Rochester, MI

The library is closed on Sundays during the summer -- we'll resume Sunday hours on Sunday, September 11.

Register for this challenge any time of the year at rhpl.beanstack.org (online and available as an app for Android and Apple devices). Read at your own pace and earn prizes!

If you love to play outdoors, then come explore the world outside of RHPL with Ms. Wendy! Siblings are welcome, but projects are limited to registered patrons three to six…

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…

Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy a movie at the library! Movie titles to be announced.

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…

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

If you love local history, join RHPL for a bike ride through Rochester’s past and visit historical sites around downtown! Each turn and trail will reveal another chapter of Rochester’s…

Sign up for a time to make labels in the makerspace. Personalize your space or make generic labels to work for everything.  Questions? Send an email to adult.reference@rhpl.org or contact…

Bring a blanket (we’ll bring the pizza) and join our Tween Book Club for an outdoor picnic! We’ll select a book at the first meeting, discuss the book at the…

Join other teens for tabletop games, board games, card games, role-playing games, and more! Interested in becoming a dungeon master for D & D or leading a specific board game?…

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 in the outreach…

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…

The library is closed on Sundays during the summer -- we'll resume Sunday hours on Sunday, September 11.

Register for this challenge any time of the year at rhpl.beanstack.org (online and available as an app for Android and Apple devices). Read at your own pace and earn prizes!

The library is closed for the Independence Day holiday.

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…

If you love to play outdoors, then come explore the world outside of RHPL with Ms. Wendy! Siblings are welcome, but projects are limited to registered patrons three to six…

Create your own little Pygmy Puff from Harry Potter. For grades 4-6. 

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…

Need some assistance with technology? Meet with our patient and friendly teen volunteers who can show you the basics on your device or on a library computer.

Show your skills in one of our monthly summer video game tournaments! Prizes are awarded each month.

June 16: "Mario Kart 8" (Nintendo Switch)

July 21: "Smash Brothers Ultimate" (Nintendo Switch)

August 18:…

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…

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.…

The library is closed on Sundays during the summer -- we'll resume Sunday hours on Sunday, September 11.

Register for this challenge any time of the year at rhpl.beanstack.org (online and available as an app for Android and Apple devices). Read at your own pace and earn prizes!

Do you have a dog or kitty at home? Make a fun toy and help your pet get some exercise. Supplies included.  

https://notesfromadogwalker.com/2012/04/24/flirt-pole/

Make a little Bowtruckle from the world of "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." For grades 2-6.

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

Meet at Main Street Billiards for a casual book club in a relaxed setting. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Copies of the book are available at the…