Rochester Public Library - Minnesota

06/17/2026

Due to a severe thunderstorm watch, this evening's FORWARD concert at Allendale Park has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding. Our next FORWARD concert will be on Wednesday, August 12 at White Oaks Park.

06/16/2026

Another week of great programs and experiences with RPL. Be sure to visit the Bookmobile at the Forward Concert on Wednesday, come to the Family Dance Party on Thursday, and remember we are closed on Friday! For more information, visit the library calendar: https://rochesterpubliclibrary.librarymarket.com/events/upcoming

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

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06/15/2026

The library will be closed on Friday, June 19. We will see you again at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 20.

06/12/2026

We’re making it easier to stay connected with City services.

Beginning June 26, Rochester Public Transit page will be consolidated into the City of Rochester, MN Government page. Going forward, transit updates, rider alerts, service changes and other transportation news will be shared right here alongside other City information.

This change helps create a more streamlined experience for residents by bringing important City updates together in one place. It also allows transit information to reach a broader audience while maintaining consistent and reliable communication.

If you currently follow the Rochester Public Transit page, there’s nothing additional you need to do. Just continue following us here for the latest transit and City news.

Thank you for staying connected with the City of Rochester.

06/11/2026

Reminder that the Rochester Public Library Bookmobile is on the HCOC property until 11:30 this morning. They will return on June 25th, 2026, from 9am - 11:30am. Be sure to stop into the History Center while you are here for our FREE Summer Admission thanks to Think Mutual Bank

06/10/2026

Update 11:58am: The website is back up and running.

Our homepage is currently not loading. The other pages on the website will load - so if you need to get to our website right now, why not visit rplmn.org/parking and check out the details around our 2 hour free parking!

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06/10/2026

Join us Sunday, June 14 in the auditorium at 3:00 p.m. for another Still We Rise Speaker Series - Community Connections in SE MN.

Nicole "Cole" Nfonoyim-Hara is the founder and director of Griot Arts, an arts hub centering Black literature and art. She serves as host and associate producer of a weekly civic and cultural affairs show about Rochester, MN on the local PBS network, and co-created the original Still We Rise banner exhibit, precursor to the Still We Rise Kiosk exhibit*.

Join us for a talk from Nfonoyim-Hara on community connections in SE Minnesota.

*This exhibit was made possible by the people of Minnesota through Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Library Legacy fund, in cooperation with our regional library system, SELCO.

https://rochesterpubliclibrary.librarymarket.com/event/hold-kiosk-program-0

06/10/2026

There is potential for severe weather today, so it’s a good time to review when outdoor warning sirens may activate. Sirens can sound for:

• Tornadoes
• Hail 2 inches in diameter or larger
• Winds 70 mph or higher

If you hear a siren, go indoors immediately and monitor trusted forecasting services for updates.

Stay alert. Stay safe.