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RHPL’s ELL Services
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.
Apr 22 min read


Your New Patron Account Portal
Beginning this week, enjoy a new patron account experience designed to make it easier to manage your holds, view checkouts, and keep track of your favorite materials.
Mar 22 min read


Youth Poetry Writing Contest
In honor of National Poetry Month, RHPL is having a youth poetry writing contest. Whether you write poems all the time or you’ve never written a poem before, this is your chance to express yourself and share your words with the community.
Apr 121 min read


April Poetry Month: Poetry Contest and Poetry Program for Adults!
All poets are encouraged to enter the RHPL’s Poetry Contest that starts Monday, April 6th at 9 a.m. Poets may submit up to 3 poems for the contest. Submission for the RHPL’s Poetry Contest ends April 24th, 6 p.m.
Apr 51 min read


April Spice Club: Star Anise
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.
Apr 12 min read

Spring 2026 | March–May
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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