email Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb....
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
PlayROCs your Neighborhood – Healthi Kids’ city-wide coordinated play day is BACK! Since 2016, children, families and neighborhood organizers have rallied together throughout the City of Rochester to raise awareness for safe and accessible play spaces for every child, in every neighborhood. PlayROCS your Neighborhood is working to repurpose, reclaim and bring back play spaces for kids and families across the city.
Practice floor, standing and balancing poses with plenty of modifications for individula needs. This class is intended to be enjoyable and accessible for all levels. Registration required. Please bring your own mat.
Call 585-428-8216 for weekly showings. Location: Childrens Room
Make a fun and easy craft with Miss Jakisa! New craft each week. Location: Childrens Room
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Come to the Teen Central on Mondays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet/knit, or just enjoy beading crafts while socializing with other teens in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Create your own Flat Stanley then we'll send him out into the world to find adventure with our penpals from the Douglass Branch Library. Stop back to adopt a Flat Stanley from Douglass and see what adventures you can take him on. If you create a Flat Stanley AND take a Flat Stanley out on an adventure, you'll be invited to our End of Summer Flat Stanley Celebration!
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Mondays are for Movies! Join us at 4:00 p.m. for a family friendly movie each week in the Secret Room. This week we are showing Raya And The Last Dragon! This movie takes place in a realm known as Kumandra, a re-imagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization, where a warrior named Raya is determined to find the last dragon. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Did you know that you don't need to know HTML, CSS, or Java Script to make a website? Sign up for these classes and learn to make your own website with WordPress for *free! After you get the WordPress software installed, you'll learn how to customize it for your local business website, an E-Commerce site, a personal website, or a blog, etc. *You'll have to pay for your annual domain and ...
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Summer reading is loaded with fun activities this summer! Visit the Teen Central, check out a few of your favorite YA titles, drop off your reading entry logs for a chance to get rewarded with awesome books, gift cards, and much more. Registration is not required. For more information, please stop by the YA Ref. Desk, call or email us at teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-5481
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
Enjoy stories and songs with your little one! Meet a children’s librarian at the tunnel 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. Rain location is the Children’s Center. Call 428-8150 to confirm weather-related location changes. Registration not required.
Come in and hear stories and make fun crafts right after! Weekly on Tuesdays July & August Location: Childrens Room
Tuesday is Story Day this summer at the Winton Branch Library. Families with children ages 3-8 will be enthralled by these free programs which will occur on Tuesdays in the Children’s Room at 11am from July 12 – August 9. Children’s Librarian Kathy Wolf will read books, together we will sing songs and rhyme rhymes with flannels or fingerplays and have a blast! Who knew that early literacy learning could be such fun! ...
Kids and thier grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2022 and August 2022!
Classical crossover & folk fusion featuring the violin and the nyckelharpa
See amazing animal adaptations up close and make predictions about how animals can help humans in the future. For families.
We are excited to welcome Wild Wings back to the Lincoln Branch to introduce us and teach us about some of their incredible birds of prey! Part of the Lincoln Teens Summer Reading Programs
Come by the Lincoln Library between 2-3 pm every Tuesday to get 1:1 computer help! You can bring your device, your questions or any topics you would like to get more practice with! Call 428-8210 for questions.
Email, device, and beginner Microsoft Office assistance (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
Drop-in sessions or by appointment. Drop-in sessions subject to librarian availability. Recommend calling first.
It's time to sign-up for Summer Reading at Phillis Wheatley Library! Sign-up starts on Monday, June 27th. Read books to enter into the raffle drawings. Raffle drawings on Wednesday, August 17 with music, arm painting and ice-cream. Call 428-8212 or register online to get started. Don't miss out on this fun summer challenge!
Read books to be entered into a raffle drawing for a chance to win a gift card.
Read all month long! Read, review, and enter raffle! Chance to win a prize! Submit your book review within the library raffle box.
Watch out for flying objects! Nels Ross’s interactive comedy show blends flying objects, humor and audience participation with edge-of-your-chair stunts. Families with children of all ages are sure to enjoy his show, which will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, July 27. There is no need to register for this free program, so be sure to bring the whole family – ...
Brownbag Book Discussion--The Maidens Join us for a discussion of The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mantel. All are welcome and no registration is required. Copies of the book are available at the BLB Circulation Desk at the Central Library. For more information call: 428-8360.
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. All ages welcome.
Join us for a fun evening of jewelry making. No experience necessary. Michelle will teach you how to take a stone pendant, a piece of wire, and a necklace cord and transform them into a unique handmade piece of jewelry! You will learn the basics of wire working including how to use the tools, create wrapped loops, and wire spiral details. All tools and supplies will be provided. This is a live ...
Whether you’re a beginner or a computer master, you’re invited to join the GWC club at the Central Library! Girls (6th-12th grades) who sign up for this 15 week summer program will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help them build animations, games, apps, and more! GWC have tutorials in Scratch, Python, Swift, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This ...
Join us for open playtime in our newly renovated Secret Room each Thursday from 11:00 until 12:00 p.m. This is best for children ages 2 – 5 years of age with a caregiver. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Join African Drummer Mayukwa Kashiwa of Building Families First, Inc. as he shares his knowledge of African drums and explore cultures across the Ocean! March to the beat of this fun drumming performance in the Kate Gleason Auditorium on Thursday, July 28th from 3:00 until 4:00 pm! This is an all-ages program. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Join us for a virtual discussion of The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mantel. All are welcome and no registration is required. Copies of the book are available at the BLB Circulation Desk at the Central Library. For the Zoom link, please email: Diane.Premo@libraryweb.org For more information call: 428-8360.
Come to the Children’s Center of the Central Library on Friday afternoons between 1 and 4 pm and find the maker in you. Each week we’ll explore and create with different tools, materials, and methods. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Join our bi-weekly books & more discussion sessions and flourish your love for reading and learning! Discussion topics range from YA classics, non-fiction to manga and graphic novels to poetry around the world. Registration is required. We meet in the B-hive meeting room on the 2nd floor at the Central Library. This event will be live stremmed as well. To attend via Zoom, you must ...
Open to All Teens, Grade 6-12 (June 20th through August 31st) Register & submit your entry by emailing your photo to: teen.central@libraryweb.org *Ask at the Teen Central if you would like to drop off a print copy of your entry. If you have any questions, please call or email Faezeh at teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451 ************************************************************************ Submission Rules The contest is open to all teens (grades 6-12) living in ...
Come to the Teen Central on Mondays betwwen 2-5 and learn how to sew, crochet/knit, or just enjoy beading crafts while socializing with other teens in a safe and inclusive environment! If you have any questions, please email or call Faezeh at: teen.central@libraryweb.org - (585) 428-8451
Mondays are for Movies! Join us at 4:00 p.m. for a family friendly movie each week in the Secret Room. This week we are showing Turning Red! This movie is about a 13-year-old girl named Meilin, who turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Did you know that you don't need to know HTML, CSS, or Java Script to make a website? Sign up for these classes and learn to make your own website with WordPress for *free! After you get the WordPress software installed, you'll learn how to customize it for your local business website, an E-Commerce site, a personal website, or a blog, etc. *You'll have to pay for your annual domain and ...
Jump start kindergarten readiness! Is your child attending kindergarten this fall? Help ease the transition with Ready, Set, Kindergarten, a five-session series designed to encourage the development of early learning practices. Exploring literacy, science, and math through music, stories, art, and play will help you and your child get ready for school. The experience of learning together with peers also teaches children important social-emotional skills that will help them adjust to being in ...
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