

Walk-up and drive-thru book return // located on 1st Ave SE next to the parking ramp entrance

You can also return your books inside the library. The book return is located next to the Civic Center ramp entrance on 1st Ave SE. There are clear instructions and a librarian is always available to help at the service desk.īoth automated and walk-up book returns are available to return your items. Simply scan your library card, then scan the book’s bar code. Once you’ve browsed the library, have made your selections, and are ready to check out, there are self-service check-out machines at the front of the library right near the main lobby. Scan the back of any book to see if the library has a copy to check out! This works for other materials like DVDs too. Library Appīrowse materials, place holds, and manage your library account with one app! The Rochester Public Library has its own app that allows you to store multiple library cards, manage your account, search the catalog, renew, and reserve books. Stop in to pick up your permanent card and you’re ready to start borrowing! To start the process, check out the library’s website. If you’re a Minnesota resident, you can apply for one online at no cost! After you apply, you’ll be given a temporary card number to use for online resources and to place holds.

To utilize some of the amazing services that the Rochester Public Library offers, you’ll need your library card.
