Spare a turkey this month and feast on our tasty new releases! We're feeling thankful for upcoming books by David Baldacci and Nora Roberts, plus new DVDs from The Naked Gun and Materialists to Freakier Friday and The Gilded Age Season 3. If you're already making naughty or nice lists for the holidays, put our online lists on the nice side. You can access our lists from the catalog on our website — just click the Lists dropdown and find genres like Quirky Characters, Comedies, Cozy Mystery Books, Sci-Fi Books, Romance Books, New DVDs, New Fiction, Staff Picks, etc. Best of all, if you like a title, you can just log into your account and put it on hold right from home. If you're warming up inside the library, pick up one of our printed lists recommending various books or DVDs, or browse our November display tables. There's something for every taste to gobble!
Upcoming Events
Allagash- New England's Wild River
Wednesday, November 5th 6:00-7:30PM
Community Room
Narrated by retired supervisor Tim Caverly, the audience will virtually canoe the 92-mile Allagash River and hear the lore and legends from Maine's wilderness!
Gather your team of up to four members (ages 12 and up) to take part in an exciting jigsaw puzzle competition against other groups! Teams will be given 90 minutes to assemble their puzzle—each team will work on a 500-piece puzzle provided by the library. The team that finishes their puzzle first, or comes closest to completion when the bell rings, will win a prize! We can accommodate up to six teams.
The group captain will be responsible for registering the entire team, meaning only one registration per team is necessary. See Abby at the Nonfiction Desk to sign up (located on the top floor), call (603)335-7550, or email rpl.info@rochesternh.gov
Please note: If you don’t have a team but would like to get involved, we’ll be happy to help you form a team!
Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling: Book Talk & Tarot Workshop
with Jezmina Von Thiele
Wednesday, November 12th 6:00-7:30PM
Community Room
Join author, educator, and fortune teller Jezmina Von Thiele for an evening of story, spirit, and tradition. Jezmina will share what it was like to grow up in a multi-generational Romani fortune-telling family, and how that lived experience informed Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling—part memoir, part practical guide, and part cultural reclamation.
After the talk, enjoy a free 30-minute workshop on how to read tarot intuitively, rooted in Romani practices and accessible for all levels. There will also be time for Q&A.
The Roma—also known as Romani people—are a diasporic ethnic group originating in Northern India and spread throughout Europe and the Americas. For centuries, Roma have survived persecution through trades like fortune-telling, passed down through generations. This event honors that history, offering insight into a living tradition that is often misunderstood or appropriated. Come learn, listen, and connect to an ancestral practice that’s both personal and historical. Bring a tarot deck if you have one (there will be a limited number provided) and bring a notebook and pen to take notes if desired, or you can take notes on your phone.
The Red Cross will be here from 10-2:30PM for a Blood Drive. Please register through the red cross to reserve a time slot to donate!
Retirement Planning:
Your Future Starts Now
Monday, November 17th 6:00-7:30PM
Community Room
Your path to a confident retirement: This seminar will walk you through actionable strategies to help you set clear retirement goals, utilize effective savings tools and understand the crucial importance of planning and consistently tracking your progress. You’ll also discover the incredible power of compounding and how it can supercharge your savings over time.
Join us for a relaxing and creative class designed for adults that want to learn how to crochet! Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to brush up your skills, this class offers a welcoming space to learn, stitch, and connect with others. All materials are provided.
Please let us know if you are left-handed so we can plan accordingly.
Need assistance with Libby, hoopla or other library resources? Need basic instruction on using a cell phone or tablet? Stop in for a 15-minute tech help session! Please Note: We are unable to help with device repairs, hardware issues or viruses
Unwind
Every Tuesday 6-7:45PM
Second Floor
Join the craft enthusiasts for a relaxing session each week. Whether your passion lies in knitting, crocheting, embroidering, or utilizing threads, yarn, and strings for repairs, come and enjoy a leisurely time fostering camaraderie. For any inquiries, kindly contact Abby at rpl.info@rochesternh.gov. Please be advised that meeting locations may vary due to scheduling conflicts with other events.
All Abilities Club
Monday, November 3rd 10-12PM
Community Room
This inclusive program is geared towards adults with developmental disabilities. Coloring pages, Legos, cards, and board games will be available for use! No sign up necessary!
Puzzle Swap
Thursday, November 13th 9-5PM
Second Floor
Bring a completed puzzle and exchange it for a new one to solve! The puzzles should consist of at least 250 pieces and cater to adults.
Guidelines for puzzle exchanges: Ensure the puzzle is whole with no missing pieces. Place the puzzle in a zip-lock bag along with the original box or container.
Provide an image of the completed puzzle (either on the box, a poster, or a large photograph).If you don't have a puzzle to trade, feel free to take one and return it for exchange at the next swap.
Reiki Healing Circle
Saturday, November 15th 2-4PM
Community Room
Reiki Master Marilyn Carter cordially extends an invitation to participate in an immersive session dedicated to the gentle and non-invasive healing practice of Reiki. Whether you are new to Reiki or unfamiliar with its principles, our circle provides a secure environment to explore this healing modality. We enthusiastically welcome Reiki practitioners of all proficiency levels to engage in both giving and receiving. Our session commences with a warm welcome, followed by an overview of what to anticipate, a guided meditation to elevate your energy, and a collaborative healing experience where practitioners circulate the healing energy around the group, ensuring everyone receives the benefits. As you engage in the collective energy of the healing circle, the transformative powers of Reiki will permeate the space for your utmost well-being. The session concludes with moments of reflection and harmonious melodies.
Book Groups
Monday, November 10th 1:00PM
Community Room
Copies are available at the Main Desk.
No sign-up is required, and everyone over 18 is welcome!
Wednesday, November 19th 6:00PM
Rose Room
Copies are available at the Main Desk.
No sign-up is required, and everyone over 18 is welcome!
Tuesday, November 25th 6:30PM
Rose Room
Are you in your 20s or 30s and looking for a book club that aligns with your interests? Come and join our relaxed book club where we will delve into current reads and share recommendations with one another! Please note that this group is not facilitated by a staff member. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Abby at 603-335-7550 or email rpl.info@rochesternh.gov
Sneak Peek: December Programs
The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in New England
Tuesday, December 2nd
6:30—7:45 PM
*Registration opens November 1st at 9AM
Level Up Grocery Store Bouquets: Holiday Edition
Monday, December 15th
6:00—7:30 PM
*Registration opens November 17th at 9AM
Double Movie Feature- Home Alone (Ages 10+)
Saturday, December 20th
11:30 AM—4:00 PM
*Registration opens November 22nd at 9AM
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