A Look Back: Friends Newsletters (2004-2015)

For anyone interested in the history of the Friends of the Rochester Public Library, our past newsletters offer a fascinating glimpse into our activities, events, and milestones. From 1986 to 2015, the Friends published newsletters highlighting volunteer efforts, fundraising, and library programs—many of which are available online for you to explore. In September 2015, the Friends, the Rochester Public Library, and the Library Foundation combined their publications into a single newsletter, Library Connections, which continued in print and digital form until 2026. For newsletters earlier than 2004, please visit the Library’s digital archive.