Feb 2017
Rochester in the 1960s
The Rochester-Avon Historical Society’s will hold an evening meeting on 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2 at the Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Town Road. As Rochester celebrates its bicentennial in 2017, each decade sheds…
Find out more »Mar 2017
Hemingway Homecoming 1919
Guest speaker John Cohassey will present “Hemingway’s Homecoming 1919,” a look at the year when author Ernest Hemingway decided to become a writer, returned from WWI, and spent the fall and most of the winter…
Find out more »Oct 2017
Forgotten Tales of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula
Author, historian and humorist, Alan Naldrett, will discuss some of Michigan’s most interesting yarns and characters. Discover the ghostly Nain Rouge, that demon from the Strait, which has been spotted over the centuries. Learn about…
Find out more »Feb 2018
Learn about “Kit Houses by Mail”
The Rochester-Avon Historical Society will be discussing kit houses by mail at its next monthly meeting. From 1906 through the 1980s, it was possible to purchase an entire house through the mail. There are many…
Find out more »Oct 2021
The Founding Fathers of Industrial America
Ronald Demerino, a retired metallurgical engineer and a consultant and professor at Oakland and Macomb community colleges, will highlight the entrepreneurial spirit of people such as Andrew Carnegie, Nikola Tesla, and J.D. Rockefeller, and how…
Find out more »Nov 2021
Musical Tribute to Our Veterans
Vocalist Pam Jaslove will have a performance that will pay tribute to military veterans with songs from the 1940s. Her influences include jazz standards from the Great American Songbook and the artists who wrote and…
Find out more »Lost in Michigan
Join author Mike Sonnenberg for a discussion about his travels around Michigan and stories about some of the unique and historic places he has visited. This program is free and open to RHPL cardholders. Registration…
Find out more »Dec 2021
Boogie Woogie Kid Matthew Ball
Come enjoy piano player Matthew Ball, known as the “Boogie Woogie Kid” for his masterful playing of the American Songbook and music from the swing dance era. Ball will delight with songs like “It Had…
Find out more »True Crime Author Thomas Carr
Come listen as true crime author Thomas Carr discusses his third book in the “Blood on the Mitten Series” titled, Dark Side of the Mitten: Crimes of the Powerful & Powerful Criminals in Michigan’s Past…
Find out more »Storyteller Steve Daut
Come see storyteller, author, and podcaster Steve Daut who will share his adaptations of some of Mark Twain's best stories, along with true accounts of life during Twain's era. Growing up on the Mississippi River,…
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore our large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »The 19th Century Evolution of Football
Upcoming event on Thursday, January 13. Historian Jim Craft will recount the history of football's early forms, beginning with folk football, through how the game was played between 1863 and 1913, and on to the…
Find out more »Jan 2022
Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore our large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »The 19th Century Evolution of Football
Upcoming event on Thursday, January 13. Historian Jim Craft will recount the history of football's early forms, beginning with folk football, through how the game was played between 1863 and 1913, and on to the…
Find out more »Vision Boarding with Courtney Jones
Ring in 2022 by setting an intention around your health and well-being with a vision board to remind you of your goals and intentions throughout the year. The library will provide supplies. This event is…
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore our large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »Interactive Indian Classical Dance
Oindrila Bhar will perform and explain the history of Odissi, an ancient classical dance that originated in the Hindu temples of the eastern coastal state of Odisha in India. This event is open to RHPL…
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore our large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »Know Your Why
In this interactive talk with members of the Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital team, find ways to help connect your motivations, current habits, and opportunity for change with science-based guidelines. Empower yourself to "know your why"…
Find out more »Smart Towns: Augmented Reality – What is it All About?
Dr. Khalid Mirza, founding director of Oakland University's Augmented Reality Center, explains augmented reality and how it may be on the verge of changing our lives. This program is open to the public. Registration is…
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore our large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »Tackling the Tough Questions about Aging
Listen to a panel of experts offer advice on how to age well, weather the challenges of aging, and how to feel in control of important decisions needed for unexpected situations. This event is open…
Find out more »Tackling the Tough Questions About Aging with Navigate Home
Come listen to a panel of experts offer advice on tackling the tough questions and decisions about aging. Register at rhpl.org.
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore a large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »Concert: An Afternoon with Singer/Songwriter Olivia Dear
Upcoming event on Sunday, February 20. Rochester Adams High School graduate and former "America’s Got Talent" contestant Olivia Dear (formerly Olivia Millerschin) captivates audiences with her celestial voice, wrapping them in a gossamer blend of…
Find out more »RHPL Player’s Guild
Join other teens for tabletop games, including board games, card games, role-playing games, and more. If you are interested in becoming a dungeon master for D&D or leading a specific board game, email teen@rhpl.org for…
Find out more »Feb 2022
Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore our large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore a large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »Concert: An Afternoon with Singer/Songwriter Olivia Dear
Upcoming event on Sunday, February 20. Rochester Adams High School graduate and former "America’s Got Talent" contestant Olivia Dear (formerly Olivia Millerschin) captivates audiences with her celestial voice, wrapping them in a gossamer blend of…
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore our large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore a large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »Concert: An Afternoon with Singer/Songwriter Olivia Dear
Upcoming event on Sunday, February 20. Rochester Adams High School graduate and former "America’s Got Talent" contestant Olivia Dear (formerly Olivia Millerschin) captivates audiences with her celestial voice, wrapping them in a gossamer blend of…
Find out more »Nerf at Nite: Spy Challenge
Grab a partner and test your reflexes, wits, and Nerf marksmanship in this special challenge that the diabolical librarians have dreamed up just for you. Registration with an RHPL card is required. Each library card…
Find out more »Mug Press Drop in
Patrons in 3rd grade and up are welcome to register for a drop in time and come use the Cricut Mug Press. Have fun creating your own designs and then pressing them onto your mug.…
Find out more »Preschool Fair
Parents are invited to drop-in and visit with representatives from local preschools and childcare centers who will answer questions and provide materials about their schools and facilities. Registration is not required for this program. For…
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore our large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore a large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »Living with Dementia Part II
Vicki Klanke will continue teaching attendees about Teepa Snow, MS, OTRL, positive approaches to care, and the GEMS Program, focusing on a person’s abilities instead of losses. Klanke is a nurse consultant/educator with over 43…
Find out more »Make Your Own Magnetic Bookmark
Have you seen those super cute magnetic bookmarks? Come to the library and let Miss Kim show you how to make your very own. Don’t forget to go and check out a book from the…
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore our large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore a large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »RHPL Player’s Guild
Join other teens for tabletop games, including board games, card games, role-playing games, and more. If you are interested in becoming a dungeon master for D&D or leading a specific board game, email teen@rhpl.org for…
Find out more »Author Talk: Black and White Like You & Me
Rochester Hills Public Library presents authors Thomas F. Daniels and Thomas C. Marsh as they share stories from their book and examine race relations in metro Detroit, where they grew up together in the 1960s.…
Find out more »Mar 2022
Women’s Experiences During the Holocaust
This program examines the unique experiences of women, particularly marginalized women in Germany, during World War II. The Zekelman Holocaust Center of Farmington Hills is a Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) participant. MAP provides RHPL patrons…
Find out more »Custom Door Mats
Have a unique idea for a doormat you’ve always wanted, but never been able to find it in stores? Come use makerspace equipment and make that doormat come to life. Register for a time to…
Find out more »Turn the Page: The Bob Seger Story
In this multimedia presentation, author Edward Sarkis Balian, Ph.D., shares stories from his book, Turn the Page, the first and only biography of musician Bob Seger. This event is open to RHPL cardholders. Registration is required.…
Find out more »Raise Your Flag
Flags can represent many things: a country, a state, or an idea. What if you had to design a flag that represents you? What elements would you choose to incorporate? Join Ms. Kim in learning…
Find out more »Legendary Women of Ancient Mesopotamia
To highlight Women's History Month, Rochester Hills Public Library presents “Legendary Women of Ancient Mesopotamia” with Weam Namou, executive director of the Chaldean Cultural Center. The Chaldean Cultural Center is located in West Bloomfield and…
Find out more »Boogie Woogie Kid
Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes piano player Matthew Ball, known as the “Boogie Woogie Kid” for his masterful playing of the American Songbook and music from the swing dance era. This event is open to…
Find out more »Owls in Michigan
Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes Amanda Felk of Dinosaur Hill for "Owls in Michigan," a fun program for all ages to learn about the species of owls commonly and uncommonly found in Michigan. Bring a…
Find out more »How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring Planting
Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes members of Rochester Pollinators for the program “How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring Planting.” Learn ways to get your garden ready for spring with native plants and container designs.…
Find out more »Apr 2022
Self Watering Seed Tray
Interested in getting into gardening but worried you don’t have the green thumb? Try out this self watering seed tray and leave the rest to mother nature. Families can choose to pick up their kit…
Find out more »American Culture
An informal group discussion open to all ELL/ESL students and newcomers. The group will discuss and share their own experiences and observations regarding the customs and manners of American culture.
Find out more »Junior Financial Aid Night
Parents and students are welcome to join this informative session about college financial aid. Learn what types of aid are available, how to find scholarships, and how to prepare to fill out the FAFSA.
Find out more »The History of Stagecrafters in Royal Oak
Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes members of Stagecrafters, a theatrical troupe from Royal Oak. The troupe will share their history and experiences working in Royal Oak’s Baldwin Theater. This program is open the public. Registration…
Find out more »Behind-the-Scenes Library Tour
Have you ever wondered how a library works? Join library director Juliane Morian for a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of RHPL. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online at rhpl.org.
Find out more »Crafternoon
Join the group for a low-stress afternoon of making stuff using different materials and equipment.
Find out more »Golden Age of Theaters and Pipe Organs
RAHS Membership Director, Richard Dengate, a retired high school teacher and university lecturer, will present a historical look back at the theaters of long ago and the pipe organs that once entertained generations of moviegoers…
Find out more »Concert: Singing the Good Old Songs Again
Jackie Davidson, an original member of the Grammy-award winning The New Christy Minstrels, and Gary Brandt, a popular folk performer and accomplished songwriter, perform an energetic show filled with classic and original folk songs, lighthearted…
Find out more »Frog Origami
April is National Frog Month, so learn how to make a frog origami. Take and make. For grades 1-4. Register online at rhpl.org.
Find out more »American Culture
An informal group discussion open to all ELL/ESL students and newcomers. The group will discuss and share their own experiences and observations regarding the customs and manners of American culture.
Find out more »Crafternoon
Join the group for a low-stress afternoon of making stuff using different materials and equipment.
Find out more »An Evening with Orville and Katharine Wright
Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes Dorè Productions for an entertaining theatrical evening with aviator Orville Wright and his sister, Katharine, performed by Russell Dorè and company. This program is open to RHPL cardholders. Registration is…
Find out more »Let’s Look at X-rays
Do you ever wonder what your bones look like? Look at some X-rays and see how cool bodies are. Afterward, Ms. Kim will help you create an artistic X-ray of your hand. This program is…
Find out more »Healthy Choices for Families
Come out for an interactive event with Ascension pediatrician Dr. Sage Church, DO. Dr. Church will discuss healthy choices for children and families from meals, exercises, and sleep. Register online at rhpl.org.
Find out more »American Culture
An informal group discussion open to all ELL/ESL students and newcomers. The group will discuss and share their own experiences and observations regarding the customs and manners of American culture.
Find out more »Improving Water Quality Begins in Your Backyard
Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL), in partnership with Rochester Pollinators, welcomes Katie Yates, director of the Clinton River Watershed Council, to lead a program titled, “Improving Water Quality Begins in Your Backyard.” This program is…
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore a large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »Friends Spring Used Book Sale
The shelves will be full of gently used books and DVDs for adults, teens, and children. Members Night is Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.. Wednesday is available to Friends members only. Memberships will be sold at…
Find out more »Crafternoon
Join the group for a low-stress afternoon of making stuff using different materials and equipment.
Find out more »What Food Labels Actually Tell Us: How to Be an Informed Eater
Lisa Howard, “The Cultured Cook,” explores ingredients, nutritional terms, and marketing claims to help you walk the grocery store aisles with confidence. Register online at rhpl.org.
Find out more »American Culture
An informal group discussion open to all ELL/ESL students and newcomers. The group will discuss and share their own experiences and observations regarding the customs and manners of American culture.
Find out more »Coping Effectively with Big Feelings: Strategies to Metabolize Unsettling Feelings
In partnership with Rochester Area Youth Assistance, clinical psychologist James D. Jones, Ph.D, P.C., discusses unsettling feelings and strategies to minimize them. Register online at rhpl.org.
Find out more »AIA Autograph Party
Meet RHPL's 2022 authors and get your books signed. Grades K-1 author, Erica Perl, grades 2-3 author, James Burks, grades 4-5 author, Gennifer Choldenko, and Middle School author, Varian Johnson will be there. Limited quantities…
Find out more »Avon in the Civil War
Upcoming event on May 5. Join RAHS member and American Civil War researcher Chris Brown for this in-depth dive into Avon’s representation at the Civil War’s most intense fights as he covers all of these…
Find out more »Crafternoon
Join the group for a low-stress afternoon of making stuff using different materials and equipment.
Find out more »May 2022
Miniature Strawberry Cross-Stitch Take and Make
Register to pick up a miniature strawberry cross-stitch take and make kit. Instructions, embroidery hoop, needle, fabric, thread, pattern and materials to finish your design are all included. You supply scissors. Great for beginners and…
Find out more »Air Dry Clay Jewelry
Have fun exploring the art of making jewelry out of air dry clay. Make something for yourself or something sparkly for mother's day. Register online at rhpl.org.
Find out more »Avon in the Civil War
Upcoming event on May 5. Join RAHS member and American Civil War researcher Chris Brown for this in-depth dive into Avon’s representation at the Civil War’s most intense fights as he covers all of these…
Find out more »Sew a Wookie
May the force be with everyone as the group attempts to sew the cutest wookie anyone has ever seen. This program is for kids, grades 5th-8th. Register online at rhpl.org.
Find out more »Villain Crafts
Join Miss Lucia and Miss Wendy on comic book day in making cool crafts of your favorite villains. For grades 4-8. Register online at rhpl.org.
Find out more »Preparing the Road Ahead: Water and Infrastructure
Oakland County Water Resource Commissioner Jim Nash discusses water infrastructure, funding, and drains. Craig Bryson, senior communications manager for the Oakland County Road Commission, answers questions about road drains and other road matters. This program…
Find out more »Behind-the-Scenes Library Tour
Have you ever wondered how a library works? Join library director Juliane Morian for a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of RHPL. Space is limited. Registration is required. Register online at rhpl.org.
Find out more »Solving the Great Lakes First Maritime Mystery
Steve and Kathie Libert take you on their journey of discovery in solving the first Great Lakes maritime mystery of Robert La Salle's flagship, "Le Griffon." This event is open to the public. Registration is…
Find out more »Cardboard Cat Castle
Make your kitty feel like royalty in a custom creation limited only by your imagination and your ability to fit it in your car to take home. Only teens and adults due to sharp edges.…
Find out more »Adult Game Night
Drop in to make new friends and explore a large collection of board games and video games.
Find out more »Living with Dementia Part 3
Guest speaker Vicki Klanke RN, CDP, teaches attendees about Teepa Snow MS, OTRL, Positive Approach to Care, and GEMS Program, focusing on a person's abilities instead of loss. Klanke is a nurse consultant/educator with over…
Find out more »Giant Game Day
Come outside for a day full of larger-than-life games including mega Connect Four, giant Jenga, and a few board games so big, everyone will get to be the player pieces. If the weather doesn't work…
Find out more »Concert: The Magnificent 7
From Oakland University’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance comes the award-winning percussion septet, The Magnificent 7, to perform chamber pieces and solo arrangements. Register online at rhpl.org.
Find out more »Jun 2022
Be SMART for Kids
The Be SMART framework is designed to help parents and adults normalize conversations about gun safety and take responsible actions that can prevent child gun deaths and injuries. Even if you do not own a…
Find out more »Living with Dementia
Vicki Klanke will teach attendees the Positive Physical Approach, which incorporates current knowledge about the neuropsychology of dementia. Caregivers, family members, and medical professionals will learn and practice techniques to become better Care Partners with…
Find out more »Jul 2022
Summer Concert Series: Royal Oak Blues Band
Upcoming event on Wednesday, July 20. This popular band returns for an evening of blues and blues-influenced music. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or low-back lawn chairs. All concerts are open to the…
Find out more »American Red Cross Blood Drive
Visit anytime and donate blood with the American Red Cross. According to the Red Cross, donors must be in good health and feeling well, at least 16 years of age, and weigh at least 110…
Find out more »Turtles and Frogs with Dinosaur Hill
If you love the outdoors, then come and explore the wetland world of the ten species of turtles found in Michigan. Amanda Felk will discuss the easiest way to identify a snapping turtle and explain…
Find out more »Cool Things in the Universe
Upcoming event on Thursday, August 11. Jerry Chevrier of the Oakland Astronomy Club will discuss black holes, neutron stars, dark energy, and other cool things in the universe. If weather permits, attendees will venture outside…
Find out more »Aug 2022
Cool Things in the Universe
Upcoming event on Thursday, August 11. Jerry Chevrier of the Oakland Astronomy Club will discuss black holes, neutron stars, dark energy, and other cool things in the universe. If weather permits, attendees will venture outside…
Find out more »Sep 2022
Living with Dementia Part 3
Vicki Klanke, RN, CDP will explain the Positive Physical Approach to dementia, which incorporates current knowledge about the neuropsychology of dementia. Klanke is a nurse consultant/educator with over 43 years of experience as a registered…
Find out more »An Evening with Angeline Boulley
Angeline Boulley is a Michigan author, Young Adult novelist, and a Native American education advocate. Her debut novel, Firekeeper’s Daughter, was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller. You won’t want to miss this engaging interview…
Find out more »Birdwatching and Birding
If you love the outdoors, come check out an in-depth look at birds and the joys of birding in your backyard. This program benefits the novice and aspiring birder alike. Greg Bodker has led birding…
Find out more »Oct 2022
Van Gogh in America
Are you getting ready for the upcoming Van Gogh special exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA)? Join DIA docent Wendy Evans to discover the story of America’s introduction to this iconic artist. This…
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