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Why is the Library Considering a New Home?
Webster Public Library is currently leasing its space in the Webster Plaza. Our lease ends in March of 2032 and also costs Webster significantly more in building expenses than other suburban libraries in Monroe County. Given this, the library wants to be prepared for the end of that lease.
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Donations & Support
Donations to the Webster Library Foundation help support large-scale projects that improve our community’s experience using the library and ensure the library’s ability to meet our community’s changing needs.
Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange Event
Bring your gently used puzzles to exchange for ones new-to-you; bring as many as you want. There will be lots of puzzles to choose from in this all-day exchange! As always, there are no guarantees that all the pieces are there, so swap at your own risk.
Friday, August 14 & Saturday, August 15
10:00 am – 5:00 pm (both days)
For All Ages
Main Library
No registration required – just stop in!
ZOOM – Understanding Self-Directed Care at Home
Caring for a loved one can come with a lot of questions. Sonya Sohaib from PPL First will be presenting a simple, clear overview of New York State’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). The CDPAP program allows individuals in need of care to stay at home and choose someone they trust – often a family or friend – to help with their care.
Monday, August 17
1:00 – 2:00 pm
For Adults
on Zoom (online presentation)
Please click here to register for ZOOM – Understanding Self-Directed Care at Home.
Ichiyo Ikebana Display – “Japanese Culture in Bloom”
Ikebana is the traditional Japanese art of floral design. Stop into the library’s Community Room to see a beautiful display of flowers arranged by Ichiyo Ikebana of Rochester! The theme for this year’s arrangements is “Japanese Culture in Bloom.” No registration is required to see this display. Recommended for adults.
This display will be available for viewing during these dates and time frames:
Wednesday, August 19 | 9 am – 8 pm
Thursday, August 20 | 9 am – 8 pm
Friday, August 21 | 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday, August 22 | 10 am – 1 pm
Genealogy Series: Getting Started & Building a Strong Foundation
Join us for the first course in this genealogy series! This beginner-friendly course introduces the core skills every genealogist needs. Participants will learn how to start with what they already know, explore essential record types like census and vital records, and understand how to evaluate evidence with confidence. Presented by Tawnya Post from the Rochester Genealogical Society.
Thursday, September 3
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Community Room
For Adults
Register for Genealogy Series: Getting Started & Building a Strong Foundation.
Diverse Abilities Dialogues: Advocacy
Learn about different ways to advocate for your loved one with a disability. We will have advocates from different organizations to educate us on how to fight for a just system for people with disabilities. In collaboration with Parents Helping Parents Coalition of Monroe County and Autism Up.
Tuesday, September 8
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Community Room (This event will be on YouTube Live and full video recordings will be posted on our YouTube.)
For Adults
Rochester City Ballet Presents: Two Tales of Dr. Seuss Storytime
Join the Rochester City Ballet for a storytime of two tales by Dr. Seuss, Green Eggs and Ham and The Sneetches. Ask the dancers questions after the stories!
Saturday, September 12
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Community Room
For All Ages
Adventures of the Appalachian Trail with Phil Arnold
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to backpack over 200 mountains up the East Coast, from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail? Where would you sleep? What would you eat? Where would you get water? What would you carry on your back and why? What about bears, snakes, etc? Come see a video presentation by Phil Arnold, hear his personal stories, see his backpack items, and ask questions about the adventure.
Saturday, September 12
1:00 – 3:30 pm
Community Room
For Adults
Register for Adventures of the Appalachian Trail with Phil Arnold.
Need Tech Help?
Webster Public Library has many different tech help opportunities regularly available. Please check our events calendar.
- Most Mondays from 10 am – 1 pm – Computer & Phone Help with Digital Literacy Rochester
- Most Tuesdays from 1 – 2 pm – Walk-In Tech Tutoring with Librarian Jenny
- Most Thursdays from 1 – 2 pm – Walk-In Tech Tutoring with Librarian Jenny
- Second Thursday of the month from 2:30 – 3:30 pm (Registration is required.) – Libby Tips & Tricks with Librarian Jenny
- Most Saturdays from 11 am – 2 pm – Computer & Phone Help with Digital Literacy Rochester
Kanopy – Free Movies & TV Shows
Are you a Webster taxpayer? Did you know that you can access free movies and TV shows with your library card?
Enjoy free, ad-free movies and TV shows on Kanopy. Webster taxpayers have unlimited access to these Kanopy collections: “British Cinema and TV,” “Kanopy Favorites,” and “Kanopy Kids.” Kanopy can be accessed on your TV, smartphone, tablet, and computer. Access to Kanopy is provided to Webster taxpayers by the Webster Public Library.