- June 6 | The Whip Guy
- June 13 | Snake and Turtle Show
- June 20 | Dance Arts Youth Company
- June 27 | Water Day @1:30 pm
- Jult 18 | Mega Foam Blaster
- July 27 | Finale Party
Location: The Rochester United Methodist Church 555 S Walnut St, Rochester, IL 62563
Chris has been performing his high-energy show for over twenty years, which is filled with daring stunts, historical facts, and physics. He adds a lot of light-hearted humor to keep the audiences of all ages captivated, entertained, and involved. It’s a perfect show to enjoy with your family or friends.
Location: Rochester Public Library District
Location: Rochester Public Library District
Gina DeCroix Russell is showcasing her students’ passion for the arts by organizing a performance of the numbers they have rehearsed throughout the year. The students will display their skills in various genres of dance, with a focus on ballet.
Location: Rochester Public Library District @1:30 p.m.
It’s that time of year—the waterslide bounce house is back! As always, the garden area will be set up with fun activities for babies.
Location: Rochester Public Library District
Get ready to have a blast! Please wear swimwear or clothes that you don’t mind getting wet. Absolute Science team is bringing their Mega Foam Blaster, which will provide your kids with heaps of foam to play in! It’s worth mentioning that the foam is non-toxic and eco-friendly.
Location: Rochester Public Library District
- June 4 | Elemental
- June 11 | Big Hero 6
- June 18 | The Croods 2 : A New Age
- June 25 | Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie
- July 2 | Migration
- July 9 | Trolls Band Together
- July 16 | Wonder Park
- July 23 | Kung Fu Panda 4
Free Popcorn! Bring a pillow and blanket to get comfortable.
Free Popcorn! Bring a pillow and blanket to get comfortable.
Free Popcorn! Bring a pillow and blanket to get comfortable.
Free Popcorn! Bring a pillow and blanket to get comfortable.
Free Popcorn! Bring a pillow and blanket to get comfortable.
Free Popcorn! Bring a pillow and blanket to get comfortable.
Free Popcorn! Bring a pillow and blanket to get comfortable.
Free Popcorn! Bring a pillow and blanket to get comfortable.
Your role as host –
Similar to a bookmobile, we will come with the van full of books and spread across your yard/tables/etc. Have your guests arrive within the one-hour time frame to browse and check out books with their Rochester Public Library District cards.
- Please host the 1-hour (maximum) book picnic in your front or back yard.
- Invite your neighbors while keeping in mind your designated space. (In the event of inclement weather, we can move it to the Rochester Community Room).
- If someone wishes to come to the picnic and does not yet own a library card, we will have new patron cards. Please instruct them to bring a driver’s license and a piece of mail.
RSVP to youth.services@rochesterlibray.org with the number of children interested and their ages at least 24 hours before your picnic.
As host, please run the picnic however you see fit keeping in mind the purpose of the picnic. We are happy to have you as a partner in helping us place reading material into the hands of the children and their role models.
Rochester Public Library District’s role –
- Rochester Children’s Library will bring titles across different reading interests and levels.
- Rochester Library will bring a smaller selection of popular adult titles.
- The Children’s Librarian will check out the books to the patron’s card.
- The Book Picnic may be canceled or moved to the community room at any time at our discretion (e.g. weather).
Looking for a way to beat boredom this summer? We’ve got you covered! We’ll provide the chalk, all you need to bring is your child[ren]. Together, we’ll create some amazing shadow art using the sun to cast a shadow while a family member traces it. Once you have your shadow, let your creativity run wild and color it in however you like. It’s a fun and unique way to spend time with your family this summer!
*No family program in August
Back by popular demand and request of our younger patrons! “So make the friendship bracelets” at the library this summer! Swiftie or not, all are welcome! We’ve got some tips and tricks (and of course the supplies) to make the perfect gift for your besties. Snacks and music provided.
Reading encouraged, but not required! Book copies available all summer and time open to compare/contrast after watching the movie. Snacks provided.
“Everybody loves Mother Paula’s pancakes. Everybody, that is, except the colony of cute but endangered owls that live on the building site of the new restaurant. Can the awkward new kid and his feral friend prank the pancake people out of town? Or is the owls’ fate cemented in pancake batter? Welcome to Carl Hiaasen’s Florida—where the creatures are wild and the people are wilder!”
