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Library Craft Swap: Help Fill the Craft Tables! Donations Now Accepted

This August, the Rochester Public Library is accepting donations of new or gently used craft supplies for our annual GET CRAFTY Craft Swap in September. Bring your items to the Main Desk any time during Library open hours. Please bag small items: beads, buttons,...

Rochester Public Library Offers Mindfulness Workshop to Promote Better Sleep

The Rochester Public Library invites community members to attend Restful Nights: A Mindfulness-Based Sleep Workshop on Tuesday, August 5th, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the Community Room. Quality sleep plays a vital role in maintaining mental health, yet many individuals struggle with getting the...

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Rochester Public Library Teen Room Offers Required Summer Reading Titles

The Rochester Public Library’s Teen Room is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with...

Rochester Public Library Hosts Ribbon Cutting for New Children’s Space known as “The Nook”

The Rochester Public Library recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil The Nook, a...

Rochester Public Library Celebrates Successful Teen Winter Reading Program

The Rochester Public Library’s Teen Room is excited to announce the success of its...

Rochester Public Library Teen Room – June Events & Activities

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens aged 12–18 to enjoy a variety...

May in the Teen Room: Events, Activities & More!

Rochester Public Library Teen Room – May Events The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites...

Rochester Public Library offering Drop-In Tech Help on Moday Afternoons

Need assistance with Libby, Hoopla, or other library resources? Want basic guidance on using...

Floral Design on a Budget: Learn to Transform Grocery Store Bouquets on 4/21

The Rochester Public Library will host a hands-on workshop that teaches participants how to...

Teen Room At Rochester Public Library to Host Several Events and Activities Throughout April

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens aged 12-18 to participate in various...

Library’s First Forest Meet-Up Brings Families Outdoors for Nature Exploration

The Children's Room at the Rochester Public Library recently hosted its first Forest Meet-Up,...

Library partners with Easterseals for Intergenerational Story Time on 3/17

The Children's Room at the Rochester Public Library is partnering with Easterseals for an...

Rochester Public Library to hold Second Annual Rochester Authors Fair on 4/26

Rochester Writers Night, the Lilac City’s monthly literary salon, will be hosting its second...

Spring Into the Rochester Public Library: New DVDs, Displays, and More

March to Our DVD RoomIt's awards season, and the Oscar for Best DVD Collection...

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Watch: School Board – 8/14/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...

Watch: Zoning Board of Adjustment – 8/13/25

Click here to watch Click here for a link to the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast...

Notice of Public Hearing: Naming the New Park and Playground at the Former Nancy Loud School

Notice is hereby given that the Rochester City Council will conduct a PUBLIC HEARING...

Governor Kelly Ayotte and Attorney General John Formella Announce Expansion of Cold Case Unit, Adding Full-Time NH DOJ Investigators

Governor Kelly Ayotte and Attorney General John Formella announce an expansion of the New...