Rochester Hills Public Library

In recognition of Juneteenth, Adult Serivces Librarian Allison shares Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson.

"I liked this book because it is so well written in an easy, but meaningful prose that encourages you to stop and reflect. It's the story of a girl growing up who is learning about her history and herself, and we have the pleasure of growing along with her. Through her poetry, we feel her struggles with growing up, prejudice, and faith."

Find more Juneteenth reads at rhpl.org/explore

Power Outage Update: Power has been restored, and all services are available on the second floor.
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Due to elevator maintenance, there will be no power on the second floor on Friday, June 19, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

The library will be open, and the elevator, WiFi, seating, and browsing will still be available on the second floor.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Curate, download, and keep your personal music library for free. Courtesy of RHPL.

Learn more at https://rhpl.freegalmusic.com/

Image 1 Description: The back of a woman with her hair up is wearing earbuds and looking down at her phone with the Freegal app open.

Image 2 Description: A close up of a phone lying on corded earbuds with Lover Girl by Laufey & Spencer Stewart playing.

Summer Reading has officially begun ☀️ Thanks for learning, playing, planting, and chilling with us!

Summer evenings are delightful. Summer evenings with music are extra delightful.

Dance and sing along with Beverly Meyer, our first family concert of the summer.
Thursday, June 18, 7 p.m.
https://events.getlocalhop.com/rochester-hills-public-library/organization/IVF3VpXT3c/ #/events/5PVPuDFOAB/instances/mJtcJAE7q7/

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"Our groups are more than language programs. They bring people together, build confidence, and remind us that learning English can be joyful, social, and empowering."

RHPL's Conversation Groups begin again next week. Register at calendar.rhpl.org

https://www.rhpl.org/rhpl-s-ell-services

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.

Join the Favorite Author Club and get the latest picks from Reese's, Oprah's, Jenna's, and GMA's book clubs.

https://rhpl.forms-db.com/view.php?id=155998

ID: Four books are lined up in an arch on a table with a window in the background.

Books from left to right: "Skylark" by Paula McLain (Good Morning America Book Club), "Buckeye" by Patrick Ryan (Read with Jenna), "To the Moon and Back" by Eliana Ramage (Reese's Book Club), "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano (Oprah's Book Club).

Add a new edition to your plant family at our plant propagation station and swap during summer reading kickoff.

Saturday, June 13, 12-2 p.m.
https://www.rhpl.org/grow-with-rhpl

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