Effective immediately, the Monroe County Library System (MCLS) and all public libraries in Monroe County will no longer purchase eBooks from Macmillan Publishers or any of its imprints. This decision comes in reaction to Macmillan’s new library eBook embargo, which went into effect Nov. 1.
Did you know the library has thousands of ebooks and audiobooks?
You can borrow them, instantly, for free, using just the device in your hand.
Get access to OverDrive’s Libby App for FREE on your mobile devices and start reading.
Please join us for the Opening Reception at 6 pm on December 4th. Meet the artists and be inspired by this year’s entries. Light refreshments will be served. The show will be on view until February 1, 2020.
Big, handmade ornaments are hanging all over the Central Library! Take the ornament hunt challenge and find 15 of them to get a treat from the prize box at the Arts and Literature reference desk. The ornament hunt challenge can be taken any hours that the library is open during December. For information, call 585-428-8380.
Do you need an email address? Want to update your resume? We can help! Registration is required; call 428-8220 to sign up. Other times available by appointment.
A teacher from the Dominican Republic who is learning English will help us learn Spanish. Focus will be beginning Spanish on Mondays; more advanced on Friday - but feel free to attend either or both days. You must knock on the door to gain entry - this is scheduled before the library opens.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
Every Monday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
Certified Health Insurance Navigators will be at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist you in enrolling for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act/New York State of Health Exchange. Open enrollment is November 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020. To qualify, you must be under the age of 65 and not be on Medicare. Make sure you bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last year's tax return if ...
"Test of Adult Basic Education" testing measures the skills adults need to succeed on the job and in life. If gettting your high school equivalency diploma feels out of reach, this is the place to start.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
Prepare to obtain your high school equivalency diploma!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Limited to 20 participants
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Singer and songwriter Dave McGrath plays a mix of Americana spanning several decades.
Do you need an email address? Want to update your resume? We can help! Registration is required; call 428-8220 to sign up. Other times available by appointment.
Art, music and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! *Please knock at the Britton Rd front door as story time starts before the library opens. Location: Childrens Room
One on one help by reservation only. Help with job applications, resumes, research, and other computer-related issues. Call 428-8202 to register.
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
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 at 11:30...
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
The holidays are often filled with traditions that include some of our favorite meals and foods. As we celebrate, think of little changes that you can make this holiday season to create healthier meals and active days! Join us in the Kate Gleason Auditorium for this free nutrition class on making the holidays a little bit healthier. Our presenter is Michelle Weiler, and Eat Smart nutrition educator from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County. ...
Do you need help finding affordable housing, applying for benefits, or learning how to balance a budget on limited resources? A representative from the Rochester Rehabilitation Center’s Resource & Public Benefit Connection Program will be here to help you with this. Stop in to see what else they can help you with!!
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-8 Location: Childrens Room
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
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 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
There will be a health care navigator at the library to assist you in enrolling in a medical insurance plan (Affordable Health Care Act). By appointment. Call 428-8217 for more information.
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and musical instruments with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate. Story time is followed by play time.
Join an age old holiday tradition; create a house from an assortment of confections.
Breakerspace is a time to take apart different things! See what's inside, think about how it works, or just have fun with the process and using tools. Some weeks we may be creating new things out of salvaged materials. Ages 5 & up.
Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI) offers evening appointments with certified health insurance navigators throughout the year at select libraries each month. All appointments are scheduled ahead of time by calling 585-613-7662, Monday – Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Appointments are available from 4:30-8pm You can enroll for insurance throughout the year, outside of open enrollment, if you have a qualifying event. Qualifying events include: Loss or change of job Marriage ...
Recieve individual help with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Call 428-8216 to register.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Get or give help and advice . Bring your project and a smile!
Smile! Dental care is now available at the Central Library. Rochester Regional Health's mobile dental Unit is a fully functioning dental office on wheels! They can do cleanings, exams, and procedures, even if you don't have insurance.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Certified Health Insurance Navigators will be at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist you in enrolling for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act/New York State of Health Exchange. Open enrollment is November 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020. To qualify, you must be under the age of 65 and not be on Medicare. Make sure you bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last year's tax return if ...
"Test of Adult Basic Education" testing measures the skills adults need to succeed on the job and in life. If gettting your high school equivalency diploma feels out of reach, this is the place to start.
Challenge your Maplewood Community Library friends. Who is the best player in the neighborhood?
Brainstorm, Create, Build, and Enjoy Legos! Every Wednesday in the teen section.
Stop in for board games, card games, picture puzzles and more. Get ready for some competition! All ages, no registration is required.
A representative from Kiva Rochester and the Venture Jobs Foundation will be on site in the Business Innovation Center on the 4th floor of the Bausch & Lomb Library Building. About Kiva Rochester: Kiva provides crowdfunded business loans of $1,000-$10,000 at 0% interest and with no fees. Borrowers use their loans for projects such as renovations, purchasing pieces of equipment, or moving into store fronts. The Kiva Rochester team helps Rochester entrepreneurs navigate Kiva, an international ...
Join us every Wednesday in the children's section for a fun, hands on craft!
Choose from a selection of craft supplies and use your imagination to create!
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
Build with LEGOs and display your creation in the Children's Room.
Make a decoration for our library tree
Come and learn about working with tin by making tin ornaments for the holiday season
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn. Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. Location: Childrens Room
Prepare to obtain your high school equivalency diploma!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Artist Shannon Halligan will show you how to create a beautiful seasonal burlap wreath! Burlap is easy to work with and adds a rustic, natural charm to your seasonal decor. We will start with a wire base and learn how to create the wreath, as well as decorate it with natural and floral accents. No experience necessary, we will teach you how to create this beauty from start to finish! This class is for ...
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2016. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
We'll put on the party pot in the morning and you drink it until it's gone! Tea available also - we know not everybody likes coffee even though we do...
Join MIss Sarah for stories and songs for all ages! No registration required. The library will be closed, so please knock ont he fornt door to let staf members know you're attending the sory time.
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Each Thursday at noon, local poet and teacher, Kitty Jospe, selects a variety of poems for the group to read and discuss. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry out loud in a relaxing setting. All are invited to join this welcoming group. No poetry background is necessary - only an open mind! Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. No registration is necessary. For more ...
Holiday Stress: Too Tangled Up in Preparations to Enjoy the Season? The practice of mindfulness can help you enjoy the holiday season. Join us for our next Got Health talk to learn what Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is all about, how it works on the body, and what effects it can have on your sense of well-being. Our presenter is Michael Krasner, MD, FACP, Professor of Clinical Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
You can download e-books (read on your device), audio books (listen to on your device), or music or streamed movies all on your phone or tablet. Learn how to use the Libby app and the Hoopla app to do this on your own device. Bring you smartphone or tablet along, and your library card. All levels of experience welcome. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign ...
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-8 Location: Childrens Room
There will be a healthcare navigator at the Arnett Branch Library to help people use the Health Insurance Marketplace, which enables the uninsured to enroll in health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Art, music, and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! Location: Childrens Room
Learn and talk about manga, anime, comics or games. Join us - we have pocky! Agers 8 and up.
Kids can receive help with their studies from Ms. Charly in the children’s area most Thursdays during the Rochester City School year.
One on one help by reservation only. Help with job applications, resumes, research, and other computer-related issues. Call 428-8202 to register.
Working with a Sewing Pattern . Learn how to work with a commercial pattern. Learn what all those pieces are for and what all the lines, dots and notches are trying to tell you. Figure out the size you need (patterns and department store sizes are not even related) and how much of what type of fabric is needed to make the garment. Participants will also get their measurements taken to ensure the correct pattern size ...
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
Kids can read to Fritz, a certified therapy dop. No registration necessary. Ages 4-12 Location: Childrens Room
A teacher from the Dominican Republic who is learning English will help us learn Spanish. Focus will be beginning Spanish on Mondays; more advanced on Friday - but feel free to attend either or both days. You must knock on the door to gain entry - this is scheduled before the library opens.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Rochester Regional Health's mobile medical bus provides routine healthcare for the homeless outside the library! The doctors and other medical staff can administer primary healthcare, health assessments, substance abuse evaluations, nutrition counseling, screenings for particular diseases, and health insurance enrollment, among other things. No appoinment is necessary, so if interested, please stop by the medical bus parked on the corner of South Ave. and Broad St. from 1:00 to 4:30 pm every other Friday.
Challenge a friend or other worthy opponent on an extra-large chess set or learn on a starter set! Location: Childrens Room
Come have fun with play dough, paints and Legos. We even have Magna-Tiles now! Ages 4-12, younger children welcome with parential guidance. Location: Childrens Room
Come play Super Smash Brothers and test your skills.
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
Calling all inventors! Whether you're a tinkerer or pursuing patents, this group provides support to those who dare to invent. Join a group of like-minded people to discuss the pros and potential pitfalls of inventing intellectual property. Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash
Read to a dog! Bring your own book, or read one of ours. (We have lots!) The more you read, the easier it gets. Dogs are nonjudgmental when it comes to having stories read to them, and kids who are learning to read will gain confidence in their ability. These specially trained dogs are eager listeners, so please come to the Winton Branch Library at 611 North Winton Rd anytime between 11am and noon on ...
Challenge a friend or other worthy opponent on an extra-large chess set or learn on a starter set! Location: Childrens Room
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn. Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. Location: Childrens Room
Santa will read a Christmas story and then visit with the children. Each child will go home with a book of their own!
Bring in, or chose your favorite book to read to Dutchess, our Certified Therapy Dog!
See what we're making each Saturday! Ages 6-12, younger with parential assistance. Location: Childrens Room
Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Do you enjoy being creative and building cool structures? Please come and join us for Lego Club in the Science, Social Science, and History Division on the 3rd floor of the Bausch & Lomb Bulding. Your creations will be displayed throughout the month. This program is for ages 13 and older. Registration is recommended but not required. Please register at https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/5997525 For more information please call the Science, ...
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
Make and take your own unique creation! Join us in the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County for a DIY Craft on Saturday, December 14, 2019, from 1-4pm. Create an ornament or gift tag for the upcoming gift-giving season to take home with you! Families with children of all ages are welcome to get their craft on. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428...
Calm, trained, book-loving dogs will be at the library to listen to you read. Bring your favorite book or borrow one of ours.
Big, handmade ornaments are hanging all over the Central Library! Take the ornament hunt challenge and find 15 of them to get a treat from the prize box at the Arts and Literature reference desk. The ornament hunt challenge can be taken any hours that the library is open during December. For information, call 585-428-8380.
Do you need an email address? Want to update your resume? We can help! Registration is required; call 428-8220 to sign up. Other times available by appointment.
A teacher from the Dominican Republic who is learning English will help us learn Spanish. Focus will be beginning Spanish on Mondays; more advanced on Friday - but feel free to attend either or both days. You must knock on the door to gain entry - this is scheduled before the library opens.
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Every Monday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
Need to be checked for sexually transmitted infections (STI's)? Want it done quick? Stop by Health Central, on the 3rd Floor of the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Bldg., on the 3rd Monday of every month. The Monroe County Department of Health will be on site doing RAPID testing (just 20 minutes!), so you can get the results fast for the following infections: HIV Syphilis Hepatitis C Additional test with results by phone - ...
Certified Health Insurance Navigators will be at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist you in enrolling for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act/New York State of Health Exchange. Open enrollment is November 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020. To qualify, you must be under the age of 65 and not be on Medicare. Make sure you bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last year's tax return if ...
Domino designs for standing up and knocking down.
Stop in and make an ornament for your tree or ours!!
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
We will be showing The Last Holiday. Snacks will also be provided
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Life is about using the whole box of crayons - plus color pencils, markers and gel pens!
Prepare to obtain your high school equivalency diploma!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Do you need an email address? Want to update your resume? We can help! Registration is required; call 428-8220 to sign up. Other times available by appointment.
One on one help by reservation only. Help with job applications, resumes, research, and other computer-related issues. Call 428-8202 to register.
Art, music and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! *Please knock at the Britton Rd front door as story time starts before the library opens. Location: Childrens Room
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
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 at 11:30...
Do you need help finding affordable housing, applying for benefits, or learning how to balance a budget on limited resources? A representative from the Rochester Rehabilitation Center’s Resource & Public Benefit Connection Program will be here to help you with this. Stop in to see what else they can help you with!!
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-8 Location: Childrens Room
We'll be reading The Stranger in the Woods by Michael Finkel this month. "By turns riveting and thought-provoving, The Stranger in the Woods gives us a deeply moving portrait of a man determined to live his own way" (Amazon.com) Come share your reaction to Christopher's life tale.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn about setting up and using a Facebook account on your smartphone. No prior computer experience required. All levels of experience welcome. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
Neighbors as Partners (NAP) Senior Group meets bi-monthly at Lincoln Library to discuss topics important to seniors such as health, exercise, music and entertainment and much more. No registration required.
Get help enrolling for health insurance. The Healthcare Navigator will be at the Winton Branch Library located at 611 North Winton Rd. from 2-6 pm on the third Tuesday of the month: November 19, December 17, and January 14 to assist you in enrolling for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act/New York State of Health Exchange. To quality, you must be under the age of 65 and not be on Medicare. Please bring ID, proof of income, four ...
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and musical instruments with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate. Story time is followed by play time.
Get ready for the winter season with a craft. All ages, no registration is required.
Challenge your Maplewood Community Library friends. Who is the best player in the neighborhood?
Breakerspace is a time to take apart different things! See what's inside, think about how it works, or just have fun with the process and using tools. Some weeks we may be creating new things out of salvaged materials. Ages 5 & up.
Stop in and make an ornament for your tree or ours!!
Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI) offers evening appointments with certified health insurance navigators throughout the year at select libraries each month. All appointments are scheduled ahead of time by calling 585-613-7662, Monday – Friday, between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Appointments are available from 4:30-8pm You can enroll for insurance throughout the year, outside of open enrollment, if you have a qualifying event. Qualifying events include: Loss or change of job Marriage ...
Read, discuss, repeat! Enjoy the company of like minded readers. Hope to see you! December's book is "An almost perfect Christmas" by Nina Stribbe.
Recieve individual help with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. Call 428-8216 to register.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Get or give help and advice . Bring your project and a smile!
Please join our book discussion group to discuss the novel Less by Andrew Sean Greer. Our group meets on a monthly basis, reads mostly contemporary fiction, although we occasionally read non-fiction, and is always welcoming new participants. A limited number of copies of the book are available at the Circulation Desk at Central Library during the month prior to the discussion date. Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. Refreshments are ...
Bring your favorite holiday dish to share with your neighbors - and make new friends. Beverages, appetizers and place settings will be provided.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
We will be discussing This Is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel.
Certified Health Insurance Navigators will be at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist you in enrolling for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act/New York State of Health Exchange. Open enrollment is November 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020. To qualify, you must be under the age of 65 and not be on Medicare. Make sure you bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last year's tax return if ...
Brainstorm, Create, Build, and Enjoy Legos! Every Wednesday in the teen section.
Stop in for board games, card games, picture puzzles and more. Get ready for some competition! All ages, no registration is required.
A representative from Kiva Rochester and the Venture Jobs Foundation will be on site in the Business Innovation Center on the 4th floor of the Bausch & Lomb Library Building. About Kiva Rochester: Kiva provides crowdfunded business loans of $1,000-$10,000 at 0% interest and with no fees. Borrowers use their loans for projects such as renovations, purchasing pieces of equipment, or moving into store fronts. The Kiva Rochester team helps Rochester entrepreneurs navigate Kiva, an international ...
Join us every Wednesday in the children's section for a fun, hands on craft!
Stop in and make an ornament for your tree or ours!!
Choose from a selection of craft supplies and use your imagination to create!
A friendly therapy dog will be visiting the library to listen to kids read books. This a great way for kids to develp confidence readng out loud.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
Build with LEGOs and display your creation in the Children's Room.
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Prepare to obtain your high school equivalency diploma!
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn. Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. Location: Childrens Room
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Learn about what can be stored in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2016. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
We'll put on the party pot in the morning and you drink it until it's gone! Tea available also - we know not everybody likes coffee even though we do...
Join MIss Sarah for stories and songs for all ages! No registration required. The library will be closed, so please knock ont he fornt door to let staf members know you're attending the sory time.
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Each Thursday at noon, local poet and teacher, Kitty Jospe, selects a variety of poems for the group to read and discuss. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry out loud in a relaxing setting. All are invited to join this welcoming group. No poetry background is necessary - only an open mind! Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. No registration is necessary. For more ...
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-8 Location: Childrens Room
Learn about setting up and using a Twitter account on your smartphone. No prior computer experience required. All levels of experience welcome. Bring your Smartphone. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Art, music, and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! Location: Childrens Room
Marylynn A. has successfully dropped over half of her body weight. Come hear her story and discover how you can live a healthier lifestyle too.
Learn and talk about manga, anime, comics or games. Join us - we have pocky! Agers 8 and up.
One on one help by reservation only. Help with job applications, resumes, research, and other computer-related issues. Call 428-8202 to register.
Stop in and make an ornament for your tree or ours!!
Kids ages 5-12 will have fun making creations out of LEGOS
Wear pajamas and get cozy at pajama story time. We'll be reading books about the season and creating a winte-themed craft. For all ages.
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
Hear some goodnight stories. Pajamas always welcome! Location: Childrens Room
A teacher from the Dominican Republic who is learning English will help us learn Spanish. Focus will be beginning Spanish on Mondays; more advanced on Friday - but feel free to attend either or both days. You must knock on the door to gain entry - this is scheduled before the library opens.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Challenge a friend or other worthy opponent on an extra-large chess set or learn on a starter set! Location: Childrens Room
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Fill out a survey in the library or online at https://tinyurl.com/DecChoice to choose a holiday movie. We'll show the movie withthe most votes.
Come in your ugliest sweater and maybe win a prize! Don't have an ugly sweater? Bring in a regular sweater and decorate it to its ugliest perfection!
Come have fun with play dough, paints and Legos. We even have Magna-Tiles now! Ages 4-12, younger children welcome with parential guidance. Location: Childrens Room
Stop in and make an ornament for your tree or ours!!
Come play Super Smash Brothers and test your skills.
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
Challenge a friend or other worthy opponent on an extra-large chess set or learn on a starter set! Location: Childrens Room
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn. Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. Location: Childrens Room
Cuddle up with a dog and a good book! The Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is going to the dogs! Actually, the dogs are coming to the Children’s Center because they are hungry for books! Kids of all ages are invited to read a short book to these specially-trained and wonderful dogs. Research shows that the more time kids spend practicing reading aloud, the ...
See what we're making each Saturday! Ages 6-12, younger with parential assistance. Location: Childrens Room
Learn how Latkes are made and sample some. Dreidels will also be available for Dreidel Game.
Read to Pi, a registered therapy dog with Therapy Dogs International. Reading to dogs is a great way to practice reading in a relaxed and fun environment.
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
See It First—Saturday Movie Matinee “Ad Astra” (2019; rated PG-13; 123 minutes) Saturday, December 21, 2019; 2-4pm, Kate Gleason Auditorium Astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across an unforgiving solar system to uncover the truth about his missing father and his doomed expedition that now, 30 years later, threatens the universe. Starring Brad Pitt, Tommie Lee Jones, Ruth Negga, and Donald Sutherland.
Big, handmade ornaments are hanging all over the Central Library! Take the ornament hunt challenge and find 15 of them to get a treat from the prize box at the Arts and Literature reference desk. The ornament hunt challenge can be taken any hours that the library is open during December. For information, call 585-428-8380.
Do you need an email address? Want to update your resume? We can help! Registration is required; call 428-8220 to sign up. Other times available by appointment.
A teacher from the Dominican Republic who is learning English will help us learn Spanish. Focus will be beginning Spanish on Mondays; more advanced on Friday - but feel free to attend either or both days. You must knock on the door to gain entry - this is scheduled before the library opens.
Learn some basic food prep and cooking skills! Put on that apron and let’s get cooking on Monday, December 23, 2019 from 11:00am-noon at the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County for Kids Cooking: Brunch Bunch! We will learn how to safely use common kitchen tools to whip up a tasty brunch. Best for children ages 6+. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428...
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Challenge a friend or other worthy opponent on an extra-large chess set or learn on a starter set! Location: Childrens Room
Every Monday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
Come celebrate the holiday season with Lincoln Branch Library. Have a warm cup of hot chocolate while you make a cutout snowflake and listen to a classic holiday story! We'll also be making sock snowmen and women! Registration required for the snowman activity. Walk-ins are welcome if registration is not full.
Grab a printed sweater template and have some fun decorating! All ages, no registration is required.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
Prepare to obtain your high school equivalency diploma!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Get or give help and advice . Bring your project and a smile!
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Smile! Dental care is now available at the Central Library. Rochester Regional Health's mobile dental Unit is a fully functioning dental office on wheels! They can do cleanings, exams, and procedures, even if you don't have insurance.
A representative from Kiva Rochester and the Venture Jobs Foundation will be on site in the Business Innovation Center on the 4th floor of the Bausch & Lomb Library Building. About Kiva Rochester: Kiva provides crowdfunded business loans of $1,000-$10,000 at 0% interest and with no fees. Borrowers use their loans for projects such as renovations, purchasing pieces of equipment, or moving into store fronts. The Kiva Rochester team helps Rochester entrepreneurs navigate Kiva, an international ...
Join us every Wednesday in the children's section for a fun, hands on craft!
We'll put on the party pot in the morning and you drink it until it's gone! Tea available also - we know not everybody likes coffee even though we do...
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! Ages 2-8 Location: Childrens Room
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Come to the library for help and guidance in applying for a job online. You will use Craigslist and Indeed.com and become familiar with browsing for jobs of interest. Help with resumes and uploading resumes will be part of the class. Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
Art, music, and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! Location: Childrens Room
Play a variety of board games! Location: Childrens Room
Learn and talk about manga, anime, comics or games. Join us - we have pocky! Agers 8 and up.
One on one help by reservation only. Help with job applications, resumes, research, and other computer-related issues. Call 428-8202 to register.
Get into the Kwanzaa spirit!
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
Play Bingo and win your choice of books and little prizes! Location: Childrens Room
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Meet some wild animals up close! Porcupines, lizards, and tarantulas, OH MY! Come to the Winton Branch Library at 11:30 on Friday, December 27 to meet Noelle Boone, the Creature Teacher, who will introduce lots of different kinds of animals from all parts of our amazing world. Families with children of all ages will be enthralled by the various animals we will get to see and meet up close. There is no need to register for this ...
Challenge a friend or other worthy opponent on an extra-large chess set or learn on a starter set! Location: Childrens Room
Rochester Regional Health's mobile medical bus provides routine healthcare for the homeless outside the library! The doctors and other medical staff can administer primary healthcare, health assessments, substance abuse evaluations, nutrition counseling, screenings for particular diseases, and health insurance enrollment, among other things. No appoinment is necessary, so if interested, please stop by the medical bus parked on the corner of South Ave. and Broad St. from 1:00 to 4:30 pm every other Friday.
We'll put the coffee pot on. Join us for a snack: See what's new at the Lyell Branch Library & offer up your suggestions for programs & materials that you would like to see us provide.
We'll put the coffee pot on. Join us for a snack; see what's new at the Lyell Branch Library & offer up your suggestions for programs & materials you would like to see us provide.
Play a variety of board games! Location: Childrens Room
Come have fun with play dough, paints and Legos. We even have Magna-Tiles now! Ages 4-12, younger children welcome with parential guidance. Location: Childrens Room
Come play Super Smash Brothers and test your skills.
Everyday English taught by ESOL Associates of Rochester. Students of all ages and from all countries are welcome. Whether you are new to America or have been here several years, you are welcome. All classes are free.
A monthly genealogy discussion group that meets the fourth Saturday of each month.
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy before our 11:00am movie. Location: Childrens Room
We provide the trains, you provide the creativity! Chugga chugga choo choo! The Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is filling the Secret Room with trains and tracks from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Families with children of all ages are invited to come build, play, and chug away! For more information, call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Challenge a friend or other worthy opponent on an extra-large chess set or learn on a starter set! Location: Childrens Room
Enjoy family time at the library. We'll even make the popcorn. Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. Location: Childrens Room
See what we're making each Saturday! Ages 6-12, younger with parential assistance. Location: Childrens Room
Punch and Judy will be ringing in the New Year courtesy of the Tom Bohrer Trio!
Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Children’s Room! This event is best suited for preschool age children. Registration is not required. Story Times at the Arnett Branch Library take place at 11:15 am on every Tuesday and 1:00 pm on every Saturday that the library is open.
Big, handmade ornaments are hanging all over the Central Library! Take the ornament hunt challenge and find 15 of them to get a treat from the prize box at the Arts and Literature reference desk. The ornament hunt challenge can be taken any hours that the library is open during December. For information, call 585-428-8380.
A teacher from the Dominican Republic who is learning English will help us learn Spanish. Focus will be beginning Spanish on Mondays; more advanced on Friday - but feel free to attend either or both days. You must knock on the door to gain entry - this is scheduled before the library opens.
Do you need an email address? Want to update your resume? We can help! Registration is required; call 428-8220 to sign up. Other times available by appointment.
If you are learning English we can help. Open enrollment, no minimum attendance required. Only two rules - have fun and learn something!
Songs, stories and crafts for 3 and 4 year olds.
Do you have the makings to engineer a solution? The Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County challenges you on Monday, December 30, 2019, from 1-3pm to pick a STEAM-Maker Mystery Bag! Each bag will be filled with random supplies and a challenge for which you must build a solution. Families with children of all ages are welcome to test their maker skills. For more information, please call the ...
Every Monday from 3-5pm. Unwind your day, relax, and color. All materials provided.
Challenge a friend or other worthy opponent on an extra-large chess set or learn on a starter set! Location: Childrens Room
Enjoy a holiday craft
Certified Health Insurance Navigators will be at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist you in enrolling for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act/New York State of Health Exchange. Open enrollment is November 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020. To qualify, you must be under the age of 65 and not be on Medicare. Make sure you bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last year's tax return if ...
Learn how to organize and print those Holiday family photos. Bring in photos in your camera, on Facebook, or on a flashdrive. Library staff will help you in formatting and printing those precious photos. For attendees of the class, you will get three free full-sheet color prints! Call 428-8020 or register online for this class. Relay call for Sign Interpreter request (2 wk. notice please.) Spanish Interpreter is available upon request.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
A representative from Kiva Rochester and the Venture Jobs Foundation will be on site in the Business Innovation Center on the 4th floor of the Bausch & Lomb Library Building. About Kiva Rochester: Kiva provides crowdfunded business loans of $1,000-$10,000 at 0% interest and with no fees. Borrowers use their loans for projects such as renovations, purchasing pieces of equipment, or moving into store fronts. The Kiva Rochester team helps Rochester entrepreneurs navigate Kiva, an international ...
The king has returned! Gather your pride to the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Children’s Center on Thursday, January 2, 2020, from 1:00-3:00pm for the New Release live-action movie, The Lion King. A young lion returns to reclaim the throne that was stolen from him and his father by his treacherous uncle after spending his childhood in exile under the care of a friendly warthog and meerkat. Rated PG, 118 min. Please ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Stories, songs, and play (with a sweet ending)! Warm up at the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County with Hot Chocolate Storytime on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 11:00am-noon. Themed stories and songs will be followed with play and time at the end for children and parents to socialize with a cup of hot chocolate. For more information, call the Children's Center at 428-8150.
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Join us for an hour of playing and singing some easy songs aimed at beginning level ukulele players. Bring a ukulele if you have one, or use one of ours on a first come, first served basis. We don't teach you how to play, but will have plenty of "how to play" handouts to get you started. Folks who just want to sing are always welcome, too!
Build! Construct! Create! Do you have a love of Legos? Then come to the Children’s Center of the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County from 1:00-4:00pm on Saturday, January 4, 2020, for Lego Lab! Come build a Lego creation and put it on display for all to see. Families with children of all ages are welcome to build. For more information, please call the Children’s Center at 428-8150.
Big, handmade ornaments are hanging all over the Central Library! Take the ornament hunt challenge and find 15 of them to get a treat from the prize box at the Arts and Literature reference desk. The ornament hunt challenge can be taken any hours that the library is open during December. For information, call 585-428-8380.
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