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Going Green for Halloween!
Bring your gently used costumes and swap out for a "new" to you costume! October 1st-31st Child, Teen, & Adult Sizes welcome! |
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D.I.Y. Fall Tote Bag |
Saturday, October 3rd
9:30-11:30 & 11:30-1:30 *Registration required Community Room |
| *Please only register for one session to allow the oppurtunity for others to participate (see website for registration details)
Create your own custom Fall Tote Bag! In this hands-on DIY workshop, participants will design a tote bag using Canva and learn how to transfer their design onto the fabric with a heat press. Perfect for beginners, this creative program combines simple graphic design with crafting to make a reusable tote bag! All materials will be provided and space is limited!
*Due to popular demand this program is reserved only for Rochester residents or out-of-town library cardholders*
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Hedgehog Needle Felt Class |
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Get creative and discover the art of needle felting! In this beginner-friendly class, participants will learn the basic of needle felting while creating an adorable hedgehog to take home. All materials and supplies will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Join us for a fun, relaxing experience of crafting and leave with a handmade woodland friend!
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Haunting of Hunt Memorial Library |
Tuesday, October 13th 6:00-7:30 PM Community Room |
| Many Ghosts of a New Hampshire Library and Maryland AirBnB
From 2 of Rob’s books, you can experience a public paranormal investigation at the Hunt Memorial Library in Nashua, NH with Rob and Monique Toosoon. Their findings revealed three ghosts that were not associated with the building but chose the building as their residence. Together with other paranormal professionals and members of the public they uncovered a haunted secret love, illicit trysts, a ghostly teenage accident victim and haunted paintings.
In the Ghosts of Linville Manor – Maryland’s Most Haunted House, Rob’s investigation revealed the identities of several ghosts, including one who remains there due to being unjustly accused. This book details that investigation, provides a glimpse of the home's past, and shares many of the supernatural interactions people have experienced. |
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Secrets of Romani Fortune Telling: Book Talk & Tarot Workshop with Jezmina Von Thiele
| Wednesday, October 14th
6:00-7:30PM Community Room |
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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. |
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Author Experience
with Beth Janelle:
Nina Climbs a Mountain | Saturday, November 7th
10:00-11:00 AM
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Join Beth Janelle as she reveals insights about her book, Nina Climbs a Mountain. This interactive experience, which includes a fun activity, is sure to inspire you! This program is suitable for all ages! |
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Library Chef |
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Puzzle Swap is now daily! |
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Due to popular demand, the monthly puzzle swap will now be an ongoing event available every day that we are open. The swap will be located
on the empty bookshelf on the top floor.
Same guidelines & rules will apply.
Rules for Participation: Bring a completed puzzle and exchange it for a new one to enjoy. Puzzles should have a minimum of 250 pieces and be suitable for adults.
Puzzle Exchange Guidelines: Make sure the puzzle is complete and has no missing pieces. Place the puzzle in a zip-lock bag along with its original box or container.
Include an image of the completed puzzle (if possible). If you don’t have a puzzle to trade, you’re welcome to take one and return it for exchange at the next swap.
Puzzle donations of up to one box or bag will be accepted
due to limited storage. . |
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Drop-In Tech Help |
Every Monday
2-3PM First Floor near the Main Desk. |
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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
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Unwind |
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6-7:45PM Second Floor
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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. |
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| Reiki Healing Circle |
Saturday, October 17th
2:00-3:30PM Community Room |
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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.
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Tuesday, October 14th
1:00PM
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Copies are available at the Main Desk. No sign-up is required, and everyone over 18 is welcome! |
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Wednesday, October 28th
6:00PM Community Room | | Copies are available at the Main Desk. No sign-up is required, and everyone over 18 is welcome! |
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Sneak Peek: November Programs |
Author Experience with Beth Janelle (Nina Climbs a Mountain- 11/7 10AM The Songs and Their Stories: 11/14 2pm
The Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in New England: 11/17 6PM Adult 3D Print- 11/21 9:30AM
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