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Rochester Public Library Teen Room: January Events & Activities

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events and activities throughout the month of January. The Teen Fall Reading Program ends on January 1. The Teen Winter/Spring Reading Program begins on January 10. Raffle prizes will be awarded at the end...

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...

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Rochester Public Library presents “Musical Moments with Abby” for Infants and Toddlers

The Children's Room, at the Rochester Public Library, is excited to announce the launch...

Rochester Public Library: Our annual Summer Reading Program begins today!

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce that the Summer Reading Program will...

Kids invited to celebrate International Yoga Day at the Rochester Public Library

The Children's Room, at the Rochester Public Library, will be celebrating International Yoga Day...

Rochester Public Library to host Keith Gentili, author of White Mountains State

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to welcome Keith Gentili, author of White Mountains State,...

Library to host renowned storyteller and sports journalist Mike Whaley on 6/7

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to welcome longtime sportswriter Mike Whaley to share...

Cybersecurity & Fraud Prevention Basics: Protect Yourself from Scams and Fraudulent Activities

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a special presentation on Cybersecurity &...

Library to host ‘Calming Stress: Herbs and Lifestyle’ on 4/17

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce Calming Stress: Herbs and Lifestyle, an...

Library to host ‘The Survival Story of Moose in New Hampshire’ on 3/20

The Rochester Public Library, in collaboration with New Hampshire Fish and Wildlife Stewards, will...

Thank a Rochester Cop supports dramatic play in the Rochester Public Library Children’s Room

Thank a Rochester Cop, a volunteer initiative, recently collaborated with Library staff to create...

Glenn Knoblock examines history of African American service during American Revolution

To celebrate Black History Month, the Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a...

Library receives support for ‘Play-Based Learning For All’ program

The Rochester Public Library was recently chosen as a project partner for the Children’s...

Library highlights works by local authors

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a new display section that features...

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City of Rochester Signs Phase II Development Agreement and NorthRIDGE Memorandum of Understanding

The City of Rochester has executed two agreements related to ongoing development within the...

East Rochester Library Added to New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places

The East Rochester Library has been added to the New Hampshire State Register of...

Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common 1/24: Skating, Music, and Family Activities

Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at...

City of Rochester Inaugurates Elected Officials, Selects Deputy Mayor

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the City of Rochester celebrated the inauguration of the...