Rochester Public Library (Minnesota)

The Rochester Public Library is a library in Rochester, Minnesota. It is a member of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, the southeast Minnesota library region.[1] It is the largest public library in an 11-county consortium.[2]

Rochester Public Library
Rochester Public Library
Location101 2nd Street SE
Rochester, Minnesota 55904-3776
Other information
DirectorAudrey Betcher
Websitehttp://www.rplmn.org
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National Medal

In May 2018, Rochester Public Library was given the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the highest honor for institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. It was one of only five libraries nationally to receive this distinction.[3]

History

In 1895, the Rochester Public Library was officially established, led by local attorney Burt W. Eaton. A local library society was confirmed by the city council on April 29, 1895. The library was first set up in the City Hall building, and by the end of that year it contained 10,744 volumes (according to its first-ever Annual Report). In 1966, a bookmobile service was created, holding 5,000 volumes at a cost of about $22,000. The current Library location opened on October 4, 1995.[4]

The library routinely organize several events for the public which routinely includes Book Club, Origami club, Writers Club, Movie night, several art classes for the kids. [5]

Bike Share Program
Bike share bike

Rochester Public Library offers Bike share program for its members and visitors to borrow the bike for a day or week. In 2019, RPL has also started electric cargo bike under the program from 2019.

References
  1. Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO)
  2. Audrey Betcher (April 2000). "STRIKEOUT or HOME RUN? MANAGING PUBLIC ACCESS TO THE INTERNET". Computers in Libraries. Retrieved 2009-06-11.
  3. "Rochester, MN : History". www.rplmn.org. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  4. "Rochester, MN : History". www.rplmn.org. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  5. "Rochester (MN) Public Library | Public Library". www.rplmn.org. Retrieved 2020-01-19.


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