Rochester Public Library - Minnesota

Rochester Public Library - Minnesota Welcoming all to connect and learn.

Check out our interactive kiosk on the 2nd floor! Community Connections: African Americans in Rochester is a collaborati...
05/28/2026

Check out our interactive kiosk on the 2nd floor! Community Connections: African Americans in Rochester is a collaborative community history project between the Rochester Public Library and Barbershop & Social Services. The initiative creates a permanent interactive kiosk that honors and highlights the lives, legacies, and contributions of both well-known and lesser-known Black community members. Through multimedia storytelling featuring historical images, newspaper clippings, and personal snapshots, the kiosk serves as a living archive and educational resource for residents and visitors alike.

What would you do with another 60 minutes of free parking at the library? Starting on Monday, June 1, the library launch...
05/27/2026

What would you do with another 60 minutes of free parking at the library? Starting on Monday, June 1, the library launches our summer parking pilot, where with your parking entry ticket and library card, you can check out a validation for up to 60 extra minutes of free parking in the Civic Center Ramp! Visit https://www.rplmn.org/use-the-library/parking/ for more information!

05/26/2026

Catch the bookmobile at the Eyota Farmers Market tonight!

Join us next Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. in the 2nd floor meeting room (and remember we are closed on Monday) for Junk Jou...
05/22/2026

Join us next Tuesday, May 26 at 6 p.m. in the 2nd floor meeting room (and remember we are closed on Monday) for Junk Journaling for Adults.

Do you have a drawer full of "someday" memories—concert tickets, vintage postcards, or pretty tea tags—but no place to put them? Join us for an evening of junk journaling! We’ll provide a 6x8" blank journal and plenty of crafty supplies to help you transform "junk" into a personal piece of art.

Whether you want to create a visual diary or a dedicated home for your sentimental keepsakes, this craft is all about celebrating the little things. Feel free to bring your own ephemera or use what we provide!

No registration is required, but this class is limited to the first 20 adults.

05/22/2026

Project Community Connect is underway right now at Christ United Methodist Church in Rochester! This annual event brings together community organizations, service providers, and support resources all in one place for individuals experiencing homelessness or financial hardship. It goes until 2 p.m. today.

Thank you to the many partners, volunteers, and organizations — including Olmsted County’s Child and Family Services team pictured here — for helping connect residents with valuable resources and support today.

05/22/2026

Interested in serving your community?

Candidate filing for local office runs May 19 – June 2.

Join us on May 26 at 6:00 PM for a Candidate Info Session to learn what to expect and how to get started. Hear about City operations, filing requirements, and connect with City leadership.

View the Elections Webpage: https://www.rochestermn.gov/council-administration/elections/running-for-office/

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25. Be sure to come pickup your items to enjoy and we will see you back again ...
05/19/2026

The library will be closed on Monday, May 25. Be sure to come pickup your items to enjoy and we will see you back again at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26.

05/18/2026

The City of Rochester Parks and Recreation Department has received an Award of Excellence from the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association for the Soldiers Field Memorial Park Improvements project.

The $23.5 million transformation modernized one of Rochester’s most historic and heavily used parks with expanded aquatics, improved accessibility, enhanced recreation opportunities, trail connections and environmental improvements — all shaped by strong community input and nearly 3,000 public comments.
We’re honored to receive this recognition and proud to continue creating welcoming spaces for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities.

Learn more at: https://www.rochestermn.gov/news/posts/soldiers-field-memorial-park-improvements-receive-statewide-award-of-excellence/

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Rochester, MN
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