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Adult Services


February Spice Club: Garam Masala
Garam Masala is a spice blend from the Indian subcontinent used in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepalese, and Caribbean cuisines.
15 minutes ago1 min read


RHPL Hosts Panel to Support Caregivers
It Takes a Village: Caregiving Panel Discussion convenes on Thursday, January 29, at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from AgeWays, OPC, Henry Ford Health and Comfort Keepers, Rochester Community Schools, MDHHS and Oakland County Health Department’s Children’s Special Health Care Services, and Oakland Community Health Network will speak about topics related to caregiving for all ages and stages. Representatives from RAYA will also be on hand to share information with caregivers of s
Jan 132 min read


January Spice Club: Vegeta
Vegeta (vigetë in Albanian) is a mix of dehydrated vegetables, MSG, and spices. It was invented in 1958 in Croatia and quickly gained popularity throughout Eastern Europe.
Jan 122 min read


5 Reasons to Join a RHPL Book Club
There are many reasons to join an RHPL book club! At Rochester Hills Public Library, our Adult Services team hosts 3 Book Clubs! So why should you join a RHPL Book Discussion? Here are 5 Reasons to Join a RHPL Book Club: Read books you normally wouldn’t read or pick up Many of our patrons say that the librarians pick books for each book club they normally wouldn’t pick out to read. This helps book club attendees to broaden their horizons, to read and educate themselves on to
Jan 22 min read


Your Digital Sidekick: How AI Helps You Every Day
You probably use AI every single day without even knowing it, making your life easier and more fun.
Dec 26, 20253 min read


December Spice Club: Five-Spice Powder (五香粉)
The ingredients of five-spice reflect the five flavors (sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and savory) and also the five traditional Chinese elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water). In fact, all five ingredients are used in Chinese traditional medicine to promote digestion. Together they have a sweet and earthy taste, which is spicy, yet cooling.
Dec 1, 20252 min read


The Dark Side of AI: Your Essential Guide to Understanding the Bumps in the Road
Understanding the dark side of AI can help us use AI in a safe and effective way. Remember, knowledge is power, especially when it comes to new technology! Even if you are resistant to using AI it is important to know where and how it is being used.
Nov 21, 20254 min read


Outreach Lobby Stops: Safety and Community for Senior Patrons
BoB (Books on Board), RHPL’s mini bookmobile, visits seven senior residences weekly throughout our service community. Outreach staff bring library services into the senior residences via book carts and laptops. This personalized interior service is known as a lobby stop.
Nov 14, 20252 min read


November Spice Club: Nutmeg & Mace
Both nutmeg and mace come from the fragrant nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans), an evergreen tree native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. The tree grows in tropical areas and has been cultivated in South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Caribbean, and South America.
Nov 1, 20252 min read
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Winter 2025/26 | December–February
Come, unjudge somebody at a Human Library, find the perfect fit for preschool, or cozy up at RHPL during Winter Wonder Library.
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