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Rochester Public Library Introduces “Library of Things” Lending Program

The Rochester Public Library is expanding its services with the all-new "Library of Things", a collection that allows patrons to borrow more than just books, magazines, and movies. According to Library Director Marie Lejuene, the new collection is a "great way to try things out...

Library Partners With AARP Tax-Aide to Provide Free Tax Assistance

The Rochester Public Library, through a partnership with AARP Tax-Aide, is offering free federal and state income tax filing assistance this tax season. Volunteers will be available from February 1 to April 12 to assist with tax returns. Appointments are required and can be scheduled...

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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...

Library adds free Legal Reference page to its website

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce they've added a new Legal Reference...

Library partners with AARP to provide free tax assistance

The Rochester Public Library, through a partnership with AARP Tax-Aide, will once again be...

Several Library Books purchased thanks to James Edgerly Trust Fund

In 1986, the James Edgerly Trust Fund was established for the Rochester Public Library...

Children’s Room to offer Experience Art sessions for school-age kids

The Children’s Room, at the Rochester Public Library, will begin offering “experience art” sessions...

Anders Morley to present This Land of Snow, an award winning adventure novel

Adventure into the depths of a northern winter with Anders Morley, winner of the...

Library offers online resources to help you start a new career

The Rochester Public Library is now offering several online resources to help you start...

Local Author Talk: Covered Bridges of New Hampshire

Did you know that Rochester was once home to three covered bridges and there...

Learn another language using your library card

Did you know that you can learn another language using your Rochester Public Library...

Ready for the holidays? ‘Wrap and Yap!’ at the Rochester Public Library

The Rochester Public Library will be hosting a series of 'Wrap and Yap!' events...

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Watch: Wastewater Upgrade Advisory Committee – 2/20/25

Click here to watch Click here for the agenda and further information on this committee Public...

City Manager Katie Ambrose Recognized as One of Union Leader’s 2025 ‘40 Under Forty’

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce that City Manager Katie Ambrose has...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce seeks Annual Award Nominations

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Chamber’s Business of...

Downtown Parking Ban Starts Friday, February 21, 2025, from 1:00 am to 7:00 am

A Downtown Parking Ban will be in effect from Friday, February 21, 2025, from...