Friends of the Rochester Public Library

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

The Friends of the Library delivered 24 boxes of books to elementary teachers who were new to their grade level at 11 different schools. This generous donation provided teachers with valuable classroom resources and helped ensure that students had access to engaging, grade-level-appropriate books throughout the school year.

08/25/2026

Freida McFadden is the reigning queen of literary thrillers, so it's no surprise she has impeccable taste in books. Here are her top picks on GoodReads.

08/25/2026

The saddest news

Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. The country music legend was known for songs including “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You” and “9 to 5.” She also starred in movies like ‘Steel Magnolias’ and ‘The Best Little Wh******se in Texas’.

08/25/2026

Today, we had the pleasure of receiving a very generous check from the Rochester Commercial Banks Association. We are incredibly grateful for their thoughtful support and generosity.

Gifts like this make a meaningful difference and help us continue the important work we do in our community. We truly appreciate the Rochester Commercial Banks Association for believing in our mission and for investing in the people and programs we serve.

Thank you so much for your generosity, kindness, and continued support. We are very grateful to have such wonderful community partners!

08/25/2026