Rochester Hills Public Library had more than two million checkouts in 2015. That’s up 9.6 percent from the previous year and an all-time high for the library’s 92-year history. The increase is credited in part to a new feature in the library’s automation system that automatically renews borrowed materials for the items allotted renewal time. "This has been a very popular feature with library users, they get to keep their items without having to personally renew or the worry about late … [Read more...]
Oakland Talking Book Service at Rochester Hills Public Library Celebrates World Sight Day!
October 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
World Sight Day is Thursday, October 8, 2015! This annual day of awareness is held to generate global attention on blindness and vision impairment. Lions Clubs International partnered with blindness prevention organizations worldwide to commemorate the first World Sight Day in 1998. To celebrate, we’re asking residents to acquaint themselves with the Oakland Talking Book Service (OTBS) at the Rochester Hills Public Library. For those unfamiliar with this free service, OTBS provides audio … [Read more...]
