Rochester Public Library, Public library in downtown Rochester, Minnesota
The Rochester Public Library is a public library located in downtown Rochester, Minnesota at 101 2nd Street Southeast. It holds a broad collection of books, digital resources, study spaces, and meeting areas for community use.
The library was established in the late 1800s and has grown into a significant community resource over the decades. It received the National Medal for Library Service in 2018, recognizing its outstanding impact on the community.
The library serves as a community meeting place where people of all ages gather for events, discussions, and shared learning activities. Visitors come here not just to borrow items but to connect with neighbors and take part in programs that bring people together.
Visitors can use computers and access e-books, audiobooks, and other items through the lending system, including unexpected items like seeds and bicycles. The facility goes beyond traditional book borrowing to serve everyday community needs.
The library operates Minnesota's most active Bookmobile based on circulation numbers and pioneered the state's first BookBike for community outreach. These two mobile services bring the collection directly to neighborhoods throughout the city.
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