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Rochester Public Library Receives Carnegie Funding for America’s 250th Anniversary

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce it is one of approximately 1,280 Carnegie Libraries across the United States to receive a $10,000 gift from Carnegie Corporation of New York in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. The gift is part of the Carnegie Libraries...

Rochester Public Library Announces December Programs for Teens

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events and activities throughout the month of December. The Teen Fall Reading Program runs through January 1. Raffle prizes will be awarded at the end of the program, including an art kit,...

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Rochester Public Library Teen Room Announces November Events and Activities

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

Rochester Public Library Highlights Unique “Library of Things” Collection

The Rochester Public Library is reminding residents about its innovative “Library of Things” collection,...

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 to Host Fall Lantern Walk for Families

The Rochester Public Library Children’s Room invites families to participate in a Fall Lantern...

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...

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