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.

There's something for everyone this fall.

Join a Youth book club at RHPL.

The Homeschool Club is open to all homeschooled children between grades K-6. This club will meet monthly on Fridays at Noon beginning in September.

The Rochester Hills Public Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of high school students ages 14-18 who help shape library services to teens in our community. Through their monthly meetings and related work with me, the Teen Services Librarian, TAB members offer feedback on programs, collections, and services the library offers for teenagers.

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.