Board of Trustees Contact the Board Madge Lawson President | 2023 - 2029 Madge Lawson has served as an RHPL trustee since 1996. She spent over 20 years as an executive in the field of hospital public relations. Madge is an artist, a published writer, an interior designer, and a feng shui teacher and consultant. Melinda Deel Vice-President | 2021 - 2027 Melinda Deel became a library trustee in 2021. She has lived in Rochester Hills since 2003, where she owns a law practice. Melinda is an avid community volunteer and a member of the Friends of RHPL. Julianne Reyes Treasurer | 2021 - 2027 Julianne Reyes became a library trustee in 2021. She has lived in the Rochester Hills community for over 15 years and works as a human resources professional. Julianne is also a triathlete and long-distance swimmer. Anne Kucher Secretary | 2019 - 2025 Anne Kucher, retired teacher with a B.A, M.A, and Education Specialist degree, joined the Library Board in 2010. Active in community organizations, she enjoys reading, traveling, golfing, cycling, and gardening. Bob Bonam Trustee | 2019 - 2025 Bob Bonam has served as an RHPL trustee since 1984. He has owned an accounting/tax practice for 36 years and is an avid community volunteer and is a member of the Friends of RHPL. Harper West Trustee | 2023 - 2029 Harper West is a psychotherapist in private practice in Clarkston and serves on the Michigan Board of Psychology. She has co-authored a #1 bestselling non-fiction book and an award-winning psychology self-help book, and writes and edits professional journal articles. She moved to Rochester Hills in 1989. Jim Kiefer Oakland Township Liaison Lauren Coleman City of Rochester Liaison Board Meeting Information 2026 2025 2024 October 8th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda October 8th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda January 8th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda February 13th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda March 12th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda Annual Meeting: January 8th Packet Minutes Agenda April 9th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda July 9th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda August 7th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda Special Meeting: September 25th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda Special Meeting: October 8th at 6pm Packet Minutes Agenda November 12th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda December 9th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda May 14th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda June 11th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda January 14th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda February 11th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda Annual Meeting: January 14th Packet Minutes Agenda March 10th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda April 8th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda July 8th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda August 6th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda September 9th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda October 14th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda November 11th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda December 9th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda May 13th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda June 10th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda January 6th at 6pm Packet Minutes Agenda January 13th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda February 10th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda Annual Meeting: January 13th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda March 10th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda April 14th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda July 14th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda August 4th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda September 8th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda October 13th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda November 10th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda December 8th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda May 12th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda June 9th at 7pm Packet Minutes Agenda Special Meetings Financial Documents 2026 RHPL Annual Budget 2024 Audited Financial Statements 2025 RHPL Annual Budget 2024 RHPL Annual Report 2024 RHPL Annual Budget Additional Information Strategic Plan Board Meeting Procedures Board of Trustees Bylaws RHPL is governed by an elected six-member Board of Trustees representing the Rochester Hills community. The City of Rochester and Oakland Township receive library services through service contracts, and a non-voting liaison represents each community at board meetings. The Board of Trustees meets monthly at the library. The public is welcome to attend, with public comments scheduled at the beginning of the meeting. View Board Packets

Friends of RHPL 248-650-7176 The Friends of the Library is an organization that is dedicated to building a close relationship between the library and its patrons. We achieve our goals primarily through membership dues and fund raising. Among the purposes of the organization are the following: Promote knowledge of and informed interest in the library’s functions, resources, services and needs. Encourage community participation in library activities. Raise funds for projects, activities or acquisitions in excess of those provided for by the general library budget at the discretion of the Friends Board of Directors. Provide support for programs for the extension and improvement of library services and resources. Friends of RHPL Love Your Library 50/50 Raffle Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 p.m. The Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library are conducting a 50/50 raffle this winter which will take place at the library on March 17, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. Funds raised by this LOVE YOUR LIBRARY raffle will be used to support the library programs that benefit the community. Each ticket costs $100 and may be purchased using the button below. Once you've made your purchase, your raffle ticket stub will be mailed back to you. Good luck and thanks for supporting the Friends of RHPL. Buy a 50/50 Raffle Ticket Wine, Wit & Wisdom Saturday, April 25, 6:00-9:30 p.m. The 11th annual Wine, Wit, & Wisdom is a great evening out filled with entertainment, a delicious buffet dinner, live music, an open bar with wine, beer, and soft drinks, a silent auction, a 50-50 raffle, and six insightful lectures sure to spark discussion. This year’s exciting line-up includes: Paul Vachon, writer and expert on Detroit history, details significant historical Detroit events that may have been forgotten Jennifer Gebbie, author and avid traveler, talks about her most challenging and rewarding experience, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro Jack Teetor, veteran Hollywood executive and producer, shares the inspirational story of Ralph Teetor, who overcame adversity to become one of America’s greatest automotive pioneers Stephanie Grabowski, a Forensic Scientist with the Michigan State Police, provides expertise on how forensics is used in a variety of investigations, from public health concerns to solving cases Dan Arnold, Provost Fellow for Artificial Intelligence and Director of Support & Innovation at Oakland University, gives an overview of AI and explores the positives and negatives of using the technology Wendy Evans, a teaching volunteer from the Detroit Institute of Arts, leads a close examination of the impact of art photography by leading women artists in the 19th and 20th centuries. Wine, Wit & Wisdom is a major fundraising event organized by the Friends of RHPL. All funds raised benefit the library and support programming, collections, and services. The theme for the evening is black and white, so dress to impress with your favorite ensemble! Register & Pay Online Registration Form Friends Library Store 248-650-7179 Monday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM Sunday: 1:00 PM — 4:00 PM The Library Store will be closed if the Library is closed for any reason. Used Book Sales 248-650-7178 2026 Used Book Sales Spring Book Sale - April 15-19 Summer Book Sale - July 22-26 Fall Book Sale - October 14-18 Quality Sale - December 3-5 Member Pre-Sale Hours: Wednesday, 5:30–8 p.m. Memberships can be purchased at the door Regular Hours: Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, 1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. ($5 Bag Day) Shop online year round at our Amazon store Become a Friend Why Join The Friends Membership in the Friends is open to any person or organization interested in the purposes the Friends have established. Through payment of membership dues, you help the Friends achieve many of our goals. Friends members help make possible the FREE programs that make the RHPL such a tremendous asset to our community. What’s in it for you? Attend the Friends Preview night of all Used Book Sales, having the opportunity to get first choice at the prime books. Receive a 10% discount on all purchases at the Friends Library Store. Receive the twice yearly newsletter filled with news about the activities of the organization and offering a coupon for additional savings at the Friends Library Store. What's Involved in Being a Friend? You don’t have to do anything once you’ve paid your dues. You can sit back and enjoy the benefits. But if you’d like to feel that you’re contributing more to your library and your community, We are always looking for people who want to get involved in the good work we are doing. When you fill out the Friends Membership Application Form (available online, in the Library Store, and near the Circulation Desk) , just indicate what you might like to do. You can also visit our volunteer page linked below to see what opportunities may be available. Become a Friend Volunteer for the Friends Donate to the Friends Please consider donating a financial gift to the Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library. All money donated to the Friends goes to support Library programs as well as providing funds for projects, activities, and acquisitions in excess of those provided by the general library budget. Examples of items the library has been able to purchase with Friends donated funds include: the aquarium in the lobby, the bookmobile, the second floor computers for use by the public, and the completion of the new second floor used book room, plus many more items. Book Donation Guidelines Donate Online Friends Board Meetings All meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month in the Board Room, located in the Library's Administration Area and begin at 7 P.M. The public is welcome to attend. Bylaws Friends Board Members Friends Newsletters Stay up-to-date with the Friends by becoming a member and receiving a newsletter twice a year. View past newsletters at Greater Rochester History Online. Archived Newsletters

3D Scanner Revopoint POP 3 Scan physical items to create a 3D file that can be printed using a 3D printer. Cost : free to use Size : Works best with items smaller than a pop can, but can be used for larger items. Small pieces, like game pieces, may not scan well enough for printing. Make an appointment What are the limitations of the 3D scanner? The scanner we have is optimized for items about the size of a soda can. Larger items can be worked around in pieces, but it is not ideal for small items such as chess pieces or figurines. Light or white colored items work best. We will attempt to help you get the best 3D scan possible of your object, but cannot guarantee that we can generate a model that will be printable or usable for your purposes. What resources for 3D scanning are available at the Makerspace? We maintain a RevoScan Pop 3 scanner, accessories and software for patron use. Resin Printer Looking to print something smaller or with more detail? See what our filament printer can do. Learn more Filament Printer Looking to make something bigger? See what our 3D filament printer can do. Learn more Innovative Items Collection: Electronics and Technology Check out our collection of electronics and techology to help with your next Makerspace project. Check it out Thingiverse Thingiverse is a thriving design community for discovering, making, and sharing 3D printable things. Visit Thingiverse Udemy A wide range of highly interactive, instructor-led courses, taken entirely online. Includes classes for Adobe software, graphic design, and technology topics. Visit Udemy STLFLIX Find inspiration for all your 3D prints with this comprehensive subscription database of STL files Visit STLFLIX Find Inspiration

Die cutter Cut paper and cardstock into a variety of shapes based on predetermined dies. Cost : Free to use with your own materials 12"x12" cardstock (assorted colors) – $0.13 Make an appointment Cricut Joy The Cricut Joy machine is ideal for cutting vinyl decals to use in a variety of projects Check it out Silhouette Portrait 3 Silhouette Portrait 3 can cut a variety of materials including cardstock, fabric, heat transfer material, transparencies, paper, vellum, adhesive vinyl, and magnet paper. Check it out Sizzix Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Precision cutting for all types of papercraft Check it out Find Inspiration

Conversion Station Convert photos, audio, and video to digital keepsakes Cost : Free — please bring a 32gb+ flash drive, SD card, or blank DVDs. Video Conversion : VHS, VHS-C, DVD, 8mm and Super8 film, 8mm, Super8 film cassette, and any video player with RCA composite out Audio Conversion : Vinyl records Image Conversion : Color Negatives (135, 126, 110), Slide Positives (135, 126KPK, 110, Super 8, 8mm), Black and White (135, 126KPK, 110, 3.5 inch floppy disks Request conversion When can I bring in my materials to be converted? Due to high patron demand we have implemented a queue system for format conversion. Patrons may sign up to be on the queue, and we will call or email you when you are up next to bring your materials in. We are limiting patrons to 10 tapes/reels/discs per session. If you have more to convert after this, you will be put back at the end of the queue. What kinds of analog formats can I digitize at the RHPL makerspace? Here at the RHPL makerspace we maintain equipment to digitize many analog formats. These include: VHS Tapes DVDs VHS-8mm 8mm Motion Picture Super 8mm Motion Picture 78, 45, 33 and 16 RPM audio records. 135 (35mm) B&W Negative, Color Negative and Color Positive (slide) films 110 Color Negatives and Color Positive (slide) films 126 Instamatic Color Negatives and Color Positive (slide) films 3.5 inch floppy disks What file formats will my digitized items be in? Motion picture or video will be converted to .MP4 files, still images will be converted to .JPEG files. What storage format should be utilized for the digital file? For 8mm, Super 8mm and still film conversions we recommend bringing a SD card. For everything else a USB flash drive is preferred, although we can accommodate either or put your files onto a DVD if desired. We have flash drives and DVDs available for purchase at a modest cost if desired. Floppy Disk Reader See what's on that old floppy disk before converting it Check it out Film and Slide Scanner Try it at home! Check out a film and slide scanner from the Innovative Items Collection to digitize your photos. Check it out Innovative Items Collection: Electronics and Technology Check out our collection of electronics and techology to help with your next Makerspace project. Check it out Udemy A wide range of highly interactive, instructor-led courses, taken entirely online. Includes classes for Adobe software, graphic design, and technology topics. Visit Udemy Find Inspiration

FDM/Filament 3D Printer Bambu Lab X1 Carbon FDM Cost : $0.03 per gram weight Printable volume: 9” x 9” x 9” (230mm x 230mm x 230mm) File type: STL (submit a print ) Filament options: PLA plastic filament, PLA foodsafe plastic filament Colors: Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, black, brown, clear, glow in the dark. 3D prints are printed in the order they are submitted. Due to long print times, it is unlikely that you can watch your item printing. Special arrangements may be possible with an appointment. Request a print How do I design my own 3D prints? Watch this video on general design for 3D printing and to learn a bit more about the 3D printing process. Watch this video to learn how to design 3D objects for 3D printing in the free online program, TInkercad. What kinds of 3D printers are available at the RHPL makerspace? We have two kinds of 3D printers: a 3D filament (FDM) printer and a 3D resin (SLA) printer. Our filament printer prioritizes speed and cost efficiency, as well as offers multiple color options. Our resin printer prioritizes accuracy and extremely fine detail while being slower and having slightly higher material costs. Which printer is better for my project? Generally speaking, the filament (FDM) printer is better for functional prints or items that do not require extremely fine detail, while the resin printer should be primarily used for items with fine details like miniature character or scenic models.m Please note we will only resin print models that are presupported . The staff on the makerspace would be happy to advise which method may be better for your particular project and timeframe. Please email us or make an appointment for our consultation. What colors can I print in? For our filament (FDM) printer, we normally keep a decent selection of colors on hand including the three primary (red, yellow, blue) and three secondary colors (orange, green, violet), as well as black, brown, gray and some specially filament like translucent clear, glow in the dark green and food safe PLA. For our resin printer, we only utilize gray resin to economize the use of resin for all of our patrons, models would need to be painted afterwards if different colors are desired. Can you print in different types of filament on the FDM printer? (ABS, ASA, PETG, etc.) In order to minimize our environmental impact and ensure the safety and comfort of the patrons and staff at the makerspace, we only use PLA (Polylactic Acid) filament due to it being made from natural resources such as sugar cane or cornstarch. How large of an object can I print? Our filament (FDM) printer can accommodate a maximum object size of 8.75” x 8.75” x 8.75” or 225mm x 225mm x 225mm. Our resin printer can accommodate a maximum object size of 6.5” x 11.7” x 13”. Larger items can be broken up into smaller pieces and printed individually, but this will increase the time and cost involved. How long will it take to print my object? Due to the 3D printers at the RHPL makerspace being in use by multiple patrons, we operate on a queue basis to ensure the average wait time is minimized. Once we have your 3D design in hand we will put you in the queue and seek to get as many prints as possible done in the shortest amount of time. This means that although it may only take a few hours to print your object, expect the average turnaround to be approximately one week. What is the cost involved for 3D printing? We only charge for materials cost, so the cost per item printed is based on the weight of the filament or resin consumed. For filament (FDM) prints, the cost is 3 cents per gram (85 cents per ounce). For resin prints, the cost is 5 cents per gram ($1.42 per ounce). Where can I find 3D designs to print? 3D printing can be a fun and creative resource, but 3D design can be intimidating. If you are not experienced with 3D design, we recommend consulting an online 3D repository such as thingiverse.com or STLflix (the latter we maintain a subscription for). The site to view the library on STLflix is platform.stlflix.com . You won't be able to download the files, but you can get an idea for what they have. Is there anything I cannot 3D print? We do not allow the printing of functional weapons or their components at the makerspace. We also not allow the printing of designs that display or insinuate violence or intimidation towards others or constitute Nazi paraphernalia. Final discretion is left up to the staff at the RHPL makerspace. Do you offer classes on 3D printing? We interpret this as asking if we offer a class in either the hardware of our current machine (Bambu X1 Carbon) or 3D modeling. We do not offer classes in either but recommend youtube for searching for 3D modeling courses. For beginners, we recommend: https://youtu.be/gOs6Mdj7y_4?si=T7FM9TJgsOoe_8do Creativebug Discover new crafts with more than 1,000 award-winning video classes taught by design experts and artists. Vist Creativebug Thingiverse Thingiverse is a thriving design community for discovering, making, and sharing 3D printable things. Visit Thingiverse STLFLIX Find inspiration for all your 3D prints with this comprehensive subscription database of STL files Visit STLFLIX Find Inspiration

SLA/Resin 3D Printer Anycubic Photon M3 Max Cost : $0.05 per gram weight ($1.42 per ounce) Printable volume: 11.7” x 6.5” x 11.81” (298mm x 164mm x 300 mm) File type: STL (submit a print ) Resin options: PLA plastic filament, PLA foodsafe plastic filament Colors: Gray 3D prints are printed in the order they are submitted. Due to long print times, it is unlikely that you can watch your item printing. Special arrangements may be poassible with an appointment. Request a print How do I design my own 3D prints? Watch this video on general design for 3D printing and to learn a bit more about the 3D printing process. Watch this video to learn how to design 3D objects for 3D printing in the free online program, TInkercad. What kinds of 3D printers are available at the RHPL makerspace? We have two kinds of 3D printers: a 3D filament (FDM) printer and a 3D resin (SLA) printer. Our filament printer prioritizes speed and cost efficiency, as well as offers multiple color options. Our resin printer prioritizes accuracy and extremely fine detail while being slower and having slightly higher material costs. Which printer is better for my project? Generally speaking, the filament (FDM) printer is better for functional prints or items that do not require extremely fine detail, while the resin printer should be primarily used for items with fine details like miniature character or scenic models.m Please note we will only resin print models that are presupported . The staff on the makerspace would be happy to advise which method may be better for your particular project and timeframe. Please email us or make an appointment for our consultation. What colors can I print in? For our filament (FDM) printer, we normally keep a decent selection of colors on hand including the three primary (red, yellow, blue) and three secondary colors (orange, green, violet), as well as black, brown, gray and some specially filament like translucent clear, glow in the dark green and food safe PLA. For our resin printer, we only utilize gray resin to economize the use of resin for all of our patrons, models would need to be painted afterwards if different colors are desired. Can you print in different types of filament on the FDM printer? (ABS, ASA, PETG, etc.) In order to minimize our environmental impact and ensure the safety and comfort of the patrons and staff at the makerspace, we only use PLA (Polylactic Acid) filament due to it being made from natural resources such as sugar cane or cornstarch. How large of an object can I print? Our filament (FDM) printer can accommodate a maximum object size of 8.75” x 8.75” x 8.75” or 225mm x 225mm x 225mm. Our resin printer can accommodate a maximum object size of 6.5” x 11.7” x 13”. Larger items can be broken up into smaller pieces and printed individually, but this will increase the time and cost involved. How long will it take to print my object? Due to the 3D printers at the RHPL makerspace being in use by multiple patrons, we operate on a queue basis to ensure the average wait time is minimized. Once we have your 3D design in hand we will put you in the queue and seek to get as many prints as possible done in the shortest amount of time. This means that although it may only take a few hours to print your object, expect the average turnaround to be approximately one week. What is the cost involved for 3D printing? We only charge for materials cost, so the cost per item printed is based on the weight of the filament or resin consumed. For filament (FDM) prints, the cost is 3 cents per gram (85 cents per ounce). For resin prints, the cost is 5 cents per gram ($1.42 per ounce). Where can I find 3D designs to print? 3D printing can be a fun and creative resource, but 3D design can be intimidating. If you are not experienced with 3D design, we recommend consulting an online 3D repository such as thingiverse.com or STLflix (the latter we maintain a subscription for). The site to view the library on STLflix is platform.stlflix.com . You won't be able to download the files, but you can get an idea for what they have. Is there anything I cannot 3D print? We do not allow the printing of functional weapons or their components at the makerspace. We also not allow the printing of designs that display or insinuate violence or intimidation towards others or constitute Nazi paraphernalia. Final discretion is left up to the staff at the RHPL makerspace. Do you offer classes on 3D printing? We interpret this as asking if we offer a class in either the hardware of our current machine (Bambu X1 Carbon) or 3D modeling. We do not offer classes in either but recommend youtube for searching for 3D modeling courses. For beginners, we recommend: https://youtu.be/gOs6Mdj7y_4?si=T7FM9TJgsOoe_8do Filament Printer Looking to make something bigger? See what our 3D filament printer can do. Learn more Creativebug Discover new crafts with more than 1,000 award-winning video classes taught by design experts and artists. Vist Creativebug Thingiverse Thingiverse is a thriving design community for discovering, making, and sharing 3D printable things. Visit Thingiverse Find Inspiration

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Visit Explora for Middle School Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality. Visit Explora for Primary Students Designed to meet the unique needs of its users, Explora supports both student research and classroom instruction with rich, reliable content and easy-to-use functionality. Visit Gale Databases Complete listing of over 60 Gale Research databases, including Biography, Science, U.S. History, and World History in Context. Visit Hoopla Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies, and TV shows with no waiting! Titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. Visit Middle School Reference Search Plus Middle school magazines and reference books including thousands of biographies, primary source documents, over a million photos, maps and flags. 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Visit eBooks K-8 Collection The eBook K-8 Collection contains titles chosen to support a quality learning experience for K-8 students for subject areas taught in elementary and middle schools. Content aligns with Common Core Curriculum Standards. The collection also features a selection of teacher resources to support educators and administrators. Visit Bookflix Thematically paired fiction and nonfiction titles are designed to bridge learning-to-read and reading-to-learn. Animated classic storybooks introduce early learners to the delights of reading while sparking curiosity, creating a natural springboard into the paired nonfiction text for deeper discovery. iOS ABC Kids – Tracing & Phonics ABC Kids is a free phonics and alphabet teaching app that makes learning fun for children, from toddlers all the way to kindergartners. 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This is a perfect collection of educational games for little kids. (Free) Andorid iOS Preschool! & Toddler kids learning Abby Games Numbers, Patterns, Puzzles, Letters, Counting, Sizes, Shadows, Matching, Colors, Shapes, Differences and more. Its simple child-friendly interface offers children an engaging way to master essential preschool skills in the total of 14 (!) DIFFERENT EXCITING EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES (twelve educational activities + two creative activities). (Free) Andorid iOS Quizlet Quizlet is the easiest way to study, practice and master what you’re learning. Create your own flashcards or choose from millions created by other students. (Free - Contains In-app purchases) Andorid iOS Reach Across The Stars (Smithsonian) Women are featured in short “stories” (one to two minutes) and longer “journeys” (five to eight minutes). 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