The highly popular Rochester Hills Public Library’s annual Battle of the Books kicks off in November!

The berries from the Juniperus Communis are most commonly used for cooking, especially in Europe, where they are used as a spice and for flavoring spirits, such as gin.

Thyme is a culinary herb native to Eurasia and the Levant. The word thyme refers to all plants in the genus Thymus, which is a part of the mint family.

Take a part of RHPL home at our Plant Swap and Propagation Station at the Summer Reading Kickoff Party!

The RHPL Summer Reading Challenge runs from Saturday, June 13, to Saturday, August 8. To register, visit rhpl.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack app and sign up using an active RHPL card.

Summer at the Rochester Hills Public Library is a season filled with discovery, creativity, and fun for children of all ages. When school is out, the library becomes a place where imaginations can grow, and new adventures begin.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. To celebrate, I’m highlighting titles written by Asian authors, including one upcoming release to look out for this summer!

“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.”