Used Book and Media Sale The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library sale of used books and assorted other media on April 26-29 gives book-o-philes, game lovers, music and movie fans. At this edition of the sale, fans of quilts and quilting get a bonanza, thanks to a recent large donation of books on the subject. The sale takes place at the Friends’ second floor used book sale facility at the Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in downtown Rochester. There’s always plenty to like for … [Read more...]
See How Newspapers are Made with a Tour from Your Friends at the Library
April 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library organization is sponsoring a tour of the Detroit News and Free Press Printing facility on Friday, May 18. Most everyone has read a newspaper at some point in their life. Have you ever wondered what the process is to produce that newspaper? This is your chance to find out. The printing facility is a 480,000 square foot, six-story building which originally opened in 1971, with several expansions since. It was considered one of the most … [Read more...]
Friends of the Library Host the Fall Used Book and Media Sale
October 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library will give you a chance to find inspiration during the Friends Fall Used Book and Media Sale set for October 25 – 29. The Friends coffers are filled with holiday books – including children’s books for Christmas and Hanukkah – cookbooks, decorating books and craft books. Therefore, whether you want to read or do, there’s something there for you. The place to be is the expanded facility on the Library’s second floor at 500 Olde Towne Road … [Read more...]
Friends of RHPL Holds Annual Meeting October 19
October 5, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library holds its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 19 in the multi-purpose room of the library at 500 Olde Towne Road in downtown Rochester. The group helps the library through volunteer work and fundraising. The meeting is free and open to the public. The evening will include a pro-forma meeting which will include an introduction of Friends officers and board members, brief financial and operational reports and two presentations: The … [Read more...]
Tour the GM Heritage Center with the Friends of the Library
May 11, 2017 by 1 Comment
The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library is sponsoring a tour of the GM Heritage Center in Warren to benefit the Library on Thursday, May 25. It’s been three years since the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library sponsored a tour of the Heritage Center. Displays change at the museum regularly, so after three years there should be a lot new to see. The GM Heritage Center is located at 6400 Center, Sterling Heights, Michigan, 48312 Date: Thursday, May 25, … [Read more...]
End of April Youth Programs at the Rochester Hills Public Library
April 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Upcoming Youth Programs Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township may be interested in these end of April youth events at the Rochester Hills Public Library. Register online with each child’s own library card. See the Schedule of Events on our website at rhpl.org or contact Youth Services at (248) 650-7140. All youth programs are graciously funded by the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library. Fantastic Fridays April 21, 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Ages … [Read more...]
Used Media Sale at the Library
April 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library is staging the springtime version of their popular used book, media and games sale. And the watch words are: “Think Big.” In all, 35,000-40,000 items—with large print books in particular abundance—will be available starting Wednesday, April 26 through Sunday, April 30. The sale takes place at the Friends’ second floor used book sale facility at Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in downtown Rochester. Cash, checks and charge … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Public Library Youth Programs for March
March 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, don’t miss these exciting events at Rochester Hills Public Library. Each child must be registered under his or her own library card and be a resident of Rochester, Rochester Hills or Oakland Township. Registration is online. All registration begins one week prior to the scheduled program at 9:00 a.m., unless otherwise noted. All youth programs are funded by the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library. See the Schedule of Events … [Read more...]
Wine, Wit, and Wisdom 2017
February 14, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Tickets are on sale for one of the Rochester’s must-attend events, the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library’s fourth annual “Wine, Wit & Wisdom” fundraiser. This year’s soiree is set for Saturday, March 25. Taking place from 6:45-10:00 p.m. at the Main Library at 500 Olde Towne Road in downtown Rochester, the evening provides a lively mix of sustenance and knowledge for $55 per person (until March 10 when the price rises to $65 per person). The Friends group — the library’s … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Public Library Concert Series
December 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, don’t miss these amazing concerts with the Rochester Hills Public Library. Each person must be registered under his or her own library card and be a resident of Rochester, Rochester Hills or Oakland Township. Registration is online. All adult programs are funded by the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library. See the Schedule of Events on our website at www.RHPL.org. Gene-n-Tonics Sunday, December 11, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 … [Read more...]
