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2025 Book Title Word Search

Complete and turn in by December 31st for a prize!
Date:
Monday, December 1, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Phillis Wheatley Community Library
Categories:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Take and Make - Book Globe Decoration

Make a book-themed globe decoration! Supplies are limited.
Date:
Monday, December 1, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Phillis Wheatley Community Library
Categories:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

Nutcrackers Galore

A fabulous Nutcracker exhibit can be found in the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County's Hacker Hall! The exhibit includes beautiful photos from the Rochester City Ballet's 2026 production...
Date:
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Central - Harold Hacker Hall, Central Library
Categories:
Exhibits

Pretty and Sustainable Gift Wrapping for the Holidays

*Registration is open* Sunday, December 7, 2:00-3:00 PM For Adults Join Lou Anne DaRin from Color Penfield Green as she discusses sustainable holiday practices. Participants can bring in two gifts...
Date:
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Penfield - Braman Room, Penfield Public Library
Categories:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Class
Register! - 9 seats left

Garden Skills: Soil & Decomposition

Instructors from the Gandhi Institute will present a primer on restorative practices, sustainability, and soil and decomposition. Learn about the value of the soil in your garden, how your plants...
Date:
Sunday, December 7, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Pittsford - Fisher Meeting Room, Pittsford Community Library
Categories:
Class Community Gardening Sustainability/Environmentalism
Register! - 23 seats left

Nutcrackers Galore

A fabulous Nutcracker exhibit can be found in the Central Library of Rochester and Monroe County's Hacker Hall! The exhibit includes beautiful photos from the Rochester City Ballet's 2026 production...
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Central - Harold Hacker Hall, Central Library
Categories:
Exhibits

All Ages Storytime

Drop-in storytime featuring stories, songs, and activities for all ages with a caregiver.
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
9:30am - 10:00am
Location:
Brighton - Learning Center, Brighton Memorial Library
Categories:
Story Time

Baby Story Time

Storytime for ages 0-2 years old with a caregiver, and may feature stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, or other activities.
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
9:30am - 10:00am
Location:
Pittsford - Fisher Meeting Room, Pittsford Community Library
Categories:
Story Time

Baby Story Time

At baby story time, caregivers will learn songs, rhymes, and fingerplays to use at home, and babies will begin their early education journey.
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
9:30am - 10:00am
Location:
Gates - Library Meeting Room, Gates Public Library
Categories:
Story Time

Baby Storytime

Join us for Baby Storytime where we'll share our favorite rhymes, songs, and books, followed by a playtime with toys! This program is designed for infants and toddlers age 0-24 months, but all ages...
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
9:30am - 10:00am
Location:
Fairport - Community Room, Fairport Public Library
Categories:
Story Time

Technology Help with Digital Literacy Volunteers

💻 Need technology help? We've got you covered! Literacy Rochester volunteers are available Monday mornings at the Gates Public Library from 9:30AM - 12:30PM and alternating Saturdays from 9:00AM -...
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
9:30am - 12:30pm
Location:
Gates Public Library
Categories:
Computers & Technology

Terrific Toddlers Story Time

*No registration required* Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:40-10:05 AM & Fridays, 11:00-11:25 AM September 15-December 12 (no story times October 10, 13, November 24-28) Songs, stories, and fun for...
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
9:40am - 10:05am
Location:
Penfield - Story Time Room, Penfield Public Library
Categories:
Story Time

Wee Ones

Join us for a short storytime full of rhymes, songs, and books for your little one followed by playtime! Recommended for birth-2 years old. No registration required.
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 10:20am
Location:
Webster - Storytime Room, Webster Library
Categories:
Story Time

Wired for Opportunity - Intro to Computers

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...
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Chili - Conference Room, Chili Public Library
Categories:
Computers & Technology Wired for Opportunity

Digital Literacy Volunteers

Digital Literacy is a program of Literacy Rochester that teaches adults basic computer skills. Trained volunteers assist individuals with operating devices, navigating the internet, and using...
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
East Rochester Public Library
Categories:
Computers & Technology

All Ages Story Time

Stories, songs, and fingerplays make up this fun program for children of all ages.
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
10:15am - 10:45am
Location:
Pittsford - Fisher Meeting Room, Pittsford Community Library
Categories:
Story Time

All Ages Storytime

Join us for All Ages Storytime where we will share our favorite books, rhymes, and songs! The theme will be repeated throughout the week. This program is designed for toddlers and preschoolers, but...
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
10:15am - 10:45am
Location:
Fairport - Community Room, Fairport Public Library
Categories:
Story Time

Tot Time Storytime

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.
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
10:15am - 10:45am
Location:
Brighton - Learning Center, Brighton Memorial Library
Categories:
Story Time

Story Time with Mary Jo

Every Monday morning, we have story time with our Children's Librarian, Mary Jo. There are songs, stories, dancing and more!
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
10:15am - 11:00am
Location:
Gates - Library Meeting Room, Gates Public Library
Categories:
Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Learn the ABCs through books, song and dance! No registration required!
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
10:30am - 11:15am
Location:
Hamlin - Meeting Room, Hamlin Public Library
Categories:
Story Time

All Ages Play Time

We will have a variety of toys and sensory activities for your child to enjoy.
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Pittsford - Fisher Meeting Room, Pittsford Community Library
Categories:
Story Time

Wise Owls Book Group

We will be discussing Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead. Copies are available for checkout from the Circulation Desk.
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location:
Pittsford - Fletcher Steele Room, Pittsford Community Library
Categories:
Book Club

Digital Literacy Volunteer

Digital Literacy is a program of Literacy Rochester that teaches adults basic computer skills. Trained volunteers assist individuals with operating devices, navigating the internet, and using...
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Lyell - Adult Area, Lyell Branch
Categories:

All Ages Story Time

Stories, songs, and fingerplays make up this fun program for children of all ages.
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Location:
Pittsford - Fisher Meeting Room, Pittsford Community Library
Categories:
Story Time

Tax Talk: Choosing a Tax Preparer

Talk about topics related to taxes with IRS Stakeholder Liaison Jacqueline M. Kelly-Myers. This month, learn about how to choose a tax preparer. We will cover: How to choose a reputable tax...
Date:
Monday, December 8, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Webster - Community Room, Webster Library
Categories:
Lecture/Presentation Tax Help

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