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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 and activities throughout November. Upcoming Events:Wednesday Maker Sessions, 2:30–4:00 p.m. 11/5: Vision Boards 11/19: Beads Movie Monday, November 3 at 5:00 p.m. – The Truman ShowNeedle Felting, Wednesday, November 12 at 6:00...

Rochester Public Library Highlights Unique “Library of Things” Collection

The Rochester Public Library is reminding residents about its innovative “Library of Things” collection, a program that allows cardholders to borrow non-traditional items, encouraging sustainability, creativity, and exploration. The Library of Things gives patrons the opportunity to “try before you buy,” helping reduce waste and...

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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 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...

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...

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Application Deadline Approaching for 2027 Fiscal Year General City Funds and CDBG Program

The application deadline for both the CDBG and General City Funding programs is Friday,...

City Offices Closed Tuesday, November 11, in Observance of Veterans Day

In observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, all Municipal Offices, including...

Rochester Historical Society to Host Railroad Talk on 11/13

The Rochester Historical Society will host a presentation on the city’s railroad history on...

Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Presents ‘East Coast Skateboarding’ by Michael Cirelli

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce East Coast Skateboarding, an...