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Time For Tots:
Wednesday, May 1, 10:15 – 11:15 AM.
Ages 1 through 5 with a caregiver. Forty minutes of free play with toys, followed by a short story time. No registration.
Beautiful Leather Earrings:
Wednesday, May 1 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
We will be creating 2 pairs of leather earrings to take to wear or give as a gift.! Each participant will be taken step by step through the process of making a set of leather feather and leaf earrings. This will require some strength and small detail work. All Materials will be provided. Registration required.
Open at 11:00AM:
Thursday, May 2. Library opens at 11:00AM on the first Thursday of every month for staff training.
Sit, Knit & Stitch:
Thursday, May 2, 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
Bring your own project and enjoy the company of others who enjoy needlecraft like knitting, stitching and crocheting. Beginners to experts are welcome. Bring a snack and beverage if you wish. No registration.
Pajama Story Time:
Thursday, May 2, 6:30 – 7:15 PM.
Stories, songs, activities and a craft will be included. A family program for all ages and pajama wear is optional! No registration.
First Friday Films:
Friday, May 3, 10:00 – 11:30 AM.
Join us for a film and popcorn on the first Friday of each month! All ages, no registration.
Technology for Seniors:
Friday, May 3. Choose from one of three, one-hour sessions: 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM.
Each month we tackle a new topic. If you own an electronic device, please bring it with you, otherwise you may borrow one from the library during the class. Registration is required and limited to 1 or 2 people per session. Register online or by calling the library at 247-6446.
Gates Garden Club:
Saturday, May 4, 10:30 AM.
This will be a special program for families presented by the Gates Garden Club. Come join in the fun with stories, activities, and songs to celebrate spring! No registration.
Spring Bracelets:
Saturday, May 4, 2:00-3:30 PM.
Make a memory wire bracelet for spring to go along with your spring wardrobe with Deb Coller! All materials are provided. Registration is required due to limited space.
Baby Story Time:
Monday, May 6, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration.
Story Time with Mary Jo:
Monday, May 6, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys are all part of this program. No registration.
Ideas and Authors:
Monday, May 6, 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
Book discussion group for adults, on the first Monday of each month. This month we will discuss The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance. No registration.
Story Time with Hannah:
Tuesday, May 7, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration.
Lego Club:
Thursday May 9, 6:30 – 7:30PM.
Ages 5 through 12. Come build with our Legos! Registration is required.
Preschool Dance Party:
Friday, May 10, 10:00 to 10:30 AM.
Dance up a storm at our fun Friday party! For ages 1-5 with a caregiver. No registration.
Asian Cuisine in Rochester:
Saturday, May 11, 2:00 – 3:00 PM.
Join local food blogger, Linh Phillips, and columnist, Adam Wilcox, for a whirlwind overview of the Asian food scene in Rochester, NY, including ten spots to try! Registration is required.
Baby Story Time:
Monday, May 13, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration.
Story Time with Mary Jo:
Monday, May 13, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys are all part of this program. No registration.
Story Time with Hannah:
Tuesday, May 14, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration.
Junior Friends:
Tuesday, May 14, 4:00 – 5:00PM.
The Junior Friends are library volunteers ages 9-16 who meet year-round and help the library with book sales, programs, and decorations, among other fun things. We also get involved with community service activities.
Time For Tots:
Wednesday, May 15, 10:15 – 11:15 AM.
Ages 1 through 5 with a caregiver. Forty minutes of free play with toys, followed by a short story time. No registration.
Library Board Meeting:
Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 – 7:00 PM.
Library Board meetings are open to the public.
Yoga Story Time:
Friday, May 17, from 10:00 – 10:30 AM.
For ages 1 - 5 with a caregiver. Hear stories while stretching and strengthening your body! The stories will inspire children's minds as their bodies are busy supporting them. No registration.
Baby Story Time:
Monday, May 20, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration.
Story Time with Mary Jo:
Monday, May 20, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys are all part of this program. No registration.
Locally Sweet: All Things Maple:
Monday, May 20, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Join the Mindful Homesteaders, Mary and Darrell Birchenough, as they share all things maple. There's something for everyone! For more information visit our programs page at gateslibrary.org. Registration required.
Story Time with Hannah:
Tuesday, May 21, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration.
Time For Tots:
Wednesday, May 22, 10:15 – 11:15 AM.
Ages 1 through 5 with a caregiver. Forty minutes of free play with toys, followed by a short story time. No registration.
Read With a Furry Friend!:
Thursday, May 23, 6:00 – 7:00 PM.
Stop in and read a book with Kat the therapy dog! She and Ms. Joanna will be in the children's area and ready to be read to. No registration, all ages.
Practice SAT:
Saturday, May 25, 10:00AM – 2:00PM.
For students in 9th grade and higher will take an officially released, full-length practice exam proctored by a test expert under timed conditions then will learn how to score the exam and interpret those results. Bring pencils, snacks and a calculator. Registration required.
Holiday Closing: Library will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen at 9AM on Tuesday May 28.
Story Time with Hannah:
Tuesday, May 28, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration.
Time For Tots:
Wednesday, May 29, 10:15 – 11:15 AM.
Ages 1 through 5 with a caregiver. Forty minutes of free play with toys, followed by a short story time. No registration.
#ReadWomen Book Club:
Thursday, May 30, 6:30 – 7:30 PM.
This book club exclusively reads female authors. This month we are reading Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri. Registration is requested.
Wednesday, May 1, 10:15 – 11:15 AM.
Ages 1 through 5 with a caregiver. Forty minutes of free play with toys, followed by a short story time. No registration.
Beautiful Leather Earrings:
Wednesday, May 1 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
We will be creating 2 pairs of leather earrings to take to wear or give as a gift.! Each participant will be taken step by step through the process of making a set of leather feather and leaf earrings. This will require some strength and small detail work. All Materials will be provided. Registration required.
Open at 11:00AM:
Thursday, May 2. Library opens at 11:00AM on the first Thursday of every month for staff training.
Sit, Knit & Stitch:
Thursday, May 2, 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
Bring your own project and enjoy the company of others who enjoy needlecraft like knitting, stitching and crocheting. Beginners to experts are welcome. Bring a snack and beverage if you wish. No registration.
Pajama Story Time:
Thursday, May 2, 6:30 – 7:15 PM.
Stories, songs, activities and a craft will be included. A family program for all ages and pajama wear is optional! No registration.
First Friday Films:
Friday, May 3, 10:00 – 11:30 AM.
Join us for a film and popcorn on the first Friday of each month! All ages, no registration.
Technology for Seniors:
Friday, May 3. Choose from one of three, one-hour sessions: 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, and 2:30 PM.
Each month we tackle a new topic. If you own an electronic device, please bring it with you, otherwise you may borrow one from the library during the class. Registration is required and limited to 1 or 2 people per session. Register online or by calling the library at 247-6446.
Gates Garden Club:
Saturday, May 4, 10:30 AM.
This will be a special program for families presented by the Gates Garden Club. Come join in the fun with stories, activities, and songs to celebrate spring! No registration.
Spring Bracelets:
Saturday, May 4, 2:00-3:30 PM.
Make a memory wire bracelet for spring to go along with your spring wardrobe with Deb Coller! All materials are provided. Registration is required due to limited space.
Baby Story Time:
Monday, May 6, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration.
Story Time with Mary Jo:
Monday, May 6, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys are all part of this program. No registration.
Ideas and Authors:
Monday, May 6, 7:00 – 8:30 PM.
Book discussion group for adults, on the first Monday of each month. This month we will discuss The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance. No registration.
Story Time with Hannah:
Tuesday, May 7, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration.
Lego Club:
Thursday May 9, 6:30 – 7:30PM.
Ages 5 through 12. Come build with our Legos! Registration is required.
Preschool Dance Party:
Friday, May 10, 10:00 to 10:30 AM.
Dance up a storm at our fun Friday party! For ages 1-5 with a caregiver. No registration.
Asian Cuisine in Rochester:
Saturday, May 11, 2:00 – 3:00 PM.
Join local food blogger, Linh Phillips, and columnist, Adam Wilcox, for a whirlwind overview of the Asian food scene in Rochester, NY, including ten spots to try! Registration is required.
Baby Story Time:
Monday, May 13, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration.
Story Time with Mary Jo:
Monday, May 13, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys are all part of this program. No registration.
Story Time with Hannah:
Tuesday, May 14, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration.
Junior Friends:
Tuesday, May 14, 4:00 – 5:00PM.
The Junior Friends are library volunteers ages 9-16 who meet year-round and help the library with book sales, programs, and decorations, among other fun things. We also get involved with community service activities.
Time For Tots:
Wednesday, May 15, 10:15 – 11:15 AM.
Ages 1 through 5 with a caregiver. Forty minutes of free play with toys, followed by a short story time. No registration.
Library Board Meeting:
Wednesday, May 15, 6:00 – 7:00 PM.
Library Board meetings are open to the public.
Yoga Story Time:
Friday, May 17, from 10:00 – 10:30 AM.
For ages 1 - 5 with a caregiver. Hear stories while stretching and strengthening your body! The stories will inspire children's minds as their bodies are busy supporting them. No registration.
Baby Story Time:
Monday, May 20, 9:30 – 10:00 AM.
For children ages birth through 2 years old, with a caregiver. Stories, songs, fingerplays and play time. No registration.
Story Time with Mary Jo:
Monday, May 20, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys are all part of this program. No registration.
Locally Sweet: All Things Maple:
Monday, May 20, 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
Join the Mindful Homesteaders, Mary and Darrell Birchenough, as they share all things maple. There's something for everyone! For more information visit our programs page at gateslibrary.org. Registration required.
Story Time with Hannah:
Tuesday, May 21, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration.
Time For Tots:
Wednesday, May 22, 10:15 – 11:15 AM.
Ages 1 through 5 with a caregiver. Forty minutes of free play with toys, followed by a short story time. No registration.
Read With a Furry Friend!:
Thursday, May 23, 6:00 – 7:00 PM.
Stop in and read a book with Kat the therapy dog! She and Ms. Joanna will be in the children's area and ready to be read to. No registration, all ages.
Practice SAT:
Saturday, May 25, 10:00AM – 2:00PM.
For students in 9th grade and higher will take an officially released, full-length practice exam proctored by a test expert under timed conditions then will learn how to score the exam and interpret those results. Bring pencils, snacks and a calculator. Registration required.
Holiday Closing: Library will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen at 9AM on Tuesday May 28.
Story Time with Hannah:
Tuesday, May 28, 10:15 – 11:00 AM.
For ages 2 through 5 with a caregiver. Stories, songs, circle games, snack, fingerplays and toys in this program. No registration.
Time For Tots:
Wednesday, May 29, 10:15 – 11:15 AM.
Ages 1 through 5 with a caregiver. Forty minutes of free play with toys, followed by a short story time. No registration.
#ReadWomen Book Club:
Thursday, May 30, 6:30 – 7:30 PM.
This book club exclusively reads female authors. This month we are reading Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri. Registration is requested.
