ROCHESTER PUBLIC LIBRARY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FAMILY FILMS: MOLLY'S PILGRIM AND GIVING THANKS 10:30 A.M.

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Family Film: Molly's Pilgrim
In this warm, thought-provoking film, a young Russian immigrant must prove to her classmates that "it takes all kinds of Pilgrims to make a Thanksgiving."

National Survivors of Suicide Day

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: Auditorium

The Saturday before Thanksgiving was designated as National Survivors of Suicide Day by U.S. Senate resolution in 1999 through the efforts of Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, who lost his father to suicide. Every year, on this day, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention sponsors a worldwide event to provide an opportunity for survivors of suicide loss to come together for support, healing, information and empowerment. This unique network of healing conferences helps survivors connect with others who have survived the tragedy of suicide loss, and express and understand the powerful emotions they experience.

The program is free and open to the public.

Yaggy Colby History Lecture: MICHAEL NORMAN

When: Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 2:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Michael Normal will be presenting from his recently released book "The Nearly Departed," which takes a look at Minnesota ghost stories and legends.

Presented by History Center of Olmsted County in cooperation with Rochester Public Library.
Costs underwritten by Yaggy Colby Associates.

Mystery Reader Bookgroup

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A

Enjoy a good mystery? Then this group may be for you...
Discussion topic: True Crime such as; Anne Rule & others at dewey location 364.1523.

Homework Assistance Study Table

When: Monday, November 23, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room B

Volunteer tutors are available to help students with homework.

The goal of the Homework Assistance Study Table is to provide
individual assistance to students with specific questions regarding
their daily homework assignments. Although all students in the
community are welcome, the academic levels of students who attend are generally grades 4 to 12.

Literature into Film Bookgroup

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room B

Join us to read the book and/or watch the film of classic works of literature. Book to be discussed - Lord of the Rings - Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. (end of year party - start @ 1 PM)

Homework Assistance Study Table

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room B

Volunteer tutors are available to help students with homework.

The goal of the Homework Assistance Study Table is to provide
individual assistance to students with specific questions regarding
their daily homework assignments. Although all students in the
community are welcome, the academic levels of students who attend are generally grades 4 to 12.

Young Adult Writer's Group

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A

Do you like to write? Would you like to meet other tweens/teens who like to write? Would you like to share your work, and get advice on how to improve? If the answer is yes, then come join our first meeting. We meet the last Tuesday of the month in Meeting Room A at 7 P.M.

Thanksgiving Day - Library Closed

When: Thursday, November 26, 2009 - All Day

In observance of Thanksgiving, the library will be closed.

FAMILY FILM: THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY 10:30 A.M.

When: Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

This classic adventure tells the story of three unlikely animal companions-a Labrador retriever, Bull terrier, and a Siamese cat-who battle their way home across 200 miles of Canadian wilderness.

Homework Assistance Study Table

When: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room B

Volunteer tutors are available to help students with homework.

The goal of the Homework Assistance Study Table is to provide
individual assistance to students with specific questions regarding
their daily homework assignments. Although all students in the
community are welcome, the academic levels of students who attend are generally grades 4 to 12.

Armchair Traveler Bookgroup

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Meeting Room A

Pick up a best-selling book that will take you to a different place or time. Book to be discussed - This One and Magic Life - Anne George.

Homework Assistance Study Table

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room B

Volunteer tutors are available to help students with homework.

The goal of the Homework Assistance Study Table is to provide
individual assistance to students with specific questions regarding
their daily homework assignments. Although all students in the
community are welcome, the academic levels of students who attend are generally grades 4 to 12.

Author Helen Chen: "Dreams Do Come True"

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Helen Chen was born in Taiwan and has lived in Rochester with her husband for 20 years. She has won prizes in several writing contests. She will be presenting from her recently released book, Jin-Ling’s Two Left Feet. It tells the story of Jin-Ling, a Chinese-American teen who struggles with clashing cultural expectations while searching for her own sense of identity. Helen will also share her experience in writing/publishing Jin-Ling’s Two Left Feet.

Homework Assistance Study Table

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room B

Volunteer tutors are available to help students with homework.

The goal of the Homework Assistance Study Table is to provide
individual assistance to students with specific questions regarding
their daily homework assignments. Although all students in the
community are welcome, the academic levels of students who attend are generally grades 4 to 12.

FAMILY FILMS: POLAR EXPRESS and ZLATEH THE GOAT 10:30 A.M.

When: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Film: Polar Express
A magical ride on Christmas Eve takes a boy to the North Pole to receive a special gift from Santa Claus. *Please note: This is not the feature length film of the same title.

Holiday Book and Bake Sale

When: Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 1:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Friends of the Rochester Public Library Holiday Book and Bake Sale.

Homework Assistance Study Table

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room B

Volunteer tutors are available to help students with homework.

The goal of the Homework Assistance Study Table is to provide
individual assistance to students with specific questions regarding
their daily homework assignments. Although all students in the
community are welcome, the academic levels of students who attend are generally grades 4 to 12.

Sit .. Stay .. Read! with Toby, Ezra and Timber

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Read aloud for 20 minutes to a friendly therapy dog. Reading times are 6:30 p.m., 6:50 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. Please enter your preferred dog and time in the email address box (ex: dog@time.com). Dogs and times will be assigned on a first come first served basis. Only registered child and accompanying parent/adult should attend.

Homework Assistance Study Table

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room B

Volunteer tutors are available to help students with homework.

The goal of the Homework Assistance Study Table is to provide
individual assistance to students with specific questions regarding
their daily homework assignments. Although all students in the
community are welcome, the academic levels of students who attend are generally grades 4 to 12.

Writing Group

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Meeting Room A

Stuck on your first draft? Not sure about your plot? Let's get together and help each other out.

Once a month we will meet to read and critique member's writing. The goal is to improve our writing in a friendly, supportive environment.

Helen Chen, the 2004 Winnipeg Free Press writing contest winner and the 2005 MWW writing contest winner will help to facilitate the meeting.

If you have any questions for Helen prior to the first meeting, please email kstecher@rochester.lib.mn.us, or call 328-2313.

iFilms: International and Independent Films

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Auditorium

FOR MY FATHER (Israel | 2008 | Thriller | Hebrew | English Subtitles)

Synopsis
Terek, a Palestinian forced on a suicide mission in Tel Aviv to redeem his father's honor, is given a second chance when the fuse on his explosive vest fails to detonate. Forced to spend the weekend in Tel Aviv awaiting its repair, Terek must live amongst the people he was planning to kill. To his surprise he connects with several Israelis on the outskirts of society, including the beautiful Keren, who has cut off contact with her Orthodox family and upbringing. With nothing to lose, Terek and Keren open up to one another, and an unlikely love blooms between two isolated and damaged individuals, raised to be enemies.

However, with the deadly load of explosives still strapped to him, he must spend 48 hours in the city, caught between the men that sent him—who can blow up his bomb remotely, the Israeli police patrolling the streets and his new-found companions. Spending this time with Keren and his new friends, Terek discovers the spark of life returning to fill his soul, but when the weekend ends, Terek must make the decision of his life.

SHORT FILM
ALI & THE BALL
(Short-Drama | Australia | English Language)

Homework Assistance Study Table

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room B

Volunteer tutors are available to help students with homework.

The goal of the Homework Assistance Study Table is to provide
individual assistance to students with specific questions regarding
their daily homework assignments. Although all students in the
community are welcome, the academic levels of students who attend are generally grades 4 to 12.

HOLIDAY MUSIC FOR FAMILIES PRESENTED BY THE CHORAL ARTS ENSEMBLE 10:30 A.M.

When: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

The Choral Arts Ensemble is proud to present a Holiday Concert for children, families, and friends.

Homework Assistance Study Table

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room B

Volunteer tutors are available to help students with homework.

The goal of the Homework Assistance Study Table is to provide
individual assistance to students with specific questions regarding
their daily homework assignments. Although all students in the
community are welcome, the academic levels of students who attend are generally grades 4 to 12.

Sit .. Stay .. Read! with Kita, Ellie and Rocky

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: Auditorium

Read aloud for 20 minutes to a friendly therapy dog. Reading times are 6:30 p.m., 6:50 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. Please enter your preferred dog and time in the email address box (ex: dog@time.com). Dogs and times will be assigned on a first come first served basis. Only registered child and accompanying parent/adult should attend.

Plain Reader Bookgroup

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A

Join us to read books set in the Midwest or by Midwestern authors. Book to be discussed - Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton Porter

Homework Assistance Study Table

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room B

Volunteer tutors are available to help students with homework.

The goal of the Homework Assistance Study Table is to provide
individual assistance to students with specific questions regarding
their daily homework assignments. Although all students in the
community are welcome, the academic levels of students who attend are generally grades 4 to 12.

Night Owl Book Group

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 7:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room A

This monthly book group will be reading page turning books you just can't put down. Book to discuss this month - American Wife - Curtis Sittenfeld

Homework Assistance Study Table

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: Meeting Room B

Volunteer tutors are available to help students with homework.

The goal of the Homework Assistance Study Table is to provide
individual assistance to students with specific questions regarding
their daily homework assignments. Although all students in the
community are welcome, the academic levels of students who attend are generally grades 4 to 12.

FAMILY FILMS: MORRIS'S DISAPPEARING BAG and THE SMALL ONE 10:30 A.M.

When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Auditorium

Film: Morris's Disappearing Bag Morris impresses his older siblings when he opens the last box under the Christmas tree--and disappears!