UMNA

Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association

Programs @ Monroe Branch

 January 2012

  Monroe Branch Library 809 Monroe Avenue Rochester, NY 14607

Also, get Free Ebooks "The Basics Most books published prior to 1923 are in the public domain and can be legally downloaded for free. These books include popular authors like Jane Austen, Mark Twain, William Shakespeare, and Walt Whitman. Because these ebooks do not contain the same copyright restrictions that commercially available ebooks do, they can be viewed on a wider range of e-readers and mobile devices. "

* Basic Computer Classes One hour classes on computer basics—Using the Mouse, Basic Internet and Basic Email—are available some mornings by appointment. Please call the library (428-8202) during normal open hours to schedule a class with Jennifer.

* Youth Advisory Board Meeting (YAB) Join the YAB to talk about books, programs and other fun things at the Monroe Branch Library! Meeting date and time TBD. Please call the library for more details. For ages 10-18.

Scan with your smartphoneBecome a Fan on Facebook! Search: Rochester Public Library Southeast Quadrant or use this with your smartphone: Library patrons may now use Blessed Sacrament Church’s parking lot (on the corner of Monroe Ave. & Rutgers St.), except for Saturdays.

 

Children’s

Wednesday, January 18, 4:30 pm

LEGO CLUB

Come and have fun building with LEGOS! Bring or own LEGOS or use ours. For ages 6 - 12.

Saturday, January 21, 11:30-1:00 pm

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday!

Learn about the life of this civil rights leader by watching the movie, Martin Luther King, Jr., a production of Schlessinger Media. Snack on popcorn and create your own Freedom Bell or Handprint Wreath. For grades K and up.

 

Wednesday, January 25, 3:30 pm

Children’s Book Club

Do you like to read children’s literature? If so, then join our book discussion! This month we will be discussing the book, The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop.

 

Tweens/Teens

Youth Advisory Board Meeting (YAB)

Join the YAB to talk about books, programs and other fun things at the Monroe Branch Library! Meeting date and time TBD. Please call the library for more details. For ages 10-18.

January 25, 4:00-5:00 pm

Crafty T(w)eens

Drop into the library and use our craft supplies to get creative! Make a unique craft for yourself or a friend. For ages 9 and up.

 

Adults

Basic Computer Classes

One hour classes on computer basics—Using the Mouse, Basic Internet and Basic Email—are available some mornings by appointment. Please call the library (428-8202) during normal open hours to schedule a class with Jennifer.

Monday, January 9, 6:30 pm

Home Reassessment Explained

City of Rochester Assessor Tom Walker will be here to explain the reassessment process and answer questions.

Saturday, January 14, 2 pm

Movies@Monroe: Moneyball (rated PG-13, 133 minutes)

The story of Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane's (Brad Pitt) successful attempt to put together a baseball club on a budget by employing computer-generated analysis to draft his players.

Wednesday, January 18, 1:30 pm

Book Discussion

The group will be discussing The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.

 

 

This library is handicapped accessible. To request specific accommodations, contact Deborah Nevin at 428-8304 ten days prior to the program.

Rochester Public Library