We strive to provide a variety of programs to meet the needs and interests of our patrons. Click here to see what programs we currently have scheduled. Please contact the Library if you have any questions.
We have a variety of activites and clubs for teens. Click here to see what programs we currently have scheduled. For volunteering oportunies please call 217-498-8454.
We have several storytimes each week.
Some of our programs include STEM, Homeschool presentations and Summer Reading. Click here to see what programs we currently have scheduled.
Our first Farmers Market of the season is Sunday, June 8th! Don't forget to stop by from 12PM - 3PM to get local produce, baked goods, and more! 🍎🥦✨Only 1 month until the opening day of the Rochester Public Library Farmers Market, sponsored by Gregurich Farms!✨ Join us on Sunday, June 8th from 12PM-3PM in the library parking lot to celebrate the return of our beloved market. We'll have fresh local produce, baked goods, handcrafted items from local artisans, kids' activities, and more! 🍎🥦
Stay tuned to this page for more details on upcoming vendors and weekly activities! 🎨📚
Want to apply as a vendor? Visit rochesterlibrary.org/fmvendor to fill out a vendor contract! 🔗
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The Rochester Public Library District Board of Trustees announced a vacancy at its regular board meeting on May 8th, 2025. The board will fill the current vacancy by appointment. Application materials are available online at www.rochesterlibrary.org. Paper copies are also available at the Rochester Public Library District, 1 Community Drive, Rochester, IL 62563 during regular library hours.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, a resident of the Rochester Public Library District and registered to vote.
Interested persons may apply via email to Board President Sarah Deen at deen.sarah@gmail.com or by mailing paper materials at the above address. All application materials must be received by 5:00pm on June 6th 2025.
The Board of Library Trustees will interview applicants at 6 p.m. on June 12th 2025 at the regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting, Rochester Public Library District Community Room,
1 Community Drive, Rochester.
The selected candidate must meet all legal qualifications for this office. For further information, please call Director Janet McAllister at (217) 498-8454, or email director@rochesterlibrary.org.
Vacancy Application: www.rochesterlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Library-Board-Vacancy.pdf
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Hours of Operation
MON 10AM – 7PM
TUES – THURS 10AM – 6PM
FRI 10AM – 5PM
SAT 10AM – 2PM
Contact Us
Library Phone: 217-498-8454
Email: circulation.manager@rochesterlibrary.org
Library Fax: 217-498-8455
Our Mission: To strengthen community connections, inspire lifelong learning and discovery, and foster creativity.