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February Spice Club: Garam Masala
Garam Masala is a spice blend from the Indian subcontinent used in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepalese, and Caribbean cuisines.
2 days ago1 min read


RHPL Hosts Panel to Support Caregivers
It Takes a Village: Caregiving Panel Discussion convenes on Thursday, January 29, at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from AgeWays, OPC, Henry Ford Health and Comfort Keepers, Rochester Community Schools, MDHHS and Oakland County Health Department’s Children’s Special Health Care Services, and Oakland Community Health Network will speak about topics related to caregiving for all ages and stages. Representatives from RAYA will also be on hand to share information with caregivers of s
Jan 132 min read


January Spice Club: Vegeta
Vegeta (vigetë in Albanian) is a mix of dehydrated vegetables, MSG, and spices. It was invented in 1958 in Croatia and quickly gained popularity throughout Eastern Europe.
Jan 122 min read


Celebrate Early Learning at the Rochester Hills Public Library Preschool Fair
Designed to support parents and caregivers of young children, the preschool fair brings together local preschools, early learning centers, and family resources in a welcoming, informative environment that highlights the importance of early childhood education.
Jan 92 min read


5 Reasons to Join a RHPL Book Club
There are many reasons to join an RHPL book club! At Rochester Hills Public Library, our Adult Services team hosts 3 Book Clubs! So why should you join a RHPL Book Discussion? Here are 5 Reasons to Join a RHPL Book Club: Read books you normally wouldn’t read or pick up Many of our patrons say that the librarians pick books for each book club they normally wouldn’t pick out to read. This helps book club attendees to broaden their horizons, to read and educate themselves on to
Jan 22 min read


RHPL Welcomes Bestselling Author Catherine Newman
This January, RHPL presents a three-part programming series on caregiving, kicking off on Thursday, January 8, at 7 p.m. with a visit from New York Times bestselling author Catherine Newman.
Dec 12, 20252 min read


December Spice Club: Five-Spice Powder (五香粉)
The ingredients of five-spice reflect the five flavors (sweet, bitter, sour, salty, and savory) and also the five traditional Chinese elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, and water). In fact, all five ingredients are used in Chinese traditional medicine to promote digestion. Together they have a sweet and earthy taste, which is spicy, yet cooling.
Dec 1, 20252 min read


November Spice Club: Nutmeg & Mace
Both nutmeg and mace come from the fragrant nutmeg tree (Myristica fragrans), an evergreen tree native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. The tree grows in tropical areas and has been cultivated in South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Caribbean, and South America.
Nov 1, 20252 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 31, 20252 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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