Friends Membership

What does my Friends' membership help to do?

Directly support and enrich library services
Promote early childhood literacy with "Read with Me" book bags for babies
Sponsor library programs for children, teens and adults
Operate the Friends' used book store which contributes proceeds in excess of $50,000 annually to the library's collection

Why should I join the Friends?

Receive Friends' newsletter 4 times per year
Early Admission to most Friends' book sales
Discount at the Friends' Bookstore

Membership Levels

Member ... $10 - $24
Senior Citizen or full-time student ... $5

Click here for a printable membership form.

Membership renewal letters are usually mailed out in September. Thank you very much for your renewals!

Please remember to supply your email addresses for online delivery. This saves the Friends substantial postage costs.

Volunteering at the library

Get Connected! Volunteers assist, enhance, and support the work of the Rochester Public Library. Listed below are library volunteer opportunities which are ideal for anyone interested in people, books, libraries, and the community. Qualification requirements range from high school students with little job experience to people with professional degrees and many years of experience. All positions require individuals with good organizational and communication skills. For information call 507.328.2341.

The library has opportunities where you can:

Apply to Become a Volunteer at the Library

Application Form (in PDF format)*

For more information, call 507.328.2341, or send comments to Communications Staff

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Last updated: 3/5/10

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Friends Membership

Volunteering at the library

The Friends' Bookstore Donated $50,000 to the Library from 2009 sales.

Friends' 60th Anniversary Party