Moving abroad, learning a new language, and immersing yourself in a new culture are challenges many in our community experience. With that in mind, our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Group and ELL Book Clubs provide a safe and fun place for our patrons to practice their English.

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.

Registration for Wine, Wit & Wisdom begins on March 1 and can be done in person at the library or online at rhpl.org/friends. Tickets are $80 a person until April 13 and increase to $90 from April 14-April 20 when registration closes. Get your tickets early for the best deal! Guests must be aged 21 and over.

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.

The Human Library works with organizations like RHPL to create safe places to challenge misconceptions about people, promote understanding, and prevent conflict and division. The organization has worked in 85 countries for 25 years, and provides resources to ensure that Human Libraries work in and for their own community. 

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.