Zoom Room

Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You......More

Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint hint: Our instructor teaches better depending on what you've cooked and if you have leftovers for pick-up. Just kidding. See you online in the Zoom Room @ 3pm sharp! Class is limited to the first 10 people. No late comers allowed after 3:05p!

Central Library

Brownbag Book Discussion: The Life Impossible by Matt Haig

Join us for a discussion of the new novel by Matt Haig (author of The Midnight Library). 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 C......More

Join us for a discussion of the new novel by Matt Haig (author of The Midnight Library). 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: 428-8360.

Central - Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library

Senior Planet Computer Basics Course

Unlock the power of your PC and explore the world of the internet in this course! Learn how to use email, search online, access entertainment and other useful resources!In this 10-week, PC-based course, youâll learn the basics of how to operate a computer and navigate t......More

Unlock the power of your PC and explore the world of the internet in this course! Learn how to use email, search online, access entertainment and other useful resources!In this 10-week, PC-based course, youâll learn the basics of how to operate a computer and navigate the internet in ways that can enrich your life.During the course, youâll learn how to use email, search the internet for information, access sources of entertainment, and connect to people, organizations and interests that matter to you. Please note: This course will meet once per week for 10 weeksWednesdays: April 2nd - June 11th, 3PM-4:30PMOnly for seniors age 60

Central - Tech Center Classroom, Central Library

Coding Club

Teens and Adults are invited to join our rebooted Technology Center Coding Club.We have brand new robots and learning modules funded by Girls Who Club.Come play with some cool robots!Try out our Makey Makey programmable robot games and creative coding options from MIT m......More

Teens and Adults are invited to join our rebooted Technology Center Coding Club.We have brand new robots and learning modules funded by Girls Who Club.Come play with some cool robots!Try out our Makey Makey programmable robot games and creative coding options from MIT media labs. Use it to turn anything into a video game controller for an introduction to programming software.Build a custom mobile robot with Sphero Blueprint Engineering Kit to learn computer-aided design (CAD) engineering principles and learn how to design 3D printed custom pieces.With the Arduino Tiny Machine Learning Kit we can delve into the cutting edge of low-resource artificial intelligence. Nine sensors let this little machine see the world around it, and you train it for useful tasks.

Central - Tech Center Classroom, Central Library

Poetry Oasis

Join Kitty JospĂŠ Thursdays in January as she selects poems for readings and discussions. Discover how edifying poetry can be in a relaxed setting. All are welcome!

Central - Rundel Arts Room, Central Library

Teen Makers

Join us to create something uniquely you on Thursday afternoons. Whether it is an item to make or a game/puzzle to play/solve, there is always something happening in the teen area at the Arnett Library. Ages 12-18*This event will be held in the Arnett teen area*

Arnett - Meeting Room, Arnett Branch

Zoom Room

Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You......More

Would you like to learn how to use your phone and computer applications? Is your computer repair team busy (aka grandkids, niece and nephew, or next-door neighbor)? If you answered yes, then join the Zoom Room. You will learn fast but no worries, we will teach slow. You will learn how to use email, Android applications, and even Apple products for free. Please make sure you have your sound and apps available. Hint hint: Our instructor teaches better depending on what you've cooked and if you have leftovers for pick-up. Just kidding. See you online in the Zoom Room @ 3pm sharp! Class is limited to the first 10 people. No late comers allowed after 3:05p!

Central Library

Talk, Play, Learn: Speech & Language Fun for Kids

Join a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist for games, storytelling, and interactive play, designed for your child to strengthen their communication skills. Best for ages 1 1/2-4 and their families.

Central - Children's Center, Central Library

Book Serendipity

Choose a book to share aloud and hear a musician improvise serendipitously on the flute to your word discovery!

Central - Children's Center, Central Library

Business First Wednesday

Business First Wednesdays are for aspiring or current business owners and is brought to you by the Business Insight Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County and the SUNY Brockport Small Business Development Center. To register, please call the Business......More

Business First Wednesdays are for aspiring or current business owners and is brought to you by the Business Insight Center of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County and the SUNY Brockport Small Business Development Center. To register, please call the Business Insight Center at 585.428.8106, contact business.insight@libraryweb.org or see below.This program is funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.PLEASE NOTE: Once registered, the Zoom link will be emailed to you from Business.Insight the day before the event. This series is in an online only format.SEAP attendees must contact us beforehand and sign into the program with their name in order to qualify to have their form confirmed.

Central Library

Senior Planet Computer Basics Course

Unlock the power of your PC and explore the world of the internet in this course! Learn how to use email, search online, access entertainment and other useful resources!In this 10-week, PC-based course, youâll learn the basics of how to operate a computer and navigate t......More

Unlock the power of your PC and explore the world of the internet in this course! Learn how to use email, search online, access entertainment and other useful resources!In this 10-week, PC-based course, youâll learn the basics of how to operate a computer and navigate the internet in ways that can enrich your life.During the course, youâll learn how to use email, search the internet for information, access sources of entertainment, and connect to people, organizations and interests that matter to you. Please note: This course will meet once per week for 10 weeksWednesdays: April 2nd - June 11th, 3PM-4:30PMOnly for seniors age 60

Central - Tech Center Classroom, Central Library

Local History Walking Tour: Beyond Flour and Flowers- Industry in Rochester

Hosted by Dan CodyRochesterâs logo, a blue lilac combined with a water wheel, is telling of the cityâs industrial history. Both the logo and the nicknames it featuresâFlour City and Flower Cityâevoke the two major industries that fueled the cityâs early development. How......More

Hosted by Dan CodyRochesterâs logo, a blue lilac combined with a water wheel, is telling of the cityâs industrial history. Both the logo and the nicknames it featuresâFlour City and Flower Cityâevoke the two major industries that fueled the cityâs early development. However, a myriad otherâand perhaps lesser knownâlocal industries and inventions also helped put Rochester on the map. Meet on the north side of the Rundel Memorial Building to explore Rochesterâs industrial history on this 1.2-mile walking tour.*In case of inclement weather, tour may be canceledRegistration is recommended, but not required.

Central - Local History Division, Central Library

Family Finders

A Monthly Genealogy Club co-sponsored by the Rochester Genealogical SocietyFacilitated by John D. Caufield & Anna TomassoAre 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 research......More

A Monthly Genealogy Club co-sponsored by the Rochester Genealogical SocietyFacilitated by John D. Caufield & Anna TomassoAre 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 familyâs past alongside fellow ancestry seekers.Join the club as we explore a different theme or topic each month. The topic for the June session is: TBDRegistration for this FREE event is encouraged, but not required.

Central - Local History Division, Central Library

Cordancia Chamber Orchestra

View a live performance from the Cordancia Chamber Orchestra. All ages. In the Kate Gleason Auditorium.

Central - Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library

Senior Planet Computer Basics Course

Unlock the power of your PC and explore the world of the internet in this course! Learn how to use email, search online, access entertainment and other useful resources!In this 10-week, PC-based course, youâll learn the basics of how to operate a computer and navigate t......More

Unlock the power of your PC and explore the world of the internet in this course! Learn how to use email, search online, access entertainment and other useful resources!In this 10-week, PC-based course, youâll learn the basics of how to operate a computer and navigate the internet in ways that can enrich your life.During the course, youâll learn how to use email, search the internet for information, access sources of entertainment, and connect to people, organizations and interests that matter to you. Please note: This course will meet once per week for 10 weeksWednesdays: April 2nd - June 11th, 3PM-4:30PMOnly for seniors age 60

Central - Tech Center Classroom, Central Library