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Historical Walking Tour | Multicultural Rochester: Immigrants, Migrants, & Minorities in the Flower City

This 1.1-mile walking tour focuses on the significant role that immigrants, migrants, and minority group members have played in the economic, social, and cultural development of Rochester. The tour begins at the former location of the largely immigrant-built Erie Canal and ends at the Rundel Memorial Library, where locals and visitors alike can learn more about Rochester’s immigrant communities as well as their own ethnic and racial heritage using the resources available in the Local History & Genealogy Division. Meet on the north side of the Rundel Memorial Building.

Library Storytime in Highland Park

Enjoy songs, stories, and rhymes in the park with your little one.

Joseph Avenue ArtWalk Master Plan

Project Description

This project will create a plan to redesign the Joseph Avenue corridor between Clifford Avenue and Norton Street. Building on current and proposed arts initiatives along the avenue, the plan will combine placemaking techniques and transportation enhancements to improve safety, increase multimodal options, upgrade connectivity, and further establish the corridor as a center of arts activity.

Link Gallery Reception: 'The Art of Studio 8' exhibit

An artist reception will take place at 5:30 p.m., today, Friday, July 12, at the City Hall Link Gallery, 30 Church St. “The Art of Studio 8” exhibit showcases the diverse talents and rich artistic expressions of the local creators at the Studio 8 Art Partnership and can be viewed through Wednesday, July 31.

Vacant structures, vacant land, and City-owned properties

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Vacant structures, vacant land, and City-owned properties map

Story Time for Kids

Enjoy songs and stories with Mr. Matthew in the Children's Room at the Monroe Branch Library.

Walk-In English Language Help for Adults

Join us for walk-in informal English help. Informal English instruction can include picture dictionaries and online vocabulary and phrase practice. Library staff will work with patrons on grammar lessons, help with changing accents, or English conversation practice. No pre-testing is needed; all levels are welcome.

Maplewood Community Library (temporary location)

Food for Thought: Book Discussion Group (online)

In its 28th year, Food for Thought is an online (Zoom) book discussion group for adults on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11:00 AM. This program is run out of the Charlotte Branch Library, but anyone from anywhere can join the online discussion. Email charlotte.programs@libraryweb.org to request the Zoom link.

Summer Comic Hangout (kids 9-15)

A place to hang out with other comic lovers.

Grab your pencil and fasten your cape because it’s time for the Summer Comic Hangout!

Summer Comic Hangout is an opportunity for kids aged 9 to 15 to meet up and hang out with other comic lovers. We will draw, snack, and, of course, talk about comics. Whether you’re a first-time fan of the funnies or a serious superhero supporter, this program is for you! All supplies will be provided, so bring a friend or two.

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