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Teen Swag Bags: Back to the Future!
Register online for our monthly subscription bag program. Open to grades 4-8. brightonlibrary.org/teens
- Date:
- Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time:
- 9:00am - 8:00pm
- Location:
- Brighton Memorial Library
- Categories:
- Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Book Club STEM
WINTER ROCK PAINTING
Rock paintings using Acrylics paint pens - winter themes - Classic Winter Scenes ,Cute Characters ,Winter Wildlife, Abstract/Patterns , Cozy Gear.
- Date:
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Location:
- Lyell - Adult Area, Lyell Branch
- Categories:
- Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
WINTER ROCK PAINTING
Rock paintings using Acrylics paint pens - winter themes - Classic Winter Scenes ,Cute Characters ,Winter Wildlife, Abstract/Patterns , Cozy Gear.
- Date:
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- Lyell - Teen Area, Lyell Branch
- Categories:
- Arts, Crafts & Hobbies
Call for Entries! Sokol High School Literary Contest
Call for Entries! 2026 Sokol High School Literary Awards Contest
Register
After you register, you will be prompted to submit your entry via e-mail.
Entries from Monroe County public, private,...
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Location:
- Categories:
- Department - Friends & Foundation Writing
Courtney Hill Art in Duryea
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Location:
- Seymour - Duryea Room, Brockport-Seymour Library
- Categories:
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:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Location:
- Central - Harold Hacker Hall, Central Library
- Categories:
- Exhibits
Baby Story Time
Storytime for ages 0-2 years old with a caregiver, and may feature stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, or other activities.
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 9:30am - 10:00am
- Location:
- Pittsford - Fisher Meeting Room, Pittsford Community Library
- Categories:
- Story Time
OLDE TYME STORY HOUR IN THE CHILDREN'S DEPOT
Come join story tyme conductor, Miss Pat every Thursday starting at 10am in the East Rochester Public Library Children's Depot.
All ages are welcome! Ms. Pat will read stories and take you...
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- Location:
- East Rochester Public Library
- Categories:
- Story Time Summer Reading
Sweet Bites Poetry Discussion
Poet Kathleen Wakefield has found that experiencing the reading of poetry in community opens it up in new ways for everyone, whether you've always loved poetry or had less than positive experiences...
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:15am
- Location:
- Mendon - Jacobs Family Reading Room, Mendon Public Library
- Categories:
- Register! - 12 seats left
English as a New Language Class
Trying to learn English? Come to this class led by Literacy Rochester at the Webster Public Library! This class will help improve your English speaking and listening skills. We will learn about...
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:30am
- Location:
- Webster - Large Study Room, Webster Library
- Categories:
- Class Digital Literacy Rochester ESL/ENL
Knitting for Charity
This group creates knitted items for charity organizations. Please bring needles and yarn.
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Pittsford - Fletcher Steele Room, Pittsford Community Library
- Categories:
- Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Community
Spark Lab Open Hours
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Location:
- Chili - Makerspace Room, Chili Public Library
- Categories:
- Makerspace
Babies and Books
For babies and toddlers up to age 24 months with an adult. Join us for stories, songs, and fingerplays followed by an open play session. No registration required. Meets Thursdays at 10:30am.
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 10:30am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Chili - Barbara Ireland Community Room, Chili Public Library
- Categories:
- Story Time
Storytime!
Join us for stories and songs at the library! For children 1-5 with their caregiver.
The Irondequoit Public Library is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events. To request a reasonable...
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 10:30am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Irondequoit Public Library
- Categories:
- Story Time
Wired for Opportunity - Intro to Computers - Charles Settlement House Senior Center Participants ONLY
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:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 10:30am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Categories:
- Computers & Technology Wired for Opportunity
Baby Story Time
Storytime for ages 0-2 years old with a caregiver, and may feature stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, or other activities.
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 10:45am - 11:15am
- Location:
- Pittsford - Fisher Meeting Room, Pittsford Community Library
- Categories:
- Story Time
Music and Movement with the Nazareth School of Music
Music and Movement invites children into a joyful, mindful experience filled with singing, instrument play, and yoga-inspired movement. Rooted in music therapy and children's yoga, this engaging class...
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 11:30am
- Location:
- Seymour - Duryea Room, Brockport-Seymour Library
- Categories:
- Story Time Summer Reading
Stories for All
Join us for this storytime for all ages in the children's room. Stories, songs and fun for all!
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 11:30am
- Location:
- Charlotte - Children's Room, Charlotte Branch
- Categories:
Rhyme Time
Bounces, Songs, and Shakers, Oh My!
Up to age 3 with adult(s). Siblings welcome.
Rhyme Time is a program for very young children and their grownups to nurture pre-reading skills. Babies need...
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Location:
- Winton - Meeting Room, Winton Branch
- Categories:
Poetry Oasis
Join Kitty Jospé Thursdays at the Central Library as she selects poems for readings and discussions. Discover how wonderful poetry can be in a relaxed setting. All are welcome!
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Location:
- Central - Rundel Arts Room, Central Library
- Categories:
- Department - Arts & Literature
CANCELED: Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
This event has been canceled.
This evidence-based course from the Alzheimer’s Association helps caregivers understand the costs of caregiving and the benefits of early planning, teaches how to start...
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Location:
- Pittsford - Fisher Meeting Room, Pittsford Community Library
- Categories:
- Aging/Elder Care Finance Health/Wellness Lecture/Presentation
1-on-1 Computer Help
Get tech help from the Literacy Volunteers of Rochester every Wednesday and Thursday!
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Lincoln - Small Study Room, Lincoln Branch
- Categories:
- Computers & Technology
Genealogy / Ancestry Assistance
Call us or stop in to make an appointment with our genealogy volunteer, Ed Groszewski. Mr. Groszewski will be available for 1 hour appointments on Thursdays to assist you in your genealogy and family...
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Location:
- Gates Public Library
- Categories:
- Genealogy
Douglass Doings
Join us after school for some fun activities. Will we make a craft? Play some games? Watch a movie? Go on a scavenger hunt? Stop by the library to find out!
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Frederick Douglass - Children's Area, Frederick Douglass Community Library
- Categories:
- Arts, Crafts & Hobbies Games/Gaming
Healthy Bites
Join us for an opportunity to sample some new healthy snacks for 2026. Bring your appetite and seven servings of your own home-made healthy snacks to share, along with the recipe. Everyone will leave...
- Date:
- Thursday, January 15, 2026
- Time:
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Location:
- Rush - Library Meeting Room, Rush Public Library
- Categories:
- Community Food/Nutrition Health/Wellness
For information on accessibility for specific programs, please contact the presenting library.