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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 support of local businesses. This year’s theme, “One Card, Endless Possibilities,” highlights how a library card can open doors for everyone, whether you’re exploring a new hobby, finding your next favorite...

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 2025 Teen Summer Reading Program. This year’s program resulted in a total of 216,413 minutes of reading, with participation doubling compared to last year! “We have a great relationship with the...

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Rochester Public Library to host presentation by retired U.S. Diplomat David K. Wessel

The Rochester Public Library will host an upcoming presentation by retired U.S. diplomat David...

Rochester Public Library to present Just for Teens Finance Program on 4/15

The Rochester Public Library, in collaboration with Service Credit Union, is excited to announce...

Public Library to showcase works by local artist Marina Forbes, artist talk scheduled for 3/27

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce "Paint your Town Beautiful" an art...

Learn to create your own comics with Ryan L. Higgins on 4/20

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce that local comic book creator, Ryan...

Teen Room at Rochester Public Library to host Total Eclipse program on 4/3

The Rochester Public Library invites teens aged 12-18 to learn more about the upcoming...

Library’s Children’s Room to host ‘Stuffed Animal Sleepover’ on 3/22

The Children's Room at the Rochester Public Library is hosting a 'Stuffed Animal Sleepover'...

Rochester, Dover Public Libraries launch #NHReadingRivalry: A friendly reading competition between two cities

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce the #NHReadingRivalry, a spirited reading competition...

Rochester Public Library to hold Teen Advisory Meeting on 3/11

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to participate in a Teen Advisory...

Rochester Public Library announces Teen Programs for the month of February

The Teen Room at the Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce the following...

NH Secretary of State David M. Scanlan to lead event at the Rochester Public Library on 1/30

On Tuesday, January 30th, New Hampshire Secretary of State David M. Scanlan will be...

Rochester Public Library to exhibit works by Artstream students for the month of January

During the month of January, artwork from the students of Artstream Studios will be...

The Psychology of Weight Loss: Embracing Adaptive Change for Lasting Success

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to host The Psychology of Weight Loss: Embracing...

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Temporary Closure of Recreation Main Entrance at James W. Foley Memorial Community Center, Patrons Asked to Use Entrance A

The Rochester Recreation Department is notifying the public of a temporary entrance closure at...

The Franklin Gallery presents “Color Speaks” featuring works by Alisa Marie

Now through the end of September, the Franklin Gallery, 33 N. Main Street in...

Local Artist Jackie Hanson Featured at Rochester Public Library in September

The Rochester Public Library will showcase the work of local artist Jackie Hanson throughout...

Watch: Planning Board – 9/08/25

Click here to watch Click here for the agenda Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast...