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Coming Up @ MCLS Libraries

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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:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Central - Harold Hacker Hall, Central Library
Categories:
Exhibits

Spark Lab Open Hours

Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 2:00pm
Location:
Chili - Makerspace Room, Chili Public Library
Categories:
Makerspace

Fun with paper*

Come and create a holiday snowflake (one you don't have to shovel!) Registration Required*
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Location:
Seymour - Duryea Room, Brockport-Seymour Library
Categories:

Local History Potluck with Vintage Recipes

Are you feeling nostalgic for some old-fashioned comfort foods? Join us for a potluck lunch program. Choose a recipe from a vintage cookbook, (our local history section has several), prepare the...
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location:
Ogden - Meeting Room, Ogden Farmers' Library
Categories:
Book Club Food/Nutrition Local History

Crafternoon: Holiday Wreath

Librarian Robyn will help participants make a holiday wreath out of faux greens and other materials. Registration required.
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Pittsford - Learning Center, Pittsford Community Library
Categories:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

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:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Central - Tech Center Classroom, Central Library
Categories:
Computers & Technology Wired for Opportunity

Movie Matinee: GRUMPY OLD MEN

All are welcome to join us for an afternoon movie every Friday with free popcorn (courtesy of The Friends of Mendon Public Library). Grumpy Old Men (1993) Synopsis Longtime rivals compete for the...
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Mendon - Jacobs Family Reading Room, Mendon Public Library
Categories:
Movies

Chess Club for Adults

Want to increase your mental focus and problem-solving skills? Come play chess! New adult members are always welcome; we have a kind, yet competitive, chess group that meets on the second and fourth...
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Rush - Library Meeting Room, Rush Public Library
Categories:
Community Games/Gaming

Crafternoon: Danish Christmas Stars

Join us to make folded Danish Christmas stars you can use as ornaments, part of a garland, or on a wreath! Supplies are limited so please register.
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Parma - Meeting Room, Parma Public Library
Categories:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Register! - 1 seats left

Winter Concert Series: Holiday Harps

Welcome in this “most wonderful time of the year” with Roxanne Ziegler and John Gaspar of the Lyre, Lyre harp duo! Wrap yourself in a cozy hug as you find yourself relaxing to a medley of lovely...
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Fairport - Community Room, Fairport Public Library
Categories:
Music

Nintendo Switch Fridays

Stop by to play MarioKart, Super Smash Bros, Just Dance, and more!
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Location:
Frederick Douglass - Meeting Room, Frederick Douglass Community Library
Categories:
Games/Gaming

LEGO Club

Come join us for our Kid's LEGO Club at ERPL! This is a weekly program (every Friday at 3pm) for kids and families! Come hang out with your friends and family and show us how creative you can be!
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
East Rochester Public Library
Categories:
STEM

Senior Leisure Coloring Hour

Stop in alone or with a friend to color and connect. Coloring sheets, supplies, and snacks will be provided.
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Pittsford - Learning Center, Pittsford Community Library
Categories:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Community

Nintendo Switch for Tweens/Teens

You are invited to play our Nintendo Switch on Friday afternoons! We have multiple controllers and games are provided. Feel free to play, watch others play, and/or bring your own Switch....
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location:
Fairport - Teen Space, Fairport Public Library
Categories:
Games/Gaming

Teen Craft: Mug Cakes

*Registration is open* Friday, December 12, 4:00-5:00 PM For Grades 6-12 The weather outside is frightful, but the crafts will be so delightful, so since we have no place to go, let’s enjoy a mug c...
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location:
Penfield - Braman Room, Penfield Public Library
Categories:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Register! - 4 seats left

Youth Author Talk & Book Signing with Colleen AF Venable

Webster Public Library is pleased to host Colleen AF Venable, author of indie bestseller Katie the Catsitter graphic novel series, this winter at Webster Parks & Recreation (1350 Chiyoda Dr, Webster,...
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Webster Library
Categories:
Author Talk Book Talk

Youth Author Talk & Book Signing with Colleen AF Venable hosted by Webster Public Library

Webster Public Library is pleased to host Colleen AF Venable, author of indie bestseller Katie the Catsitter graphic novel series, this winter at Webster Parks & Recreation (1350 Chiyoda Dr, Webster,...
Date:
Friday, December 12, 2025
Time:
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Webster Library
Categories:
Author Talk Book Talk

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:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time:
All Day Event
Location:
Central - Harold Hacker Hall, Central Library
Categories:
Exhibits

Technology Help with Digital Literacy

💻 Need technology help? We've got you covered! Literacy Rochester volunteers are available every other Saturday morning at the Gates Public Library from 9:00AM - 12:00PM for your technology...
Date:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time:
9:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Gates Public Library
Categories:
Computers & Technology

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:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time:
9:30am - 10:00am
Location:
Fairport - Community Room, Fairport Public Library
Categories:
Story Time

Conversation Class for New-English Learners

This weekly free Zoom class is for New-English learners to practice their conversational English. Questions are presented and answered by participants in a chosen order. Images and conversation...
Date:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time:
9:30am - 10:30am
Location:
Maplewood - Lilac Room, Maplewood Community Library
Categories:
ESL/ENL

Pete the Cat : Meet the Character and Enjoy a Craft

Join us for a fun morning of stories, crafting, and photos with Pete the Cat! Free program open to all. Sign up to reserve your spot. Pete the Cat will also be in the Fire Truck Parade tonight!
Date:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 10:45am
Location:
Mendon - Jacobs Family Reading Room, Mendon Public Library
Categories:
Register! - 27 seats left

Gingerbread House Decorating

Get festive by designing your own "gingerbread" house made of graham crackers and frosting. All supplies will be provided by the library. Please register EACH child that will be designing a house. One...
Date:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Parma - Meeting Room, Parma Public Library
Categories:
Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Register!

Death Cafe: A discussion about death and the celebration of life

Presented by grief and bereavement counselor, end of life community educator and author Jennifer Sanfilippo. Death Cafes are gatherings held over the world for the purpose of bringing death out of...
Date:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Monroe - Adult Floor, Monroe Branch
Categories:

Digital Literacy

*Appointment required* Saturdays, 10:00 AM-Noon For Adults You may register for a one-hour appointment by contacting the library’s Information Desk. Trained volunteers from Literacy Rochester are a...
Date:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Penfield Public Library
Categories:
Computers & Technology

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