Maker's Drop In

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HPMxLsr59/ Work on your current project or practice a skill that you learned in one of our fiber arts workshop! Recommended Age: All Ages

Lego Lab

Facebook Event Link: https://fb.me/e/1BQkoZsOcLet your creativity shine â every Monday and Saturday from 2:00-4:00PM at our Lego Lab free play. We will have various Lego Lab stations placed around the Childrenâs Library.Recommended Age: All Ages

Lego Lab

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F5YhT9pvM/Let your creativity shine â every Monday and Saturday from 2:00-4:00PM at our Lego Lab free play. We will have various Lego Lab stations placed around the Childrenâs Library.Recommended Age: All Ages...More

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F5YhT9pvM/Let your creativity shine â every Monday and Saturday from 2:00-4:00PM at our Lego Lab free play. We will have various Lego Lab stations placed around the Childrenâs Library.Recommended Age: All Ages

Tiny Tots Storytime

https://www.facebook.com/events/582302210878386/582302254211715/?active_tab=about Join us for In-Person story time with Mrs. Becca! Enjoy a mix of songs, rhymes, and readin......More

https://www.facebook.com/events/582302210878386/582302254211715/?active_tab=about Join us for In-Person story time with Mrs. Becca! Enjoy a mix of songs, rhymes, and reading fun especially designed for infants and toddlers. Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM starting December 3rd, weâll have some special infant and toddler time in the library! What to Expect: Engaging Stories: Beginning storytelling and books for our youngest visitors Fun and Interaction: Activities, songs, rhymes, and play designed for infants and toddlers All Ages Welcome: The recommended ages are infants and toddlers, but all are welcome!

Fiber Arts Meetup

https://www.facebook.com/events/1569775280614524/1569775317281187/?active_tab=about Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts. All fiber crafts welcome. ......More

https://www.facebook.com/events/1569775280614524/1569775317281187/?active_tab=about Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts. All fiber crafts welcome. You do not need to be an expert to come knit, crochet, weave, embroider, sew, or quilt with us. All levels welcome. Bring a friend or two and come learn a new stitch or technique, share your current projects or your New Year fiber resolutions with our local Fiber Tribe. Some materials and tools available at the Library. Fiber Arts Club is Hosted by M. Emilia Barbosa, a Portuguese-American fiber artist and enthusiast. Emilia has been teaching, learning, and practicing several fiber disciplines for more than a decade. She is an active member of the Kaw Valley Fiber Guild in Kansas and a well-known fiber artist in Lawrence, KS. Emilia designs knit and crochet patterns, weaves, embroiders, and haskins and hand-dyes her own yarns. She is a creative and curious person whose travels and academic life have allowed her to be in contact with many craft and textile artists and traditions in Europe and Latin America. When she is not busy at her academic job at S&T, Emilia can be found in her home studio practicing her multiple crafts and creating new patterns, projects, and classes. Have questions call the library at 573-364-2604 or email Emilia at [email protected]. Recommended Age: Adult

Tiny Tots Storytime

A Missouri Love Story: Ulysses and Julia Grant at White Haven with James Erwin

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GiTsCyWEa/ Come see author James Erwin at the Rolla Public Library as he shares the captivating early story of Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Dent. Erwin will exp......More

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GiTsCyWEa/ Come see author James Erwin at the Rolla Public Library as he shares the captivating early story of Ulysses S. Grant and Julia Dent. Erwin will explore how the couple fell in love at White Haven, how Grantâs service in the Mexican War shaped their relationship, and how career struggles and long separations brought them back to Missouri. He also highlights the complicated realities of their life before the Civil War, including family tensions and the presence of enslaved people in the Dent household and those Grant hired and owned.

Silent Book Club

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/19xTnhsF54/ đ This isn't your typical book club â instead of feeling rushed to read a specific book, celebrate the freedom of reading whatever speaks to you. After......More

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/share/19xTnhsF54/ đ This isn't your typical book club â instead of feeling rushed to read a specific book, celebrate the freedom of reading whatever speaks to you. After our silent reading session, we'll gather to briefly share what we're all reading and just to socialize with fellow book lovers. It's all about the joy of reading together in a relaxed atmosphere!đ⨠đ Beginning May 8th, and continuing every Second & Fourth Wednesday from 6:00-8:00pm. Schedule: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Check-In and settle in with your chosen book. 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Silent Reading Hour 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Optional socializing (or keep reading!) đ Location: Rolla Public Library 900 North Pine Street, Rolla, MO 65401 đťÂ Stay up to date by joining our Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2438007049723061 Curious to learn more about the Silent Book Club movement? Check out the national organization at https://silentbook.club/

Morning Storytime

https://www.facebook.com/events/509571308097999/509571431431320/?active_tab=about â¨Â Join us for In-Person Story Times with Ms. Cynthia and Ms. Rana! Are you ready for a d......More

https://www.facebook.com/events/509571308097999/509571431431320/?active_tab=about â¨Â Join us for In-Person Story Times with Ms. Cynthia and Ms. Rana! Are you ready for a delightful dose of rhymes, songs, stories, and all-around fun? Look no further! Every Thursday at 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM, we're hosting enchanting In-Person Story Times with our wonderful storytellers. đ What to Expect: đ Captivating Stories: Dive into the magical world of storytelling with engaging tales for young minds. đ¤Â Fun and Interaction: Interactive activities and games that make learning a blast! đ§Â All Ages Welcome: While the recommended age is preschool, infants and school-age kids. All are welcome to join the fun. đ Bring your little ones, your older ones, and your inner child for a joyous journey into the world of stories and imagination.đ Recommended Age: Toddlers and Children

900 N Pine St, Rolla, MO 65401, USA

Guest Storytime with Author Rachel N. Johnson (Book: Mrs. Johnson and the Chocolate Conundrum)

https://www.facebook.com/events/509571308097999/509571431431320/?active_tab=about â¨Â Join us for In-Person Story Times with Ms. Cynthia and Ms. Rana! Are you ready for a ......More

https://www.facebook.com/events/509571308097999/509571431431320/?active_tab=about â¨Â Join us for In-Person Story Times with Ms. Cynthia and Ms. Rana! Are you ready for a delightful dose of rhymes, songs, stories, and all-around fun? Look no further! Every Thursday at 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM, we're hosting enchanting In-Person Story Times with our wonderful storytellers. đ What to Expect: đ Captivating Stories: Dive into the magical world of storytelling with engaging tales for young minds. đ¤Â Fun and Interaction: Interactive activities and games that make learning a blast! đ§Â All Ages Welcome: While the recommended age is preschool, infants and school-age kids. All are welcome to join the fun. đ Bring your little ones, your older ones, and your inner child for a joyous journey into the world of stories and imagination.đ Recommended Age: Toddlers and Children

Evening Storytime

https://www.facebook.com/events/509571308097999/509571431431320/?active_tab=about â¨Â Join us for In-Person Story Times with Ms. Cynthia and Ms. Rana! Are you ready for a ......More

https://www.facebook.com/events/509571308097999/509571431431320/?active_tab=about â¨Â Join us for In-Person Story Times with Ms. Cynthia and Ms. Rana! Are you ready for a delightful dose of rhymes, songs, stories, and all-around fun? Look no further! Every Thursday at 10:00 AM and 5:30 PM, we're hosting enchanting In-Person Story Times with our wonderful storytellers. đ What to Expect: đ Captivating Stories: Dive into the magical world of storytelling with engaging tales for young minds. đ¤Â Fun and Interaction: Interactive activities and games that make learning a blast! đ§Â All Ages Welcome: While the recommended age is preschool, infants and school-age kids. All are welcome to join the fun. đ Bring your little ones, your older ones, and your inner child for a joyous journey into the world of stories and imagination.đ Recommended Age: Toddlers and Children

Frank's Fantastic Valentines Day

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/17yTZzjLy4/ Get into the holiday spirit as Frank from Choices for People reads some Valentine themed books. After storytime, enjoy a fun game of love themed B......More

Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/17yTZzjLy4/ Get into the holiday spirit as Frank from Choices for People reads some Valentine themed books. After storytime, enjoy a fun game of love themed Bingo and word searches then unleash your creativity with some valentineâs day crafts! This event is perfect for all ages, so bring your family and friends for a day of fun and gratitude.

Meeting Room

S.T.E.M. Nights (Night 2)

https://www.facebook.com/share/1KYasN3bh5/ Drop in for hands-on STEM fun. We'll have passive activities like Cubelets, Rube Goldberg-style marble runs, and other simple building challenges. Each night will also f......More

https://www.facebook.com/share/1KYasN3bh5/ Drop in for hands-on STEM fun. We'll have passive activities like Cubelets, Rube Goldberg-style marble runs, and other simple building challenges. Each night will also feature one special activity to try. All ages welcome. Come explore and experiment at your own pace.

Lego Lab

Facebook Event Link: https://fb.me/e/1BQkoZsOcLet your creativity shine â every Monday and Saturday from 2:00-4:00PM at our Lego Lab free play. We will have various Lego Lab stations placed around the Childrenâs Library.Recommended Age: All Ages

Library Closed for Presidents' Day

Lego Lab

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F5YhT9pvM/Let your creativity shine â every Monday and Saturday from 2:00-4:00PM at our Lego Lab free play. We will have various Lego Lab stations placed around the Childrenâs Library.Recommended Age: All Ages...More

Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1F5YhT9pvM/Let your creativity shine â every Monday and Saturday from 2:00-4:00PM at our Lego Lab free play. We will have various Lego Lab stations placed around the Childrenâs Library.Recommended Age: All Ages

Tiny Tots Storytime

https://www.facebook.com/events/582302210878386/582302254211715/?active_tab=about Join us for In-Person story time with Mrs. Becca! Enjoy a mix of songs, rhymes, and readin......More

https://www.facebook.com/events/582302210878386/582302254211715/?active_tab=about Join us for In-Person story time with Mrs. Becca! Enjoy a mix of songs, rhymes, and reading fun especially designed for infants and toddlers. Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM starting December 3rd, weâll have some special infant and toddler time in the library! What to Expect: Engaging Stories: Beginning storytelling and books for our youngest visitors Fun and Interaction: Activities, songs, rhymes, and play designed for infants and toddlers All Ages Welcome: The recommended ages are infants and toddlers, but all are welcome!

Chess Club

https://www.facebook.com/events/3817293661837200/3817293695170530/?active_tab=about Join us every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 4-5pm for our Youth Chess Club wit......More

https://www.facebook.com/events/3817293661837200/3817293695170530/?active_tab=about Join us every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 4-5pm for our Youth Chess Club with Dr. Selden Trimble, a member of the Missouri Chess Association Hall of Fame and a former professor emeritus of mathematics at S&T, has served a chess coach and mentor to students in elementary schools, secondary schools and Missouri S&T. Beginners and newcomers are welcome and Chess boards will be provided! Age Recommended: All Ages

Fiber Arts Meetup

https://www.facebook.com/events/1569775280614524/1569775317281187/?active_tab=about Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts. All fiber crafts welcome. ......More

https://www.facebook.com/events/1569775280614524/1569775317281187/?active_tab=about Join us for a weekly gathering dedicated to the Fiber Arts. All fiber crafts welcome. You do not need to be an expert to come knit, crochet, weave, embroider, sew, or quilt with us. All levels welcome. Bring a friend or two and come learn a new stitch or technique, share your current projects or your New Year fiber resolutions with our local Fiber Tribe. Some materials and tools available at the Library. Fiber Arts Club is Hosted by M. Emilia Barbosa, a Portuguese-American fiber artist and enthusiast. Emilia has been teaching, learning, and practicing several fiber disciplines for more than a decade. She is an active member of the Kaw Valley Fiber Guild in Kansas and a well-known fiber artist in Lawrence, KS. Emilia designs knit and crochet patterns, weaves, embroiders, and haskins and hand-dyes her own yarns. She is a creative and curious person whose travels and academic life have allowed her to be in contact with many craft and textile artists and traditions in Europe and Latin America. When she is not busy at her academic job at S&T, Emilia can be found in her home studio practicing her multiple crafts and creating new patterns, projects, and classes. Have questions call the library at 573-364-2604 or email Emilia at [email protected]. Recommended Age: Adult

Tiny Tots Storytime