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Welcome to the new Rochester Public Library website. Thank you for being patient as the site fully launches over the next few hours.
2nd St. SE in front of the library is closed for construction. Access to the front door and the Civic Center ramp are still available from 1st Ave SE.
For upcoming closures, please visit our calendar listing.
101 2nd St SE
Rochester, MN 55904
We are located on the corner of 2nd Street SE and Civic Center Drive SE, across the street from the Mayo Civic Center.
Civic Center Parking Ramp (1st Ave SE)
All downtown Rochester parking ramps
Rochester Public Library is accessible by Rochester Public Transit. The library is just two blocks from the downtown transit arrival and departure spots on 2nd St SW. For route information call 507-328-7433 or visit Plan Your Trip.
Use skyway connected to Mayo Civic Center and Galleria at University Square.
BookBox (1875 41st St NW, Rochester, MN)
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sensory Soothing Kits Available
Youth and adult sensory soothing kits are available during your library visit. Check with staff or the front desk to borrow a kit which includes headphones, a feeling/calming card, sunglasses, fidget toys, neck cooling fan, and a library decibel map.
Youth and adult kit differences are due to the size of headphones and sunglasses.
Contact Us
Open Hours
Monday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
