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.
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.
Pontiac Transportation Museum Tour
Saturday, September 27th at 11:30 am. Pontiac, MI
The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library invite you to attend a tour of the Pontiac Transportation Museum in Pontiac, Michigan All proceeds will benefit Library programs. Pontiac, like other cities in Michigan, has a rich history of being involved in the automobile industry and other modes of transportation. In the words of the museum, “This museum profiles the enormous and fascinating legacy Pontiac has in cars, trucks, and carriages, as well as how the social history of this community interacted with the wheeled vehicle industry.” Come join us to learn all the ways that Pontiac has helped us with our transportation needs. The tour will take about 90 minutes and the museum is handicap accessible.
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.
Holiday Home Tour
December 15th, 12:00–5:00 p.m.
One of Rochester’s oldest and best holiday attractions, the Holiday Home Tour is back! Tickets are $35 per person and include a map of the tour homes and the boutique at the Van Hoosen Dairy Barn.
The tour showcases five 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. HHT helpers will direct visitors to parking.
The tour’s popular Gift Boutique will be hosted at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm’s Dairy Barn. Holiday items of all sorts will help you with gift lists and cider and donut refreshments will be available at the barn for each person with a HHT ticket. Attendees will also get free admission to the model train display in the Van Hoosen complex.
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
Fall Used Book Sale
October 22 –October 26
Pre-sale for members of the Friends:
Wednesday, October 22: 5:30 to 8:00 pm
(Memberships sold at the door)
General Sale:
Thursday, October 23: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Friday, October 24: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, October 25: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Bag Day: All you can fit into a bag for $5
Sunday, October 26: 1:00 to 4:30 pm
Shop online year round at our Amazon store