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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 with visits to each elementary school to recognize students’ achievements and encourage reading throughout the school year. This year’s “Color Our World” theme inspired children to embark on a journey of...

Donate Costumes for the Library’s Upcoming Halloween Swap

The Rochester Public Library is now collecting new and gently used costumes in child, teen, and adult sizes for its upcoming Going Green for Halloween Costume Swap in October. The swap, returning by popular demand, encourages families to recycle costumes, save money, and support a...

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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...

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...

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