Grab & Go Service Resumes at the Library

Rochester Hills Public Library is pleased to announce it will return to Phase Three: Grab & Go Service on Monday, February 1. A COVID-19 safety plan has been in place at the library since March 2020. The plan allows the library to move through reopening phases depending on local virus cases and statistics.  “It has been a long journey through COVID-19,” said library director Juliane Morian. “The health and safety of our visitors, employees, and volunteers have always been our number … [Read more...]

Catch Them All at The Rochester Hills Public Library

Pokémon GO has been available for less than week, yet you can’t go anywhere without seeing someone playing. The players have to go to specified locations to find rare and wild Pokémon. The more places they go, the faster they level up and participate in battles, which are also location based. Libraries and parks are focal point for "gyms" where the battles take place. The Rochester Hills Public Library has five stops on its property and the game is attracting a lot of potential patrons to its … [Read more...]

Rochester Hills Public Library February Events

Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, don’t miss these exciting events at Rochester Hills Public Library. All youth programs are funded by the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library. Registration is online. Each child who registers for library programs must have his or her own library card and be a resident of Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Township. Confirmation numbers are required at the door. See the Schedule of Events on our website at … [Read more...]

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION RESOURCE EXCHANGE (CORE) EVENTS February 2012 Events

Rochester Avon Historical Society Thursday, February 2, 7:00 PM Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne, Rochester Meeting and program open to the public. Program: Unmentionables. Speakers: Gail Kemler and Colleen Barkham. Teen Videogame Day Saturday, February 4, 2:30 PM Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne, Rochester Drop in for some teen-only freeplay- we have Super Smash Bros. Brawl, DJ Hero, Rock Band 2, Mario Kart, and more. No registration required. Games will be rated T … [Read more...]

Author of Detroitland to Speak at the Rochester Hills Public Library

Local historian and journalist Richard Bak will discuss his latest book Detroitland: A Collection of Movers, Shakers, Lost Souls, and History Makers from Detroit’s Past. on Thursday, January 19 at 7 p.m. at the Rochester Hills Public Library. Bak has assembled many of his award-winning historical features, all originally written for such periodicals as Hour Detroit, Detroit Monthly, and Michigan History and now updated and expanded for this collection. Bak relives the scandals, mysteries, … [Read more...]

Make Rochester a Stop on your Holiday List

Black Friday and Cyber Monday started it, catalogs continue to pile up on coffee tables, and the malls have extended hours. The holidays are here and Christmas shopping is in full swing. There are so many options, but you have a busy schedule. And, you want to impress those on your gift list. What to do?  Downtown Rochester offers unique shops and a variety of options. Here are just a few places that you may want to put on your list of stops along the holiday path that wraps up the … [Read more...]

Holiday Home Tour to Benefit Library

Rochester, MI – Tickets are now on sale for the Rochester area Holiday Home Tour sponsored by the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library. The home tour takes place on Sunday, November 13 from noon to 4 p.m. Tour participants can visit five homes decorated lavishly for the holidays. Included on the tour are an in-town historic home, three beautiful neighborhood homes and a lovely condominium. All of the homes are accessible easily by car and have plenty of convenient on-street … [Read more...]

November C.O.R.E events from The Rochester Hills Public Library

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION RESOURCE EXCHANGE (CORE) EVENTS November 2011 Events Rochester Avon Historical Society Thursday, November 3, 7:00 PM Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne, Rochester Meeting and program open to the public. Program: Michigan and the Civil War. Speaker: Jack Dempsey. For more information, call 586-201-2285. Rochester Symphony Guild: Broadway and Baskets Saturday, November 5, 6:00 PM Great Oaks Country Club, 777 Great Oaks Blvd, Rochester Silent auction of theme … [Read more...]

November Events at The Rochester Hills Public Library

Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, don’t miss this exciting event at Rochester Hills Public Library. Registration is online. Confirmation numbers are required at the door. See the Schedule of Events on our website at www.rhpl.org or contact Youth Services at (248) 650-7140 for more information. ADVENTURE FRIDAY-Helpers! Community Helpers Friday, November 4 10:30–11:30 a.m. Multipurpose Room If you’re ready to explore with your child, this adventure is for you! … [Read more...]