The Frederick Douglass Library will be closed July 26th & 27th due to an HVAC issue. Please visit the Locations page for alternate locations.
The Phillis Wheatley Community Library is an ultra-modern building designed by architect James H. Johnson. It was built in 1971 and is handicapped accessible.
The library is named for Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753 – December 5, 1784). She was the first published African-American woman and first published African-American poet. The library services a predominantly African-American population and the multicultural historic Cornhill neighborhood bordering the library.
Branch Supervisor: Lori Frankunas
33 Dr Samuel McCree Way
Rochester, NY 14608
(585) 428-8212
Bus Lines:
15
17
Monday | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm |
Tuesday | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Wednesday | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm |
Thursday | 11:00 am – 6:00 pm |
Friday | 11:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Saturday | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Sunday | Closed |
The Phyllis Wheatley Community Library is closing the afternoon of 6/20 due to a maintenance issue.
Open to the public for browsing, research, copying, faxing, printing, and computer access. Curbside service available during open hours. Request materials through the curbside pickup form, or call (585) 428-8212.
“Safe to Be Smart” Program – Activities and services geared toward youth from 3 – 6 pm, or after school.
Storywalk – Read and play on playful sidewalks along the way to the library entrance. Our story walk story is changed on a monthly basis with award winning stories and stories written by local school children. Storywalk is accessible even when the library is closed.
Public Food Forest Garden – The garden landscape of the library building is comprised of local edible plants and 12 raised bed giving gardens. The community is welcome to help out in the garden on Wednesdays during the growing season and to harvest what grows in the garden. For more information and events check out the Phillis Wheatley Library Public Food Forest Garden group on Facebook.
Digital Literacy – Free computer support and computer-related assistance. Learn basic computer skills and how to use Microsoft or Google products. Get assistance creating or updating your resume, applying for jobs or benefits online and much more. This service is provided by Literacy Volunteers of Rochester, Inc.
After school tutoring for children, 1st through 6th grade, is offered 2 days a week, September – June. TASC tutoring is available. Please call the library for dates and times.
The Nancy Evelyn Brandon meeting room seats 110 and is frequently used by community groups and other non-profit organizations, who may book the room for free. The room is also available to for-profit organizations, for whom a $30 fee applies. Call staff at (585) 428-8212 for additional details.
The Phillis Wheatley Community Library maintains 34 computers with Internet access for adults, young adults, and children. Printing is available from all computers, with color prints at $.50/page, and black and white at $.25 cents/page.
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Make a coaster of your favorite place to visit this summer or you would like to go in the future.
For ages 8-13. SummerWrite in the Branches: Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at five library branches. Express the story of who you are! Everyone holds a rich inner-world based on culture, history, and perspective. Together, we’ll unravel the tapestry of our past, explore our greatest wonders, reflect on our journeys through poetry, and weave daydreams into verse. Using Lincoln …
Graphic Novels: The World in Pictures & Words- Writers & Books tuition-free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading and Writing Camps With the library at their fingertips, campers will immerse themselves in graphic novels focused on relevant, inspirational themes. They will learn about storyboarding and more, then tell their own stories and design their own illustrations. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8-13 Please …
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Test your competition skills each day with a different Olympics-themed activity, including a Bean Bag Toss Tournament, Olympics Trivia, an Obstacle Course, and Break Dance Judging!
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 NewAmericansZoom@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.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being …
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 …
Kids and their grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2024 and August 2024!
Graphic Novels: The World in Pictures & Words- Writers & Books tuition-free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading and Writing Camps With the library at their fingertips, campers will immerse themselves in graphic novels focused on relevant, inspirational themes. They will learn about storyboarding and more, then tell their own stories and design their own illustrations. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8-13 Please …
For ages 8-13. SummerWrite in the Branches: Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at five library branches. Express the story of who you are! Everyone holds a rich inner-world based on culture, history, and perspective. Together, we’ll unravel the tapestry of our past, explore our greatest wonders, reflect on our journeys through poetry, and weave daydreams into verse. Using Lincoln …
Drop by to join our D & D club with Mr. Issac and friends! We will learn how to play together. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own if you are already a player.
Test your competition skills each day with a different Olympics-themed activity, including a Bean Bag Toss Tournament, Olympics Trivia, an Obstacle Course, and Break Dance Judging!
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half 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@library.web . Show a scanned piece of …
Do you have what it takes to survive being stranded on a desert island? You’re stranded on a desert island! Do you have what it takes to survive? Join us at the Winton Branch Library for the Castaway Challenge, led by Scarlett Webb. On Wednesday, July 31, from 11:00am to 12:00pm kids of all ages are invited to flex their survival skills when the children’s room is transformed into a desert island. …
Children and families are invited to come meet with the ROCDOG therapy dogs!
Learn all about the continents and what animals live on them! There will be stickers, maps, crafts, and a special scavenger hunt!
For ages 8-13. SummerWrite in the Branches: Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at five library branches. Express the story of who you are! Everyone holds a rich inner-world based on culture, history, and perspective. Together, we’ll unravel the tapestry of our past, explore our greatest wonders, reflect on our journeys through poetry, and weave daydreams into verse. Using Lincoln …
Graphic Novels: The World in Pictures & Words- Writers & Books tuition-free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading and Writing Camps With the library at their fingertips, campers will immerse themselves in graphic novels focused on relevant, inspirational themes. They will learn about storyboarding and more, then tell their own stories and design their own illustrations. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8-13 Please …
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
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 reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Come meet some animals with ZooMobile!
Test your competition skills each day with a different Olympics-themed activity, including a Bean Bag Toss Tournament, Olympics Trivia, an Obstacle Course, and Break Dance Judging!
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 reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Come on in and beat the summer sun with our weekly storytime! Location: Childrens Room
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being …
For ages 8-13. SummerWrite in the Branches: Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at five library branches. Express the story of who you are! Everyone holds a rich inner-world based on culture, history, and perspective. Together, we’ll unravel the tapestry of our past, explore our greatest wonders, reflect on our journeys through poetry, and weave daydreams into verse. Using Lincoln …
Graphic Novels: The World in Pictures & Words- Writers & Books tuition-free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading and Writing Camps With the library at their fingertips, campers will immerse themselves in graphic novels focused on relevant, inspirational themes. They will learn about storyboarding and more, then tell their own stories and design their own illustrations. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8-13 Please …
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 Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library with Brian.
We have canvases! We have paint! (Both finger paint and acrylic) Come make a masterpiece with us!
Test your competition skills each day with a different Olympics-themed activity, including a Bean Bag Toss Tournament, Olympics Trivia, an Obstacle Course, and Break Dance Judging!
Join us as we crochet (or knit)! Don’t know how? We can show you the basics.
Join us at Charlotte Beach Friday mornings for some fun in the sun!
The Childrens’ Librarians at the Winton Branch Library are excited to share stories, rhymes, and songs with families this summer at 11am on Fridays. This program is aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 8, although siblings are always welcome. Run to the library located at 611 N Winton Rd for a fantastically fun time. There’s no need to register, so bring along a friend or two. For more information, call the Winton …
Graphic Novels: The World in Pictures & Words- Writers & Books tuition-free SummerWrite in the Branches Reading and Writing Camps With the library at their fingertips, campers will immerse themselves in graphic novels focused on relevant, inspirational themes. They will learn about storyboarding and more, then tell their own stories and design their own illustrations. Space is limited. REGISTRATION with Writers & Books is REQUIRED for this FREE summer camp for children ages 8-13 Please …
For ages 8-13. SummerWrite in the Branches: Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at five library branches. Express the story of who you are! Everyone holds a rich inner-world based on culture, history, and perspective. Together, we’ll unravel the tapestry of our past, explore our greatest wonders, reflect on our journeys through poetry, and weave daydreams into verse. Using Lincoln …
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Race in the Lego Pinewood Derby Do you have a need? A need for speed? Then race on down to the Winton library for our Lego pinewood derby! Join us on August 5, 2024 for a high speed and high creativity program led by the Boy Scouts of America. From 12:00pm to 2:00pm kids ages 7 and up can build their own Lego race car and compete against other racers on a pinewood derby racetrack. No registration is …
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in this tuition free writng camp: This Writers and Books camp runs 1:00pm-4:00pm Afugust 5-August 9, 2024. Do you like fantasy, superhero adventures, sci-fi, animal tales, or realistic problem-solving stories? Then this camp is for you! You will create the kinds of characters and write the sorts of stories you like, and then use poems and dramatic scenes to express your …
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 NewAmericansZoom@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.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being …
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 …
Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in this tuition free writng camp: This Writers and Books camp runs 1:00pm-4:00pm Afugust 5-August 9, 2024. Do you like fantasy, superhero adventures, sci-fi, animal tales, or realistic problem-solving stories? Then this camp is for you! You will create the kinds of characters and write the sorts of stories you like, and then use poems and dramatic scenes to express your …
Kids and their grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2024 and August 2024!
Meet a variety of reptiles and insects up close in this fantastic live-animal program! Sam Hunt presents a family friendly presentation that is both educational and entertaining! Join us for a visit from the Crunchy Zoo!
Drop by to join our D & D club with Mr. Issac and friends! We will learn how to play together. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own if you are already a player.
Make your own colorful creation in a Sand Art Bottle!
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half 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@library.web . Show a scanned piece of …
Move and Groove with Grace & Grins Get on your feet and start dancing because it’s time to move, groove, and have fun! Join us at the Winton Branch Library for a morning of singing, dancing, and puppets too as the Grace & Grins puppet show leads us through a magical musical performance. On Wednesday, August 7 from 11:00am to 12:00pm kids of all ages will sing, dance, and learn about different musical instruments. …
Join us as we celebrate all things Bluey! There will be games, snacks, crafts, a Bluey photo op, and more!
Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in this tuition free writng camp: This Writers and Books camp runs 1:00pm-4:00pm Afugust 5-August 9, 2024. Do you like fantasy, superhero adventures, sci-fi, animal tales, or realistic problem-solving stories? Then this camp is for you! You will create the kinds of characters and write the sorts of stories you like, and then use poems and dramatic scenes to express your …
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
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 reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Join visiting artist Lizz DeSimone to design and make your own stamp!
Make your own living biosphere with Kathleen from Jardin Terrariums. Space limited. 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 reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Come on in and beat the summer sun with our weekly storytime! Location: Childrens Room
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being …
Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in this tuition free writng camp: This Writers and Books camp runs 1:00pm-4:00pm Afugust 5-August 9, 2024. Do you like fantasy, superhero adventures, sci-fi, animal tales, or realistic problem-solving stories? Then this camp is for you! You will create the kinds of characters and write the sorts of stories you like, and then use poems and dramatic scenes to express your …
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 Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library with Brian.
Learn about the Unbreakable Navajo Code used during World War II, and try your hand at code-breaking!
Join us as we crochet (or knit)! Don’t know how? We can show you the basics.
The Childrens’ Librarians at the Winton Branch Library are excited to share stories, rhymes, and songs with families this summer at 11am on Fridays. This program is aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 8, although siblings are always welcome. Run to the library located at 611 N Winton Rd for a fantastically fun time. There’s no need to register, so bring along a friend or two. For more information, call the Winton …
Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in this tuition free writng camp: This Writers and Books camp runs 1:00pm-4:00pm Afugust 5-August 9, 2024. Do you like fantasy, superhero adventures, sci-fi, animal tales, or realistic problem-solving stories? Then this camp is for you! You will create the kinds of characters and write the sorts of stories you like, and then use poems and dramatic scenes to express your …
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
Face painting, balloon animals, games, prizes! Join us for out annual end-of-summer-reading party. This is where we will announce the winners of the summer reading contest. Fun for families of all ages.
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Come celebrate your summer reading achievments with games and prizes! Location: Childrens Room
Decorate a tote bag to carry your books!
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 NewAmericansZoom@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.
Join us for a special craft time. We will be making our own bubbles and rain sticks! Supplies included. Location: Childrens Room
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being …
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 …
Kids and their grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2024 and August 2024!
Drop by to join our D & D club with Mr. Issac and friends! We will learn how to play together. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own if you are already a player.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half 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@library.web . Show a scanned piece of …
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
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 reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Stop by the library to spend some time reading to a therapy dog! Our furry friends, Kanzi and Egon, love kids and stories. All ages are welcome!
Enjoy BIG games, face painting, and ice cream!
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 reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being …
Drop in anytime to make a friendship bracelet using a cardboard loom! Best for kids 8 and up.
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 Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library with Brian.
Stop by and get some henna done! For Age 5 and Up
Kids ages 5-12 will have a lot of fun building things with LEGOS!
What’s that in the sky? It’s a bird… it’s a plane… it’s Comic Club! Join us at the Winton Branch Library for our monthly meeting of the Comic Club! On the third Thursday of every month, from 4:00pm -5:00pm kids 9 and up can gather to meet other comic lovers, discuss the club’s latest reads, and enjoy some super snacks! Our chosen book …
Learn basic sword fighting skills in a safe and friendly environment! Participants will learn attacking, defending, footwork and stances. Taught by professional stage fight coordinator Eva Sarachan-Dubay.
Join us as we crochet (or knit)! Don’t know how? We can show you the basics.
Join us at Charlotte Beach Friday mornings for some fun in the sun!
Join Ms. Jen for a preschool story time. We will have fun with books, music and movement.
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
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 Flour City than just our famed White Lady. Space limited. Registration recommended.
Representatives from the Monroe County Health Department will have a table at the library so people can walk right up and receive training how to save a life with NARCAN.
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
Tye dye a fabric item in the colors of your choice! Bring a plain white T-shirt or other fabric item if you have one.
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 NewAmericansZoom@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.
Developmental editor and story coach Theresa Leigh reaches into her grab bag of tips and tricks to help you write a novel that keeps your reader glued to the page. Whether you are still in the brainstorming stage, or you are looking for ways to punch up your finished manuscript… or if you're just a lover of storycraft who wants a peek behind the curtain, Theresa will show you what goes into making …
Enjoy musical fun and sing-a-longs for all ages! Location: Children's Room
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being …
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 …
Kids and their grownups can join us for story-times every Tuesday at 11:15 am during July 2024 and August 2024!
Drop by to join our D & D club with Mr. Issac and friends! We will learn how to play together. All supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own if you are already a player.
Join through Zoom or in-person at Maplewood Community Library for an hour and a half 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@library.web . Show a scanned piece of …
Navigators from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester work at the library and provide free on-site, drop-in service to participants who require assistance with technology. The navigators are nimble, adjusting quickly to the needs of individual participants no matter what that might require. Navigators assist participants with a range of needs, from learning a new computer skill to completing an important computer-related task. https://literacyrochester.org/digital-literacy-sites-schedules/
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 reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Kids playing with board games this day will have a chance to win a free game!
The Book Report Third Wednesday from 4:30pm-5:30pm July 17 | August 21 | September 18 Share what you are reading with us! Don’t worry, this isn’t a written report, just a verbal one where you let us know what you liked or disliked or couldn't even finish.
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 reveice the Zoom link for the weekly free class.
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My! Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need words every day, and they need to play with language and sounds. We will Talk, Read, Sing, and Play, which are the building blocks to being …
Drop in to make a bug finger puppet! Kids of all ages are welcome to this free event. All supplies will be provided.
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 Thursday at the Maplewood Community Library with Brian.
Dance the day away! Explore Latin-inspired Zumba dance with Ms. Katy!
Join us as we crochet (or knit)! Don’t know how? We can show you the basics.
Join us in the children's room every Saturday starting at noon for Nintendo Time. Play your favorite Switch games. Every week at Charlotte!
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