Story Times and Events

Story time is a fun way to support your child’s literacy development, inspire a love of reading, and meet other families from the area. Each story time and event is designed for a specific age group, but siblings of all ages and abilities are always welcome. Children under 5 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver at events. Children under the age of 12 should be supervised by a responsible caregiver when in the library. All programs are free of charge.

Summer Reading 2023

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1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program

We are now running the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program! Register at East Rochester Public Library, and start reading. You can read books to your child, or have them read the books to you. Record books on a log sheet, and come in for a sticker at the 100, 200, 300 level and so on. When the child reaches 1,000 books, they will get a special prize and certificate of accomplishment! This is a wonderful way to prepare your child for school. Questions about the program can be directed to Matthew Hoople, Youth Services Librarian.

Sing, Talk, Read, Write, & Play

Your child's language and reading life begins at birth and begins with you, the caregiver! The East Rochester Public Library's children's area is designed to support families as you help your child get ready to read. Play with a variety of toys, games, blocks, and puzzles that encourages your family to sing, talk, read, write, and play together.