Class Visits

Thank you for your interest in scheduling a class visit to the library or a visit by library staff to your classroom (in person or virtual).

Please note the following requirements:

Class visit services are limited to schools, groups, etc. that are located within the Rochester Public Library service area.
A minimum of 10 students is required.
Each class or group may schedule up to three library hosted visits per school year.
Class visits are limited to one hour unless students are working on a research project or other activity.
Appropriate adult supervision must be provided by the school for the duration of the class visit. We recommend a minimum of one teacher/aide/parent helper for every 8 students.
Due to updates in library data privacy policies, if library card registrations are requested prior to a class visit, a Memorandum of Understanding between the school and RPL will need to be signed. Please contact Heather at hacerro@rplmn.org to start the process.

To sign up for a class visit, please email Heather Acerro, Head of Youth Services at hacerro@rplmn.org with a list of dates and times that would work for your group. Please note that the Library needs a minimum of 6 weeks to schedule a visit and not all days and times will be available for a staff presentation or tour.

If you are not interested in a formal presentation or other activity as part of your visit, you are welcome to bring your class anytime the library is open.

Rochester Public Library

101 2nd Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904

Phone: 507-328-2300

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.