Rochester Public Library

Library Events Calendar

We are proud to provide a great variety of programs for all ages. Following is an overview of all the programs at the Rochester Library. To the left, a listing of our current events. Click any listing for more information or call the library at 217.498.8454

• "Toddle on Over" Storytime for toddlers 18-40 month old. Meets selected Wednesday mornings at 10:30 am.
• "Preschool Storytime" for preschoolers 3 years old and up. Meets Thursday mornings at 10:30.
• Summer Reading Program. June-August. A new theme every year! Attend fun and exciting programs and earn prizes for reading!
• Friends of Rochester Library, in cooperation with the Rochester Fire Department, bring holiday joy to the children of Rochester! The Children' s Holiday Party is held each year on the second Saturday of December. At the Library, children can enjoy games, crafts, food and a historical gingerbread village. End your holiday celebration at the Fire Department with a visit with Santa, his elves and FIRE TRUCKS! Parent's please bring your own cameras.

• "Cabin Fever" reading program, held January-February each year. Read your way out of a cabin or various other locals to win prizes. A new theme every year. Concludes with a dinner and prizes.
• Free Computer Classes. Classes are held monthly in the Community Room that introduce patrons to new technologies. Recent classes have covered computer basics, and basic and intermediate Microsoft Office topics. Call the library for a list of upcoming classes.
• "Pile of Craft" Led by Marge Ray and open to all levels of expertise. Learn new stitches, start your first project or just make time to work on those things you started ages ago. Meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the Month at 6:00pm. All crafters welcome! Read about our Craft Supply Collection, a lending library for crafty patrons!
• "Rochester Reads!" book discussion group meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the library. New members are always welcome! View a list of upcoming book club books.
• "Rules of the Road Review Course" to help prepare for the written and road examinations for a drivers license. Offered in cooperation with the Illinois Secretary of State Office, approximately every four months.
• "Topics to Chew On" Enjoy a home cooked meal while exploring topics of interest with guest speakers. 4th Tuesdays of the month during the school year, at 12 Noon. Call the Library at 217.498.8454 to RSVP.
• "Trivia @ the Winery" Every second Monday of the month. From SpringfieldTrivia.com "For those who haven’t tried it yet... you can get a taste of Monday Night Trivia at Walnut Street Winery in Rochester. This is a more relaxed version of the trivia nights you’re used to – only $2 per person to play, up to 4 players per team, 5 rounds of 10 questions" For every glass of wine sold, $1 is donated to the Friends of Rochester Library to further library programs and services.
  

• "Writing Your Story" This monthly workshop will help patrons write personal tales full of life, family, love and wisdom. Meets at 1:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
• "Topics to Chew On" Enjoy a home cooked meal while exploring topics of interest with guest speakers. 4th Tuesdays of the month during the school year, at 12 Noon. Call the Library at 217.498.8454 to RSVP.