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Peer Recovery Specialist

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A peer recovery specialist will be available at the library for anyone who would like to connect.

Astronomy Night at River Road Dog Park

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River Road Dog Park Join Rochester Astronomy Club to view planets, galaxies, and star clusters. You'll learn about different constellations and how to find your way around the night sky. This event may be cancelled for inclement weather. Visit www.rochesterskies.org for event cancellation updates. Location: River Road Dog Park / Rochester Dog Park North / GPS 44.089, -92.476

Game Day at the Library!

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Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! We’ll have a variety of games on hand, and you can even bring your own games to share. We usually also have an open Dungeon Crawl Classics table. New to DCC? You can find a quick start guide here: https://goodman-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DCC_QSR_Free.pdf We also have the full rulebook in the library collection; you can find it here. Character sheets are provided...

Community Menstrual Care Kit Build!

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Give back to the community by assembling menstrual care kits for individuals experiencing housing insecurity. All are welcome to stop by at any time during the event and pack kits for donation! Snacks will be provided! This program is a partnership between Mayo Clinic, Rochester Public Library, Christ United Methodist Church, and Family Promise Rochester. Funded by the Connecting Community through Education Grant.

First Link - Cardiac Arrest & CPR Awareness Program

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Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join us for this inspiring and educational community event. Hear the compelling true story of life, death and resilience from the local authors of the book Deadline. And also learn how you can save a life from Rochester Fire Department first responders. The life you save may be someone you love.

Spanish Conversation Group

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2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. ¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español! Todos niveles son bienvenidos; también se valoran los hablantes nativos. This program is a partnership with the Rochester MN Spanish Conversation Group.

Peer Recovery Specialist

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A peer recovery specialist will be available at the library for anyone who would like to connect.

Magic and Marionettes with Jim Jayes

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Rochester Public Library Auditorium Jim Jayes and his dancing marionettes present a colorful show filled with magic, music, laughter, and fun! This program is made possible by the people of Minnesota through Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Library Legacy fund, in collaboration with our regional public library system, SELCO.

Rochester History Celebration

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Celebrate the new Rochester History website with live demos of historic photo, document, and newspaper archive collections! Presenters from the History Center of Olmsted County, the Post Bulletin, and author Virginia Wright-Peterson (Rochester: An Urban Biography) will share their love of history and speak to the importance of preservation and learning from our collective past.

Social Worker Hours

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A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

Peer Recovery Specialist

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A peer recovery specialist will be available at the library for anyone who would like to connect.

Non-Binary and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group

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2nd Floor Meeting Room The Non-Binary Peer Support Group was formed to foster community and provide support to our transgender and non-binary peers in Southeast Minnesota. We welcome any adults (18+) who are within the vast multitude of transgender and non-binary identities, as well as anyone who is questioning their gender identity. We talk about struggles and celebrations, and offer validation and advice. Feel free to drop in - no sign-up required. If you have any questions or concerns, ple...

Trans Parenting Rochester

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Parents and caregivers of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals get together to share resources, joys, and concerns. Trans Parenting Rochester meets on the first Tuesday of every month, and is intended for adults only.

Social Worker Hours

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A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

Peer Recovery Specialist

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A peer recovery specialist will be available at the library for anyone who would like to connect.

Sensory Friendly Dragon Lair Tour 5:00PM (Registration Required)

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Rochester Public Library, Fiction, Movies & Music Desk Enjoy a lower stimulation Dragon Lair Tour (behind the scenes in the book return area) before the Ye Olde Library Renaissance Faire begins at 6PM. Space is limited and registration is required. Registered participants should meet staff at the Fiction, Movies, and Music Desk. Tours will leave promptly at their scheduled time.

Sensory Friendly Dragon Lair Tour 5:15PM (Registration Required)

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Rochester Public Library, Fiction, Movies & Music Desk Enjoy a lower stimulation Dragon Lair Tour (behind the scenes in the book return area) before the Ye Olde Library Renaissance Faire begins at 6PM. Space is limited and registration is required. Registered participants should meet staff at the Fiction, Movies, and Music Desk. Tours will leave promptly at their scheduled time.

Sensory Friendly Dragon Lair Tour 5:30PM (Registration Required)

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Rochester Public Library, Fiction, Movies & Music Desk Enjoy a lower stimulation Dragon Lair Tour (behind the scenes in the book return area) before the Ye Olde Library Renaissance Faire begins at 6PM. Space is limited and registration is required. Registered participants should meet staff at the Fiction, Movies, and Music Desk. Tours will leave promptly at their scheduled time.

Puzzle Palooza

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Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join us for a fun afternoon of puzzle building and designing! We’ll have a variety of puzzles on hand, for every age and ability. You can even design an image for your own mini puzzle to take home.

Puzzles and Pretzels

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Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join us for a fun afternoon of puzzle building and designing! We’ll have a variety of puzzles on hand, for every age and ability. You can even design an image for your own mini puzzle to take home.

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The library is closed today.

Menopause and Sexual Health 101

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Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join Jean Marie McGowan, M.D. for a presentation on menopause and sexual health. There will be time for audience questions.

Social Worker Hours

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A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

Peer Recovery Specialist

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A peer recovery specialist will be available at the library for anyone who would like to connect.

Veteran Services & Needs Throughout Their Life Span

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This presentation will discuss veteran services and eligibility from illness through dying, and what veterans may need for support from caregivers.

Social Worker Hours

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A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

English Conversation Group

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Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English skills. Adults are welcome to come join us in conversation.

Peer Recovery Specialist

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A peer recovery specialist will be available at the library for anyone who would like to connect.

Game Day at the Library!

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Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! We’ll have a variety of games on hand, and you can even bring your own games to share. We usually also have an open Dungeon Crawl Classics table. New to DCC? You can find a quick start guide here: https://goodman-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DCC_QSR_Free.pdf We also have the full rulebook in the library collection; you can find it here. Character sheets are provided...

Enamel on Copper with Pedal to the Metal!

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Form your own copper shape and learn to apply glass frit enamel to create a beautiful colorful surface. Participants can stamp, shape, and alter their copper pieces prior to adding enamel, firing, and finishing. Participants can plan to take home their beautiful glass on copper enamel keychain, necklace, pin, magnet, ornament, or small artwork that day.

Supa Awesome Dog Man Party!

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Rochester Public Library Auditorium Unleash your inner hero with some George and Harold approved supa awesome activities!

Closed

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The library is closed today.

Closed

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The library is closed today.

Trans Parenting Rochester

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Parents and caregivers of transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive individuals get together to share resources, joys, and concerns. Trans Parenting Rochester meets on the first Tuesday of every month, and is intended for adults only.

Social Worker Hours

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A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

Gift Quality Book & Bake Sale

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Do some holiday shopping. Quality used books and baked goodies for sale!

Gift Quality Book & Bake Sale

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Do some holiday shopping. Quality used books and baked goodies for sale!

Non-Binary and Gender Non-Conforming Support Group

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2nd Floor Meeting Room The Non-Binary Peer Support Group was formed to foster community and provide support to our transgender and non-binary peers in Southeast Minnesota. We welcome any adults (18+) who are within the vast multitude of transgender and non-binary identities, as well as anyone who is questioning their gender identity. We talk about struggles and celebrations, and offer validation and advice. Feel free to drop in - no sign-up required. If you have any questions or concerns, ple...

Coming to the Table

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2nd Floor Meeting Room Our apologies for the inconvenience, but this program has been cancelled. Coming To The Table encourages and supports the establishment of local groups to provide spaces and opportunities for people to meet regularly together, in our communities, for truth-telling, deep dialogue, building relationships, healing, and taking action to dismantle inequitable systems and structures based on “race.” Discussion topics for meetings will be determined by the group at the end of...

Pressed Flower Bookmarks for Adults

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Social Worker Hours

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A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

Social Worker Hours

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A GPS Social Worker is available at the library to connect you to local resources for housing, food, employment, health, safety and other community services. Stop by at the Community Corner on the 2nd Floor of the library.

Spanish Conversation Group

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2nd Floor Meeting Room Join us for casual conversation in Spanish! All levels are welcome; native speakers also encouraged. ¡Vengan Uds. a una conversación informal en español! Todos niveles son bienvenidos; también se valoran los hablantes nativos. This program is a partnership with the Rochester MN Spanish Conversation Group.

English Conversation Group

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Enjoy a casual hour with new friends as you practice your English skills. Adults are welcome to come join us in conversation.

Game Day at the Library!

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Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join us monthly for fun afternoons of card playing, dice throwing, and so much more! We’ll have a variety of games on hand, and you can even bring your own games to share. We usually also have an open Dungeon Crawl Classics table. New to DCC? You can find a quick start guide here: https://goodman-games.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DCC_QSR_Free.pdf We also have the full rulebook in the library collection; you can find it here. Character sheets are provided...

Family Board Games

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Rochester Public Library Auditorium Spend an hour playing with the library's selection of board games with family and friends.

Closed

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The library is closed today.

Closed

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The library is closed today.

Early Closure - 5 p.m.

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The library is closed starting at 5 p.m. today.

Noon Year's Eve Party

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Rochester Public Library Auditorium Too little to stay up ‘til midnight? No problem! Celebrate the New Year early with crafts, dancing, and a countdown to noon!

Closed

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The library is closed today.

Puzzle Palooza

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Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join us for a fun afternoon of puzzle building and designing! We’ll have a variety of puzzles on hand, for every age and ability. You can even design an image for your own mini puzzle to take home.

Puzzles Program

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Rochester Public Library Auditorium Join us for a fun afternoon of puzzle building and designing! We’ll have a variety of puzzles on hand, for every age and ability. You can even design an image for your own mini puzzle to take home.

Trans Parenting Rochester

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