Support your library and join a community of readers!
Become a Friends Member
Join today online, by mail, or in person, and enjoy bookstore discounts, early book sale access, and the satisfaction of supporting your library.
We make it easy to join or renew:
Visit the Friends Bookstore or an auditorium sale in person
Friends Membership Benefits
Year-round discount on purchases at the Friends Bookstore
Early admission to most Friends auditorium book sales
Invitation to the fun and informative Annual Meeting
Satisfaction of helping the Rochester Public Library and its programs!
Friends Membership Levels
Book Collector - $100 and over
Book Lover - $50-$99
Book Reader - $25-$49
Bookworm / Book Scholar - $15-$24
Bookworm: Full-time students or seniors over 65
Book Scholar: Pre-K-12 teachers (including home-school)
Become a Volunteer
Support your library and connect with your community.
Our Bookstore is run entirely by volunteers, and we’re always excited to welcome new people to our team. Whether you enjoy organizing books, assisting customers, or supporting a great cause, there’s a place for you here.
We also host Large Book Sales throughout the year, offering additional opportunities to help. These events are a fun, fast-paced way to make a meaningful impact in a short amount of time.
Opportunities include:
Sorting and processing donations
Bookstore and online sales
Auditorium book sales
Leadership roles
Join us:
Learn more about volunteering and next steps with the following button, or contact the library’s volunteer coordinator at volunteer@rplmn.org or 507-328-2341.