Adult Services

Enjoy these poems from our Adult contest winner, first, second, third place, and honorable mention entries.

“RHPL is always trying to find ways to give more, and After Hours Library is a perfect example of how we can enhance library services at little or no cost.” Said Library Director Juliane Morian. “If these programs are successful, we have a chance at investigating more casual extended hours so everyone can use the library when it’s convenient for them.”

Happy Earth Day from everyone at RHPL!

Star anise comes from an evergreen tree native to South China and Vietnam. Its licorice taste resembles that of anise seeds from Egypt and West Asia, although the two plants are unrelated.

Favorite Authors Club is how you can automatically be put on hold for new releases by popular authors. We have a list of 45 bestselling authors. Each time one of the authors releases a new book, we place everyone who has signed up for that author on hold well before the book is even published.

Whether you're drawn to witty romantic comedies, timeless classics, or steamy reads that keep you turning pages late into the night, Rochester Hills Public Library has a love story just for you.

Together with Flight Path, RHPL empowers residents to participate in data gathering and learn simple, effective ways to protect and enhance the local environment, turning community interest into lasting, meaningful steps that help protect our natural world, now and for the future.

Get ready for the ultimate team book competition, this time for adults! Here’s how it works: Gather your team of 2 to 6 readers. Only one person from the team needs to register. You can register at any time before the event but we recommend registering early to receive updates and reminders.

Garam Masala is a spice blend from the Indian subcontinent used in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepalese, and Caribbean cuisines.