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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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Starting 7/1, the Rochester Public Library goes Fine-Free for overdue materials

The Rochester Public Library is excited to announce that starting July 1, 2024, they...

Creative Summer Kickoff for Teens at Rochester Public Library

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to join art teacher Marcey Buchakjian...

Community Collaboration Kicks Off Summer Reading in Rochester Elementary Schools

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce “Adventure Begins at Your Library", the...

Rochester Public Library to host Teen Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party on 6/24

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room is excited to announce the kickoff party for...

Get ready for Mother’s Day at the Rochester Public Library on 5/11

The Rochester Public Library, in collaboration with Studley's Flower Gardens, is pleased to host...

Library to host Rare Book event with Kenneth Gloss on 5/22

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce that Kenneth Gloss, owner of Boston's...

Rochester Public Library to host ‘needle felting’ and ‘build your own robot’ workshops for teens in May

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room is excited to announce two creative programs scheduled...

Rochester Public Library and Monarch School of New England Collaborate on Wooden Suggestion Box

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce a collaboration with the Monarch School...

Rochester Public Library’s Stuffed Animal Sleepover Extended Due to Winter Storm

The recent winter storm unexpectedly extended the stuffed animal sleepover event hosted by the...

Rochester Public Library to Host Free College Preparedness Workshop

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce an upcoming workshop focused on college...

Rochester Public Library to host Mindfulness for Moms on 4/26

Self-care while mothering can be challenging. Whether you're a new mom or a mom...

Senior Activity Center to host intergenerational screening of ‘Cycle of Memory’ on 4/13

The Rochester Senior Activity Center, in collaboration with the Rochester Public Library, invites the...

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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...