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Attention all Pok mon trainers! Looking for a spot to trade Pok mon cards with other trainers? Gather you trainer friends and and stop by BML between 1 PM and 2 PM to meet other trainers, swap cards, and work on your card collection. Card trading is encouraged, but not mandatory. Open to ages 6-12.
* No registration required * Sunday, November 8, 3:00-4:00 PM For parents of preschool-aged children Representatives from area preschools will be available to chat with parents and provide information about their curriculum and programs. Program Accessibility If you need accommodations due to a disability (e.g., sign language interpretation, closed captions, etc.) so that you can participate in any of our library's programs or events, please complete a request for disability accommodation or speak to a PPL staff member at (585) 340-8720 at least one week prior to the event. A staff member will reach out to you to confirm arrangements. . Thank you to our programs sponsor, Friends of the Penfield Public Library !
Stop in and find the hidden characters for a fun activity in our Children's Room!
Come see artwork submitted by Churchville's Community on display between November 4 - November 21 during the library's normal business hours (Listed below). Newman Riga Library's hours are: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday/Thursday: 11:00am - 8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Host a Holiday Party! Adams Atrium The museum is getting together a holiday party and we need your help! Make up the holiday feast in our pretend kitchen, create snowflake decorations, wrap presents and stack them up, and practice your snowball throwing aim. Winter Village, Play Lab Make a building, landscape, or structure and add it to the ever-growing Holiday village! Come back throughout break to see how the village grows! Holiday Search, Entire Museum There are lots of holidays in December! Search around the [...]
Students in grades 6-12 who live in or attend school in Brighton can enter this contest through December 1! See official rules at www.BrightonLibrary.org/teen-events.
*registration for this series is optional; walk-ins welcome* Mondays, September 21-December 7, 9:30-10:00 AM (no sessions on October 12 or November 23) Songs, stories, and finger plays for infants and pre-walkers with their caregivers. Registration for Monday Baby Story Time is available if you would like to receive email or text reminders. Please note: the weekly sessions of each story time are the same regardless of day. For example, Baby Story Time on Monday and Tuesday will be the same story time with the same stories and songs. Program Accessibility If you need accommodations due to a disability (e.g., sign language interpretation, closed captions, etc.) so that you can participate in any of our library's programs or events, please complete a request for disability accommodation or speak to a PPL staff member at (585) 340-8720 at least one week prior to the event. A staff member will reach out to you to confirm arrangements. Thank you to our programs sponsor, Friends of the Penfield Public Library !
Babies and their caregivers can enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and play time! Recommended for ages birth to 2. No registration.
Drop-in storytime featuring stories, songs, and activities for all ages with a caregiver.
Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a snack at Ms. Mary Jo's story time! After story time, we'll have play time with some library toys. Recommended for ages 2-5, but siblings are welcome. No registration.
Stories, songs, and fingerplays make up this fun program for children of all ages.
Drop-in storytime featuring stories, songs, and activities. Designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver, but all ages are welcome.
*registration for this series opens Tuesday, September 8* Mondays, S eptember 21-December 7 , 10 :30-11:00 AM (no story times October 12 or November 23) Songs, stories, and fun for children aged 3-5 without a caregiver. Please note: the weekly sessions of each story time are the same regardless of day. For example, Preschool Story Time on Monday and Tuesday will be the same story time with the same stories and songs. Program Accessibility If you need accommodations due to a disability (e.g., sign language interpretation, closed captions, etc.) so that you can participate in any of our library's programs or events, please complete a request for disability accommodation or speak to a PPL staff member at (585) 340-8720 at least one week prior to the event. A staff member will reach out to you to confirm arrangements. Thank you to our programs sponsor, Friends of the Penfield Public Library !
Join us for lapsit stories, rhymes, and songs designed for children birth to 12 months! (Older children welcome!) The Irondequoit Public Library is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, please contact one of our Inclusion Coordinators or call the library at 585-336-6060.
Preschool Storytime with Mrs. Carlson is Mondays at 10:30am. Join us as we read, talk, sing and play with friends. No registration required!
Thanksgiving craft time for our littlest library-goers and their caregivers.
Host a Holiday Party! Adams Atrium The museum is getting together a holiday party and we need your help! Make up the holiday feast in our pretend kitchen, create snowflake decorations, wrap presents and stack them up, and practice your snowball throwing aim. Winter Village, Play Lab Make a building, landscape, or structure and add it to the ever-growing Holiday village! Come back throughout break to see how the village grows! Holiday Search, Entire Museum There are lots of holidays in December! Search around the [...]
We will have a variety of toys and sensory activities for your child to enjoy.
Leading up to the holidays, explore the fascinating history of New York City's Thanksgiving Day Parade with hands-on activities and a reading of Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. Registration is required - please register each member of your group!
For homeschooling families with children aged ten and up. Kids become real-world scientists as they observe, record, and explore nature and our environment using simple tools and hands-on activities. We ll foster curiosity, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of how science helps us learn about the world around us.
For ages 8-10 Enjoy writing or just want to get the stories out of your head and onto paper? Come share your ideas with like-minded kids!
Teen Staff will roll out the popcorn machine and put on a movie, usually a book adaptation when available. Come and chill and snack on some fresh made popcorn!
This month for Pokemon Club, we will have our usual games, crafts, and Battle Academy. Open to ages 5-12. No registration required.
Quiet Write at the Library Take an hour to slow down, reflect, and let your creativity flow. Join teaching artist Joanne Brokaw for a relaxed, welcoming writing session as part of the East Rochester Public Library s monthly Cozy Quiet Night . Quiet Write at the Library is an hour of writing prompts for reflection and creative inspiration. Sharing is optional, and all are welcome! *This is a free event and no registration is required, but is encouraged if you would like to be updated about future program dates. We meet at the second-floor tables at 5:30 p.m. Date/s: Monday, November 9th, 2026 & Monday, December 14th, 2026 Time: 5:30 6:30 PM Location: East Rochester Public Library, 2nd Floor Address: 317 Main St., East Rochester, NY 14445 Part of the Library s monthly Cozy Quiet Night series. Come write, reflect, and create no experience necessary, and no expectations required.
Cozy Quiet Night Unplug, relax, and connect in the quietest place in the Village. Join us for an hour of low-key, welcoming togetherness on the second floor of the East Rochester Public Library. Bring a book, work on a puzzle, play a board game, enjoy a simple creative activity, or simply spend some peaceful time alone among others. Teaching artist Joanne Brokaw will host, joined by her four-legged friend, Beau. No registration is required.
Calling all jigsaw lovers - do you have what it takes to be a speed puzzler? It's time to test the skills you've been perfecting for years! Join us at the Parma Public Library with yourself or a team of up to 6. Compete with other puzzlers to see who can finish the same 300 piece puzzle the fastest! Prizes will be awarded to first and second place teams, but the bragging rights will be the best reward of all. Registration is required.
* Registration is open * Monday, November 9, 6:15-7:00 PM For Grades 6-12 Let s decorate squishies! We ll have paint to decorate your choice of squishy. Program Accessibility If you need accommodations due to a disability (e.g., sign language interpretation, closed captions, etc.) so that you can participate in any of our library's programs or events, please complete a request for disability accommodation or speak to a PPL staff member at (585) 340-8720 at least one week prior to the event. A staff member will reach out to you to confirm arrangements. Thank you to our programs sponsor, Friends of the Penfield Public Library !
The Rochester Americans and the Monroe County Library System are once again partnering to provide the Reading Power Play , which partners Amerks Hockey players with local public librarians in support of reading. The Reading Power Play has players stopping by local libraries, reading to kids and giving a hockey demonstration. Each appearance also features a raffle and an autograph session by the visiting player and The Moose. This year s program will include 12 reading appearances across Monroe County. The Chili Library will be hosting an appearance event on Monday, November 9th at 6:30pm. Please register if you're planning to attend, so we can make sure we have the space set up to accommodate everyone!
The Children s Room is full of fun on Monday nights! Wear your jammies, bring your stuffies, and enjoy an evening of stories, rhymes, and songs with the whole family! PJ Storytime features the same theme as our All Ages Storytimes throughout the week. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome! Program Accommodations We want everyone to feel welcome at our library programs and events! If you need an accommodation to participate, please fill out an accommodation request form or give us a call at (585) 223-9091 at least ten days before the event. A staff member will be in touch to confirm the details.
Stop in and find the hidden characters for a fun activity in our Children's Room!
Come see artwork submitted by Churchville's Community on display between November 4 - November 21 during the library's normal business hours (Listed below). Newman Riga Library's hours are: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday/Thursday: 11:00am - 8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Host a Holiday Party! Adams Atrium The museum is getting together a holiday party and we need your help! Make up the holiday feast in our pretend kitchen, create snowflake decorations, wrap presents and stack them up, and practice your snowball throwing aim. Winter Village, Play Lab Make a building, landscape, or structure and add it to the ever-growing Holiday village! Come back throughout break to see how the village grows! Holiday Search, Entire Museum There are lots of holidays in December! Search around the [...]
Students in grades 6-12 who live in or attend school in Brighton can enter this contest through December 1! See official rules at www.BrightonLibrary.org/teen-events.
*registration for this series is optional; walk-ins welcome* Tuesdays, September 22-December 8, 9:30-10:00 AM (no session on November 24) Songs, stories, and finger plays for infants and pre-walkers with their caregivers. Registration for Tuesday Baby Story Time is available if you would like to receive email or text reminders. Please note: the weekly sessions of each story time are the same regardless of day. For example, Baby Story Time on Monday and Tuesday will be the same story time with the same stories and songs. Program Accessibility If you need accommodations due to a disability (e.g., sign language interpretation, closed captions, etc.) so that you can participate in any of our library's programs or events, please complete a request for disability accommodation or speak to a PPL staff member at (585) 340-8720 at least one week prior to the event. A staff member will reach out to you to confirm arrangements. Thank you to our programs sponsor, Friends of the Penfield Public Library !
Stories, songs, and fingerplays make up this fun program for children of all ages.
Join us as we share our favorite stories, rhymes, and songs! Each storytime throughout the week features the same theme. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, but all ages are welcome! Program Accommodations We want everyone to feel welcome at our library programs and events! If you need an accommodation to participate, please fill out an accommodation request form or give us a call at (585) 223-9091 at least ten days before the event. A staff member will be in touch to confirm the details.
Preschool Story Time at the Library open to preschoolers and their caregivers. Join Miss Kelly for songs, stories, and simple crafts each Tuesday. We share a love of books with our earliest readers.
Join us on Tuesdays at 10 AM in the story time room for music, reading, and playing! Planned for children ages 0 - 3 with a caregiver. No registration required.
For children of all ages with an adult. Join us for a special storytime full of stories, songs, and fun! No registration required. Meets Tuesdays at 10am.
Join us for Story Time! Enjoy books, music and movement. For ages 2-4.
Join us for story time on Tuesday mornings at the Ogden Farmers' Library! Meet us at 10:15 AM in the library meeting room for stories and songs with Mx. Lee! No registration necessary.
Build a foundation for your child's learning with story time! Join our Children's Librarian, Jen for stories, songs, rhymes and fun each week on Tuesdays. Early education is key to a child's success in their learning journey.
Join us for stories, songs, and sensory play Tuesday mornings at the Parma Library! Recommended for ages 0-3. No registration.
*registration for this series opens Tuesday, September 8* Tuesdays, S eptember 22-December 8 , 10 :30-11:00 AM (no story time November 24) Songs, stories, and fun for children aged 3-5 without a caregiver. Please note: the weekly sessions of each story time are the same regardless of day. For example, Preschool Story Time on Monday and Tuesday will be the same story time with the same stories and songs. Program Accessibility If you need accommodations due to a disability (e.g., sign language interpretation, closed captions, etc.) so that you can participate in any of our library's programs or events, please complete a request for disability accommodation or speak to a PPL staff member at (585) 340-8720 at least one week prior to the event. A staff member will reach out to you to confirm arrangements. Thank you to our programs sponsor, Friends of the Penfield Public Library !
Join us for stories and songs at the library! For children 1-5 with their caregiver. If weather permits, storytime will be outside on the library lawn, please bring a blanket/chairs! The Irondequoit Public Library is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, please contact one of our Inclusion Coordinators or call the library at 585-336-6060.
Come learn sounds, shapes, colors, and numbers! For little ones and their caregivers.
Drop-in storytime for young children just starting to walk with their caregivers. Join us for thirty minutes of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
Join Miss Lauren and Miss Beth for Tuesday/Thursday sessions featuring stories, songs, movement, and rhyme that all early learners can enjoy. Storytimes will focus on stories and songs geared towards children s literacy and social & emotional learning based around a theme. Best for ages 0-6. No registration required.
We will have a variety of toys and sensory activities for your child to enjoy.
Join Ms. Kassie for story time at the Monroe Branch library at 11:15am! Ages 2-5.
Drop-in storytime for infants and pre-walkers with their caregivers. Join us for thirty minutes of songs and board book share.
Join Emily for a variety of community service activities to help around the library! This month we will be caring for library plants, promoting library activities, and decorating the library for the holidays. Register in advance so we can supply snacks. For grades 6-12. Register in advance so we can supply snacks! For grades 6-12.
Need something to do after school? Join us at the library for snacks, games, crafts, and Netflix! Youth in grades 7-12 welcome! No registration required.
Earn one hour of service credit while helping your library community. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Tuesdays | 4:00pm 5:00pm | Ages 8 16 Join the Junior Friends of the Gates Public Library. The Junior Friends are a group of volunteers who meet year-round and help the library with different activities such as book sales, crafts, and many more exciting things. We also get involved with community service activities. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. Come join the group for a good time, you ll be glad that you did!
Writers and Books will be at the library to present this free program find out more information on their website at Story Lab: Hip Hop Club (Ages 8-14) Writers & Books
*Registration for this two-week session opens October 20* Tuesdays, November 3 & 10, 4:15-5:15 PM For Grades K-5 Join the Penfield High School Science Olympiad Club for a fun science-based challenge. Program Accessibility If you need accommodations due to a disability (e.g., sign language interpretation, closed captions, etc.) so that you can participate in any of our library's programs or events, please complete a request for disability accommodation or speak to a PPL staff member at (585) 340-8720 at least one week prior to the event. A staff member will reach out to you to confirm arrangements. . Thank you to our programs sponsor, Friends of the Penfield Public Library !
Each month, we'll learn about animals in a featured Who Would Win? book, vote on which we think would win, and then check out the book to find out if we were right. For grades K-3.
Learn the very basics or brush up on more advanced material! Ages 8-18.
Eat pizza, share ideas, talk books and more! Please let us know if you have any food restrictions when you register. (For ages 13-17) *Registration is required due to limited space or supplies.
Join our friends at MCPI to learn about Rochester-area legends & lore, just in time for cold, dark months ahead! Join Monroe County Paranormal Investigations on a journey into well-known (or maybe not so well-known) local haunts and legends as they uncover the Fox Sisters, the White Lady of Durand Eastman Park, and much more. Open to teens and adults, best for grades 6+. *Registration required
Every other Tuesday night from 6:30pm-7:30pm, teen ages 13-18 are invited to sign up for our Chill & Craft program. Each session we'll work on a new slightly elevated craft. Please note that while caregivers are welcome to accompany their teen, there will only be enough supplies for teens to complete a craft.
Drop into the Mendon Public Library on the 2 nd or 4 th Tuesday of each month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm to say "hello" to Golden Retrievers Finley and Maple with handler, Melinda. Finley and Maple are trained therapy dogs and love to be read to. No reservations needed. All ages welcome.
*Registration is open * Tuesday, November 10, 6:30-7:30 PM For Grades 3-5 Do you love to read? Here s your chance to read and talk about a graphic novel each month with other kids. Fun activities and snacks, too! November s selection will be Chickenpox by Remy Lai. Copies. Copies will be available for pick-up at the library. Program Accessibility If you need accommodations due to a disability (e.g., sign language interpretation, closed captions, etc.) so that you can participate in any of our library's programs or events, please complete a request for disability accommodation or speak to a PPL staff member at (585) 340-8720 at least one week prior to the event. A staff member will reach out to you to confirm arrangements. Thank you to our programs sponsor, Friends of the Penfield Public Library !
Create a unique pressed flower lantern! All supplies provided. Open to grades 6-12. Registration is required.
Stop in and find the hidden characters for a fun activity in our Children's Room!
Come see artwork submitted by Churchville's Community on display between November 4 - November 21 during the library's normal business hours (Listed below). Newman Riga Library's hours are: Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 11:00am - 5:00pm Tuesday/Thursday: 11:00am - 8:00pm Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Host a Holiday Party! Adams Atrium The museum is getting together a holiday party and we need your help! Make up the holiday feast in our pretend kitchen, create snowflake decorations, wrap presents and stack them up, and practice your snowball throwing aim. Winter Village, Play Lab Make a building, landscape, or structure and add it to the ever-growing Holiday village! Come back throughout break to see how the village grows! Holiday Search, Entire Museum There are lots of holidays in December! Search around the [...]
Students in grades 6-12 who live in or attend school in Brighton can enter this contest through December 1! See official rules at www.BrightonLibrary.org/teen-events.
*registration for this series is optional; walk-ins welcome* Wednesdays, S eptember 23-December 9 , 9:30-9:55 AM (no story time November 27) Songs, stories, and fun for children aged 2-3 and a caregiver. Registration for Wednesday Terrific Toddlers is available if you would like to receive email or text reminders. Please note: the weekly sessions of each story time are the same regardless of day. For example, Terrific Toddlers Story Time on Wednesday and Friday will be the same story time with the same stories and songs. Program Accessibility If you need accommodations due to a disability (e.g., sign language interpretation, closed captions, etc.) so that you can participate in any of our library's programs or events, please complete a request for disability accommodation or speak to a PPL staff member at (585) 340-8720 at least one week prior to the event. A staff member will reach out to you to confirm arrangements. Thank you to our programs sponsor, Friends of the Penfield Public Library !
Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes at the library! This storytime is geared to children ages 0-5, but all are welcome! No registration is required. If you need any reasonable accommodations, please contact Jason Poole at jason.poole@libraryweb.org at least 7 business days before the event.
This family-friendly program features a read-aloud of the beloved holiday story accentuated with short dance segments from the full-length ballet, followed by a Q&A and photo opportunity with the dancers.
For children of all ages with an adult. Join us for a special storytime full of stories, songs, and fun! No registration required. Meets Wednesdays at 10am.
Firefly Friends is a program of nature-based stories, songs, and crafts led by Jennifer Catalano to help little ones shine bright lights. For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver present. Space is limited. Registration is required and is for four Wednesdays (10.21. 10.28, 11.4, and 11.11). Please register student, only. Come meet Juniper the firefly puppet and help Miss Jennifer wake the sleeping fireflies! Sponsored by The Friends of the Mendon Public Library. *This is a 9-month program that runs from September-May. Current registrants will be allowed to keep their seat and continue every four weeks.
Forty minutes of free play with toys, followed by a short story time. Recommended for ages 1-5, but siblings are welcome!
*registration for this series is optional; walk-ins welcome* Wednesdays, September 23-December 9, 10:30-11:00 AM (no story time November 25) Songs, stories, and fun for children aged 2-5 and a caregiver. Registration for Wednesday Family Story Times is available if you would like to receive email or text reminders for this series. Please note: the weekly sessions of each story time are the same regardless of day. For example, Family Story Time on Wednesday and Thursday will be the same story time with the same stories and songs. Program Accessibility If you need accommodations due to a disability (e.g., sign language interpretation, closed captions, etc.) so that you can participate in any of our library's programs or events, please complete a request for disability accommodation or speak to a PPL staff member at (585) 340-8720 at least one week prior to the event. A staff member will reach out to you to confirm arrangements. Thank you to our programs sponsor, Friends of the Penfield Public Library !
Did you know you can make corn and beans dance? Can you guess which one will dance the highest? We will make predictions and see what happens in this fun science experiment! Open to ages 5-12. No registration required.
Explore the Woodbury School’s classrooms, meet staff, and have your questions answered at the Woodbury School\'s open house. No registration required. If you are coming […]
Experience the magic of the season at The Strong with a preview performance from Rochester City Ballet and a photo opportunity with Geva Theater! The […]
*Registration opens two weeks before each session* Wednesdays, September 23-December 16, 11:30 AM-Noon (no session November 25) For Ages 2-5 Join our children s librarian for a fun story and craft project. Program Accommodations If you need accommodations to participate in any of our library's programs or events, please complete a request for accommodation or speak to a PPL staff member at (585) 340-8720 at least one week prior to the event. A staff member will reach out to you to confirm arrangements. Thank you to our programs sponsor, Friends of the Penfield Public Library !
A one-hour training on how to utilize our 3D printer and software for your own cool designs whenever you want. Open to ages 5+. *Registration required
Earn one hour of service credit while helping your library community. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
Come one, come all for an exciting afternoon of games, crafts, and snacks! Bring the whole family to play giant-sized games, test out games of chance, and win a prize. This program is recommended for ages 5-12, but all are welcome.
We'll read about the first Black female tattoo artist, Jacci Gresham, and then create our own tattoo art pieces--on paper and on ourselves! Open to ages 4-10. *Registration required
Join friends at the library to play tabletop and/or card games on Wednesday afternoons! This experience is for anyone new to board gaming as well as long time enthusiasts excited to share the gaming experience. Attendees may bring their own or select a game from the Teen Space collection (we have a bunch!). Open to grades 4-12. No registration needed, drop-in anytime! Program Accommodations We want everyone to feel welcome at our library programs and events! If you need an accommodation to participate, please fill out an accommodation request form or give us a call at (585) 223-9091 at least ten days before the event. A staff member will be in touch to confirm the details.
Join us every second Wednesday of the month to make a craft in the story time room! The library will provide supplies for up to 25 craft-making kids.
Tweens are invited to join our Young Writers Club! Hang out with your friends and enjoy creative writing exercises and prompts! For ages 9-12. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Irondequoit Public Library. The Irondequoit Public Library is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. To request a reasonable accommodation or discuss your needs, please contact one of our Inclusion Coordinators or call the library at 585-336-6060.
Join us in Teen Central and get your craft on! We have all the regulars: coloring pages, paint markers, bracelet beads, nail polish, yarn, and more! There may even be a special craft with Miss Courtney. Check in every Wednesday and get creative!
*Registration for this series opens September 23* Wednesdays, October 7-January 13, 4:15-5:15 PM (no club on November 25, December 23 or 30) For Grades 3-6 Do you love books and filmmaking? PPL is looking to make an entry for the 90-Second Newbery Film Festival ( 90secondnewbery.com ) and we need your help. Using the book we chose in September, we ll write a script, make a video to enter, and have a lot of fun along the way! Program Accessibility If you need accommodations due to a disability (e.g., sign language interpretation, closed captions, etc.) so that you can participate in any of our library's programs or events, please complete a request for disability accommodation or speak to a PPL staff member at (585) 340-8720 at least one week prior to the event. A staff member will reach out to you to confirm arrangements. . Thank you to our programs sponsor, Friends of the Penfield Public Library !
A basic introduction to using computers. In this class, we ll go over the computer s hardware and how to use it, how to get on the internet, and how to create your own email. Maximum of 10 participants, no experience necessary, registration required. This is a series of 4 classes as a part of the Wired for Opportunity program. This class will take place at the Healthy Baby Network at 693 East Avenue, Suite 200 and is for program participants ONLY. Students must be at least 14 years old to attend. If students complete all 4 classes, they will receive a free Chromebook to take home. Limit of one device per person per household while supplies last. This project is supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP0206 awarded to Monroe County, New York by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Use the hook and yarn provided to crochet a harvest corn. Best for crocheters with some experience. Grades 6-12. Registration required .
Drop-in storytime featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays for all ages and a caregiver held in the Children's Center.
For ages 13-18. Come hang out in a welcoming space for LGBTQ+ teens and supportive allies! Each month we ll have a fun craft or activity, snacks, and a chance to relax, make friends, and be yourself! No registration required. Meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
Rochester is Kodak's city on Lake Ontario, and the Strong National Museum of Play, the world's largest museum of toys and games, is its family landmark. Seneca Park Zoo, the Rochester Museum & Science Center and the George Eastman Museum are the other fixtures; the lilac festival fills Highland Park each May. Rochester Public Library's central branch is on the Genesee.
Holiday events for kids in Rochester, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
183 children’s events are on in Rochester in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of Rochester Public Library (78 branches, 780 upcoming programmes), plus National Museum of Play, Rochester Museum & Science Center, Seneca Park Zoo and RMSC Strasenburgh Planetarium. Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
38 places to collect. Tap “I'm here” when you're at one and the stamp goes in your book; collect 5 and print the certificate.
Stamps live on your phone. Open your passport to see them all, print the certificate, or save them to your email.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in Rochester’s own time zone.
Babies and toddlers, preschoolers, early grades, tweens and teens. Pick an age range above to narrow the list; leave them all off to see everything.
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