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Youth Services


Winter Stories & Outdoor Play Ideas for Kids and Families
One of the great things about living in Michigan is that, rest assured, we’ll get to experience the change of the seasons. As we consider this change we might ask ourselves, “is there a way to connect literacy to winter?” And the answer is “Yes!”
Dec 52 min read


What in the World is DINOvember?
DINOvember is a month-long celebration of all things dinosaurs. It’s the perfect time of the year to engage children's imaginations about these big creatures that lived millions of years ago.
Oct 312 min read


5th Grade Battle of the Books
RHPL youth librarians will be visiting local elementary schools to speak with area fifth graders in October and the Battle of the Books will officially kickoff on Wednesday, November 12
Oct 21 min read


RCS Student Library Cards
RCS Students and Parents, As you may know, students in Rochester Community Schools are automatically issued a Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) card at enrollment. In an effort to standardize barcodes and assist educators who do not have access to RHPL records, RCS student library barcodes are now their student ID, and no longer the traditional library number that begins with 2315. You can find this ID number in the StudentVue or ParentVue app. You can now use this numbe
Sep 241 min read


Family Event: What’s Your Story?
Exploring your family’s past can help you better understand where you come from - and perhaps even gain a deeper understanding of yourself.
Aug 312 min read


A Reimagined RHPL.org
Comment cards, Share your Story submissions, behind the scenes tours, phone calls, emails, face-to-face conversations, RHPL gives you...
Aug 73 min read


The Five Practices of Early Literacy
Five simple practices can help your child get ready to read: Reading, Writing, Singing, Talking, and Playing.
Jul 22 min read


New Early Literacy Bus
The new "Blue Bus" sits outside RHPL waiting to hit the road. Thanks to the overwhelming approval of a new millage from Rochester Hills...
Jun 102 min read


Kicking Off Summer Reading with Extended Hours
Thanks to the overwhelming approval of a new millage in August 2024, Rochester Hills Public Library will continue Sunday hours into the...
Jun 102 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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