Rochester Public Library District

Rochester Public Library District Connect. Discover. Create. OUR MISSION:
To strengthen community connections, inspire lifelong learning and discovery, and foster
creativity.

OUR VISION:
The library will be a welcoming, comfortable place where all people may engage in lifelong
learning opportunities and diversity can be explored, celebrated, and experienced.

Have you noticed our new plants in our Hydroponic Plant Station? 🌱🍅We are growing tomatoes for the summer! 🍅Please wait...
05/14/2026

Have you noticed our new plants in our Hydroponic Plant Station? 🌱
🍅We are growing tomatoes for the summer! 🍅
Please wait until our tomatoes are ready to be picked. We will put the sheers and Ziplock baggies back out once they are ready.

Get ready to slide into our Cha-Cha Dance Class. Join us on Wednesday, May 25th @ 5:00pm. No partner or experience nece...
05/13/2026

Get ready to slide into our Cha-Cha Dance Class. Join us on Wednesday, May 25th @ 5:00pm. No partner or experience necessary! Class is FREE but registration is required. To register visit here: bit.ly/3OBBqrM

Tonight's storytime is canceled.
05/12/2026

Tonight's storytime is canceled.

✨Middle Grade & Teen Program✨Saturday, June 6 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Registration & $55 Course/Certification Fee due ...
05/12/2026

✨Middle Grade & Teen Program✨
Saturday, June 6 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Registration & $55 Course/Certification Fee due June 4

Looking for a great resume boost for summer work opportunities? Safe Sitter® is designed to prepare students in grades 6–8 (welcome to older teens as well) to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. The instructor-led class is filled with fun games and role-playing exercises. This course and certification not only teaches safe child care skills, but also life and business skills. Course/certification fee covers day-of instruction and take-home materials (participants receive a handbook, important information notepad and a completion card). Participants should bring a sack lunch—refrigeration available on site. Registration online only.

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd78ijSj6UqkNvCanpc5nOG9olN_vTpmM5_DK2rt4_aBrOoHw/viewform?usp=header

*Failure to complete registration/pay will result in forfeiture of seat to be offered to waitlist entries.

Join our Evening Book Club next Monday, May 18th @ 5:30pm! We will be discussing Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate. We will ...
05/11/2026

Join our Evening Book Club next Monday, May 18th @ 5:30pm! We will be discussing Shelterwood by Lisa Wingate. We will have next months selection out as well, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. We'll have copies in regular and large print available at the library all month long!📚✨

The library will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
05/11/2026

The library will be closed Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Join our Day Book Club next Friday, May 15th @ 10AM! We will be discussing Sandwich by Catherine Newman. We will have ...
05/08/2026

Join our Day Book Club next Friday, May 15th @ 10AM! We will be discussing Sandwich by Catherine Newman. We will have next months selection out as well, The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner. We'll have copies in regular and large print available at the library all month long!!📚✨

Confused with how to print out documents from your personal device at the Library? Come learn about how to print at the...
05/08/2026

Confused with how to print out documents from your personal device at the Library? Come learn about how to print at the Library from your phone, tablet, or laptop. Bringing devices is encouraged! Join us on Friday, May 22nd @ 1:00pm

05/07/2026

🦸📚No book left behind, even if it means carrying a stack home!📚 🦸

They're finally here! The limited-edition Passport to Illinois in honor of the United States celebrating 250 years has a...
05/06/2026

They're finally here! The limited-edition Passport to Illinois in honor of the United States celebrating 250 years has arrived at the library and is available for pickup, while supplies last.

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1 Community Drive
Rochester, IL
62563

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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