The Friends of the Library is an organization that is dedicated to building a close relationship between the library and its patrons.
We achieve our goals primarily through membership dues and fund raising. Among the purposes of the organization are the following:
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Promote knowledge of and informed interest in the library’s functions, resources, services and needs.
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Encourage community participation in library activities.
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Raise funds for projects, activities or acquisitions in excess of those provided for by the general library budget at the discretion of the Friends Board of Directors.
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Provide support for programs for the extension and improvement of library services and resources.
Holiday Home Tour
Saturday, December 6th, 12:00–5:00 p.m.
One of Rochester’s oldest and best holiday attractions, the Holiday Home Tour is back! Tickets are $30 per person and showcases six area homes done up in high style for the holidays for all to visit and see. Docents will be at each location to guide visitors and answer questions. Volunteers will direct visitors to parking. Cider and donuts will be available at the first house for participants.
Tickets go on sale November 3 and can be picked up at the Friends Store before the event or in the library lobby the day of.
Friends Library Store
Monday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM
The Library Store will be closed if the Library is closed for any reason.
Used Book Sales
Quality Sale
December 4–6, Multipurpose Room
The annual Quality Sale has a fine collection of donated items that make wonderful gifts. Many of the items are like new—some still in their original shrink wrap. We will have interesting books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, games, and unique miscellaneous items. This is just the place to find inexpensive gifts for the holidays.
Thursday, December 4: 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday, December 5: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, December 6: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Shop online year round at our Amazon store
Become a Friend
Why Join The Friends
Membership in the Friends is open to any person or organization interested in the purposes the Friends have established. Through payment of membership dues, you help the Friends achieve many of our goals. Friends members help make possible the FREE programs that make the RHPL such a tremendous asset to our community.
What’s in it for you?
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Attend the Friends Preview night of all Used Book Sales, having the opportunity to get first choice at the prime books.
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Receive a 10% discount on all purchases at the Friends Library Store.
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Receive the twice yearly newsletter filled with news about the activities of the organization and offering a coupon for additional savings at the Friends Library Store.
What's Involved in Being a Friend?
You don’t have to do anything once you’ve paid your dues. You can sit back and enjoy the benefits. But if you’d like to feel that you’re contributing more to your library and your community, We are always looking for people who want to get involved in the good work we are doing. When you fill out the Friends Membership Application Form (available online, in the Library Store, and near the Circulation Desk), just indicate what you might like to do. You can also visit our volunteer page linked below to see what opportunities may be available.
Donate to the Friends
Please consider donating a financial gift to the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library. All money donated to the Friends goes to support Library programs as well as providing funds for projects, activities, and acquisitions in excess of those provided by the general library budget. Examples of items the library has been able to purchase with Friends donated funds include: the aquarium in the lobby, the bookmobile, the second floor computers for use by the public, and the completion of the new second floor used book room, plus many more items.