Wine, Wit, and Wisdom Returns April 29

It’s time to get ready for one of the Rochester area’s annual prime social events — The Friends of the Rochester Hills Library’s Wine, Wit, and Wisdom. Set for Saturday, April 29 from 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at the library’s downtown location at 500 Olde Town Road, the evening consists of entertaining and informative speakers, beverages and food, as well as a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. Because alcohol will be served, guests must be 21 or older. Each guest will have the … [Read more...]

Mushroom Foraging & Safety

Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) welcomes Lorenzo Lo Piccolo to discuss “Mushroom Foraging & Safety” on April 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the library’s Multipurpose Room. The presentation will cover mushroom anatomy, identification, and collection. Enter the wonderful world of edible (and non-edible) mushrooms. Mushroom Foraging & Safety This event is open to RHPL cardholders. Registration is required. To register online, visit calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900. … [Read more...]

Rochester Hills Public Library Board of Trustees Elects New Officers

Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) Board of Trustees elected new officers at the beginning of the year. The board voted Madge Lawson as president and Melinda Deel as vice president. Anne Kucher was elected secretary, and Robert Bonam was elected the board's treasurer. Rochester Hills Public Library Board of Trustees The library board is governed by an elected six-member board of trustees representing Rochester Hills. The board's responsibilities include legal compliance, strategic … [Read more...]

Hiking Michigan Trails

Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes author and hiker Celia Ryker on April 4 at 7:00 p.m. for “Hiking Michigan Trails” in the library’s Multipurpose Room. Ryker will share stories about the trails she’s hiked throughout Michigan and will read excerpts from her book, Walking Home: Trail Stories. This program is open to the public. Registration is required. To register, visit calendar.rhpl.org or call 248-656-2900. … [Read more...]

Talking Book Service Extended to Five More Years

Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) is pleased to announce that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners pledged to continue supporting the library’s Oakland Talking Book Service (OTBS) at their meeting on February 16. The service has been renewed for five years.  OTBS is a county-wide program open to all county residents that provides essential services to those living with a vision or physical disability. OTBS is a lifeline for those who seek efficient and equitable access to … [Read more...]

Hell from the Heavens with Author John Wukovitz

Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes author John Wukovits on February 28 at 7:00 p.m. for his presentation “Hell from the Heavens” in the library’s Multipurpose Room. John Wukovits Wukovits will discuss one of the most amazing World War II exploits featuring the crew of the USS Laffey in April 1945. Learn how his book on the subject became a major motion picture directed by Mel Gibson and about his role as film advisor. This event is open to RHPL cardholders. Registration is … [Read more...]

Check Out the Boogie Woogie Kid at the Library

Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes Matthew Ball, the “Boogie Woogie Kid,” in concert on February 19, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. The Rochester Hills Public Library welcomes back Matthew Ball (aka The Boogie Woogie Kid) for another entertaining family concert featuring New Orleans songs, Boogie-Woogie piano, and Swing-Era favorites from the American Songbook. Ball performs classics like "In the Mood," "Just a Closer Walk with Thee," "Basin Street Blues," "It Had to be You," "Glory of Love," … [Read more...]

Citizens of the American Colonies: The Patriots

On February 2 at 7:00 p.m., the Rochester-Avon Historical Society will present “Citizens of the American Colonies: The Patriots” at the Rochester Hills Public Library located at 500 Olde Town Rd., Rochester, MI.  Attendees of the program will have the opportunity to meet three Patriot Players from America's Colonial past – Benjamin Franklin, Paul Revere, and Sybil Ludington. Everyone will tell their own story about how the roles they played in helping America develop.  Larissa … [Read more...]

Friends of Rochester Hills Library Winter Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library is getting the new year off to a big start with its winter used book sale set for January 25-29. The bargains are all in the upstairs used book sale room of the library at 500 Olde Towne Road in downtown Rochester. Presale opportunities for Friends members will be Wednesday January 25 from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. New member sign-ups and renewals are available at the door. The Friends of the Library used book sale area is located on the upper level, … [Read more...]

A Story of Sikhs in America comes to the Rochester Hills Public Library

Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) welcomes Dr. Arifa Javed, documentary filmmaker and sociology professor, on Tuesday, January 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room to screen her film, The Season in the Mist: A Story of Sikhs in America. This Michigan-made documentary interviews members of the Sikh minority among Indian immigrants and addresses the contributions Sikhs have made to American society. Dr. Javed's cross-cultural experiences – first within India and then as an immigrant … [Read more...]