Rochester Public Library Foundation

06/01/2026

Our Rochester Public Library - Minnesota 2-Hour Free Parking Pilot launches today and runs through the summer!

To receive an additional 60 minutes of free parking in the Civic Center Ramp this summer:

* Bring your parking entry ticket and library card to the front public service desk to check out a validation.
* A validation sticker will then be applied to the back of the entry ticket (one visit per day).
* Scan the ticket and then the validation on exit for an additional 60 minutes of parking (a $3 value).

Brought to you in partnership with Friends of the Rochester Public Library.

04/16/2026

Don't be alarmed if you hear sirens later today. It's a test!

02/10/2026

New Limited Edition Library Tees are here! ✨
Now is your chance to grab new t-shirt designs online!

📍 Shop here: https://bit.ly/RPLMerchWinter2026
📅 Deadline to order: Monday, Feb 23
📦 Delivery: Choose between Library pick-up (March 27–28) or direct shipping.

Which is your favorite?

02/09/2026

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🏛️✨ Most people know you can check out books, but did you know your Rochester library card basically gives you a FREE alternative to Netflix and Hulu?

In a world where every streaming service is hiking their prices, our local library is out here coming in clutch for the budget. 🍿🎬

Check out how to get set up and what kind of movies you can start streaming tonight in the link below! 👇

02/07/2026

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Winter Book Sale opens today at 10 am and closes at 5:30 pm.
Thousands of lonely books looking for a good home!

01/29/2026

01/29/2026

More photos from an Evening in Oz at the Rochester Public Library - Minnesota

01/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped us turn the Rochester Public Library - Minnesota into the wonderful land of Oz last Saturday. A HUGE THANK YOU to our sponsors, volunteers and guests!

01/24/2026

24.5 hours until Oz!!!