Rochester, MI

Rochester is a city in Southwest Michigan and is a part of Oakland County. According to the 2010 census, the city has a population of 12,711. The area was first settled in 1817 by the Graham family. Rochester is named after a city in New York. It consists of three communities: Stoney Creek, The Bluffs, and Yates. In 2009, it was named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live by Money Magazine and CNN. Rochester claims to have the largest Christmas parade in Michigan that takes place the first Sunday in December. It also has the Big Bright Light Show, in which the downtown storefronts are cover in colorful holiday lights. Other events throughout the year include the Spring Gallery Stroll, Heritage Festival, and Arts and Apples Festival. Top attractions are Paint Creek Trail, Meadow Brook Hall, and the Village of Rochester Hills.

Tuesday, May 30th 2023

6:00pm
Hot Glue Gun Canvas Art

Questions? Send an email to adult.reference@rhpl.org or contact the adult reference desk at 248-650-7130. 

Make your own textured canvas using just hot glue! Registration required. 

 

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

Thursday, June 1st 2023

10:00am
ELL Book Club: House on Mango Street

Meet with Rebecca and other English language learners to read a book and talk about it in a friendly setting. Copies of the book will be available at the first…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series

Monday, June 5th 2023

2:00pm
Baby Play

Dress your little one in their bathing suit and bring a towel to enjoy a story and outdoor baby pool play. Registration required. Ages 0-2

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

Tuesday, June 6th 2023

10:00am
Outdoor Explorers

Come explore the world outside of RHPL with Ms. Wendy! We will spend each week discovering fun and interesting facts about the natural world. Siblings are welcome, but projects will…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd, Rochester, MI 48307, Rotary Park
10:00am
English Matters: ELL Conversation Group

Conversation groups are a time to come together and discuss hometowns, food, hobbies, jobs, and other informal topics. Joining a group will introduce you to new friends for a great…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room A
Event Series
6:00pm
Leaf Printing

Capture the beauty of nature with these ink prints. Have fun creating your own cards or stationary.  Registration required.

Questions? Send an email to adult.reference@rhpl.org or contact the adult reference desk…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
7:00pm
Adult Board Game Night

Calling all tabletop board gamers! Looking to play a new game or maybe meet fellow board gaming friends? We will have different games available but feel free to bring one…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room B
Event Series
7:00pm
Ten Keys to Healthy Eating

Holistic health coach Shpresa Toma shows you how to separate food facts from fiction. Discover the best foods to eat for optimal health, learn what to look for on food…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

Wednesday, June 7th 2023

7:00pm
Video Game Tournament

Show your skills in one of our monthly video game tournaments! 

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, MPR
Event Series

Thursday, June 8th 2023

10:00am
ELL Book Club: House on Mango Street

Meet with Rebecca and other English language learners to read a book and talk about it in a friendly setting. Copies of the book will be available at the first…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series
6:30pm
I Survived the Andrea Doria Shipwreck! A Young Girl's Journey to Meet Her Mother

Author and filmmaker Pierrette Simpson shares her tale of surviving one of the worst maritime disasters to occur in the United States -- the sinking of the SS Andrea Doria…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
7:00pm
English Matters: ELL Conversation Group

Our conversation groups are a time to come together and discuss hometowns, food, hobbies, jobs, and other informal topics.  Joining a group will introduce you to new friends and a…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room A
Event Series

Friday, June 9th 2023

6:45pm
Teen Nerf at Nite

What's more fun than a Nerf battle? A Nerf battle in the library after hours! We're taking over the library for an epic Nerf war after the library closes. Register…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307

Saturday, June 10th 2023

8:00am
Youth Expo

Calling all Youth Ages 13-18, Please Save the Date for the Pontiac NPHC annual Youth Expo. This years theme "13 Reasons...Why you Matter!"

More details to be provided at a later…

Pontiac Collective Impact Partnership
312 Meadow Brook Rd., Rochester, MI 48309
10:00am
English Matters: ELL Conversation Group

Our conversation groups are a time to come together and discuss hometowns, food, hobbies, jobs, and other informal topics.  Joining a group will introduce you to new friends and a…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room A
Event Series
1:00pm
Summer Reading Kickoff

Join us for outdoor entertainment, cold treats, and summer fun. Representatives from RCS and local organizations will be on hand to answer questions and share information. Summer reading sign-up happens…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
2:00pm
Genealogy Club

Do you have questions about researching your family history? Have you hit research roadblocks? An expert genealogy volunteer will provide tips and tricks to help you build your family tree.…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room B

Monday, June 12th 2023

11:00am
Storytime in the Park

Join your favorite youth librarians for a fun storytime in the Rochester Lions park! Registration is not required.

Rochester Hills Public Library
Rochester Riverwalk, Rochester, MI 48307, Rotary Park
6:00pm
Pom-Pom Picture Frame

Monday, June 12, 6 p.m. Ages 6 and up. Storytime Room

What’s more fun than creating your very own picture frame (or white board!) with colorful pom-poms! Feel free to come…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Storytime Room
7:00pm
Know-It-All Trivia Smackdown! - 1980s Culture and Music

Know a little bit about everything? Then come to Main Street Billiards with a team of up to six people and see if you have what it takes to be…

Rochester Hills Public Library
215 South Main St., Rochester, MI 48307, Solarium

Tuesday, June 13th 2023

10:00am
Outdoor Explorers

Come explore the world outside of RHPL with Ms. Wendy! We will spend each week discovering fun and interesting facts about the natural world. Siblings are welcome, but projects will…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd, Rochester, MI 48307, Rotary Park
10:00am
English Matters: ELL Conversation Group

Conversation groups are a time to come together and discuss hometowns, food, hobbies, jobs, and other informal topics. Joining a group will introduce you to new friends for a great…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room A
Event Series
6:00pm
Lego Club

The ultimate destination for all Lego lovers out there!  Join us for a brick-tastic time as we unleash our imaginations and building blocks.  There is something for everyone at our…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, MPR

Wednesday, June 14th 2023

1:00pm
Scribes Writers' Workshop

This drop-in workshop is for those who love to write, want to learn from experienced writers or who want to let their writing ideas flow. Members will write on a…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room B
Event Series
6:00pm
Harold and the Purple Crayon Party

Join Ms. Wendy for a celebration of all things Harold! We’ll read the book, sing songs, play games, and make crafts together. For patrons of all ages, please register ALL…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307, Multipurpose Room
7:00pm
Teen Advisory Board

Share your opinions on teen programs, prizes, displays and other library matters at these fun-filled meetings, now holding hybrid online/in-person meetings. Please fill out the RHPL TAB Application under the…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series

Thursday, June 15th 2023

10:00am
ELL Book Club: House on Mango Street

Meet with Rebecca and other English language learners to read a book and talk about it in a friendly setting. Copies of the book will be available at the first…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
Event Series
7:00pm
Chair Yoga for All

Join Natasha Kumar, a certified yoga teacher, for a 45-minute workshop on chair yoga to gently work your joints and core to build strength and flexibility. This workshop is for…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Rd., Rochester, MI 48307
7:00pm
English Matters: ELL Conversation Group

Our conversation groups are a time to come together and discuss hometowns, food, hobbies, jobs, and other informal topics.  Joining a group will introduce you to new friends and a…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room A
Event Series

Saturday, June 17th 2023

10:00am
English Matters: ELL Conversation Group

Our conversation groups are a time to come together and discuss hometowns, food, hobbies, jobs, and other informal topics.  Joining a group will introduce you to new friends and a…

Rochester Hills Public Library
500 Olde Towne Road, Rochester, MI 48307, Conference Room A
Event Series
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