--- title: Flagg-Rochelle Public Library District Mission & Values description: The Flagg-Rochelle Public Library District provides the town of Rochelle, Illinois, and surrounding areas access to educational and recreational digital and print materials. image: https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/hubfs/images/800x450-img_FlaggRochellePublicLibrary.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/about/mission#main-content)   [Explore More Illinois Museum Passes ](https://exploremore.quipugroup.net/)[Fall Program Calendar](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/hubfs/Fall%20Programs%202026%20(1).pdf) The Flagg-Rochelle Public Library District Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:00pm in the upstairs Board Room of the Library. The Public Budget Hearing will start at 7pm. × ###### [Rochellereaders@gmail.com](mailto:Rochellereaders@gmail.com)   [mailto:Rochellereaders@gmail.com](mailto:Rochellereaders@gmail.com)[(815) 562-3431](tel:+14148500417)    [WIRELESS PRINTING](https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/FRPL)  [![logo-FlaggRochelle_2color](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/hubfs/Branding/logo-FlaggRochelle_2color.svg "logo-FlaggRochelle_2color")](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/) - About Us - [Library Card & Membership](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/about/library-card) - [Mission & Values](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/about/mission) - [History](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/about/history) - [Locations & Hours](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/about/location-hours) - [Trustees & Board of Directors](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/about/trustees) - [Library Staff](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/about/staff-0) - [Donations and Gifts](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/about/donations-gifts) - Programs - [Kids & Families](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/programs/kids-families) - [Teens](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/programs/teens) - [Adults](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/programs/adults) - [Seniors](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/programs/seniors) - [Events/Calendar](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/events) - [Seed Library](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/seed-library-0) - Services - [Digital Resources](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/services/digital-resources) - [Computers & WiFi](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/services/computers-wifi) - [Copy, Printing, & Faxing](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/services/copying-faxing-printing) - [Meeting Rooms](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/services/meeting-rooms) - [Tax Forms & Voter Registration](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/services/tax-forms-voter-registration) - [FAQs](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/faq) - [Wireless Printing](https://tbs.eprintit.com/portal/#/ppl/upload/FRPL) - Explore More Illinois - [Museum Passes](https://exploremore.quipugroup.net/) ###### Library Mission and Values # Welcome to the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library District ###### A Place to Gather, Learn, and Grow The Flagg-Rochelle Public Library District serves the town of Rochelle, Illinois and surrounding municipalities with the purpose of providing our community access to print and digital materials that educate, enlighten, and inspire. As the Rochelle area’s primary library, our mission is to help create a vibrant community that thrives on positivity, curiosity, and a willingness to embrace new perspectives as part of making our corner of the world a more open and inclusive place. ## Our Mission? ### To provide our community with resources that help them experience the world in ways that inform and enrich their lives. ### We believe a public library should play an integral part in the intellectual and social development of the citizens it serves. The Rochelle Public Library serves more than 13,000 residents through a variety of services including: ![Digital Resources](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/hubfs/images/800x450-img_BeanStack.webp) #### A comprehensive collection of print books, ebooks, and [digital resources](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/services/digital-resources) ![Computers & Wi-Fi](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/hubfs/images/800x450-img_Computers.webp) #### [Wi-Fi Access](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/services/computers-wifi)  ![Copying, Scanning, and Faxing](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/hubfs/images/800x450-img_CopyScanFaxing.webp) #### [Copying, faxing, and printing services ](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/services/copying-faxing-printing) ![Local History](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/hubfs/images/800x450-img_LocalHistory.webp) #### [Local history and genealogy information](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/about/history) ![Adult Programs](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/hubfs/images/800x450-img_AdultPrograms.jpg) #### Educational and recreational [programming for all ages](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/events) ![Tax and Voting Forms](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/hubfs/images/800x450-img_TaxVotingForms.webp) #### Civic resources such as [tax forms and voter registration information](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/services/tax-forms-voter-registration) ###### historic downtown ## Flagg-Rochelle Public Library Located in the heart of historic downtown Rochelle, the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library has been at its current location since its original construction in 1912. The library was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 in recognition of its architectural and cultural significance to the area. ###### additional library information ## Take a Moment to Learn More As your hometown library, we take great pride and responsibility in providing community members with the resources and services necessary for learning, entertainment, and growth.   ### [![Small model of the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library building](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/hubfs/images/800x450-img_Building03.webp) Explore the Library’s History Established in 1889, the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library began operations out of the original Rochelle Town Hall.](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/about/history) ### [![Exterior photo of the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library ](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/hubfs/images/800x450-img_FlaggRochellePublicLibrary.jpg) Location & Hours We are conveniently located in downtown Rochelle as a central gathering place for the community.](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/about/location-hours) ### [![Children reading on a tablet](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/hubfs/images/800x450-img_DigitalResources.webp) Digital Resources The library’s digital resources include centralized search databases and our statewide interlibrary loan network to help you find the resources you need.](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/services/digital-resources) ### [![Adult reading on a tablet ](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/hubfs/images/800x450-img_EventsCalendar.webp) Events & Programs Whether it’s for kids, teens, or adults, our library programs and calendar of events offer a little something for everyone.](https://rochellepubliclibrary.org/events) ## Sign up for Our Newsletter Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest and greatest updates about the Flagg-Rochelle Public Library District. 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