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Rochester Reads kickoff event February 13th

Join us for the official kick off event for Rochester Reads 2012 on Monday, February 13th at 7:00pm in the library auditorium! Local community members - including Mayor Brede - will present the adult, junior and pictures books, followed by musical guests The New Pearl Buttons, who will be on hand to give us a sample of Civil War-era music. Visit the Rochester Reads website for more information about all of the Rochester Reads 2012 events

Upcoming Bring Your Own eReader (BYOE) Days Feb 16th & 22nd

Due to popular demand, the library has added more Bring Your Own eReader drop-in sessions in February. You are encouraged to bring in: your eReader (Kindle, Nook, iPad, etc.,), the cord that came with it, and your laptop computer (if possible) and we'll show you what you need to do to download free library eBooks.

Upcoming Sessions:

All sessions are held in meeting room B on the second floor and are walk-in (there is no registration for these classes).

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Community members and leaders in Rochester continually ask, "Who are we as a Community?" Take our survey so that we can learn more about you and how you define your community. This survey will allow Rochester organizations to enhance a broad base of current services, cultivate talent already present around us, and allow our community to continue to strengthen and grow in the future.

Check out the aboutU website for more information about the project.

Tax Forms now available at the library

The library carries these tax forms which are now available in the hallway just to the right of the main desk on first floor as you walk into the library:

You may also access additional forms from the IRS website and the Minnesota Department of Revenue website from any library computer. They may be printed at the library (in black & white) for $0.10 / page. Reference Desk staff on the 2nd floor can assist you in locating specific forms and printing them out.

More information about taxes can be found on our Tax Forms & Information page including local tax office addresses and local tax preparation help.

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Hours and Location

Library building at nightClick here for detailed map to 101 2nd Street SE Library Hours:

Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 9:00pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 1:30pm - 5:30pm

Address:
101 2nd Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904
507.328.2300
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Feb 8th iFilm:
Before Your Eyes

Join us on Wednesday, February 8th at 6:00 in the library auditorium for this month's iFilm "Before Your Eyes." TenBefore Your Eyes film poster year old Gulistan and her brother Firat live in the heart of Turkish Kurdistan. Tragedy strikes when their parents are shot down by paramilitary gunmen before their very eyes. Traumatized and orphaned, Gulistan and Firat try to care for their infant sister, but their money soon runs out and they're forced onto the street. more»

Feb 11th Author Workshop: Douglas Wood

How do authors find ideas, write and publish their stories? Meet famous Minnesota author, Douglas Wood, on Saturday, February 11th at 1:00pm in the library auditorium. Discover how he writes the stories found in his popular books! He will speak about his writing process and share anecdotes and readings from his popular published works such as Old Turtle and Aunt Mary's Rose. After the author's presentation, participants will be invited to create or work on their own individual stories. more»

Senior Techies Email Classes Feb 14th & 21st

For those seniors new to email, we have two free classes held at 1:00pm at the library this February. The first class on February 14th, is an Introduction to Email class where you will create a free email account. The following week, on February 21st, you will learn more about email in our Email II class. Call 507.328-2309 or visit our events calendar to register.

Feb 20th Library Closed for Presidents' Day

The library will be closed all day on Monday, February 20th in honor of the Presidents' Day holiday. The library will reopen on Tuesday, February 21st at 9:30am.

Feb 29th World Music: Moscow Nights

Come to hear Moscow Nights, an exciting, versatile trio of world Moscow Nights musiciansrecognized, prize-winning musicians from Russia on Wednesday, February 29th at 7:00pm in the library auditorium. In sixteen years the ensemble, now based in Raleigh, NC, has established themselves as one of the most popular folk groups in the United States. more»