I’ll be posting one of my mailbags in another day or two, but there’s so much cool stuff happening at the Webster Public Library in April and May that I wanted to break out those events for special attention.
Diverse Abilities Fair
The annual Diverse Abilities Resource Fair (formerly known as Special Needs Parent Resource Fair) is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. More than 70 Rochester-area agencies will be represented. Parents and caregivers are invited to stop in anytime during the fair, chat with the representatives and grab some information. All ages are welcome and if you or your loved one needs a break, Autism Up will have a sensory room set up in the Community Room.
Registration is not required, but is recommended, especially if you want an email reminder. Call 585-872-7075 or click here to register. More details to come about this as the event gets closer.
Good books, cheap
The Friends of WPL’s Spring Book Sale takes place Wednesday, April 22 through Saturday April 25.
The first day of the sale, April 22 from 4 to 7 p.m., is exclusively for Friends members. Membership can be purchased at websterlibrary.org or at the door.
All are welcome to attend the Book Sale on Thursday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hardcover books will be $1 each and paperbacks are only 50 cents each. Thursday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to noon are Bring-Your-Own-Bag Sale days, when you can fill your bag with books for only $5.
Want to do some volunteering?
The very popular Volunteer Fair returns on Saturday, May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon.
This is a great opportunity to chat with representatives from agencies all around Rochester who are looking for teen and adults volunteers. Registration is not required but recommended if you’d like a reminder. To register, call 585-872-7075 or visit websterlibrary.org. If you’d like to participate in the fair as an organization, please contact Jenny Paxson at 585-872-7075 ext 6144 or email at jennifer.paxson@libraryweb.org.
And all this other stuff!
Here’s a brief look other upcoming programs:
- April’s Community Exchange is party supplies. Drop it off your gently used party supplies at the library, ’cause someone will be able to use them! Then pick up something YOU need for your next party.
- April’s Donation Station will support local Girl Scout Troop 60344, who are collecting items to make “kid kits.” They’re looking for games, puzzles, children’s books, coloring/activity books, colored pencils, crayons and markers.
- Project Prom is returning to the library! Project Prom is a program that libraries, schools, and other community organizations run to provide formal attire to middle and high school students who might not be able to afford nice, fancy clothes for their prom, ball or other school dance. Through April 4, you can drop off your gently used formal wear — dress wear, shoes and accessories — at the library, and at Community Arts Day, library staff members will set up shop and give it all away to students in need.
For adults
- American Roots & Blues Concert with Gordon Munding, Thursday April 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Gordon Munding sings and plays authentic Americana roots & blues music featuring slide guitar, fancy fingerpicking, and timeless tunes. Registration is required.
- Heated Rivalry Night, Monday April 20, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Calling all loons! Join your fellow fans at the cottage for an evening of all things Heated Rivalry. There will be some Heated Rivalry-inspired crafts, trivia, snacks, a chance to discuss the show and books, and more. Come dressed in your best HR swag and make some new friends. Registration is required.
- Wicked Movie Marathon & Party, Tuesday April 28. Movie showings begin at 9:30 a.m. with Wicked, followed by Wicked: For Good at 1 p.m. From noon to 1 p.m., enjoy a party with a light lunch, beverages, and sweet treats, and Wicked trivia. Registration is not needed for the movies, but is required to attend the party. Click here.
For Tweens and Teens
- Maker Crafternoon, Tuesday March 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This week’s craft will be buttons, perler beads creations, and beaded bracelets. Grades 4 through 12 welcome. Registration is required.
- Make It Monday, April 13 from 6 to 7 p.m. This month you’ll be making popsicle stick mushroom houses. For grades 4 through 12 and adults. Registration is required.
For children and families
- Egg Hunt, Friday April 3 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Bring the family to search for Easter eggs at the library after hours. Hunt anytime between 5:30 and 7 p.m. and enjoy a spring craft afterwards. No registration is required.
- Pet Storytime and Drop-in Crafts, Saturday April 11. It’s National Pet Day! Storytime begins at 10:30 a.m., and pet-themed crafts will be available from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages are welcome. No registration is required.
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(posted 3/24/2026)
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