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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.
Rock & Roll from the Beginning Featuring Kit Nelson
Join us for a unique presentation about rock and roll by Kit Nelson! Kit will share how he, and others like him, learned to play rock and roll music in an era with no formal instruction. Kit will also perform lots of hits and talk about what it was like to be part of the first wave of young musicians shaping a brand new sound.
Tuesday, September 29
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Community Room
For Adults
Genealogy Series: Organizing, Preserving & Managing Your Research
Join us for the third course in our genealogy series! You do not need to have attended the first and/or second course in the series to benefit. This course covers practical paper and digital organization systems, archival-safe preservation methods, digitization tips, and easy ways to share your work. Ideal for anyone seeking a sustainable, stress-free genealogy workflow. Presented by Tawnya Post from the Rochester Genealogical Society.
Thursday, October 1
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Community Room
For Adults
Register for Genealogy Series: Organizing, Preserving & Managing Your Research.
Stroke Prevention: Be Fast
Join Julie Battaglia from Lifespan, in collaboration with University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) Neurosurgery Comprehensive Stroke Center, for a 1-hour presentation on stroke awareness and prevention. They will share information about types of strokes, signs and symptoms, and preventative measures. Directly following this presentation, there will be a short video related to brain health through the library’s online resource, GetSetUp.
Friday, October 2
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Community Room
For Adults
Acoustic Blues Guitarist Phil Dollard
Join us for a concert at the library featuring acoustic blues guitarist Phil Dollard! Hear some of his original songs as well as covers from the 1930’s through the folk/rock revival of the 1960’s and beyond.
Saturday, October 3
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Community Room
For Adults
Extraordinary Women of the American Revolution
“The Extraordinary Women of the American Revolution” uncovers the often-overlooked contributions of women whose courage, intelligence, and determination were critical to the War for American Independence. From economic boycotts and political activism to military service and espionage, the talk brings to life the remarkable stories behind America’s struggle for independence. Presented by Dr. Timothy Kneeland, Professor at Nazareth University.
Monday, October 5
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Community Room
For Adults
Register for Extraordinary Women of the American Revolution.
Diverse Abilities Dialogues: Dyslexia
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Learn about Dyslexia resources that the Rochester area has to offer. In collaboration with Autism Up and Parents Helping Parents Coalition of Monroe County.
Tuesday, October 6
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Community Room
For Adults
Learn About Self-Direction with Parent to Parent of NYS
Veronika Mourgides from Parent to Parent of NYS will talk about Self-Direction. Self-Direction is a service provided through OPWDD (Office for People With Developmental Disabilities). For people with disabilities, Self-Direction gives them the chance to choose their own services so they can live the life they want. There will be a mingle before the presentation.
Saturday, October 10
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Community Room
For Adults
Register for Learn About Self-Direction with Parent to Parent of NYS.
Friends of WPL’s Fall Book Sale
Kittelberger’s Bouquet Cards on Sale Oct. 21 – Nov. 3
Kittelberger’s Bouquet Cards will be sold at the Fall Book Sale (October 21 – 24), and will be on sale until Tuesday, November 3 at the library’s Checkout Desk. Purchase a card for $50 and get 12 fresh bouquets of flowers for one year (one bouquet per month). The sale of the bouquet cards is a fundraiser run by the Friends of the Webster Public Library. A portion of the proceeds from the sale support the library!
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
- One 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.