The Monroe County Library System is happy to announce it’s renewal of the VIP Pass program for 2018. 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.
Did you know that the Central Library is a Federal Depository Library, providing access to thousands of Government documents to the public? In the past we have maintained print copies of this collection. Now you can access the basic collection of this program digitally.
Rochester City residents can now enjoy complimentary access to the New York Times at NYTimes.com through the Rochester Public Library. Learn How…
Make an ornament for the Central Library’s 7th Annual “Wonderland at Central” Holiday Display! The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is looking for individuals or groups to make large ornaments to spread beauty and joy throughout the library buildings during December. This is the seventh year for our ornament display, and we’d love to have your art to share with the public during the upcoming holidays. ...
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 vocabulary through reading, practice speaking through discussion and improve your listening skills. We will view an accompanying movie on Friday.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Learn how to use the many features of your Smartphone. Download apps, control your settings and customize you phone to how you want to use it. Bring your own Smartphone to class and connect it to the library’s free WIFI. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Come meet with a Medicare representative to learn more about your options for the upcoming year. Coffee and donuts will be provided.
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! For ages 2-10. Location: Children's Room
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Babies and their caregivers will enjoy books and songs with Miss Emily. Designed for children ages 0-2 and a caregiver. Please call 428-8218 for more details. NOTE NEW TIME
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
We offer an open computer lab for questions and answers on basic computer skills. Need help creating an email, using the Internet, or typing documents? Bring your questions and receive one-on-one assistance to achieve your computer goals. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 585-428-8214 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Play Bingo and win your choice of books and little prizes! For families. Location: Children's Room
Discuss Nija Detective by Randi Rhodes
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Whether you write memoir or essays or journal articles, apply the craft of story and poetry to your fact-based stories. Engage your reader with compelling characters, dialogue, gesture, action scenes, story line, and sensory and figurative images. We will discuss example stories and engage in skill-building activities. Open to writers of all levels. Space is limited and registration is required. Marna Rossi, Ph.D, is a workshop leader who helps students become more expressive through ...
Stories of real haunted New York Homes & Places! Exhibits of ghostly artifacts! Interactive audience participation! For ages 13 and up.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
1-1 assistance with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. By appointment. Please call 428-8216 to register. For adults. Location: The first floor Adult Room
Art, music, and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! For all ages. Please knock at the Britton Rd. front door as story time starts before the library opens. Location: Children's 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.
Tuesday mornings is baby and toddler day at the Winton Branch Library! Mrs. Wolf will be hosting her Babies and Books program from 11:30-12:15 on Tuesdays October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4 and 11. We will share bounces, songs, rhymes, and shakers. There will be time for free play after the program. Babies and adults will have lots of fun! There is no need to register, and siblings are welcome.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Book: When They Call You A Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele Reviewer: Teen Empowerment Youth Organizer Alexus Clark The NYT bestseller described by Library Journal as "... a searing, timely look into a contemporary movement from one of its crucial leading voices."
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.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Meet Miss Emily in the Children's Room and see what she's creating this week. A different craft each week in December. For ages 12 and under; while supplies last.
Need help with a tough math problem? Or with Spanish, etc... Stop in! Location: Children's Room
See Ms. Nysha for details
Research shows that mindfulness meditation helps reduce stress and anxiety, lessen depression, and enhance overall well-being. This hour-long experiential workshop is presented by Rhea Zweifler, LCSW. Zweifler is a local mental health counselor and community health educator with over 20 years experience. Please register in person at the Monroe Avenue Branch, or call the branch at 428-8202.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Bring your own needlecraft project and socialize with others who share your love of knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or other stitching crafts. No registration necessary.
Please join our book discussion group to discuss the novel, Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. 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 ...
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.
Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, finger plays, rhymes and more. Designed for children ages 2-5 with a caregiver. Please call 428-8218 for more information. NOTE NEW TIME
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
1-on-1 assistance with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. By appointment. Please call 428-8216 to register. For adults. Location: first floor Adult Room
Need help with a tough math problem? Or with Spanish, etc... Stop in! Location: Children's Room
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.
Hear a story and then create book-related process art. Process art is the sensory experience of creating art.
On Wednesday, October 24th from 5pm to 6pm, join American Heart Association certified nursing staff from the University of Rochester / Highland Hospital for a demonstration of hands-only CPR for children and infants. Procedures for dealing with infant and child choking will also be reviewed (time permitting). Nursing staff will not be issuing certification cards, but this will be a review of crucial information for parents and caregivers. This program is free and open to the ...
Enjoy a family-friendly movie at the library. We'll even make the popcorn! Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. For all ages. Location: Children's Room
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Enjoy Spooky Fun and games, Food will be provided!!
Show off your cookie decorating skills with Miss Sarah and Miss Liz, the Storybook Cook! All ages, limit of 20 participants, please sign up at the Circulation Desk or call 428-8206 to register.
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 Wheatley Book Club meets the 4th Wednesday of the month @ 5:30pm . This months book is We're gonna need more Wine By Gabriele Union
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
FRANKENSTEIN LIVES! THE CONTINUING RELEVANCE OF MARY SHELLEY’S SHOCKING NOVEL Lecture with Tim Madigan, Professor and Chair of Philosophy, St. John Fisher College. Published 200 years ago and never out of print since then, Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein is a story of a man obsessed with creating artificial life. Victor Frankenstein and his rejected creation aren’t far removed from today’s discussions on fetal tissue research, life-extension, human cloning, ...
Calling all Lego enthusiasts! Join us for a building challenge at the Central Library. Use our Legos to create your own unique animal. Your creations will be displayed in the Science and History Division throughout the month. This program is for ages 16 and older. For more information call the Science and History Division at 428-8110.
Learn about what can be stored in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2010. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Join Miss Sarah for stories and songs for all ages! We’ll have playtime after the stories, no registration required.
Learn vocabulary through reading, practice speaking through discussion and improve your listening skills. We will view an accompanying movie on Friday.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Learn about setting fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2010. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
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.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Join us for showings of some classic horror movies from the 1930s. Light refreshments will be served. For movie titles, please call the library at 428-8218.
Board games and card games will be available. Challenge your friends or the library staff to a game or two.
Celebrate the season by decorating some holiday cupcakes! For ages 10-16. Space is limited, please call 428-8248 to sign up. Location: Children's Room
See Ms. Nysha for details
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.
Crafts & snacks, games & story time, plus show us your costume! For families. Location: Children's Room
Learn vocabulary through reading, practice speaking through discussion and improve your listening skills. We will view an accompanying movie on Friday.
Families with preschool children will enjoy coming to the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 Winton Rd North, for our Preschool Storytime with Mrs. Wolf. We'll share stories, songs, and fingerplays. Program will take place on Friday mornings, October 19,26, November 2,23,30 and December 7 from 11:30-12:30. There is no need to register and siblings are welcome.
Sing, Dance, Play
The talented young musicians of Roisin Dubh (“Black Rose”) play traditional Irish music with energy and sensitivity. They have performed at festivals and venues around western NY, and were honored to be heard worldwide when they were featured on the NPR radio program “Thistle and Shamrock” in 2012. They are part of the music program at East Rochester High School directed by Mark Gowman.
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 ...
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 chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! For ages 2-10. Location: Children's Room
Art, music, and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! All ages. Location: Children's Room
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
We'll put the coffee pot on. Join us for a snack and see what's new at the Lyell Library. Offer up your suggestions for programs and materials you would like to see in your library.
Enjoy Halloween Movie and Popcorn
Have fun with play dough, paints, and Legos. We even have Magna Tiles now! For ages 4-12 (younger children welcome with parental assistance). Location: Children's Room
What book are you reading? Come to the Teen Book Club and share! Snacks provided.
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.
Newspapers are an invaluable resource for tracking down family information. And, in this digital age, they have never been more readily available. Join us as we explore some of the great websites available, as well as tips for achieving the best search results.
Every Saturday this fall learn how to code with University of Rochester instructors. Class size is limited. Classes are for young women ages 12 to 19. Time: 11am to noon in the you media lab--second floor of the Central Library's Bausch and Lomb building. Classes begin September 8th and run until December 8th. Sign up today! Any questions you may call Dennis at 428-8152 SIGN UP HERE
Enjoy a family-friendly movie at the library. We'll even make the popcorn! Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. For all ages. Location: Children's Room
Classes are for anyone who is interested in learning English at any level from beginner on up. We will also be featuring class visits from representatives of many services throughout the area, including city representatives, individuals to help with legal questions, social service organizations, banking systems and many more!
Frederick Douglass made Rochester home for nearly 25 years. Commemorate his life and legacy, and that of Abolition and Suffrage pioneer, Harriet Tubman, in this evocative, one-hour musical retrospective for narrator, solo vocalists, keyboard and choir, performed by Resonanz, the touring ensemble of the Rochester Oratorio Society. This varied and beautiful program includes readings of excerpts from Douglass's most famous orations, Spirituals, Gospel music, and operatic excerpts by contemporary American composers Kirke Mechem, ...
Too old to go trick-or-treating but still want to have fun with your friends, and candy too? Compete in games like pudding Pictionary™, trivia, words within words, minute to win it, and taste testing. Chocolate @ candy prizes will be awarded.
Driven by his changing beliefs in how the abolition of slavery should come about, Frederick Douglass began seeking a new home for himself and his family in the mid-1840s. As he toured the nation giving his fiery anti-slavery addresses, Douglass was also looking for a place that he could raise his family safely and begin publishing his own newspaper. Rochester was far from his only option for a new home. How and why did ...
Join us in the digital media lab as we go over the basics of Adobe Photoshop. All ages welcome.
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.
Double, double, toil and trouble… Calling all witches, monsters, princesses & pirates to the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 2:00pm for a Halloween Spook-tacular! Start in the Kate Gleason Auditorium for the Checker’s Spooky (But Silly) Show, full of magic, juggling, and hilarity, followed by Trick-or-Treating through the library, and ghostly activities in the Children’s Center. Frightening fun for the whole family! Appropriate ...
Make an ornament for the Central Library’s 7th Annual “Wonderland at Central” Holiday Display! The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is looking for individuals or groups to make large ornaments to spread beauty and joy throughout the library buildings during December. This is the seventh year for our ornament display, and we’d love to have your art to share with the public during the upcoming holidays. ...
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 vocabulary through reading, practice speaking through discussion and improve your listening skills. We will view an accompanying movie on Friday.
Come meet with a Medicare representative to learn more about your options for the upcoming year. Coffee and donuts will be provided.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Learn about what can be stored in a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2010. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
A chance for little ones to get out of the house and burn off some energy! For ages 2-10. Location: Children's Room
Babies and their caregivers will enjoy books and songs with Miss Emily. Designed for children ages 0-2 and a caregiver. Please call 428-8218 for more details. NOTE NEW TIME
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
We offer an open computer lab for questions and answers on basic computer skills. Need help creating an email, using the Internet, or typing documents? Bring your questions and receive one-on-one assistance to achieve your computer goals. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 585-428-8214 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
We'll be making spooky crafts! For ages 4-12 (younger with parental assistance). Location: Children's Room
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
We'll offer a movie (usually something a little unusual you might have missed) accompanied by treats. This month we'll see a couple of films suitable for the Halloween season. Please call 428-8216 for the titles. For adults. Location: Basement Program Room
Mr. George Diaz Muniz is an accomplished classical guitarist who has studied with the virtuoso Flamenco guitarist, Mr. Adonis Puertas from Malaga Spain.
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Join us for The Dish, a comedy starring Sam Neil and Patrick Warburton. When the tiny community of Parkes, Australia is chosen for its 1,000 ton satellite dish to participate in the Apollo 11 space mission, the people of Parkes are thrilled to be in the limelight. Rated PG-13. Popcorn will be served. Film is 1 hour, 41 minutes.
Whether you write memoir or essays or journal articles, apply the craft of story and poetry to your fact-based stories. Engage your reader with compelling characters, dialogue, gesture, action scenes, story line, and sensory and figurative images. We will discuss example stories and engage in skill-building activities. Open to writers of all levels. Space is limited and registration is required. Marna Rossi, Ph.D, is a workshop leader who helps students become more expressive through ...
Join us for a discussion of Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo. Li Lan, the daughter of a respectable Chinese family in colonial Malaysia, hopes for a favorable marriage, but her father has lost his fortune and she has few suitors. Instead, the wealthy Lim family urges her to become a “ghost bride” for their son, who has recently died under mysterious circumstances. Rarely practiced, a traditional ghost marriage is used to placate a ...
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
1-1 assistance with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. By appointment. Please call 428-8216 to register. For adults. Location: The first floor Adult Room
Art, music, and action mix with stories for a well-rounded program that includes fun with friends! For all ages. Please knock at the Britton Rd. front door as story time starts before the library opens. Location: Children's 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.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Tuesday mornings is baby and toddler day at the Winton Branch Library! Mrs. Wolf will be hosting her Babies and Books program from 11:30-12:15 on Tuesdays October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4 and 11. We will share bounces, songs, rhymes, and shakers. There will be time for free play after the program. Babies and adults will have lots of fun! There is no need to register, and siblings are welcome.
Book: There There by Tommy Orange Reviewer: Michael Galban (Mono Lake Paiute/Washoe) -- Curator, Historian and Interpretive Programs Assistant, Seneca Art & Culture Center at Ganondagan State Historic Site A multigenerational story about violence and recovery, memory and identity, and the beauty and despair woven into the history of a nation and its people, set during the Big Oakland Powwow.
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.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
We'll tell you about the long and winding history of our strangest holiday, from ancient Celtic roots to 20th century America. For ages 14-adult.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Join us for a (guinea) pig story time in our library pumpkin patch! Participants will have a chance to meet Cavy Mavy the guinea pig and to take a real pumpkin home! One pumpkin per family, while they last. Registration required by October 23rd if you would like a pumpkin.
Need help with a tough math problem? Or with Spanish, etc... Stop in! Location: Children's Room
See Ms. Nysha for details
Come join us for Death in the Stacks, a Wheatley Murder Mystery, in which you determine if your a good murderer or detective. Food will be provided.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Bring your own needlecraft project and socialize with others who share your love of knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or other stitching crafts. No registration necessary.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
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.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Toddlers and their caregivers can come dance their sillies out to some of their favorite "spooky" tunes. Halloween costuimes are welcome. No registration required.
Stop in for a fun-filled Halloween at the library. We will have Halloween Bingo, treats, crafts, and more. All ages, no registration required.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Stop in the Children's Room for stories, crafts, snacks and spooky music. For ages 12 and under.
1-on-1 assistance with computer basics: internet, e-mail, basic Word, e-books. By appointment. Please call 428-8216 to register. For adults. Location: first floor Adult Room
Need help with a tough math problem? Or with Spanish, etc... Stop in! Location: Children's Room
Enjoy Candy, donuts, cider and games
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.
Come Join us on Halloween, to Watch IT by Steven King
Hear a story and then create book-related process art. Process art is the sensory experience of creating art.
Enjoy a family-friendly movie at the library. We'll even make the popcorn! Please call 428-8248 each week for the upcoming title. For all ages. Location: Children's Room
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Learn how to use the many features of your Smartphone. Download apps, control your settings and customize you phone to how you want to use it. Bring your own Smartphone to class and connect it to the library’s free WIFI. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Once again, certified health care navigators from LawNY will be on site at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist you with enrolling for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment takes place November 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. Please be sure to bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of Income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last years tax returns if self-employed) Income and award letter (i.e., SSD) Social Security number (...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn about the different types of computers you could buy and use: tablets, laptops, smartphones, and desktops. Learn about WIFI and how to use the mouse. We will use a browser to visit internet sites. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
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.
Certified Health Insurance Navigators will be at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist patrons in enrolling for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act/New York State of Health Exchange. Open enrollment is November 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. To qualify, you must be under the age of 65 and not be on Medicare. Please be sure to bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last year's ...
Families with preschool children will enjoy coming to the Winton Branch Library, located at 611 Winton Rd North, for our Preschool Storytime with Mrs. Wolf. We'll share stories, songs, and fingerplays. Program will take place on Friday mornings, October 19,26, November 2,23,30 and December 7 from 11:30-12:30. There is no need to register and siblings are welcome.
Coming in January: "First Friday Films." On the first Friday of each month, the Reynolds Media Center will screen a different movie at noon in the Kate Gleason Auditorium. We will show a mix of new films and classics, comedies, dramas, action, period films, mysteries: a little of everything. The first film will be "Victoria and Abdul," (2017; rated PG-13; 112 minutes). Judi Dench and Ali Fazal star in this ...
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 ...
Certified Health Insurance Navigators will be at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist patrons in enrolling for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act/New York State of Health Exchange. Open enrollment is November 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. To qualify, you must be under the age of 65 and not be on Medicare. Please be sure to bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last year's ...
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.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
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.
Do you know a lot about a topic and want to share your expertise? Blogging is a great way to do that. Learn the basics of blogging, including writing a mission statement for your blog; composing an effective blog and headline; and using social media and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to attract followers. Please note that this class focuses on content, not on the technical how-to's of launching a blog on the web. Space ...
Every Saturday this fall learn how to code with University of Rochester instructors. Class size is limited. Classes are for young women ages 12 to 19. Time: 11am to noon in the you media lab--second floor of the Central Library's Bausch and Lomb building. Classes begin September 8th and run until December 8th. Sign up today! Any questions you may call Dennis at 428-8152 SIGN UP HERE
Meet artist Martha Schermerhorn, and see how she creates her artist books. Martha Schermerhorn is an artist living and working in Rochester. She enjoys working with many materials, so making books suits her best. She has been an artist-in-residence at Fairport High School teaching book arts for the past seven years, and also teaches workshops through the Art Store. She is a member of the Arena Art Group. Examples of her art will ...
Fun for all ages! Kids can climb on a fire truck, meet Sparky the dog, and learn about fire safety. Adults can sign up to receive a free smoke detector and learn how to fire proof your home.
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.
Join us in the digital media lab as we cover the basics in photography. All ages welcome. 2nd floor of the BLB building. No registration necessary. Make sure to bring your own camera.
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, November 3, 2018, 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.
Artist Sara Blake will teach you about color psychology and how color influences behavior and perception of the world around us. There are certain similar universal reactions to color that transcend the individual variables gender, age, etc. When choosing a pallet or dominant color scheme, focus on choosing colors that will help you convey the desired mood. Artist Connection: Wassily Kandinsky This class is for adults requires registration.
Make an ornament for the Central Library’s 7th Annual “Wonderland at Central” Holiday Display! The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is looking for individuals or groups to make large ornaments to spread beauty and joy throughout the library buildings during December. This is the seventh year for our ornament display, and we’d love to have your art to share with the public during the upcoming holidays. ...
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 patrons in enrolling for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act/New York State of Health Exchange. Open enrollment is November 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. To qualify, you must be under the age of 65 and not be on Medicare. Please be sure to bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last year's ...
Learn about using the internet through guided visits to several websites. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Literacy Volunteers of Rochester will be here to help you with your computer needs! Need help with a documents, online applications, unemployment benefits, resume preparation or have a stumper of a smartphone question? They can help you figure it out. Schedule subject to change. Call 428-8218 for more information.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
We offer an open computer lab for questions and answers on basic computer skills. Need help creating an email, using the Internet, or typing documents? Bring your questions and receive one-on-one assistance to achieve your computer goals. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 585-428-8214 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Hair is one of the most unique and personal mementos people can give of themselves. In this course we will scan the history of the craft while we make flowers and flat work. Supplies to assemble the flowers will be provided. Bring family hair if you would like to personalize your sample that you will create and take home. No experience necessary. This class is in two sessions, Monday November 5 and Monday November 19 from 6...
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.
Tuesday mornings is baby and toddler day at the Winton Branch Library! Mrs. Wolf will be hosting her Babies and Books program from 11:30-12:15 on Tuesdays October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4 and 11. We will share bounces, songs, rhymes, and shakers. There will be time for free play after the program. Babies and adults will have lots of fun! There is no need to register, and siblings are welcome.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Book: Why Baseball Matters by Susan Jacoby Reviewer: Patti Singer, Democrat and Chronicle reporter, who covered the Rochester Red Wings for many years. A passionate and careful analysis into why our ‘national pastime’ is losing young fans, including the non-timed structure of the game in an age of digital distraction.
Certified Health Insurance Navigators will be at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist patrons in enrolling for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act/New York State of Health Exchange. Open enrollment is November 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. To qualify, you must be under the age of 65 and not be on Medicare. Please be sure to bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last year's ...
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.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Meet 1-1 to study English, practice conversation or review for the Naturalization exam. Sign up required.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Meet 1-1 to study English, practice conversation or review for the Naturalization exam. Sign up required.
Love is like the sky; it never ends. The Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County is thrilled to host local author Leslie C. Youngblood as she presents her brand-new book, Love Like Sky, from Disney-Hyperion Publishing. Join us in the Kate Gleason Auditorium on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, from 4:30-6:00pm to get your copy of this amazing story of family, love, and all the bumps that go with it. Light refreshments will be served. ...
Meet 1-1 to study English, practice conversation or review for the Naturalization exam. Sign up required.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Bring your own needlecraft project and socialize with others who share your love of knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or other stitching crafts. No registration 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.
Once again, certified health care navigators from LawNY will be on site at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist you with enrolling for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment takes place November 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. Please be sure to bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of Income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last years tax returns if self-employed) Income and award letter (i.e., SSD) Social Security number (card not necessary) ...
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
Hear a story and then create book-related process art. Process art is the sensory experience of creating art.
Come meet USCIS Community Relations Officer Jan Owen. She will conduct a mock interview with a selected student and answer your questions about obtaining U.S. citizenship. This is a unique opportunity to bring your concerns directly to a representative of the United States government in an up close and personal forum.
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Come join us for a family- and sensory-friendly story & movie! We'll be reading some classic Beatrix Potter stories and then watching the 2018 movie release of Peter Rabbit (rated PG).
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
Learn how to use the many features of your Smartphone. Download apps, control your settings and customize you phone to how you want to use it. Bring your own Smartphone to class and connect it to the library’s free WIFI. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Certified Health Insurance Navigators will be at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist patrons in enrolling for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act/New York State of Health Exchange. Open enrollment is November 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. To qualify, you must be under the age of 65 and not be on Medicare. Please be sure to bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last year's ...
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 fonts, formatting and importing pictures through a project-based approach using Microsoft Word 2010. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
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.
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
The Volunteer Legal Services Project of Monroe County (VLSP) provides free legal help on a first come, first serve basis. The Help Center assists with completing legal forms, explains court procedures, and provides options and referrals to people facing civil legal issues. The Help Center does not provide legal advice, representation, or assistance with criminal matters. VLSP is located on Friday afternoons in LROC's space on the 3rd floor ...
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
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.
Every Saturday this fall learn how to code with University of Rochester instructors. Class size is limited. Classes are for young women ages 12 to 19. Time: 11am to noon in the you media lab--second floor of the Central Library's Bausch and Lomb building. Classes begin September 8th and run until December 8th. Sign up today! Any questions you may call Dennis at 428-8152 SIGN UP HERE
The Chester F. Carlson Patent & Trademark Center hosts the Rochester Inventors Group each month, January through June. The purpose of the group is to help others who have ideas and inventions to get through the process of taking an idea from the drawing board, to a pro-to type, to an invention, to a finished product. Patent & Trademark Center can assist with the filings of copyright, trademarks, and patents. Members have ...
Certified Health Insurance Navigators will be at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist patrons in enrolling for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act/New York State of Health Exchange. Open enrollment is November 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. To qualify, you must be under the age of 65 and not be on Medicare. Please be sure to bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last year's ...
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.
Experience a critical time in the life of Frederick Douglass through the skilled reenacting of AKWAABA. In "A Time in the Life of Frederick Douglass," AKWAABA shows Frederick Douglass in his familiar role as agitator and abolitionist prior to the Raid on Harper's Ferry. He interacts with Harriet Tubman as she visits him at his home and introduces him to Shields Green who subsequently participates in the ill fated Raid. ...
Artist Sari Gaby will teach you how to create a lifelike portrait from your photo. She will give a brief lecture and demo on special techniques for portraiture. Individual instruction will be given to each student. Students are required to bring a face they would like to draw. Advanced drawing skills are required. This class is for ages 16 and older and requires registration.
Join us in the digital media lab to learn the basics of Adobe's cutting edge software, Photoshop. All ages welcome. No registration necessary.
We will read the book, then watch the movie! Children and families of all ages are invited to the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County Children’s Center on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 1:00-3:00pm for a Book to Screen film, Ferdinand. After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a ...
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.
Make an ornament for the Central Library’s 7th Annual “Wonderland at Central” Holiday Display! The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is looking for individuals or groups to make large ornaments to spread beauty and joy throughout the library buildings during December. This is the seventh year for our ornament display, and we’d love to have your art to share with the public during the upcoming holidays. ...
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
We offer an open computer lab for questions and answers on basic computer skills. Need help creating an email, using the Internet, or typing documents? Bring your questions and receive one-on-one assistance to achieve your computer goals. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call 585-428-8214 or stop by the Circulation Desk to register.
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.
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
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.
Tuesday mornings is baby and toddler day at the Winton Branch Library! Mrs. Wolf will be hosting her Babies and Books program from 11:30-12:15 on Tuesdays October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4 and 11. We will share bounces, songs, rhymes, and shakers. There will be time for free play after the program. Babies and adults will have lots of fun! There is no need to register, and siblings are welcome.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Book: The Space Barons: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and the Quest to Colonize the Cosmos by Christian Davenport Reviewer: Dr. Jen Connelly, Lecturer, School of Physics and Astronomy, and Community Strand Leader, Inclusive Excellence Initiative, Rochester Institute of Technology An engrossing and eccentric true story of two billionaire rivals and their vision of space as the next entrepreneurial frontier to be conquered.
Certified Health Insurance Navigators will be at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist patrons in enrolling for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act/New York State of Health Exchange. Open enrollment is November 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. To qualify, you must be under the age of 65 and not be on Medicare. Please be sure to bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last year's ...
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.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Join us at the Monroe Branch for a drop-in baby story time! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and live ukulele music with your baby, while you both get a chance to socialize. Ages 0 -18 months with caregiver(s); older siblings are welcome to play quietly or participate.
Meet 1-1 to study English, practice conversation or review for the Naturalization exam. Sign up required.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Meet 1-1 to study English, practice conversation or review for the Naturalization exam. Sign up required.
Meet 1-1 to study English, practice conversation or review for the Naturalization exam. Sign up required.
We offer more than an ESOL class, we are a learning community. We have open enrollment, you can attend when you're able! Only two rules - have fun and learn something.
Bring your own needlecraft project and socialize with others who share your love of knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or other stitching crafts. No registration necessary.
Once again, certified health care navigators from LawNY will be on site at libraries throughout Monroe County to assist you with enrolling for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.Open enrollment takes place November 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. Please be sure to bring: ID Immigration documents (if applicable) Proof of Income 4 weeks of recent pay stubs (or last years tax returns if self-employed) Income and award letter (i.e., SSD) Social Security number (card not 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.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
Do you want to prepare for the High School Equivalency Exam known as TASC (formerly known as GED)? Free Tutoring is available at the Lyell Branch Library every Monday except holidays.
Study the words you need to know to pass the reading and writing portions of the Naturalization Exam. Learn how to "sound them out" and practice dictation. Join a very committed group of students.
Hear a story and then create book-related process art. Process art is the sensory experience of creating art.
Do you wish you had finished High School? Worried about taking the TASC test to get a HIgh School Equivalency Diploma? Help is available! Come study with the best tutor and best group of students around!
New Americans - prepare for the Naturalization Exam! Study the "100 civics questions", gain confidence in speaking English by practicing for the interview. Don't study alone!
The Wheatley Book Club meets the 4th Wednesday of the month @ 5:30pm
Do you need help preparing to take the High School Equivalency Diploma exam? Then this drop-in tutoring service is for you!
So you've written something. And you like it, but you feel it still needs some polishing. In this series, we will explore methods for evaluating and revising your own written work, so that you are ready to share it with confidence and pride. Please bring to the first class a written piece (typed and no more than 2-3 pages) which has potential but which needs work. This class is open to writers of all ...
Learn how to take, manage, send and delete photos and videos on your smartphone or tablet computer. Download apps that will help you manage the files on your phone as well as learn the basics of cloud photo management and device internal memory management. Bring your own smartphone or tablet to class and connect it to the library’s free WIFI. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
This FREE program will address how small businesses can participate in the process for selling products and services to government agencies. Carla will provide a brief overview about SBDC resources and information regarding NYS program certification processes as well as information and resources regarding procurement. Our presenters will be: Carla Vazquez, Certified SBDC Business Advisor Matthew Burrell, U.S. Air Force (Ret.) Monroe County/ Finger Lakes PTAC Procurement Counselor, and VA Certified Verification Counselor Kimberly ...
Each Thursday at noon, local poety and teacher, Kitty Jospe, selects a variety of poems for the group to read and discuss. Come experience the magic that happens when we slow down to read poetry out loud in a relaxing setting. All are invited to join this welcoming group. No poetry background is necessary - only an open mind! Free and open to the public. Brownbag lunches are welcome. No registration is necessary. For more ...
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 2010. Formula creation and cell formatting will be taught through a modifying an existing spreadsheet. Course requires knowledge of mouse use. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Stuck on a tough word problem? Stop in for free homework help at Lincoln with the library’s Literacy Aides.
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 ...
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 ...
Every Saturday this fall learn how to code with University of Rochester instructors. Class size is limited. Classes are for young women ages 12 to 19. Time: 11am to noon in the you media lab--second floor of the Central Library's Bausch and Lomb building. Classes begin September 8th and run until December 8th. Sign up today! Any questions you may call Dennis at 428-8152 SIGN UP HERE
Margaret Woodbury Strong, the founder of what is now the world’s largest museum dedicated to the study and exploration of play, was herself an intriguing character. How did her life and collections lead to The Strong National Museum of Play? Archivist Julia Novakovic shares the story of the museum’s namesake through photographs, documents, and other archival materials. Learn about how Margaret’s background set the wheels in motion for what ...
Join us in the digital media lab as we go over the basics of camera function and lighting. Bring your own camera. All ages welcome.
Have you invented something? Not sure about the ins and outs of patents? Join us for an engaging program about the basics of intellectual property, including patents and trademarks, determining if your idea or invention is patentable, and what assistance is available locally to inventors. Speakers include: Kate Meddaugh, manager of the Chester F. Carlson Patent and Trademark Resource Center Amy Lehman, Esq., Director of Legal Services, Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts ...
Make an ornament for the Central Library’s 7th Annual “Wonderland at Central” Holiday Display! The Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County is looking for individuals or groups to make large ornaments to spread beauty and joy throughout the library buildings during December. This is the seventh year for our ornament display, and we’d love to have your art to share with the public during the upcoming holidays. ...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
Learn about the different types of computers you could buy and use: tablets, laptops, smartphones, and desktops. Learn about WIFI and how to use the mouse. We will use a browser to visit internet sites. No prior computer experience required. Call 428-8020 to register for a class.
Are you an artist? Are your works protected? Join us for an engaging discussion about how artists can effectively protect their intellectual property. All facets of the arts community will benefit from this program, including: acting, animation, architectural design, bookmaking, choreography, composition, computer design, costume design, craft and folk arts, dance, directing, fashion, film, graphic design, installation art, literary arts, modeling, multimedia, music, photography, playwriting, poetry, printmaking, screenwriting, songwriting, theater, three-dimensional design, ...
Need to be checked for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Want to do it quick? 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 • Gonorrhea and Chlamydia (with a urine sample, you will called if positive) All results are confidential.
In observance of Lewis Henry Morgan's bicentennial year, Dan Moses considers Morgan's scholarship as a quiet form of social criticism. Morgan was dissatisfied by what he considered to be the overemphasis around him on the pursuit of "gain." In his mature years, during what has become known as The Gilded Age, he was concerned about the growing concentration of resources and power in the United States,&...
The Library Resource Outreach Center (LROC) helps connect the homeless, or those in danger of becoming homeless, to services and resources such as: housing, food, clothing, shelter, income, case management, medical care, legal assistance, and employment. No appointment necessary.
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