Pink flowers being watered by watering can

America 250 Author Talk: 

Patriots of the South Coast

Saturday, May 9

Noon - 1:30 PM

Downstairs

Plumb Library and the Rochester Historical Society are excited to be hosting local author Robert Barboza on Saturday, May 9 at noon to talk about his latest book: Patriots of the South Coast. He will be talking about South Coast soldiers, sailors, and ship builders who played important roles in the American Revolution, including two senior officers in the American Revolution who were from Rochester. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event, and refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Rochester Historical Society. 


This event is free - please save your seat by registering today! 

Spring Storytime


Icons - Squirrel with Book - Yellow Right



Baby Storytime

Ages 6mo-24mo


Tuesday, May 5, 10:30-11:15 AM

Tuesday, May 12, 10:30-11:15 AM

Tuesday, May 19, 10:30-11:15 AM

Tuesday, May 26, 10:30-11:15 AM


Family Storytime

Ages 2-5


Wednesday, May 13, 10:30-11:15 AM

Wednesday, May 20, 10:30-11:15 AM

Wednesday, May 27, 10:30-11:15 AM



Teen D&D

Saturday, May 23

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Downstairs

Icons - Dungeons and Dragons Dice - Red


Are you interested in playing TTRPGs (tabletop role playing games)? Join us for a beginner friendly one-session story! We'll walk you through making your character, how to play, and then we'll explore the story itself! No previous TTRPG experience necessary, although experienced players are welcome.


Ages 12-18.


Registration required; if you are unable to register in time, please contact Ms. Fuchsia by calling the library.


Lego Club

Tuesday, May 5 & 19

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Downstairs

Colorful Toy Blocks On Yellow Background


Do you like to build things with Lego? Join other kids twice a month for free build and play! Collaborate on a giant build or work on your own vision. Build, create, meet new friends, and have fun!


For kids in K-6th grade.



Spring Storytime with Morgan Browning

Friday, May 1

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Downstairs

Icons - Bunch of Flowers - Green


Join Morgan Browning as she presents a storytime focused on spring and expressing our emotions. 


For ages 3-8


Please register



Toddlers playing with blocks

Freeplay Fridays

Ages 0-5

Friday, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Downstairs




Young children are welcome to come downstairs and play with a variety of toys while they play and learn valuable skills such as sharing.


Drop in, no registration required.



Book Groups 

All That Is Mine I Carry with Me by William Landay

Council on Aging Book Group

Tuesday, May 19

1:00 - 2:00 PM at the Rochester COA

We will be discussing All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by William Landay. Copies are available to pick up at the library, and copies of next month's book will be available to borrow at the meeting.



I'll Be Right Here by Amy Bloom

Books & Babble Book Group

Thursday, May 28

6:30 - 8:00 PM at Plumb Library

We will be discussing I'll Be Right Here by Amy Bloom. Copies are available to checkout at the front desk. Refreshments will be served. 

Writers Group

Thursday, May 21

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Upstairs

Pencil and Notebook on Wood Background

“Where do you get your ideas?” Well, it could be here! Drop into the Writer’s Group and potentially get a thought going that could develop into something more. Participate in three rounds of being given a prompt, writing for 10 minutes, reading aloud and moving on. No comparisons - just a kickstart to add to the pile for fun or the future. Meets every third Thursday of the month.


Fun, seasonally-themed refreshments will be served! 

Knitting Group

Monday, May 4, 11, 18

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Upstairs

Overhead image of two people knitting

Join fellow knitters and crocheters every week. Beginners are welcome.
Chocolate is always served!

Holding Up Balloons that Spell Out Donate

Friends of Plumb Library 

Savers Clothing & Book Drive

Saturday, May 16

8 AM - 2:30 PM

Library Parking Lot

Bring your clothing, shoes, accessories, soft household goods (bedding/curtains/tablecloths/etc.), small household goods, and books to drop off directly into the Savers truck in our parking lot!


*Soft goods must be bagged.

*Books must be boxed separately.

*All items must be in resale condition.


The Friends will receive so many cents per pound of clothing and books, helping us raise funds for library programming.

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