This month’s recipes use dried or powdered sumac. The spice comes from the fruit of the Sicilian sumac plant (Rhus coriaria), which is dried and ground. The taste of dried sumac compares to that of a fresh-squeezed lemon. It is sharp and tart with hints of sweetness

RHPL strives to meet the needs of everyone in the community and to support those who need it.

Photo image caption: "Diane Burgeson, librarian with the Rochester Hill[s] Public Library, displays the 300 postcards pertaining to Rochester. Many of the cards - some dating back nearly 100 years - contain writing on the back." One of the questions we get asked a lot at the library is, “ Do you have a local history room ?” While we do not have a physical room, we are pleased to share our virtual space, Greater Rochester History Online (GRHO). GRHO has its origins in 1993, wh

A public library is the perfect place to have open, non-judgmental conversations to learn what brings us together, and to challenge what drives us apart.

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

“A cornerstone of our strategic plan is to offer high-quality programs and help people find ways to connect to their community, entertainment, and education.” Said Juliane Morian, Director of RHPL. “This partnership allows RHPL and the Center for Public Humanities to expand our offerings and provide moments of connection and engagement, two items that are close to our hearts at RHPL.”