Adult programs
Fall 2025
Events & Programs
Ballroom Dance Class
Wednesday, September 3rd|6:00pm
Registration required
Fall into the rhythm of our Fall Dance Series with Young Dance Inc.! Getting ready to attend a wedding soon? Join us in September for our FREE Ballroom Dance Class. All experience levels, including beginners, are welcome! No partner necessary.
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Dabble at the Library!
Tuesday, September 23rd|6:00pm
Registration & $27 class fee required
This fall, DIY stands for Dabble It Yourself! Instructors from Dabble, the popular arts and crafts venue in Springfield, will be at the library to help you create your one-of-a-kind fall-themed lantern! Let your creativity flow in this relaxing evening of fall fun.
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Pumpkin Floral Arranging Class
Saturday, October 11th|12:30pm
Registration & $42 class fee required
Join Heather from Star Meadows Flower Farm to craft a beautiful pumpkin floral arrangement, capturing the essence of fall! In this 2 hour class, you will learn to create and arrange the perfect centerpiece that embodies the season’s spirit using fresh mums, dried flowers, and small pumpkins as vases.
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Bachata Dance Class
Wednesday, October 22nd|6:00pm
Registration required
Fall into the rhythm of our Fall Dance Series with Young Dance Inc.! Want to learn a new, fun dance style? Step to the beat of our Bachata Dance Class in October. All experience levels, including beginners, are welcome. No partner necessary.
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Passport Saturday
Saturday, October 25th|9:00am
Need a passport but don’t want to go downtown to the Circuit Clerk’s office? Sangamon County Circuit Clerk Joe Roesch’s office will be here at the library to process passport applications, take passport photos, and help you apply to renew your passport. For more information on fees and required documents, visit sangamonpassports.org
Tech Classes
How to Use Canvas
Wednesday, September 17|5:00pm
Registration preferred
Confused by your child’s Canvas portal? Join our class to better understand the layout and functions of the Canvas LMS system! Bringing devices is encouraged.
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Senior Tech Support
Monday, October 6th|12:00pm
Need help with your phone, tablet, or laptop? Do you have a specific issue with your device? Drop in to our class to get your questions answered by our librarians! Bringing devices is encouraged.
Google 101
Wednesday, November 5|5:00pm
In this class, participants will learn how to use Google when searching across the internet. Bringing devices is encouraged. No registration required.
Monthly Book Clubs
Day Book Club
Day Book Club meets at 10am and reads a little bit of everything. With monthly discussions lead by Adult Programs Coordinator Andrea, our conversations are lively, and there are always treats to share provided by Book Club members.
You can find what we’re currently reading, discussion questions, and past selections on our Day Book Club page. Click on the button below to be redirected!
Evening Book Club
Evening Book Club meets at 5:30pm and reads books with a historical focus, including fiction and nonfiction. Members’ willingness to dig a little into the historical background of the story makes for interesting conversations around the book of the month.
You can find what our members are currently reading, discussion questions, and past selections on our Evening Book Club page. Click on the button below to be redirected!
Community Outreach
Rochester Public Library District provides monthly Outreach opportunities to the residents of The Carriages and Rochester Estates Senior Living. View our schedule for Summer 2025 below!
Blood Drives
Rochester Public Library District is proud to host bimonthly blood drives with ImpactLife. Check out our upcoming blood drives and register for an appointment below!
Individuals must be at least 17 years old, or 16 years old with a completed parental consent form, in order to donate. For more information on donor eligibility requirements, visit our Blood Drives page.
