Gourd Display Decorating @ the RHPL

Come to the Story Room and turn a small gourd into a Jack-O-Lantern, give it polka dots, and cover it in stickers or whatever your heart desires! Then leave it at the library for the month of October for everyone to see! Perfect for children ages 7 and under. Please register all adults and children attending. Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, don’t miss these exciting events at Rochester Hills Public Library. The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library fund … [Read more...]

Flying Aces Frisbee Show @ the RHPL

It's a bird... It's a plane... It's the Flying Aces Frisbee Team! Come see their amazing skills and maybe even be part of the show. You'll also learn about disc golf. Amazing! This event will be on the front lawn, so bring a towel or blanket to sit on. In case of bad weather, we'll be in the Multipurpose Room. This event is great for all ages, but please register all children attending. Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, don’t miss these exciting events at … [Read more...]

Kidpreneur Coding Classes @ the RHPL

Come to the Multipurpose Room to learn how to code and create games like Flappy Birds, Temple Run, Space Invaders, and others. Each attendee needs to bring his or her own laptop. Ideal for grades 4 and up. Please register all children attending. Each class can be registered for separately. Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, don’t miss these exciting events at Rochester Hills Public Library. The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library fund all youth programs. … [Read more...]

Steampunk Celebration @ the RHPL

Are you a fan of airships, steam-powered robots, goggles, and sometimes magic? Come to the Story Room and make a gear-studded craft and talk about some of your favorite steampunk books -- like Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan, Brian Selznick's The Invention of Hugo Cabret, Kenneth Oppel's Airborn, and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series. Register all children ages 8-12 attending. Online registration opens Tuesday, May 19 at 9 a.m. Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland … [Read more...]

Lego Time @ the RHPL!

Come to the Multipurpose Room to create and build terrific Lego structures using the library’s Legos. Perfect for ages 4 and up with a caregiver. Register all children and adults attending. Registration begins on Tuesday, May 12 at 9 a.m. Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, don’t miss these exciting events at Rochester Hills Public Library. Each child who registers for library programs must have his or her own library card and be a resident of Rochester, Rochester … [Read more...]

“The Hornet’s Nest” Documentary Takes Viewers Inside the Afghanistan War

The Hornet’s Nest, a documentary film about the Afghanistan war will be shown at the Rochester Hills Public Library on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. The Afghan conflict is America’s longest war at 14 years and counting, yet few Americans really understand what it is like for our troops there. The Hornet’s Nest is an immersive film that portrays combat and the bond that soldiers have for each other with actual footage of one of the largest battles of the war. Filmed and narrated by Emmy-Award … [Read more...]

Spanish Storytime @ the RHPL

Bring your whole family to the Story Room for a fun Spanish storytime. We will read books, sing songs, and play games in both Spanish and English.  Register all children and adults attending. Online registration begins April 4 at 9 a.m. Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, don’t miss these exciting events at Rochester Hills Public Library. Each child who registers for library programs must have his or her own library card and be a resident of Rochester, Rochester … [Read more...]

LEGO Time @ The RHPL!

Come to the Multipurpose Room and create and build fabulous Lego structures using the library's Legos. Register all children ages 4 and up with caregiver attending.   Registration begins April 2 at 9 a.m. Residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, don’t miss these exciting events at Rochester Hills Public Library. 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. … [Read more...]

Parent-Child Workshop @ the RHPL

Join other parents/caregivers in the  Multipurpose Room for a fun, play-based five-week program where families can relax, make friends and talk one-on-one with specialists on child development. This program will be open to 1-3 year olds and their caregiver and is limited to one session per year, per child. Siblings ages birth through 1 year and 4-5 years are welcome to attend, but do not need to be registered for the program. Register all 1 to 3-year-olds attending (with parent/caregiver). … [Read more...]

Free Play Saturday @ the RHPL

Join us for a fun-filled hour of play-based learning for toddlers and preschoolers.  Parents/caregivers will follow their child’s lead as they explore the materials provided while connecting with other families, interacting with the librarians, and getting information on early literacy programs at the library. Open to children ages 1 to 5 years with parent/caregiver. Register all children attending. Registration for each session begins on Saturday, March 21 at 9 a.m. Residents of Rochester, … [Read more...]