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StoryTime and Touch-a-Truck Returns 10/9 at Public Works Facility

In collaboration with the Department of Public Works (DPW), the Children’s Room at the Rochester Public Library invites children and families to StoryTime and Touch-a-Truck on Wednesday, October 9, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 am, at the Department of Public Works. A truck-themed StoryTime will...

Rochester Public Library to Host Fall Lantern Walk for Families

The Rochester Public Library Children’s Room invites families to participate in a Fall Lantern Walk, a seasonal tradition observed in many cultures during autumn harvest festivals. These celebrations honor the quiet beauty of the coming winter months while reminding us to share light and...

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REMINDER: Local Author Mike Whaley to Discuss New Book at Rochester Public Library

Longtime local sportswriter and sports editor Mike Whaley (Rochester Courier, Rochester Times, Foster’s Daily...

Rochester Public Library Teen Room: Events and Activities for October 2025 

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events...

Rochester Public Library Children’s Room Celebrates Summer Reading Success with “Color Our World”

The Children’s Room at the Rochester Public Library closed out the Summer Reading Program...

Donate Costumes for the Library’s Upcoming Halloween Swap

The Rochester Public Library is now collecting new and gently used costumes in child,...

More Than Books: Rochester Library Expands with “Library of Things”

The Rochester Public Library is expanding its services with the all-new “Library of Things”,...

Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with Exclusive Discounts at Local Businesses

The Rochester Public Library is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month throughout September with the...

Rochester Public Library Teen Room Celebrates Success of 2025 Teen Summer Reading Program

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

Save on Heating and Electric Costs: CAPSC to host Enrollment Sessions at Rochester Public Library

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) is offering Fuel and Electric Assistance to...

Local Author Mike Whaley to Discuss New Book at Rochester Public Library

Longtime local sportswriter and sports editor Mike Whaley (Rochester Courier, Rochester Times, Foster’s Daily...

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...

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...

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...

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Notice of City Council Public Hearings – October 21, 2025

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

City of Rochester Announces Citywide Trick-or-Treat and Downtown Halloween Events

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that citywide Trick-or-Treat will take place...

Local Author Ross Alan Bachelder to Discuss New Memoir “Growing Up Blue-Collar”

Local author and visual artist Ross Alan Bachelder will give an informal talk about...