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Sunday, June 14 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Butterfly Encounter w/ Absolute Science

Visit our three butterfly tents, where you can feed the butterflies yourself. Outside, you’ll find plenty of hands-on activities to explore, like puzzles, real specimens, plastic life cycles, and flipbooks. There’s something for every type of learner. These activities help visitors of all ages discover more about butterflies and how they grow.

*Sponsored by Bank & Trust, Jostes Garage,& The Pet Doctor

Thursday, June 18 | 1:00 p.m.

Dance Arts Studio

*Performance donated by DAS.

Thursday, July 9 | 1:00 p.m.

Pollinator Power by the Macon County

Conservation District

Students will learn the important role of pollinators, from bees to butterflies to birds. Emphasis on native pollinators and their impact on the environment and us.

*Sponsored by Moxie MD

Saturday, July 11 | 10:00 – 12:00 p.m.

LARPing w/ Phoenix Tears

The local Amtgard chapter of Phoenix Tears will be holding one of its regular meetings behind the library. Learn about battles with safe foam weapons, crafting, and Live Action Roleplay in your area. Or just enjoy the ambiance of history and fantasy aesthetics.

*Sponsored by Bank & Trust, Jostes Garage,& The Pet Doctor

Sunday, July 26 | 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Pollinator Power by the Macon County

Conservation District

Sponsored by Moxie MD

Thursday, July 30 | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Finale Water Day

This Dinosaur Dual-Lane combo bounce will be a big hit with any child who loves Dinosaurs. The eyes look like they are staring at you! The kids will enter the front through giant teeth to a large jump area complete with a basketball hoop. They will climb up the ladder steps to 2 separate slides, go out through the mouth of the dinosaur while being slimed, and then land on a padded landing below.

*Sponsored by Bank & Trust

Homeschool Improv (Ages 10-18)

Tuesdays | 1:00-2:30 p.m.

(Hangout 2:30-4:00 p.m.)

No registration required

June 9 | July 14 | No Improv in August

No experience required! (Some might say that’s the whole point!) Make it up as you go along with our guest instructor Sam Phemister during these introductory sessions to the beauty and comedy of improvisation.

Homeschool Game Days (All Ages)

Tuesdays | 1:00-4:00 p.m.

No registration required

June 2 & 16 | July 7 & 21 | No Improv in August

Bring your favorite board game or choose from one of ours! Join us for a fun-filled meet-up where homeschool families can connect and enjoy friendly competition. We’ll have separate areas for teens and younger kids, ensuring everyone has a great time!

CONNECT. DISCOVER. CREATE.

Do you have a program you want to offer? Or one you would like to see at the library? Please contact Denise at:

youth.services@rochesterlibrary.org