The Arnett Branch Library will be closed for staff training Friday, Oct. 16th.
The Arnett Branch Library will be closed for staff training Friday, Oct. 16th.
Join us for a variety of in person and virtual author talks.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
Meet with Paola for resources and referrals related to job searching, finances, mental health, food and housing, education, and legal assistance. Available Mondays and Tuesdays during library hours. Habla espanola!
Learn the basics of using Google Workspace to create documents, edit spreadsheets, schedule your activities, and more! Maximum of 10 participants, basic computer experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, they will receive a free Chromebook to take home. Limit of one device per person per household while supplies ...
OACES is Rochester’s premier workforce preparation agency. Part of the Rochester City School District, they offer adult learning programs in English as a New Language (ENL), General Development Education (GED), and Career and Technical Education (CTE). They provide additional support services including employment preparation, case management, and more. Meet a counselor in person to get connected
Get 1-on-1 computer help from Literacy Rochester's Digital Volunteers every Wednesday and Thursday.
Dr. Michael will be on hand to provide primary care to Rochester residents that are unhouses in the Joseph Avenue/14621 area. Call or text 585-888-6699 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Walk-ins Welcome. A Literacy Rochester volunteer will help you learn to operate your devices, navigate the internet, and use software. Get help with your smartphone or laptop, make an email account, apply for a job, or make a resume.
Stop by the library and spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. For all ages.
Space is limited. Please register for this event. Presenters: Dr. Anna Lindner and her Communication students from Nazareth College Have you ever seen something suspicious online? Nowadays, it’s even harder to tell what’s real and trustworthy because “artificial intelligence” technologies like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other apps make it easy for anyone to generate realistic videos, images, and text. This interactive workshop focuses on building “media ...
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, they ...
Join us every second Wednesday of the month to make a craft in the story time room! The library will provide supplies for up to 25 craft-making kids.
Join us for stories, a craft and cuddle your teddy bear (or other friend) up to spend a night at the library! Who knows what antics they’ll get up to!
A card game club about exploration or whatever you want. I know gin rummy, rummy 500, klondike, and cribbage… What do you know?
Wednesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm Come share your enjoyment of all things yarn! All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Enjoy a Winnie the Pooh Storytime with snacks and a craft!
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
Vince McIntyre with City Security will be at Central for a training on how to react to an active shooter situation. The training will consist of a formal, sit down presentation along with at least one in person drill for attendees. The training may not span the full two hours, however ample time has been allotted for any concerns or questions that staff may have. **Caution: this training will discuss scenarios such as patrons ...
Please join Mr. Mark for an all-ages Story Time at the Maplewood Nature Center (107 Bridge View Drive). Dress for nature.
Tuesdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays: 8, 15, 22, 29 Join us for this storytime for all ages in the children's room. Stories, songs and fun for all!
Every Thursday at Lyell Branch Library, 11AM to 4PM. The Center serves a diverse population, in part by providing free bagged lunches and water to the homeless and transient population in the area, maintaining a clothing bank, and utilizing the strength of existing services to meet the local population needs.
Get 1-on-1 computer help from Literacy Rochester's Digital Volunteers every Wednesday and Thursday.
Enjoy early dismissal from school by creating some fall art! Drop in and join Ms Vee in the library's Teen Room.
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. This class will take ...
Join us for this free form group moderated by your friendly librarian, Cathy, and share your writing ideas with like—minded people.
Meet Your Social Work Intern, Briana! Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: 🍲 Food & Housing Assistance 💰 Financial Resources ⚖️ Legal Assistance 📚 Education 💼 Employment & Job Searching Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Walk-ins welcome during scheduled hours!
Come hang out and watch anime, discuss Mangas, or specific anime episodes, or have debates over who’s stronger!
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
Paul Cripps of the Rochester Korean Percussion Duo will share Korean history and culture with us.
Join Miss Natalie for family-friendly BINGO fun!
Create with the library's LEGO and DUPLO sets! Ages 5-12.
In this workshop, each participant will create a mandala, a beautiful circular art form that has the potential to improve emotional regulation and build calming awareness. Instructor Rachel Ortiz draws from her expertise as a career and life counselor, military veteran, and recent coursework in art therapy to improve wellness and empower individuals through creative expression.
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, ...
Join Ms. Kassie for story time at the Monroe Branch library at 5:15pm! Ages 2-5.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, ...
Meet Your Social Work Intern, Briana! Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: 🍲 Food & Housing Assistance 💰 Financial Resources ⚖️ Legal Assistance 📚 Education 💼 Employment & Job Searching Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Walk-ins welcome during scheduled hours!
Community members ages 55+ are invited to gather in the library's Meeting Room with other seniors and the Baden Street Mature Adult Resource Center. Join us for puzzles, board games, crafts, and social time. Bring a lunch!
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, they ...
Healthy Baby Network will be tabling at the library, connecting mothers to pregnancy support and families to parenting resources. Habla espanola!
Pokemon Club is a program providing young players with tools to learn and develop skills through playing the Pokemon Trading Card Game and other Pokemon-themed activities! Ages 8-12
The Story Book Cook will be here to teach us how to make some spook-tacular snacks! Join us, if you dare...
Come play Ping Pong at the Maplewood Library every Friday. 1st half - Play casually. Play for fun. Play to learn. 2nd half - Play competitively. Play for the challenge. Play to win.
Unplug and play board and table top games after school. A great way to make new friends! Ages 5-12.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class. This class is taught by our volunteer ...
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. This class will take place at Antioch Baptist Church at 304 Joseph Ave. and is for ...
Correction: Classes begin Saturday September 12 and run through October 31. Welcome to Practical Spoken Mandarin for Beginners. This 8 week course (Saturdays 11am-12pm in September and October) is designed specifically for adult learners with no prior experience. It focuses on practical conversation for daily life and travel. The curriculum equips students with essential vocabulary using the Pinyin phonetic system and basic sentence grammars, emphasizing cross-cultural communication and confidence. Learning objectives: &...
The Tabletop Gaming club will meet in the Teen Space
Join us on Saturday, October 17th from 2pm to 3:30pm in the Rundel Arts Room, Arts & Literature Division for a Sound Journey with Christopher Pedrone. Settle in, get comfortable, and allow yourself to be carried by waves of sound. This immersive sound journey features the deep resonance of gongs, the soothing tones of crystal and metal singing bowls, and the gentle shimmer of chimes. Together these instruments create a layered soundscape ...
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
Meet Your Social Work Intern, Briana! Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: 🍲 Food & Housing Assistance 💰 Financial Resources ⚖️ Legal Assistance 📚 Education 💼 Employment & Job Searching Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Walk-ins welcome during scheduled hours!
Halloween craft time for our littlest library-goers and their caregivers.
If you need help with the computer, someone from Literacy Rochester will be here to assist you.
Join our D&D club and go on an adventure with Mr. Isaac and other friends! During the main campaign each player allows one character during the adventure, BUT if we’re doing a one shot, use any characters you want! All supplies provided. Ages 7-16.
Learn how to play or challenges others to a match. All ages.
For ages 8-10 Enjoy writing or just want to get the stories out of your head and onto paper? Come share your ideas with like-minded kids!
Use book pages to create your own pumpkin to keep. Ages 8-12.
A drop-in fiber arts club. Knitters, quilters, crocheters, embroiders, ripper-outers, and all sorts of re-doers, are welcome to work on projects, share their knowledge, and their fiber arts challenges.
Most Mondays, 4:30pm-5:30pm. Check events calendar for dates. Feeling overwhelmed when it comes to computers or your smartphone? The Library Assistant is here to help! Laptops are provided for in-house use or bring your personal device(s). Reading glasses and a can-do attitude are a must!
Join through Zoom for an hour free Beginning English Class. This class is open to Monroe County, New York residents, because the library program is supported by Monroe County, NY taxes. We review basic pronunciation, vocabulary, verbal phrases and tenses. Beginning English levels welcome. Once you attend this group class, we could set up a weekly small group class for you to improve your English. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb....
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
If you need help navigating the social service system, stop in to meet with an advocate from the Father Tracy Center.
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM in the story time room for music, reading, and playing! Planned for children ages 0 - 3 with a caregiver. No registration required.
Meet with Paola for resources and referrals related to job searching, finances, mental health, food and housing, education, and legal assistance. Available Mondays and Tuesdays during library hours. Habla espanola!
Please join Mr. Mark for an all-ages story time in the Maplewood Library Community Room. Please enter from the back parking lot.
Come learn sounds, shapes, colors, and numbers! For little ones and their caregivers.
Tuesdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays: 8, 15, 22, 29 Join us for this storytime for all ages in the children's room. Stories, songs and fun for all!
Tuesday, October 20 at 11am Join us for a virtual book discussion on Zoom every third Tuesday of the month. Come in to pick up My Absolute Darling by Juliette Fay for October. For the Zoom link, email us at charlotte.programs@libraryweb.org
Representatives from Father Tracy Advocacy Center will be at the Lincoln Branch to provide support and resources. Call 585-563-7008 for more information.
Join us for a popular program from the Seneca Park Zoo! Listen to an animal story and meet a real animal ambassador from the ZooMobile. The theme of this month’s story time safari will be “Animal Adaptations.”
Kids come meet, pet, and read to a community working dog from RocDog!
Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Do you enjoy being creative and building cool structures? Please join us for LEGO Club! Your creations will be displayed throughout the month. This program is for ages 13 and older. Registration is recommended but not required. Please register below.
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. This class will take ...
Writers and Books will be at the library to present this free program find out more information on their website at Story Lab: Hip Hop Club (Ages 8-14) – Writers & Books
Learn the very basics or brush up on more advanced material! Ages 8-18.
Matt Rogers will take you on an engaging survey of urban legends that have grown within the history and cultures of the Genesee River Valley, with some you may know, and most you may not. Dive into the spookier side of Rochester stories and discover there is more to the Flower City than just our famed White Lady.
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
Meet with Paola for resources and referrals related to job searching, finances, mental health, food and housing, education, and legal assistance. Available Mondays and Tuesdays during library hours. Habla espanola!
Stories, songs, and music for little ones and their grownups! All ages.
Learn the basics of using Google Workspace to create documents, edit spreadsheets, schedule your activities, and more! Maximum of 10 participants, basic computer experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, they will receive a free Chromebook to take home. Limit of one device per person per household while supplies ...
OACES is Rochester’s premier workforce preparation agency. Part of the Rochester City School District, they offer adult learning programs in English as a New Language (ENL), General Development Education (GED), and Career and Technical Education (CTE). They provide additional support services including employment preparation, case management, and more. Meet a counselor in person to get connected
Get 1-on-1 computer help from Literacy Rochester's Digital Volunteers every Wednesday and Thursday.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their reading of English. A passage is read aloud by the student and comprehension questions are explored during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Dr. Michael will be on hand to provide primary care to Rochester residents that are unhouses in the Joseph Avenue/14621 area. Call or text 585-888-6699 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Walk-ins Welcome. A Literacy Rochester volunteer will help you learn to operate your devices, navigate the internet, and use software. Get help with your smartphone or laptop, make an email account, apply for a job, or make a resume.
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, they ...
Join us for LEGO club on the third Wednesday of every month! we provide piles of LEGO blocks so that kids can create to their hearts' content. Sponsored by the Friends and Foundation of the Rochester Public Library
Space is limited. Please register. At this program you will learn what is Medicare and how it works. What is Medicare? Medicare is the federal health insurance program for: People who are 65 or older Certain younger people with disabilities People with End-Stage Renal Disease How does Medicare work? With Medicare, you have options for how you get your coverage. Once you enroll, you’ll need ...
Lego Brick Builders: Challenge yourself to create your spookiest creation with Lego Bricks this week. Young Builders: Magnetiles will be our block of choice this month for our builders not ready for Lego bricks.
A card game club about exploration or whatever you want. I know gin rummy, rummy 500, klondike, and cribbage… What do you know?
Wednesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm Come share your enjoyment of all things yarn! All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Young Adult Book Discussion (October): "Persepolis" (2000) by Marjane Satrapi Discussion postponed to Wednesday, October 21, 5:00-6:00pm! In powerful black-and-white comic strip images, Satrapi tells the story of her life in Tehran, Iran from ages six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah’s regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution, and the devastating effects of war with Iraq.
Please join us for a reception to celebrate the opening of the Art of the Book & Paper Exhibit! The reception will be in the Anthony Mascioli Gallery, located in Harold Hacker Hall in the Central Library. No registration required.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
Please join Mr. Mark for an all-ages Story Time at the Maplewood Nature Center (107 Bridge View Drive). Dress for nature.
Tuesdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays: 8, 15, 22, 29 Join us for this storytime for all ages in the children's room. Stories, songs and fun for all!
Every Thursday at Lyell Branch Library, 11AM to 4PM. The Center serves a diverse population, in part by providing free bagged lunches and water to the homeless and transient population in the area, maintaining a clothing bank, and utilizing the strength of existing services to meet the local population needs.
Get 1-on-1 computer help from Literacy Rochester's Digital Volunteers every Wednesday and Thursday.
Representatives from Action for a Better Community will be at the library to answer all of your Medicaid questions! They also have expertise in: Helping people complete applications for public benefits, or reviewing completed applications before submission. Reviewing any notices on benefits from folks and answer related questions. Offering “benefits counseling” or answering questions regarding potential changes to their benefits should their income level or household change. Answering questions on policy changes. “...
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. This class will take ...
Thursday, October 8 at 2pm Thursday, October 22 at 2pm Space is limited. Registration is required. Sign up for one session only. Come and create a crossbody lanyard for your cellphone.
Meet Your Social Work Intern, Briana! Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: 🍲 Food & Housing Assistance 💰 Financial Resources ⚖️ Legal Assistance 📚 Education 💼 Employment & Job Searching Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Walk-ins welcome during scheduled hours!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
Join us in the Monroe Children's room from 3pm-6pm on Thursday, October 22nd for a family-friendly karaoke night! You'll have the perfect chance to show off your Halloween costumes and sing your favorite songs! All ages welcome.
Join Ms Vee for this festive fall craft! Open to tweens and teens.
Create with the library's LEGO and DUPLO sets! Ages 5-12.
Paint a mini ceramic pumpkin to add to your Fall/Halloween Décor. Supplies and space are limited. Please register online through the Events calendar or call 428-8212
Come dressed in your costume to enjoy some spooky music, creepy crafts and yummy treats!
It is National Color Day! Featured Board Game will be Hues and Clues. There will be other color related board games and card games as well. As always, jigsaw puzzles will be available until completed if color games aren't your thing.
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, ...
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
The Lincoln Branch & Toy Library will be closed for Staff Training. We will reopen Saturday, October 24 at noon.
Come play Ping Pong at the Maplewood Library every Friday. 1st half - Play casually. Play for fun. Play to learn. 2nd half - Play competitively. Play for the challenge. Play to win.
Join the staff of the Central Library for an after-hours tour of the Rundel Memorial Building. This is a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and see the hidden inner workings of the historic library building. For 75 minutes, you'll explore the maze of closed stacks under the building and see the beautiful main floor of the building from a staff perspective. Along the way, we hope you get to meet some of ...
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class. This class is taught by our volunteer ...
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. This class will take place at Antioch Baptist Church at 304 Joseph Ave. and is for ...
Correction: Classes begin Saturday September 12 and run through October 31. Welcome to Practical Spoken Mandarin for Beginners. This 8 week course (Saturdays 11am-12pm in September and October) is designed specifically for adult learners with no prior experience. It focuses on practical conversation for daily life and travel. The curriculum equips students with essential vocabulary using the Pinyin phonetic system and basic sentence grammars, emphasizing cross-cultural communication and confidence. Learning objectives: &...
M&T Bank will be here to teach us about staying safe from Identity Theft.
The Tabletop Gaming club will meet in the Teen Space
Join us for literacy and math fun, trick-or-treat with community partners, and participate in our Book Parade at 1:30 PM! First 100 families receive a free Polaroid photo. Free pumpkins available while supplies last. Limit one pumpkin per child. ¡Acompáñanos a divertirnos con actividades de lectura, escritura y matemáticas, a pedir dulces con nuestros colaboradores comunitarios y a participar en nuestro Desfile de Libros a la 1:30 p.m.! Las primeras 100 ...
Join the Douglass Community Library for the first of three book clubs leading up to the Rochester Speaker Series: Speaking of Stories! We’ll dive into award-winning author Min Jin Lee’s acclaimed novel Pachinko, exploring its unforgettable characters, sweeping family story, and themes of identity, resilience, and belonging. And there’s an extra perk: book club participants will receive a ticket to attend Min Jin Lee’s Rochester Speaker Series ...
Please join us for “The Ancient Oracles Revived: Spiritualism and Women’s Rights in 19th-Century Upstate New York” with Marjorie Roth, PhD, DMA, Professor of Music History and Studio Flute at the School of Music, Nazareth University. In Upstate New York we are aware and proud of Seneca Falls and the role that city played in the beginning of the Women's Rights ...
Accept our October building challenge and create a spooky scene! Whatever you build, we’ll put it on display. All ages.
Join the staff of the Central Library for an after-hours tour of the Rundel Memorial Building. This is a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and see the hidden inner workings of the historic library building. For 75 minutes, you'll explore the maze of closed stacks under the building and see the beautiful main floor of the building from a staff perspective. Along the way, we hope you get to meet some of ...
Join the staff of the Central Library for an after-hours tour of the Rundel Memorial Building. This is a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes and see the hidden inner workings of the historic library building. For 75 minutes, you'll explore the maze of closed stacks under the building and see the beautiful main floor of the building from a staff perspective. Along the way, we hope you get to meet some of ...
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
Meet Your Social Work Intern, Briana! Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: 🍲 Food & Housing Assistance 💰 Financial Resources ⚖️ Legal Assistance 📚 Education 💼 Employment & Job Searching Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Walk-ins welcome during scheduled hours!
If you need help with the computer, someone from Literacy Rochester will be here to assist you.
Learn how to play or challenges others to a match. All ages.
For ages 8-10 Share what you're currently reading and then we'll all come up together with next month's book discussion book!
Decorate your own tote bag to take trick or treating! While supplies last. Ages 5-12.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of mail with a ...
A drop-in fiber arts club. Knitters, quilters, crocheters, embroiders, ripper-outers, and all sorts of re-doers, are welcome to work on projects, share their knowledge, and their fiber arts challenges.
Lyell Adult Book Club (October): The Final Girl Support Group Discussion on Monday, October 26, 4:45-5:45pm Prepare for spooky season with Lyell staff as we read Grady Hendrix’s 2021 horror novel The Final Girl Support Group. This dark-humor laced story follows five members of a “final girl” therapy group—women who were the sole survivors of horrific incidents. When one of them doesn’t show up to the next meeting, ...
Fall Tea Towel Painting with Lauri Join us for an adult night of crafting! We will use paint and stencils to create a beautiful fall tea towel. When completed, we will heat set them so they will be washable. They can be used as a towel, table runner, under a table display, or any place else you would like to add a touch of fall!
Join through Zoom for an hour free Beginning English Class. This class is open to Monroe County, New York residents, because the library program is supported by Monroe County, NY taxes. We review basic pronunciation, vocabulary, verbal phrases and tenses. Beginning English levels welcome. Once you attend this group class, we could set up a weekly small group class for you to improve your English. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb....
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
If you need help navigating the social service system, stop in to meet with an advocate from the Father Tracy Center.
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM in the story time room for music, reading, and playing! Planned for children ages 0 - 3 with a caregiver. No registration required.
Meet with Paola for resources and referrals related to job searching, finances, mental health, food and housing, education, and legal assistance. Available Mondays and Tuesdays during library hours. Habla espanola!
Please join Mr. Mark for an all-ages story time in the Maplewood Library Community Room. Please enter from the back parking lot.
Come learn sounds, shapes, colors, and numbers! For little ones and their caregivers.
Tuesdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays: 8, 15, 22, 29 Join us for this storytime for all ages in the children's room. Stories, songs and fun for all!
Join Ms. Kassie for story time at the Monroe Branch library at 11:15am! Ages 2-5.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
Representatives from Father Tracy Advocacy Center will be at the Lincoln Branch to provide support and resources. Call 585-563-7008 for more information.
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Challenge your friends in a 16 person Connect 4 Tournament. If the group is large enough, we will split Teens and Kids into 2 separate tournaments.
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. This class will take ...
Writers and Books will be at the library to present this free program find out more information on their website at Story Lab: Hip Hop Club (Ages 8-14) – Writers & Books
Learn the very basics or brush up on more advanced material! Ages 8-18.
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
Meet with Paola for resources and referrals related to job searching, finances, mental health, food and housing, education, and legal assistance. Available Mondays and Tuesdays during library hours. Habla espanola!
Stories, songs, and music for little ones and their grownups! All ages.
A combination ghost story and romance set in rural Australia and London. Bring your lunch and we will provide the coffee and goodies. All are welcome and no registration is required. Copies of the book are available at the BLB Circulation Desk at the Central Library. For more information call the Arts & Literature desk at 428-8380.
Learn the basics of using Google Workspace to create documents, edit spreadsheets, schedule your activities, and more! Maximum of 10 participants, basic computer experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, they will receive a free Chromebook to take home. Limit of one device per person per household while supplies ...
OACES is Rochester’s premier workforce preparation agency. Part of the Rochester City School District, they offer adult learning programs in English as a New Language (ENL), General Development Education (GED), and Career and Technical Education (CTE). They provide additional support services including employment preparation, case management, and more. Meet a counselor in person to get connected
Get 1-on-1 computer help from Literacy Rochester's Digital Volunteers every Wednesday and Thursday.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their reading of English. A passage is read aloud by the student and comprehension questions are explored during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Dr. Michael will be on hand to provide primary care to Rochester residents that are unhouses in the Joseph Avenue/14621 area. Call or text 585-888-6699 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Walk-ins Welcome. A Literacy Rochester volunteer will help you learn to operate your devices, navigate the internet, and use software. Get help with your smartphone or laptop, make an email account, apply for a job, or make a resume.
Stop by the library and spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends love kids and stories. For all ages.
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, they ...
For all ages Come in and decorate a mask for Halloween. There are no registrations, but supplies are limited.
Join us every fourth Wednesday for Pokemon Club! For Pokemon trainers of all types - trading card collectors, Pokemon GO players, or kids who just want to hang out and talk about their favorite Pokemon!
A card game club about exploration or whatever you want. I know gin rummy, rummy 500, klondike, and cribbage… What do you know?
Wednesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm Come share your enjoyment of all things yarn! All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Come and enjoy a magic show, scarecrow making, and live animals at the Arnett Library on Oct 28th at 5pm. There will be a pumpkin for every child in attendance. Hope to see you there! No registration required.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must ...
Please join Mr. Mark for an all-ages Story Time at the Maplewood Nature Center (107 Bridge View Drive). Dress for nature.
Tuesdays: 6, 13, 20, 27 Thursdays: 8, 15, 22, 29 Join us for this storytime for all ages in the children's room. Stories, songs and fun for all!
Drop in to meet with a representative from the Monroe County Project Impact Team to get a free Narcan kit and training.
Every Thursday at Lyell Branch Library, 11AM to 4PM. The Center serves a diverse population, in part by providing free bagged lunches and water to the homeless and transient population in the area, maintaining a clothing bank, and utilizing the strength of existing services to meet the local population needs.
Get 1-on-1 computer help from Literacy Rochester's Digital Volunteers every Wednesday and Thursday.
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. This class will take ...
Come join us and play games, color, crochet/knit or just for the socializing!
Meet Your Social Work Intern, Briana! Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: 🍲 Food & Housing Assistance 💰 Financial Resources ⚖️ Legal Assistance 📚 Education 💼 Employment & Job Searching Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Walk-ins welcome during scheduled hours!
Join Jennifer every Thursday at Three for half an hour of one of these fun activities: juggling, mime or drumming. Registration is not required and the whole family is welcome to participate.
Get your best moves ready for this Halloween Dance Party, hosted by our good friend Paul Cripps! It will be a spooky good time. Costumes encouraged.
Create with the library's LEGO and DUPLO sets! Ages 5-12.
Join us for this spooky craft where we will make spiders out of pipe cleaners! Best for ages 3+
How many games can you play?
In this monthly workshop you’ll work within a creative and supportive writing community to hone your craft and tell your story. Expect a variety of activities that will help you generate new ideas, revise existing projects, and establish effective writing practices for yourself. All levels of experience are welcome. When you register for this event, you are registering for all three sessions. Jen Case teaches writing workshops and leads literary discussions at libraries ...
It is National Cat Day! Join us for cat related games in the Maplewood Maker Room. Featured Games Calico and Kittin. Other cat related games will be available. (We are in the Maker Room this week. Community Room will be under Haunted House Construction) As always, if you aren't into cat games, jigsaw puzzles will be available.
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, ...
Stop by the Monroe Children's room on Thursday, October 29th at 5pm for a paintable Halloween craft hosted by Malaya's Paint Pals! Ages 3+. Registration is required. Please stop by the library, call 585-428-8202, or go online to register.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
Get ready for Halloween with some fun themed books in a special storytime! Ages 5 and under.
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, ...
Meet Your Social Work Intern, Briana! Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: 🍲 Food & Housing Assistance 💰 Financial Resources ⚖️ Legal Assistance 📚 Education 💼 Employment & Job Searching Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Walk-ins welcome during scheduled hours!
Community members ages 55+ are invited to gather in the library's Meeting Room with other seniors and the Baden Street Mature Adult Resource Center. Join us for puzzles, board games, crafts, and social time. Bring a lunch!
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, they ...
Attention: This class is for current Wired for Opportunity students ONLY. Did you miss a Wired for Opportunity class session? Use this class to make it up! In this class, we'll be going over the basics from Intro to Computers as well as taking related questions. Maximum of 10 participants, registration required. This is a stand-alone class that is a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Those under the ...
Unplug and play board and table top games after school. A great way to make new friends! Ages 5-12.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class. This class is taught by our volunteer ...
The Tabletop Gaming club will meet in the Teen Space
Let's celebrate the release of the long-awaited new books in Sarah J. Maas's ACOTAR series! There will be games, prizes, crafts, snacks, and excellent company. Wear your fae best! This is a free event for adults. Registration requested but not required.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. This class will take place at the Veterans Outreach Center at 447 South Ave and ...
Meet Your Social Work Intern, Briana! Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: 🍲 Food & Housing Assistance 💰 Financial Resources ⚖️ Legal Assistance 📚 Education 💼 Employment & Job Searching Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Walk-ins welcome during scheduled hours!
If you need help with the computer, someone from Literacy Rochester will be here to assist you.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of mail with a ...
A drop-in fiber arts club. Knitters, quilters, crocheters, embroiders, ripper-outers, and all sorts of re-doers, are welcome to work on projects, share their knowledge, and their fiber arts challenges.
Most Mondays, 4:30pm-5:30pm. Check events calendar for dates. Feeling overwhelmed when it comes to computers or your smartphone? The Library Assistant is here to help! Laptops are provided for in-house use or bring your personal device(s). Reading glasses and a can-do attitude are a must!
Join through Zoom for an hour free Beginning English Class. This class is open to Monroe County, New York residents, because the library program is supported by Monroe County, NY taxes. We review basic pronunciation, vocabulary, verbal phrases and tenses. Beginning English levels welcome. Once you attend this group class, we could set up a weekly small group class for you to improve your English. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb....
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
If you need help navigating the social service system, stop in to meet with an advocate from the Father Tracy Center.
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM in the story time room for music, reading, and playing! Planned for children ages 0 - 3 with a caregiver. No registration required.
Please join Mr. Mark for an all-ages story time in the Maplewood Library Community Room. Please enter from the back parking lot.
Join Ms. Kassie for story time at the Monroe Branch library at 11:15am! Ages 2-5.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, they ...
In a fast-paced world that often leaves us feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, true healing does not come from looking outward—it begins within. Join us for a transformative virtual conversation with Indigenous Medicine Woman Asha Frost as she explores her groundbreaking book, You Are the Medicine: 13 Indigenous Teachings to Connect to Your Inner Wisdom, Reclaim Your Power, and Heal. The Medicine you have been searching for lives within you. Follow the path of the 13 ...
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must ...
Kids and families are invited to join us for bilingual storytime with Ms. Mariposa! Los niños y las familias están invitados para una hora de cuentos bilingüe con la Srta. Mariposa This event is supported by a Special Project Grant from the Rochester Regional Library Council.
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
A strategic overview of the 5 stages of business scaling—helping founders navigate the "Burnout Plateau," protect runway, and transition from hands-on operator to business owner. Morgan Martin, PMP®, is a Fractional Operations Leader and the founder of CoApt Projects. Having scaled her own business from a side project into an agency model, she serves as an operational "wingwoman" to early-stage founders and small business leaders. Morgan specializes in helping ...
OACES is Rochester’s premier workforce preparation agency. Part of the Rochester City School District, they offer adult learning programs in English as a New Language (ENL), General Development Education (GED), and Career and Technical Education (CTE). They provide additional support services including employment preparation, case management, and more. Meet a counselor in person to get connected
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their reading of English. A passage is read aloud by the student and comprehension questions are explored during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Walk-ins Welcome. A Literacy Rochester volunteer will help you learn to operate your devices, navigate the internet, and use software. Get help with your smartphone or laptop, make an email account, apply for a job, or make a resume.
Therapy dogs are coming to visit! Spend time with furry friends from the RocDog Community Group in the story time room at the Sully Branch Library.
Wednesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm Come share your enjoyment of all things yarn! All ages and skill levels are welcome.
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. This class will take place at the Healthy Baby Network at 693 East Avenue, Suite 200 and ...
If the walls of your local watering hole could talk, what would they say? Rochester is no stranger to time-tested taverns and contemporary bars housed in historic buildings. Each of these edifices has a story to tell. What better time to hear them than during happy hour? Storied Saloons: Local History Happy Hours explores the history of some of Rochester’s most interesting and iconic bar-boasting buildings. If you enjoy learning and libations, ...
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must ...
Please join Mr. Mark for an all-ages Story Time at the Maplewood Nature Center (107 Bridge View Drive). Dress for nature.
Every Thursday at Lyell Branch Library, 11AM to 4PM. The Center serves a diverse population, in part by providing free bagged lunches and water to the homeless and transient population in the area, maintaining a clothing bank, and utilizing the strength of existing services to meet the local population needs.
Description: NASA’s Exploring the Origins of the Universe For thousands of years humans have been looking toward the skies and wondering how this all began. Truly, we are all astronomers. During the last 100 years a theory of origins has been developing in the scientific community affectionately known as the Big Bang. NASA has been exploring the cosmos to provide data to help develop and reinforce our current theories and expand ...
Meet Your Social Work Intern, Briana! Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: 🍲 Food & Housing Assistance 💰 Financial Resources ⚖️ Legal Assistance 📚 Education 💼 Employment & Job Searching Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Walk-ins welcome during scheduled hours!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
Meet Your Social Work Intern, Briana! Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: 🍲 Food & Housing Assistance 💰 Financial Resources ⚖️ Legal Assistance 📚 Education 💼 Employment & Job Searching Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Walk-ins welcome during scheduled hours!
Fall is here! Artist Deb Coller will be here to help us celebrate by making our own fall themed memory wire bracelets! This free program is perfect for all ages.
Come play Ping Pong at the Maplewood Library every Friday. 1st half - Play casually. Play for fun. Play to learn. 2nd half - Play competitively. Play for the challenge. Play to win.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class. This class is taught by our volunteer ...
A Monthly Genealogy Club co-sponsored by the Rochester Genealogical Society Facilitated by John D. Caufield & Anna Tomasso Are you a fan of family history? Do you wonder who your ancestors were and how you can learn more about them? Whether you are an experienced researcher or just starting out, we invite you to join our friendly, informal monthly gathering. Explore your questions, share your discoveries, and research your family’s past alongside ...
Words in Progress (Now Hybrid!) (Class is full - registration has closed) We are excited to continue the popular writing series, Words in Progress with Jen Case. Imagine getting up, heading to the library or your laptop, and enjoying quality time with writing friends near and far. Words in Progress is a monthly writing class that offers perusal of a short piece of literature, thoughtful conversation, on-the-spot writing, and the opportunity to ...
What changes when we stop seeing trees as background scenery and begin seeing them as vital participants in civic life? In this artist talk, photographer and civic artist Andrea Anderson Gluckman introduces Civic Canopy, an interdisciplinary art project exploring the relationships between urban trees, human health, community, and place. Through photography, aerial imagery, mapping, research, and experimental forms of civic portraiture and documentation, Civic Canopy asks us to look more closely at the trees ...
New York could not have become the Empire State without a systematic program of Indigenous dispossession. In this talk, Michael Leroy Oberg will discuss the history of genocidal violence and dispossession that the American Revolution unleashed, posing critical questions about the nature of the movement for independence on the nation's semiquincentennial. Michael Leroy Oberg is Distinguished Professor of History at SUNY-Geneseo and founder of the Geneseo Center for Local and Municipal History. His ...
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
Meet Your Social Work Intern, Briana! Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: 🍲 Food & Housing Assistance 💰 Financial Resources ⚖️ Legal Assistance 📚 Education 💼 Employment & Job Searching Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Walk-ins welcome during scheduled hours!
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. This class will take place at the Veterans Outreach Center at 447 South Ave and ...
If you need help with the computer, someone from Literacy Rochester will be here to assist you.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour free Citizenship Class. There are 16-weekly sessions that repeat continuously. We review colonial history, US history, US government and civics, writing and Yes/No questions. All English levels welcome. Also special help is available if your test date is near. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb.org Show a scanned piece of mail with a ...
A drop-in fiber arts club. Knitters, quilters, crocheters, embroiders, ripper-outers, and all sorts of re-doers, are welcome to work on projects, share their knowledge, and their fiber arts challenges.
Most Mondays, 4:30pm-5:30pm. Check events calendar for dates. Feeling overwhelmed when it comes to computers or your smartphone? The Library Assistant is here to help! Laptops are provided for in-house use or bring your personal device(s). Reading glasses and a can-do attitude are a must!
Join through Zoom for an hour free Beginning English Class. This class is open to Monroe County, New York residents, because the library program is supported by Monroe County, NY taxes. We review basic pronunciation, vocabulary, verbal phrases and tenses. Beginning English levels welcome. Once you attend this group class, we could set up a weekly small group class for you to improve your English. Contact through email at NewAmericans@libraryweb....
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
If you need help navigating the social service system, stop in to meet with an advocate from the Father Tracy Center.
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM in the story time room for music, reading, and playing! Planned for children ages 0 - 3 with a caregiver. No registration required.
Please join Mr. Mark for an all-ages story time in the Maplewood Library Community Room. Please enter from the back parking lot.
Join Ms. Kassie for story time at the Monroe Branch library at 11:15am! Ages 2-5.
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their English skills through presentation. Students create a Powerpoint or Google Slides presentation and share it on Zoom it with their own English narration. Students also answer questions afterward in English. Send an email to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned picture of a piece of mail with a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for this ...
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, they ...
Join us for an out-of-this-world virtual conversation with New York Times bestselling authors Kelly and Zach Weinersmith as they dive into their book, A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through? In a world hurtling toward human expansion into space, A City on Mars investigates whether the dream of new worlds won’t create nightmares, both for settlers and the people they leave ...
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must ...
Writers and Books will be at the library to present this free program find out more information on their website at Story Lab: Hip Hop Club (Ages 8-14) – Writers & Books
Local folk musician Allen Hopkins honors this year’s 250th anniversary of the 1776 Declaration of Independence with a performance of over a dozen significant songs from colonial times to the recent era. Some of the songs have identified origins and authors, others are from folk traditions; several get the audience singing along. All of them illustrate how Americans expressed their feelings musically, as they addressed events and issues in our history. Accompaniment is on ...
This is a Zoom class for New-English learners to practice their English through writing. The free class is one-hour on Zoom and accepts all levels. Practice writing English through writing about your experiences. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail to show a local address in Monroe County, NY to receive the Zoom link. This weekly Zoom class is taught by our volunteer Michael.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
OACES is Rochester’s premier workforce preparation agency. Part of the Rochester City School District, they offer adult learning programs in English as a New Language (ENL), General Development Education (GED), and Career and Technical Education (CTE). They provide additional support services including employment preparation, case management, and more. Meet a counselor in person to get connected
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with veteran journalist Paul Vigna as we examine his provocative book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, in which he explores the question: how did money go from a tool of commerce into the dominant faith of modern society? In The Almightier, Vigna takes readers on a sweeping historical journey from Renaissance Florence to today’s global financial markets, revealing ...
Walk-ins Welcome. A Literacy Rochester volunteer will help you learn to operate your devices, navigate the internet, and use software. Get help with your smartphone or laptop, make an email account, apply for a job, or make a resume.
Join us every second Wednesday of the month to make a craft in the story time room! The library will provide supplies for up to 25 craft-making kids.
Wednesdays, 4:30pm-6:00pm Come share your enjoyment of all things yarn! All ages and skill levels are welcome.
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. This class will take place at the Healthy Baby Network at 693 East Avenue, Suite 200 and ...
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we’ll go over the computer’s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. Students must ...
Please join Mr. Mark for an all-ages Story Time at the Maplewood Nature Center (107 Bridge View Drive). Dress for nature.
Literacy Rochester presents Android Basics. Learn the basic functions of Android devices, including how to navigate settings, manage apps, customize your home screen, and use essential features. Ideal for beginners who want to feel more confident using their Android phone or tablet.
Every Thursday at Lyell Branch Library, 11AM to 4PM. The Center serves a diverse population, in part by providing free bagged lunches and water to the homeless and transient population in the area, maintaining a clothing bank, and utilizing the strength of existing services to meet the local population needs.
Meet Your Social Work Intern, Briana! Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: 🍲 Food & Housing Assistance 💰 Financial Resources ⚖️ Legal Assistance 📚 Education 💼 Employment & Job Searching Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Walk-ins welcome during scheduled hours!
Stop in to the Maplewood Community Library for in-person beginning language or technology instruction. Walk-in anytime between 2pm - 5:30pm to meet with staff for instruction. Picture dictionaries, online practice with an iPad, in-person conversation, and citizenship question review cards. Also let us help with your technology: phone questions, use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, or any other technology questions will be entertained. Every Tuesday and Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library, 414 ...
Dr. Ryan Kimmet joined The Harley School as Head of School in July 2025. He brings over 20 years of experience in independent school education, marked by a deep commitment to fostering exceptional learning environments. Prior to Harley, Dr. Kimmet served as Head of School at Elmwood Franklin School in Buffalo, where he led significant growth in enrollment, financial stability, and endowment. His extensive background also includes roles as Associate Head of School at Greene Street Friends ...
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
Meet Your Social Work Intern, Briana! Need assistance navigating local services? Stop by the library to connect with our Social Work Intern, Briana! Get one-on-one help, resources, and referrals for: 🍲 Food & Housing Assistance 💰 Financial Resources ⚖️ Legal Assistance 📚 Education 💼 Employment & Job Searching Weekly Availability / Drop-In Hours: Mondays: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursdays: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Fridays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Walk-ins welcome during scheduled hours!
Our friend Paul Cripps will be here for a KPop Karaoke Dance Party! Bring your best moves and get ready to sing!
Come play Ping Pong at the Maplewood Library every Friday. 1st half - Play casually. Play for fun. Play to learn. 2nd half - Play competitively. Play for the challenge. Play to win.
We’re celebrating our shared story by traveling the historic destinations in our own backyard. MCLS Member libraries have compiled a list of historical locations near their libraries that you might want to visit to celebrate America 250 in 2026. Check out our brochure below to learn more. Stop by and MCLS Member library and borrow a VIP Pass to even more locations and be sure to checkout the wide variety of Local History resources available ...
Check out the Art of the Book & Paper exhibit running October 5 – December 31, 2026 during the library's regular open hours! This is our 15th annual juried exhibit featuring artists books, altered books, and paper sculpture and it is amazing. To learn more visit https://roccitylibrary.org/artofthebook/
This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation starters are also presented during the hour. Reply to NewAmericans@libraryweb.org with a scanned piece of mail that shows a local Monroe County, NY address to receive the Zoom link for the weekly free class. This class is taught by our volunteer ...
Just learning to read and maybe a little unsure of yourself? Come and read to a RocDog! A therapy dog is just waiting to support you.
The Phillis Wheatley Saturday Adult Book Club is having another meeting! For our November meeting we will be reading A Woman is No Man by Etaf Rum. Please sign up either online or in person to get a copy of A woman is No Man. It can be picked up at the circulation desk. Date:11/14/26 Time: 11 am Place: Adult Lounge Area 33 Samuel McCree Way Rochester NY 14608
Join R-Center staff to learn about the importance of water safety. Using the American Red Cross Longfellow’s WHALE Tales Water Safety program children will engage in a storytime, interactive activities, and receive certificates. For ages 6-12.
After the Revolutionary War, British 'aliens' were prohibited from acquiring U.S. real estate, but in 1791, in a crafty insider transaction, England’s wealthiest capitalist Sir William Pulteney used a secret trust device to acquire a 1.264-million-acre tract in Western New York from Senator Robert Morris, then the richest man in America. The vast lands, known as the Pulteney Estate, included the eastern half of what is now Monroe County, and would be held ...
In this workshop, each participant will create a mosaic that represents the many parts of who they are, using colors, symbols, words, magazine images, and mosaic tiles. Instructor Rachel Ortiz draws from her expertise as a career and life counselor, military veteran, and recent coursework in art therapy to improve wellness and empower individuals through creative expression.
Creative Movement is a joyful way to explore self-expression through music and dance. Students work on developing physical skills, channeling energy, and stimulate imagination and creativity. Creative Movement class is filled with structured creative play, engaging and thought-provoking props, storytelling, and expressive pantomime. Through this program we will also be shaping and growing a ballet community of diversity and inclusion, the kind of community Draper Center wishes to provide for all ...
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