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RPL is very pleased to once again host a variety of speakers on topics of current social, political, and economic issues, curated with expertise by Ann and Mike Van Dusen.  …

On May 31, please join Rochester Library at The Hub (former HS building) for a free screening of The Climate Future Film Festival . This collection of 10 short films …

DumbleDorks are back!  If you love all things Harry Potter, stop in any summer Thursday and find stories to listen to, Hogwarts-inspired crafts, movies, games…it’ll be like you are right …

This summer, RPL is super-excited to be offering Page Turners Summer Reading for kids!  We’ll have a gorgeous kick-off party on June 27, with treats, Granville Daze, Tshirts, a special …

On June 2, and each first Tuesday of the month, please join us at RPL for a masked story time.  We’ll meet in the children’s rooms for some sweet stories …

May 22nd sees the start of another fabulous season for the Rochester Farmers’ Market and you know what that means–STORIES IN THE PARK!    Join Maya at the bandstand for …

Climate Future Film Festival, a collection of 10 short films from around the world, explores the human and artistic response to climate change.  Bill McKibben, an honorary judge, makes a …

Astronomy Season is here! Join local astronomy enthusiast Sam Newmarco and his giant fancy telescope for a look at galaxies, nebulae, planets, and anything else glowing up in the sky. …

The amazing Vermont-based Michael Caduto, award-winning environmentalist and master storyteller will be here on May 14 with his Energy Rocks! kids’ program!  Using storytelling, music, nature-powered special effects AND kid-powered …

Here’s some great news for fiber artists with a day job:  our fabulous handcrafting group, Purls of Wisdom, is branching out to evening hours!  Starting Thursday, May 7, you can …