ROCHESTER HILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER | WINTER 2022/2023 

EXPLORE THE YOUTH ROOM 

Five reasons to visit 

RHPL LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE 

Redesign inspired by the community 

LIBRARY DEBUTS A NEW MINI BOOKMOBILE

Old vehicle to be retired 



Cover: Patrons Chloe & Kathryn Kavanagh att 
end Story Group: Toddler STEAM. Photo: Michele Dimond 


GENERAL 
INFORMATION 

Juliane Morian, Library Director 

juliane.morian@rhpl.org 

General ......................... 248-656-2900 
Adult .................................... 650-7130 
Youth ................................... 650-7140 
Outreach/Bookmobile ......... 650-7150 
TDD...................................... 650-7153 
Hours ................................... 650-7170 
Item Renewals ..................... 650-7174 
Friends Membership............ 650-7160 
Friends Events...................... 650-7176 
Friends Book Sales ............... 650-7178 
Friends Gift Shop ................ 650-7179 

LIBRARY BOARD 

Madge Lawson........................ President 
Anne Kucher.................... Vice President 

Charles Stouffer....................... Secretary 


Robert Bonam......................... Treasurer 
Melinda Deel.............................. Trustee 

Julianne Reyes............................ Trustee 


City of Rochester Liaison: Alice Moo 
Oakland Township Library 
Board Liaison: Michael Tyler 


The library board meets monthly 
on the second Monday. Meetings 
are open to the public. Reasonable 
auxiliary aids & services are available. 


NEWS & VIEWS STAFF 

Tiffany Dziurman Stozicki 
Editor & Public Relations Manager 


Michele Dimond 

Graphic Designer & 
Public Relations Assistant 


Contributors: Mary Davis, Rebecca 
LaFave, Betsy Raczkowski, Allison 

Sartwell 

REGISTRATION & LIBRARY 
CARD INFORMATION 


This icon indicates registration 

is required. Many programs 
require registration with an active 
RHPL card unless otherwise noted. To 
apply for an RHPL card, visit rhpl.org/ 
use-the-library/get-a-library-card. 


A LETTER FROM 
THE LIBRARY 
DIRECTOR 

In the spring and fall, I offer behind-the-scenes tours of the 
library. Tours begin in one of the library's most popular 
spaces, Youth Services or the Youth Room. In 2020, this room 
was renamed the Christine Lind Hage Youth Room in honor 
of our previous library director, who served RHPL for more 
than 30 years. 


During tours of the Youth Room, I like to share my favorite 
facts about this space and ask tour-goers fun questions. For 
example, did you know the 750-gallon freshwater fish tank in 
the room was donated by Friends of RHPL when the building 
opened in 1992? It is one of the most memorable features 
inside the library. The freshwater aquarium houses fish 
rescued from poor aquatic environments. 

Did you know there are specialized rooms and study nooks in 
the Youth Room, along with ten zones or spaces designed for 
dedicated purposes? Some of these spaces include a story-
time room, an Explorer Zone for educational toys, and an Alice 
in Wonderland-themed study space. We are honored that 
RHPL serves as one of the first spaces where children practice 
sharing in a social setting. 

The Youth Room also has six major collection groups shelved 
according to reading level and/or material format. The 
youngest learner collections are positioned furthest from the 
Youth Room entry door. This allows for the maximum safety of 
our littlest patrons who practice crawling and walking -- often 
for the first time. 

For nearly 100 years, families and children have enjoyed 
educational services and fun playtime activities in the local 
public library. Our youth services team partners with parents 
to foster exploration, discovery, and learning for developing 
minds. I invite you to learn more about our Youth Room in 
this issue of News & Views. 



SAVE THE DATE! 
FRIENDS’ HOLIDAY 
HOME TOUR IS 
DECEMBER 11 

Make sure your holiday plans include one of 
Rochester’s most popular holiday attractions—the 
Friends of Rochester Hills Public Library’s Holiday 
Home Tour 2022! The tour takes place on Sunday, 
December 11, from noon to 5 p.m. and showcases 
five area homes decorated in high style for the 
holidays. Also part of the tour is the gift boutique 

located at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van 
Hoosen Farm. 

After touring the homes and shopping for holiday 
gifts, partake in cider and donut refreshments at 
the museum. A special perk for tour ticket holders is 
free admission to the museum’s annual model train 
display. 

“The tour presents some singular design options 
and ideas," Friends president Ron Meegan said, "and 
shouldn’t be missed by anyone who enjoys this time 
of the year." 


WINTER USED BOOK SALE 

The Friends Fall Used Book Sale begins with a 

Members Night on January 25 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. 
Nonmembers may purchase a Friends membership 
at the door. Public sale hours are: 

Thursday, January 26, 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. 
Friday, January 27, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 
Saturday, January 28, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. 
Sunday (Bag Day), January 29, 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. 


Call 248-650-7178 to learn more about used 
book sales. 

FRIENDS 
FASHION FORWARD AT 
THE FRIENDS STORE  

Michigan winters can be brutal. But Friends Library 
Store volunteers and library staff fend off the cold in 
stylish, warm, cute, and cozy scarves, gloves, mittens, 
and earmuffs found at the gift boutique. Come in and 
shop soon for the best selection. 



WINE, WIT & WISDOM 2023 

The Friends of RHPL are currently planning the eighth 
annual Wine, Wit, & Wisdom fundraiser for April 29, 
2023. Attendees receive dinner, drinks, and dessert 
and can choose up to two presentations on topics 
ranging from Mackinac Island history and the history 
of Selfridge Air Force to DIY wine making and what it 
takes to be a master gardener. Tickets will go on sale
in early 2023. 


ADULT 6 
YOUTH 14 
TEEN 12 
EUREKA LAB 13 
OUTREACH 9 

Top 5 Reasons to Visit theYouth Room 
at RHPL 

Rochester Hills Public Library 
is a Family Place Library 

Rochester Hills Public Library (RHPL) joined the 
Family Place Libraries™ network in 2013. As a 
result, RHPL can offer unique and enjoyable 
programs and services for babies, toddlers, 
preschoolers, parents, and caregivers. The Parent/ 
Child Workshop is the principal program of Family 
Place Libraries™. Rich with toys, books, and art 
activities, Parent/Child Workshops offer critical 
play-based learning, along with opportunities for 
families to spend time together, make friends, 
and talk one-on-one with specialists on child 
development. RHPL offers three workshops per 
year in late Fall, early Spring, and mid-Summer. 
RHPL provides families with many resources to 
nurture their child's development during the first 
years of life, helping to ensure children enter 
school ready and able to learn. 


In-person story groups 

Story groups introduce young children to early 
literacy concepts and practices to prepare 
them for future reading success. RHPL offers a 
variety of story group options during six-week 
sessions: Baby Play, Toddler STEAM, Preschool 
STEAM, Music & Movement, and Family Fun. 
Story group activities are designed and selected 
by librarians for specific age groups; parent/ 
caregiver participation is a must in all groups. To 
accommodate as many children as possible, each 
child should register for only one story group 
per session. One registration signs your child up 
for the entire six-week session. For more about 
Winter story groups, visit our online program 
calendar at calendar.rhpl.org. Registration for 
Winter story groups begins on Monday, January 
2, at 9 a.m. 


The Explorer Zone 

The Youth Room’s Explorer Zone has new toys 
and other learning materials for kids to discover, 
play, and learn. The Explorer Zone is a welcoming 
space where families with young children can relax, 
interact, and read together. Toys and other learning 
materials are selected by RHPL’s Early Childhood 
Specialist Wendy Lehman to maximize learning 
opportunities in a fun and inviting way. “Studies 
have shown that young children learn best through 
hands-on play,” said Lehman, “and we want to 
provide learning opportunities for patrons of all 
ages at RHPL.” Please use these new toys gently 
and with care, as you would with your favorite toy 
at home. The Explorer Zone is open during regular 
library hours but closes 30 minutes early each day 
for cleaning and sanitizing. 

Personalized book picks 
& surprise book bundles 

Is your child looking for a book suggestion? Are 
you looking to pick up books for your child without 
spending time searching the stacks? Call the Youth 
Room or visit the Youth Services page at rhpl.org and 
click Personal Recommendation or Find Your Next 
Read. Fill out the short form to receive a prompt 
reply from a Youth librarian during regular business 
hours. Librarians will use the information 
you provide to suggest new titles or place a 
surprise book bundle on the hold shelf or at the 
drive-thru window for you. 


Librarians are your 
greatest resource 

RHPL librarians can connect you to the information 
you need through books, databases, community resources, 
or other avenues. Call or visit the Youth 
Room to talk with a librarian today! 


ADULT PROGRAMS 


Register online at calendar.rhpl.org or scan the QR code using the camera on your mobile 
device. Questions? Call the Adult Reference Desk at 248-650-7130 or send an email to 
adult.reference@rhpl.org. Registration opens one month before the programs begin. 

HEALTH & WELLNESS 

Vision Board Experience: 
Envision Your Best Year 
Thursday, January 5, 7 p.m. 
Multipurpose Room. Teens & Adults. 

Spend an evening with wellness 
and mindset coach Courtney 
Jones, and create your life vision 
for the New Year. Supplies 
provided. Space is limited. 

Author Talk: A Fight for Full Disclosure 
Tuesday, January 17, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. 

Dr. Stanley Berry, renowned chair of Obstetrics & 
Gynecology at Wayne State University School of 
Medicine, discusses his debut novel, A Fight for 
Full Disclosure. 

Sugar Blues 
Thursday, January 19, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. 
Do you have sugar cravings? Holistic health coach 
Shpresa Toma explains how to kick those cravings 
away by explaining what sugar cravings tell us and if 
watching television can make us more hungry, tired, and 
overweight. 

Regain Bladder & Bowel Control 
Thursday, January 26, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. 

Dr. Jasneet S. Bhullar, MD, a colorectal surgeon 
with Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital, 
discusses matters related to bladder and 
bowel health. 

Maximize Your Medicare 

Tuesday, January 31, 7 p.m. 
Multipurpose Room. 

Jae Oh, author of Maximize Your 
Medicare, explains Medicare Parts 
A & B, prescription drug benefits, Medigap and 
Medicare Advantage, and the Inflation Reduction 
Act in full detail during this information-only 
presentation. 

Living with Dementia Part 4: 
The Art of Caregiving 
Thursday, February 16, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. 

Vicki Klanke, RN, CDP, discusses the caregiving 
journey and teaches skills to provide care with 
confidence and compassion. 


FILMS 

The Season in the Mist: A Story of 
Sikhs in America 
Tuesday, January 24, 7 p.m. Not Rated 
Multipurpose Room. 

Directed by sociology professor and filmmaker Arifa 
Javed, this Michigan-made documentary interviews 
members of the Sikh minority among Indian 
immigrants and addresses the contributions Sikhs 
have made to American society. 


The Last Black Man in San Francisco 
Tuesday, February 7, 6 p.m. Rated R (17+) 
Multipurpose Room. 

The Last Black Man in San Francisco is a poignant 
and sweeping story of hometowns and how they’re 
made—and kept alive—by the people who love 
them. Starring Jimmie Fails and Danny Glover. 
Based on a true story. 

HISTORY, ART, & CULTURE 


Smart Towns: Pearl Harbor & the 
American Response 
Tuesday, December 6, 7 p.m. 

Multipurpose Room. 
Frank Cardimen, a professor at Oakland University, 
discusses the December 7, 1941, battle at Pearl 
Harbor and the American ingenuity and courage 
following that horrible day. 


Guardians of Michigan: Architectural 
Sculpture of the Pleasant Peninsulas 
Thursday, December 8, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. 

Historian and photographer 
Jeff Morrison presents over 100 
photos of architectural sculptures 
found on buildings throughout 
Michigan — from Ann Arbor 
to Ontonagon and all points in 
between. 


A Celebration: The Detroit Lions 
Tuesday, January 10, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. 

Are you a Detroit Lions fan? Join sports writer, author, 
and historian Marty Gitlin for a fun and engaging 
evening that covers the most interesting and greatest
teams, players, and events in Detroit Lions' history.

Special Event: The Refugee Experience 
Wednesday, February 8, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. 

Hear the stories and discover the journey Sayed 
Nizamuddin Hashimi and his family took from Kabul, 
Afghanistan, to Rochester, Michigan, in this personal 
and poignant talk about their refugee experience. 


Michigan Beer: A Heady History 
Tuesday, February 21, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. 

Join author Patti Smith for an intoxicating ride 
through the beers of the early settlers to Prohibition 
and those that remained standing after two world 
wars. 

Bulgaria & Balkan Wanderings 
Thursday, February 23, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. 

Mariya Fogarasi is our tour guide to Bulgaria, its 
history, festivals, customs, and cuisine, along with a 
few surrounding points of interest. 


Hell from the Heavens 
Tuesday, February 28, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. 

Author John Wukovits discusses one of the most 
amazing World War II exploits featuring the crew of 
the USS Laffey in April 1945. Learn how his book on 
the subject became a major motion picture directed 
by Mel Gibson and about his role as film advisor. 


Basic Technology Help for SeniorsSaturdays: December 17, January 14 & 
February 11, 12 p.m. Conference Room A.

Need assistance with technology? Meet with our 
patient and friendly teen volunteers who can 
show you the basics on your device or a library 
computer. 

SCIENCE & THE 
ENVIRONMENT 

Winter Wildlife 
Tuesday, December 13, 7 p.m. Multipurpose Room. 

Dinosaur Hill's Amanda Felk explores some of the 
adaptations that all-weather wildlife have to 
keep warm and stay fed during the coldest time 
of the year. 

WINTER CONCERT 
SERIES 

Scan the QR codes with the camera on your 
mobile device for a music preview! 

Clarke, Reed, and Meadows 
Sunday, December 11, 2 p.m. 
Multipurpose Room. 

Singer-songwriter 
Ryne Clarke, 
guitarist/frontman 
David Reed of 
Short Panic, and 
classically-trained 
vocalist/violinist 
Megan Meadows perform their folk originals, as 
well as folk tunes from the 1960s and 70s. 

The Boblo Islanders 
Sunday, January 15, 2 p.m. 
Multipurpose Room. 

Spend a winter afternoon 
with this Detroit-based 
quartet and listen to songs 
from the 1920s and 30s for 
Hawaiian guitar. 

Matthew Ball (The Boogie Woogie Kid) 
Sunday, February 19, 
2 p.m. Multipurpose Room. 

Back by popular demand, Matthew 
Ball (aka The Boogie Woogie Kid) returns 
to RHPL for a family concert featuring
 New Orleans songs, Boogie-Woogie piano, 
and Swing-Era favorites from the American 
Songbook. 

WRITING & BOOKS 

Scribes Writers' Workshop 
Wednesdays: December 14, January 11 & 25, 
February 8 & 22, 1 p.m. Conference Room A. 

This drop-in workshop is for those who love to 
write, want to learn from experienced writers, or let 
their writing ideas flow. Members write on a given 
topic or thought starter and give and take feedback. 
Registration is not required. 

Books on Tap 
Monday, January 9, 7 p.m. 
Main Street Billiards, VIP Room.
 
Meet at Main Street Billiards (215 S. Main Street) 
for a casual book club in a relaxed setting. Food and 
drinks are available for purchase. Copies of Noise: 
A Flaw in Human Judgment by Daniel Kahneman, 
Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein can be picked 
up at the Adult Reference Desk upon registration or 
download an eBook edition using the Libby app.
 
RHPL’s Writers Group 
Tuesdays: January 10 & February 14, 6:30 p.m. 
Conference Room A. 

Join other writers in a workshop-style session 
once a month. Space is limited! 

Between the Lines 
Tuesdays: January 17 & February 21, 2 p.m. 
Conference Room A. 
Thursdays: January 19 & February 23, 2 p.m. 
Conference Room A. 

Join the library's lively monthly book discussion! 
Copies of the book can be picked up at the Adult 
Reference Desk upon registration or download an 
eBook edition using the Libby app. 

January 17: Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson 
January 19: The Personal Librarian by Marie 
Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray 
February 21: Cold Vanish: Seeking the Missing in 
North America’s Wildlands by Jon Billman 
February 23: Disability Visibility by Alice Wong

POP CULTURE & GAMES 

Know-It-All Trivia Smackdown! 
Mondays: December 12 & February 13, 
7 p.m. Main Street Billiards, Solarium. 


Know a little bit about everything? Meet at 
Main Street Billiards (215 S. Main Street) with 
your team of up to six people and see if you 
have what it takes to be crowned champions! 
The top team will win a prize. Food and drinks 
are available for purchase. 


Adult Board Game Night 
Tuesdays: December 20, January 17, 
February 21, 7 p.m. Conference Room B. 

Calling all tabletop board 
gamers! Looking to play a new 
game or maybe meet fellow 
board gaming friends? Choose 
one of our games or bring one 
from home! 


Nerf at Nite 
Friday, January 27, 6:45 p.m. Ages 18+. 

What's more fun than a Nerf battle? A Nerf 
battle in the library after hours! We’re taking 
over the library for an epic Nerf war after the 
library closes. Register up to two people with 
your RHPL card beginning December 27. 

CRAFTS 

Register for craft programs to reserve supplies, 
pick up your kits on the dates listed, and take 
them home! Once registered, you can pick up 
kits at the Adult Reference Desk. 

Snow-Frosted Candy Jar 
December 6-13. Take & Make. 

Make a “snow-covered” candy 
jar using epsom salt, glitter, 
and a recycled container. 
Candy included. 

OUTREACH SERVICES 


Register online at calendar.rhpl.org or scan 
the QR code using the camera on your mobile 
device. Questions? Call Outreach Services at 
248-650-7150 or send an email to outreach@rhpl.org. 


ELL Book Club: To Kill A Mockingbird 
Thursdays: December 1 - February 23, 10 a.m. 
Conference Room B. 

Meet with Rebecca and other 
English language learners to 
read a book and talk about it in 
a friendly setting. Copies of the 
book will be available at the first 
meeting. 

English Matters: ELL Conversation Group
Tuesdays: January 10 - March 28, 10 a.m. 
Thursdays: January 12 - March 30, 10 a.m. 
Saturdays: January 14 - April 1, 10 a.m. 
Conference Room A. 

Conversation groups are a 
time to come together and 
discuss hometowns, food, 
hobbies, jobs, and other 
informal topics. Joining a 
group will introduce you 
to new friends for a great 
time! 

American Culture 
Mondays: February 6, 13, 20 & 27, 10 a.m. 
Conference Room A. 

Join Mariano for an informal group discussion. This group 
is open to all ELL students and newcomers. The group will 
discuss and share experiences and observations about the 
customs and manners of American culture. 

50 Books in a Year 
January-December 2023.
rhpl.beanstack.org.

Make 2023 the year 
to read! Challenge 
yourself to read 
more this year and 
keep track of your 
reading using RHPL’s 
online Beanstack 
account or app for 
Apple and Android 
devices. Read and 
earn badges to win 
prizes and entries to 
grand prize drawings 
at the end of 2023.

Library Holiday Hours

RHPL reminds patrons that the library 
will be closed December 24-25 and 
December 30-January 1 for the holidays. 

GetSetUp! 

The Library of Michigan and the Michigan 
Department of Health and Human 
Services (MDHHS) have partnered to 
provide virtual classes for seniors in 
Michigan. GetSetUp allows older adults 
to access free classes from the comfort 
of home or in the library. Topics include 
digital literacy, financial planning, aging 
in place, exercise programs, and more. 
Visit www.getsetup.io/partner/michigan 
today to begin learning for a lifetime.

RHPL has some exciting news to share with you! 
The library has a new website! 

The site’s design was created by RHPL’s web team and 
contractor LocalHop, but led by feedback from the 
community. RHPL’s web team engaged the community in 
frequent usability tests that included one-on-one sessions 
where patrons provided candid comments on what 
worked and what didn’t. If you were one of the patrons 
randomly selected to help test the site, thank you for your 
assistance. 

Headquartered in Pontiac, MI, LocalHop is the team 
behind RHPL's online program calendar and room 
reservation tools. 
Some of the great new features at rhpl.org include: 
• Easy online catalog access (the most popular feature) 
• Featured events and news on the home page 
• Quick links to frequently used services such as new 
items and getting a library card 
• Easy access to premium articles and databases 
• Recommended reading carousels for every 
department 
• Updated and streamlined information and online 
services 

RHPL ANNOUNCES THE 
PURCHASE OF A NEW 
MINI-BOOKMOBILE 


After much thought and planning, RHPL has retired the 
current Community Bookmobile. Over the past several 
months, the 30-year-old vehicle has had maintenance 
issues that mechanics cannot replicate, diagnose, or fix. 
RHPL purchased the bookmobile from another library 
in 2018. The bus served two libraries and thousands of 
patrons in two different parts of the country. But after 
decades of service, it's time to let it go. 

RHPL has provided bookmobile service for 18 years. For 
the past four years, the library’s beloved Community 
Bookmobile visited over 20 locations across the greater 
Rochester area each week to bring the library to where 
patrons live. It held over 3,000 popular items for all ages 
and was a favorite family destination for many. 

However, when one door closes, usually another opens. 
RHPL is pleased to announce that it has purchased a 
new Dodge ProMaster 3500 utility van to replace the 
community bookmobile. While the van is smaller than 
the retired bookmobile (and temporary until RHPL can 
purchase a larger bus), it will be outfitted with shelving 
and on the road in a few months. 

The new mini-bookmobile will provide similar service 
with some minor adjustments. RHPL patrons will still 

pick up holds and choose items from a small collection of 
materials. Our Outreach Services team is working on ways 
to improve the bookmobile experience for patrons and is 
excited to offer consistent, reliable, and friendly mobile 
service to the community once again. 



Help us name our mini-bookmobile!
To help celebrate the new vehicle, RHPL would 
like you to helpus name it! The naming contest 
is open only to individuals who are RHPL 
cardholders in good standing. Only one entry 
per RHPL library card number. The contest is 
open to all ages. 

Proposed names for the new mini-bookmobile 
should reflect the service it provides the 
community. All reasonable submissions will be 
considered. Please keep name entries in good 
taste. RHPL reserves the right to reject any or 
all proposed names. 

One winner will receive a dictionary/thesaurus 
and a downtown Rochester gift card. If there 
are multiple submissions of the same winning 
name, RHPL will conduct a random drawing to 
decide the winner. 

To enter, visit https://bit.ly/3T9HJ2Q and fill 
out the contest form by 5 p.m. on December 
31, 2022. RHPL will announce the winning 
entry on January 16, 2023, on the library’s 
website and Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram 
pages. 

Good Luck! 

TEEN PROGRAMS 


Register online at calendar.rhpl.org or scan the QR code using the camera on your mobile 
device. Questions? Call the Adult Reference Desk at 248-650-7130 or send an email to 
teen@rhpl.org. 


VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT 
Wednesdays: December 7, January 11 & 
February 8, 7 p.m. Check the Program 
Calendar for Room Locations. 

Show your skills in one of 
our monthly video game 
tournaments! 


TEEN ADVISORY BOARD (TAB) 
Wednesdays: December 14, January 18 & 
February 15, 7 p.m. Conference Room A/Discord.

Share your ideas about teen programs and other 
library matters at these fun meetings (now holding 
hybrid meetings online and in person). Fill out a 
TAB application by clicking on the Teen Services tab 
under Departments at rhpl.org. Questions? Contact 
RHPL’s teen librarian at teen@rhpl.org. 

TEEN CRAFTERNOON 
Mondays: December 19, January 16 & 
February 20, 7 p.m. Eureka Lab. 

Do you enjoy crafting? Then join other 
crafty teens to make unique items in RHPL’s 
makerspace. 

RHPL PLAYERS GUILD (RPG) 
Wednesdays: December 21, January 25 & 
February 22, 7 p.m. Conference Room A. 

Come to RHPL to play tabletop games, including 
board games, card games, role-playing games, 
and more! Are you interested in becoming a 
dungeon master for D&D or leading a specific 
board game? Send an email to teen@rhpl.org 
for more information. 


NERF AT NIGHT 
Friday, January 20, 6:45 p.m. Ages 13-18. 

Don’t let the adults have 
all the fun! This time, 
teens take over the library 
for an epic Nerf war after 
the library closes. Register 
up to two people with 
your RHPL card. 



Register online at calendar.rhpl.org or scan the QR code using the camera on your mobile device. 
Questions? Call the Adult Reference Desk at 248-650-7130 or send an email to 
adult.reference@rhpl.org.

EUREKA LAB 


3D Design Drop-in Workshop 
Wednesdays: December-January, 5 p.m. 

Do you want to learn more about 3D design? 
Come to these workshops for help with 
onshape, tinkercad, and inkscape. Registration is 
not required. Come with specific questions 
or ideas. 


Engraved Holiday Ornaments 
Thursday, December 8, 
6 p.m. All Ages. 

Back by popular demand! Use 
RHPL’s Glowforge laser cutter 
to engrave a personalized 
holiday ornament or decor 
item. 

Wooden Picture Transfer Ornament or Coaster 
Monday, December 12, 6 p.m. 

Make personalized wooded ornaments for 
holiday decor, or turn them into coasters for 
unique gifts! 

Personalized Mugs 
Thursday, January 5, 6 p.m. Grades 3+. 

Use RHPL’s Cricut 
mug press to make 
a personalized mug. 
Create designs or use 
photos to press onto 
your mug. 

Personalized Stamps 
Monday, January 23, 6 p.m. 

Have a unique name you can never 
find on a stamp? Do you have 
something to say but can’t find the 
right stamp in the store? Then come 
to RHPL to make a personalized 
statement stamp! 

Tweens Hat Making 
Saturday, February 18, 10 a.m. Ages 11-13. 

Calling all tweens! Make personalized hats using 
RHPL’s Cricut machine and hat press. 

DIY Candles 
Monday, February 27, 6 p.m. 

Are you interested in making 
your own candles but unsure 
how to begin? Tired of the 
same old scents and wish you 
could create your own? If so, 
this class is will show you how! 


YOUTH PROGRAMS

Register all children attending with the child’s RHPL card (if required). See page 2 forinformation on howto sign up for a library card. Register online at calendar.rhpl.org or scanthe QR code using the camera on your mobile device. Questions? Call the Youth ReferenceDesk at 248-650-7140 or email youthreference@rhpl.org. Registrations foryouth programsYOUTH 
open one week before the programs begin. 


Library After Hours Winter Fun 
Friday, January 13, 6-8 p.m. All Ages. 

Come in and warm up during a festive winter 
weekend. Enjoy live music upstairs for adults and 
downstairs for kids, activities, and more!

Storybook Trail 
December 1-31. All Ages. Downtown Rochester. 

Visit Downtown Rochester’s Big Bright Light Show 
and take a walk on our storybook trail. We’ll provide 
a map to guide your journey to each page. Enjoy the 
story at your own pace, and make sure to stop in at 
each participating business! 

LEGO® Club 

Tuesdays: December 13, January 31, 
& February 28, 6-8 p.m. Ages 5-12. Story Room. 

Calling all builders! It’s time to let 
your imagination soar! We provide 
the LEGO® bricks you bring your 
imagination! Please leave your 
personal bricks at home. RHPL will 
display your creations each month 
in the Youth Room. 


Evening Family Storytime 
Wednesdays: December 14, January 11, & 
February 8, 7 p.m. All Ages. Story Room. 

Looking for family fun? Join Wendy for a special 
monthly themed storytime and project for the 
whole family. Each date has separate registration. 

Nightmare Before Christmas
Saturday, December 17, 2 p.m. Grades 5-12. 
Rated PG. Multipurpose Room. 

Is your holiday spirit feeling a little spooky 
this year? Dress-up in a costume or ugly 
sweater and make some gingerbread 
houses. We’ll end the afternoon with the 
movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas 


Picnic Flicks! 
Wednesdays: December 28, January 25, February 
22, 6-7:30 p.m. All Ages. Multipurpose Room. 

Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy a movie on the big 
screen! 

Noon Year Party! 
Thursday, December 29, 11 a.m. All Ages. 
Story Room. 

Listen to a story, create crafts, 
and make your wishes for the 
New Year. We’ll ring it in by 
throwing confetti and counting 
down to the “noon” year together. 


Winter Story Groups 
Registration for the Winter Story Group session 
begins on Monday January 2. Story Groups begin 
the following week and continue for six weeks. 
Different groups are offered during this session. 
Detailed descriptions of each group can be found
online at calendar.rhpl.org. 



National Day of Service Project 
Monday, January 9-January 16. All Ages. 
Youth Room. 

Add your ideas for honoring Dr. Martin Luther 
King Jr.'s legacy to our community installation 
and put your ideas into action by donating items 
to the Neighborhood House’s Clothes Closet. 


How to Catch a 
Unicorn 


Monday, January 9, 6 p.m. 
Ages 3-6. Story Room. 

Enjoy a reading of How to Catch a 
Unicorn, followed by unicorn crafts. 
Free Play Saturday! 


Saturdays: January 14, & February 11, 10 a.m. 
Ages 1-5. Multipurpose Room. 

Join Wendy for a fun-filled hour of play-based 
learning for toddlers and preschoolers. Each date has 
a separate registration. 


LEGO® 
Master Challenge 
Thursday, January 12, 6 p.m. Ages 5+. 
Story Room. 


Do you have what it takes to be a master 
builder? Join us for a LEGO® design challenge to 
make your best creation! 

Mail a ‘Zine to a Friend! 
Monday, January 16, 2 p.m. 
Ages 6+. Story Room. 

Do you know friends or 
family members love to 
get mail? Well, let’s mail 
them a ‘zine! Learn what 
a ‘zine is and how they 
are made. 


Pet Vet Clinic 
Saturday, January 21, 
2-3 p.m. Ages 3-8. 
Story Room. 

You're the veterinarian today. 
Give your favorite stuffed 
pet a check-up. All supplies 
provided. 

Cartography (Map-Making) 
Certification! 

Friday, February 10, 2 p.m. Ages 6+. Story Room. 

Where can you go to learn about 
maps? To the library, of course! Learn 
how to read a map and map symbols, 
then make your own. At the end 
of the lesson, students will receive 
cartography certification! 


Valeween Rocks 


Monday, February 13, 6 p.m. Ages 4-9. 
Story Room. 

Enjoy a monster Valentine’s Day story, 
then paint a spooky Valentine’s Day rock. 


Pigeon Pageant 
Saturday, February 18, 10 a.m. Ages 3-8. 
Story Room. 

Read some of Mo Willems’ pigeon adventures with a 
Youth librarian, and then create your own! 


Hybrid Creature Creator 
Monday, February 20, 2 p.m. Ages 6+. Story Room. 

Use your imaginations to create and design new 
creatures! What traits and characteristics will your 
creature have? It’s up to you! 


Straw Weaving 
Thursday, February 23, 6 p.m. Ages 9-12. 
Story Room. 

Calling all Tweens! Come to craft night at the 
library to learn straw weaving and make bracelets, 
headbands, necklaces, or bookmarks. 


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LIBRARY HOURS 

Sunday…..................1 p.m.-6 p.m. 
Monday-Thursday…….............9 a.m.-9 p.m. 
Friday-Saturday……..................9 a.m.-6 p.m. 


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