Adult programs

Summer 2025

Events & Programs

Spring 2024 2-in-1 Craft Box<br />
Everything you need for 2 printmaking crafts
April 4 @6pm<br />
Blackout Poetry Workshop

Salsa Dance Class

Wednesday, June 18th|6:00pm

Registration required

Level up your dance skills this summer with Young Dance Inc.! Join us in June for our FREE sizzling Salsa class. All experience levels, including beginners, are welcome! No partner necessary.

P.S. All adults who attend this program will earn points toward raffles for the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Register here: https://bit.ly/Summer25Programs

 

Foxtrot Dance Class<br />
May 7 @6pm<br />
Learn to dance to the music of the Rat Pack, Sinatra, Martin, and Buble.<br />

Level Up Your Self-Care

Wednesday, June 25th|5:00pm

Registration required

In this FREE class, you’ll learn about the different dimensions of self-care, the importance of prioritizing your well-being, and the practical steps of creating a self-care routine. Come join us as we gain the tools and hands-on experience to nurture your mind, body, and spirit to help you show up as your best self in all areas of life. Jodi A. Colbert LCSW is a psychotherapist and owner of Colbert Counseling Center, PLLC.

P.S. All adults who attend this program will earn points toward raffles for the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Register here: https://bit.ly/Summer25Programs

Crafternoon at the Library; March 6th @4pm; Spend your afternoon crafting amongst great company; all skill levels and crafts welcome

ICash

Thursday, June 26th|1:00pm

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ staff will be here to help reunite citizens with missing money property through the I-Cash program. Drop by as you can!

The Illinois State Treasurer is tasked with safeguarding missing money, such as unpaid life insurance benefits, forgotten bank accounts, and unused rebate cards. Illinois holds more than $5 billion in unclaimed property. The state treasurer is legally required to return the property to the rightful owners no matter how long it takes. Individuals can search the state treasurer’s database for their name or the name of their business or non-profit at illinoistreasurer.gov/icash.

P.S. All adults who attend this program will earn points toward raffles for the Adult Summer Reading Program!

 

Spring 2024 2-in-1 Craft Box<br />
Everything you need for 2 printmaking crafts
Foxtrot Dance Class<br />
May 7 @6pm<br />
Learn to dance to the music of the Rat Pack, Sinatra, Martin, and Buble.<br />

Rumba Dance Class

Wednesday, July 16th|6:00pm

Registration required

Level up your dance skills this summer with part two of our Summer Dance Series with Young Dance Inc.! In July, get ready to Rumba with us! All experience levels, including beginners, are welcome. No partner necessary.

P.S. All adults who attend this program will earn points toward raffles for the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Register here: https://bit.ly/Summer25Programs

Crafternoon at the Library; March 6th @4pm; Spend your afternoon crafting amongst great company; all skill levels and crafts welcome

Summer Sublimation

Wednesday, July 23rd|5:00pm

Registration & $12 supplies fee required

Level up your craft skills this summer and learn to sublimate beautiful bookish and summery designs onto stainless steel water bottles! Maximum 10 participants.

P.S. All adults who attend this program will earn points toward raffles for the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Register here: https://bit.ly/Summer25Programs

 

Foxtrot Dance Class<br />
May 7 @6pm<br />
Learn to dance to the music of the Rat Pack, Sinatra, Martin, and Buble.<br />

East Coast Swing Dance Class

Wednesday, August 6th|6:00pm 

Registration required

Level up your dance skills this summer with part two of our Summer Dance Series with Young Dance Inc.! Feel the rhythm and rock into August with us for our East Coast Swing class. All experience levels, including beginners, are welcome. No partner necessary.

Register here: https://bit.ly/Summer25Programs

Spring 2024 2-in-1 Craft Box<br />
Everything you need for 2 printmaking crafts

Tech Classes

ios Mobile Basics

Wednesday, June 4|5:00pm

Want to learn about your Apple device? Join our class to better understand your iPhone, iPad, or Mac! Bringing devices is encouraged. No registration required.

P.S. All adults who attend this program will earn points toward raffles for the Adult Summer Reading Program!

 

 

Android Mobile Basics

Wednesday, July 9|5:00pm

Want to learn about your Android device? Join our class to better understand its basic functions and apps! Bringing devices is encouraged. No registration required.

P.S. All adults who attend this program will earn points toward raffles for the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Gmail & Google Docs 101

Wednesday, August 27|5:00pm

In this class, participants will learn how to create a Gmail account and to understand the basic functions of Google Docs. 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 Kendall, 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!

P.S. All adults who attend book club meetings from June 5th to July 23rd will earn points toward raffles for the Adult Summer Reading Program!

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! 

P.S. All adults who attend book club meetings from June 5th to July 23rd will earn points toward raffles for the Adult Summer Reading Program!

Community Outreach

 Rochester Public Library District provides monthly Outreach opportunities to the residents of Carriage Crossing 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.

P.S. All adults who attend our June 11th Blood Drive will earn points toward raffles for the Adult Summer Reading Program! 

Do you have a program or tech class you want to offer? Please contact Kendall at adult.programs@rochesterlibrary.org

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