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Test our Mobile Website

We're testing a new, basic version of our website for mobile phones with web browsers (iPhone, Android, etc.,) The next time you're web surfing with your phone, click on the picture at the right to try it and let us know what you think!

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Text Us @ 507.722.1581

Text us at 507.722.1581 with your library questions. All texting charges from your phone provider will apply. Messages received after library open hours will be answered the next day library is open.

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Looking for Work?

Visit our Employment/Job Search Resources page to look for local job openings and find other tools for training and coping with tough financial times.

Pay library fees online.
Click here for details.

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Did You Know?

Consumer Reports Online is now available

The library now has access to Consumer Reports online inside the library and outside the library from our website. Search for product reviews and advice for buying new and used vehicles, kitchen products, electronics, appliances, food, health products and more. Outside of the library, you can log on with your library card number and PIN to use this valuable consumer resource!

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Survey about Library Classes for Adults

The library is looking for input about the classes it offers for adults. We want to know what kinds of classes you would like to see at the library, what we can do to improve our existing classes, and anything else you would like to share with us. Please take a few minutes to fill out this adult classes survey and help improve our classes for adults (which will resume in late Fall - check the events calendar in mid-September for new class offerings). Thanks!

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RACE Exhibit at the Library extended through Sept 11th

Rochester Public Library and Mayo Clinic have brought the national touring exhibit “RACE: Are We So Different?” to Rochester this year. The exhibit will be on display from May 17 - Sept 11, 2010 on the second floor of the library. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

For more information about the exhibit check out the Mayo Clinic RACE website.

In addition to the exhibit itself, check out these RACE Exhibit Community Events to continue the discussion.

If you would be interested in volunteering to help with the the RACE exhibit, check out the Diversity Council website. Training will be provided for all volunteers.

View previous Did You Know articles»

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Hours and Location

We are currently on our Summer Hours:

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

Address:
101 2nd Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904
507.328.2300
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Library to be closed for Labor Day, Sept 6th

The library will be closed all day on Monday, September 6th in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 7th at 9:30am. The following weekend (September 11-12) we will resume our extended weekend hours on Saturdays (9:30am - 5:30pm) and Sundays (1:30pm - 5:30pm).

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September 8th iFilm:
Only When I Dance

This feel-good documentary follows Irlan and Isabela, two teenagers from Rio de Janeiro, as they pursue their dreams of becoming professional ballet dancers. Join us on Wednesday, September 8th at 6:00pm in the library auditorium to see exhilarating ballet competitions in Rio, New York and Switzerland. It's a film about their determination to dance, and the price one must pay for talent, ambition and success. more»

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Suitcase Science
Thurs, Sept 16

Suitcase Science is a community-inspired theatre piece and exhibit that highlights many scientific disciplines: anthropology, geology, chemistry, sociology and material culture. Join us on Thursday, September 16th at 6:00pm in the library auditorium for creative exercises, games, and conversations designed to elicit stories through the use of objects. All participants will be asked to bring two objects that have meaning, significance, or value to him or her. more»