Longtime Children's Room supervisor offered director's slot

ROCHESTER - The staff of the Rochester Public Library is incredibly pleased to share the news that Marie Lejeune has been offered the position of Library Director. As the long time Children's Room Supervisor, she brings a wealth of experience, insight, and an exciting vision for providing outstanding library services to the City of Rochester. The staff would also like to offer a sincere "Thank you" to Sonja Gonzalez, the City of Rochester's Chief Information Officer, for stepping in as Interim Director this winter. Her support and guidance assisted in maintaining smooth library operations over the last few months.

Browsing Appointments Did you know you can make an appointment to visit the Library? Browsing, borrowing, computers, WiFi, and reading newspapers is all available by calling 332-1428, extension 2, and making an appointment. Masks covering the nose and mouth must be worn for the entirety of library visits. For those who prefer not to visit, we continue to offer curbside pick-up.

RPL-To-Go

RPL-To-Go, the Library's curbside service, is available for anyone uncomfortable choosing books in person. Request books, DVDs, music CDs, audiobooks and magazines by placing items on hold in our catalog, or calling 603-332-1428 ext. 2, or email us at rochesterlibrary.togo@gmail.com with your requests.

ILL Requests

Looking for something you can't find in our catalog? As long as the item you're looking for isn't brand new, our ILL detective, Donna, can track it down. Call with your ILL requests or grab an ILL Request slip next time you are here for your browsing appointment or picking up your RPL-To-Go bag.

Downloadable Resources

Don't forget about all our downloadable options available for your enjoyment.

hoopla is a digital media service offered by the library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone - and even your smart TV! Titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded for offline enjoyment later. There are hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips.

With OverDrive or its app, Libby, you can borrow and enjoy free ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. All you need to get started is an internet connection and a valid library card. At Overdrive.com, the OverDrive app, or the Libby app, you can enjoy many titles immediately online, download them for offline use, or send borrowed ebooks to a Kindle device. You can also transfer titles from your computer to compatible eReaders or tablets.

Find these resources here: https://www.rpl.lib.nh.us/downloads

Children's Room Programs

Scavenger Hunt: The RPL Children's Room February Vacation Scavenger Hunt was a huge success! Families walked throughout the downtown area where they were challenged with solving riddles to find businesses or city buildings that hosted book character silhouettes. Most families were able to locate and identify all the characters in about an hour. After completing the no contact program, all participants were entered for more than $150 in randomly drawn prizes.

According to Children's Room Librarian, Christina Paquette, "The children were excited to report back about which characters were difficult to find while several parents were pleased that the warm weather allowed them to wander around downtown and discover businesses they didn't know were there, or to see what they sell in the stores."

The Children's Room would like to thank the downtown businesses and city departments who hosted characters and donated prizes. Many thanks to the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Rochester Fire Dept., Bernier Insurance Agency, Tri-City Bicycles, Town Square Barber, Jet Pack Comics & Games, Hervey's Tire Company, Rochester Police Dept., Fallen Leaf Bistro, Collec-tiques, Sweet Peach's Candy & Confections, Riverstones Custom Framing, Postal Center USA, First Seacoast Bank & Rochester City Hall.

Frog Flycatcher Take It & Make It Craft

Do you want to make a Froggie Fly-catcher? Families can pick up a craft kit March 6th through Saturday, March 13th or until they are gone, whichever happens first. The kits will be inside the Children's Room entryway. (One kit per child please.) An empty cardboard toilet paper or paper towel tube will be needed for this craft!

Tax Forms and Info

We have tax forms available to pick up in the lobby by the Children's Room entrance.

To make an appointment with AARP Tax Help call 211.

Contacting RPL

Visit the Library's website: https://rpl.lib.nh.us/

Email the reference librarian: Rplreference@rochesternh.net.

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