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.
Wine, Wit & Wisdom
Saturday, April 25, 6:00-9:30 p.m.
The 11th annual Wine, Wit, & Wisdom is a great evening out filled with entertainment, a delicious buffet dinner, live music, an open bar with wine, beer, and soft drinks, a silent auction, a 50-50 raffle, and six insightful lectures sure to spark discussion.
This year’s exciting line-up includes:
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Paul Vachon, writer and expert on Detroit history, details significant historical Detroit events that may have been forgotten
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Jennifer Gebbie, author and avid traveler, talks about her most challenging and rewarding experience, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro
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Jack Teetor, veteran Hollywood executive and producer, shares the inspirational story of Ralph Teetor, who overcame adversity to become one of America’s greatest automotive pioneers
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Stephanie Grabowski, a Forensic Scientist with the Michigan State Police, provides expertise on how forensics is used in a variety of investigations, from public health concerns to solving cases
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Dan Arnold, Provost Fellow for Artificial Intelligence and Director of Support & Innovation at Oakland University, gives an overview of AI and explores the positives and negatives of using the technology
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Wendy Evans, a teaching volunteer from the Detroit Institute of Arts, leads a close examination of the impact of art photography by leading women artists in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Wine, Wit & Wisdom is a major fundraising event organized by the Friends of RHPL. All funds raised benefit the library and support programming, collections, and services. The theme for the evening is black and white, so dress to impress with your favorite ensemble!
Tickets go on sale March 1
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
Winter Book Sale
January 28–February 1
Member Pre-Sale:
Wednesday, January 28: 5:30–8 p.m.
Memberships can be purchased at the door
Regular Hours:
Thursday, January 29: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Friday, January 30: 10 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 31: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
$5 Bag Day
Sunday, February 1: 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
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.