At their annual meeting in October the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library presented a check for $125,000 to the library. “We were thrilled to receive this large check,” said library director Christine Lind Hage. “With the way the economy has been in the last few years, it is the generosity of the Friends that has allowed us to maintain the many educational and entertainment programs offered at the library.” The Friends group is a non-profit organization that supports the Rochester … [Read more...]
OverDrive Digital Bookmobile at the RHPL
July 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The OverDrive Digital Bookmobile is coming to Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) on Wednesday, July 29 from 2 - 8 p.m. Developed inside a 74-foot, 18-wheel tractor-trailer, the nationally touring Digital Bookmobile is a high-tech update of the traditional bookmobile that has served communities for decades. “The Digital Bookmobile first visited our library in 2012. It was a very successful first visit. We were one of the busiest stops in Michigan. When we heard it was touring the Midwest again … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes Tour of the Rochester Hills Public Library
June 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Join Library Director Christine Lind Hage on Wednesday, July 15 at 10 a.m. for an informal, behind the scenes walking tour of the Rochester Hills Public Library. You will begin the tour in the Multipurpose Room and proceed to various areas of the library. Christine Hage will answer any questions regarding the library and the services the library provides. Registration is required and open to those with a Rochester Hills Public library card. To register, go to the Events Calendar at … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Public Library Construction Comes to an End
May 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Public Library’s construction project will be ending by June 1st, but there is still one major job to be completed… the library’s parking lot. Weather permitting the library’s south parking lot will be resurfaced beginning May 18. The project will take a full week and the library anticipates reopening the full lot by May 26. RHPL Automated Materials Handling System “Up until the last few weeks the public hasn’t been terribly impacted by the construction project,” … [Read more...]
Celebrate National Library Week 2015
April 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
This week, the Rochester Hills Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating National Library Week, a time to highlight the changing role of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries today are more than warehouses for books. Instead, libraries and librarians are change agents within their communities – transforming lives through innovative educational resources and forward-thinking programming. Libraries are doing their part to close … [Read more...]
Rochester Hills Public Library Offers a Library Card for Every Child
March 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Public Library has partnered with the Rochester Community School District to issue every child, K-12, a library card and expand the resources available to all students. “We want to make sure that all students have access to the wonderful services available through the public library,” said library director Christine Lind Hage. “And the great news is that it’s all free of charge!” The Rochester Hills Public Library is committed to making 24/7 access to information and … [Read more...]
Progress Continues on Rochester Hills Public Library Expansion
December 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Construction on a 6,600 square foot expansion of the Rochester Hills Public Library began in September and should be complete by the end of April. The main focus of the project is to make the drive-up window and return chutes easier to access. “The old design was difficult to use and people had a tendency to hit the building,” said library director Christine Lind Hage. “The south edge of the building has been pulled out so customers will approach the service window in the same manner they would … [Read more...]
Take a Peek Inside the Annual Holiday Home Tour
October 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s almost that time of year again. On Sunday, November 16, 2014 you will have the opportunity to six area homes, which will be decorated for the holidays. The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library will be selling tour tickets for $25 per person. Kathy Dorn, this year’s home tour chairperson shared brief descriptions of the homes on this year’s tour. 2441 South Christian Hills Drive “This is the house that Al built, back in ‘79”, said Dorn. Al, of course, is still the owner, … [Read more...]
Editorial: National Friends of Libraries Week
October 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Dear Editor, October 20-26, 2013, is the sixth annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries week making it a good time to publicly thank the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library who contribute so much of their time and expertise to significantly enhance our services. Our Friends group began in 1961 and over the course of the past 53 years they have donated over $2,000,000 to cover the costs of children’s programming, special collections, and equipment. They also provided the … [Read more...]
Take part in National Friends of Libraries Week at the RHPL!
October 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Rochester Hills Public Library will be spending the entire week of October 20-26, 2013, celebrating its Friends of the Library group as part of the sixth annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week according to a press release sent out. The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library were established in 1961and have raised several millions of dollars for the library to date. Currently over 800 community members contribute annually to the Friends and nearly 500 of these … [Read more...]
