Rochester Public Library

Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.

If you love all things gross, you won't believe the wonderfully disgusting activities we have in store for you! Warning: not for the squeamish!

Join us for an outdoor storytime at White Oaks Park near the playground (4597 55th St. NW) Outdoor seating - bring your own blanket. This storytime will be canceled in inclement weather.

Join us for an outdoor storytime at Cascade Lake Park (88 23rd Ave. SW). Arrive early to visit the bookmobil which will be available 2:45 - 3:45 pm.

Join us at Quarry Hill Nature Center's outdoor pavilion for a spacial storytime at 9:30 am. In the event of inclement weather this program will move to an indoor classroom.

Join us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more!

Bring your imagination to build with our giant collection of bricks!

Join us for an outdoor storytime at Eyota Farmers Market in West Side Park (303 W. 5th St., Eyota). Arrive early to visit the Bookmobile which will be available 4-6:30 pm.

Enjoy a fun storytime for children for all ages and their families

Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English language or conversational skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend; we will have a conversation circle for adults and well as space for children & families to play and talk.

Join us for an outdoor storytime in the brand-new Chester Woods Park Amphitheater (8378 Hwy 14 SE, Eyota) and stay for a hike. Admission is free.

Join us to practice your origami skills with other enthusiasts. All ages and skill levels welcome.

We will provide the cardboard and duct tape and yo will bring your greatest ideas to create a variety of creatures and constructions.

Enjoy lower stimulation opportunity to visit the children's area of the library for one hour before opening. Use this time to play, browse, make art, or hang out. A Sensory Friendly Storytime will be offered in the auditorium at 9:15 AM. Space is limited and registration is required. Doors will...

Enjoy a fun storytime for children of all ages and their families.

Get ready for some prehistoric fun! Bring a dinosaur, dress as a dinosaur, or simply stomp, roar, shake your tail to some dino-mite tunes!

Celebrate trees with stories, songs, and activities

See a performance by Dazzling Dave and you might start believing his yo-yos are alive. Dazzling Dave Schulte is a professional yo-yo performer and highly acclaimed champion who has circled the globe since 1998, storming audiences everywhere with his freakish tornado of whirling tricks and tips, all designed to entertain,...

Minnesotans love their State Parks. Go on a visual vacation with a photographer. Doug has visited all 67 state parks and has photographs, stories, history and personal adventures to share. This program has two main themes; the history of the oldest state parks, and the incredible recreation opportunities just waiting...

This lower-stimulation Stuffed Animal Sleepover event is limited to 20 total participants. Wear your pajamas, bring your stuffed friend, and enjoy a quiet story together. Then, tuck your pal into bed and with them sweet dreams. Who knows what adventures they will have overnight in the Library! Come back Saturday...

Join us for an outdoor storytime near Oxbow Park Nature Center (5731 County Road 105 NW, Byron) and stay for a walk through the zoo. Admission is free. Grass seating - bring your own blanket. In the event of inclement weather this event will move inside the Nature Center to...