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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:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Location:
- Central - Harold Hacker Hall, Central Library
- Categories:
- Exhibits
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Brockport Community Blood drive, held in the Duryea Room. 11:00 to 4:00 pm. 18 and older, all blood types needed.
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 4:00pm
- Location:
- Seymour - Duryea Room, Brockport-Seymour Library
- Categories:
- Outside Organization
Brownbag Book Discussion: End of Year Party!
Join us for a holiday gathering to discuss books we’re reading now outside of book group, suggestions for next year’s selections, and to revisit our favorite books from this year. Bring your lunch and...
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Location:
- Central - Kate Gleason Auditorium, Central Library
- Categories:
O Pen: Poetry Over Lunch
Read and discuss provided contemporary poems.
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Location:
- Pittsford - Fisher Meeting 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:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Lyell - Adult Area, Lyell Branch
- Categories:
- Computers & Technology
1-on-1 Computer Help
Get tech help from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester every Wednesday and Thursday!
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Lincoln, Lincoln Branch
- Categories:
- Computers & Technology
Digital Tutor
Rush Library has a Digital Tutor visiting twice per month, on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, from 1:00-3:00 PM to help patrons with:
-Using devices including desktop, laptop, or smartphone
-Uploading a...
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Rush - In the Library, Rush Public Library
- Categories:
- Computers & Technology Digital Literacy Rochester Jobs/Career
Afternoon Fiction Book Club
Join us for the Afternoon Fiction Book Club! We meet every third Wednesday of every month at 2pm in the Community Room! This month, we will be discussing The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth.
Each...
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Fairport - Community Room, Fairport Public Library
- Categories:
- Book Club
Beginning 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:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Maplewood - Lilac Room, Maplewood Community Library
- Categories:
- ESL/ENL
Book of the Month
Join us in a group discussion of this month's book selection, The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts. The book will be available for pickup at the Hamlin Library.
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Hamlin - Meeting Room, Hamlin Public Library
- Categories:
- Book Club
- Register! - 15 seats left
Mystery Loves Company
A book club just for mystery lovers.
Meets the third Wednesday of the month at 2pm.
No registration required.
December book: Claws for Alarm by Rita Mae Brown
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Chili - Barbara Ireland Community Room, Chili Public Library
- Categories:
Afternoon Mystery Book Club
Join Librarian Katie to discuss this month's Mystery Book: Still Life by Louise Penny
Please Register at https://bml.libcal.com/event/14562202
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Location:
- Brighton - Learning Center, Brighton Memorial Library
- Categories:
- Book Club
Coloring Group for Adults
Take time out from your daily routine and let your creative side shine! Supplies for beginners are provided but you may also bring your own supplies/projects.
No registration is required. Please call...
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 2:30pm - 4:00pm
- Location:
- Newman Riga - Meeting Room, Newman Riga Library
- Categories:
- Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Family Chess Club
Fun for the whole family!
Whether you’re a grand master or a rookie, everyone is invited to Family Chess Club. This group meets every Wednesday from 3:00 TO 4:00PM offering opportunities to play g...
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Location:
- Winton - Main Floor, Winton Branch
- Categories:
Tech Training
Bring your tech questions and laptop, tablet, or phone if you want. This is a one-on-one, individualized appointment with our volunteer tech expert!
You may have only one Tech Training booking at a...
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Location:
- Mendon Study Room A, Mendon Public Library
- Categories:
- Computers & Technology
- Register! - 1 seats left
Tabletop Games Drop-In for Tweens/Teens
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...
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- Fairport - Teen Space, Fairport Public Library
- Categories:
- Games/Gaming
Paint Your Own Ornament
Make a festive craft for the tree! Ages 7-17. Register online or call 428-8210 ext. 8270
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 3:30pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- Lincoln - Teen Room, Lincoln Branch
- Categories:
- Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Kids Book Bingo
Join us in the story time room for book bingo! We will read a book out loud and then play BINGO with words from the story. Compete for candy prizes!
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- Sully - Meeting Room, Sully Branch
- Categories:
- Story Time
Tech Training
Bring your tech questions and laptop, tablet, or phone if you want. This is a one-on-one, individualized appointment with our volunteer tech expert!
You may have only one Tech Training booking at a...
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- Mendon Study Room A, Mendon Public Library
- Categories:
- Computers & Technology
- Register! - 1 seats left
Resume Help
Come in for basic resume help!
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- Phillis Wheatley Community Library
- Categories:
- Jobs/Career
Spark Lab Open Hours
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 8:00pm
- Location:
- Chili - Makerspace Room, Chili Public Library
- Categories:
- Makerspace
90-Second Newbery Club
*Registration for this series opens September 24*
Wednesdays, October 8-January 14, 4:15-5:15 PM
(no sessions November 26, December 24 or 31)
For Grades 3-6
Last year’s Newbery Club was so fun,...
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 4:15pm - 5:15pm
- Location:
- Penfield - Story Time Room, Penfield Public Library
- Categories:
- Movies
Crochet & Knit Club
Come share your enjoyment of all things yarn! We will be crocheting, but feel free to show off your knitting skills!
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Location:
- Lyell - Adult Area, Lyell Branch
- Categories:
Gift Week!
Give the gift of a heartfelt, handmade item this holiday season! Each day this week we will have different items for you to decorate and give as gifts to your loved ones. Gift bags and supplies to...
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 4:30pm - 5:30pm
- Location:
- Phillis Wheatley Community Library
- Categories:
- Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Tech Training
Bring your tech questions and laptop, tablet, or phone if you want. This is a one-on-one, individualized appointment with our volunteer tech expert!
You may have only one Tech Training booking at a...
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time:
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- Mendon Study Room A, Mendon Public Library
- Categories:
- Computers & Technology
- Register!
For information on accessibility for specific programs, please contact the presenting library.