Find books and materials about the City of Rochester and Olmsted County in our catalog.
Rochester History
Access full-text searching to the Post Bulletin and local historic newspapers for free in the library on newspapers.com. You must be at the Rochester Public Library to access this content.
Visit our online resources resources for genealogy and family history
The Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery
They preserve, record and celebrate the history, art and culture of Blacks in Minnesota through exhibitions, programs and community events.
They preserve, record and celebrate the history, art and culture of Blacks in Minnesota through exhibitions, programs and community events.
The History Center of Olmsted County
Their mission is to give people of all ages and backgrounds access and opportunity to learn about the past through interpretive programs and exhibits, research, publications and events.
Their mission is to give people of all ages and backgrounds access and opportunity to learn about the past through interpretive programs and exhibits, research, publications and events.
The Minnesota Digital Library
They support discovery and education through access to unique digital collections shared by cultural heritage organizations from across the state of Minnesota.
They support discovery and education through access to unique digital collections shared by cultural heritage organizations from across the state of Minnesota.
Minnesota Historical Society
Their mission is to serve all people of Minnesota by creating meaningful engagement with history to cultivate curiosity and foster a more inclusive, empathetic, and informed society.
Their mission is to serve all people of Minnesota by creating meaningful engagement with history to cultivate curiosity and foster a more inclusive, empathetic, and informed society.
Their mission is to preserve and celebrate Somali heritage, traditions, and culture through arts, collections and programs.
Their mission is to connect people to the Winona-area Polish community and resources so that they may learn about and grow in appreciation for Polish-American and Kashubian culture and heritage.
The collection consists of over 10,000 books, magazines, and pamphlets by or about African Americans.
Coming soon! A new Rochester Digital History site will be going live later in 2026.
Questions?
Call 507-328-2309 or contact us.