Books & More

New Book Titles

Keep up on all the new titles at the library. Lists are divided by age – adult, teen and youth – and by categories such as fiction, non-fiction, mystery, science fiction/fantasy, graphic novels and biography, along with teen scene and youth chapter books and picture books. Don't miss any new titles. Sign up to receive e-newsletters featuring the new titles.

Book Club Kits

Discover everything you need to know about our Book Club Kits! These kits are perfect for book groups of all sizes and include multiple copies of a selected title.

Digital Imaging and Audio Lab (DIAL)

This is a do-it-yourself (DIY) service—ROPL provides the equipment and step-by-step instructions, but you manage the entire process. Each session is up to four hours long, giving you full control from start to finish.

eBooks, eAudio, eMovies & eMagazines

Enjoy the convenience of digital entertainment with the Royal Oak Public Library! Access eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMovies, and eMagazines anytime, anywhere. Browse a wide selection of popular titles and genres through our user-friendly digital platforms.

Home Delivery Service

The Royal Oak Public Library (ROPL) Home Delivery Service program helps fulfill the library’s mission by offering services to residents who are unable to leave their home due to a permanent or temporary disability or illness.

LoT (Library of Things)

The Library of Things is an exciting collection of non-traditional items that you can check out from the Royal Oak Public library. We currently have items such tools, toys, electronics, musical instruments, crafting items, outdoor equipment, and more!

Suggest a Title for Purchase (online fillable form)

Local Author Submission Form (downloadable PDF)

Makerspace

This collaborative space in our library has a variety of equipment and materials available for your use. In addition, staff will host creative programs in the space – visit our events calendar to seek out any upcoming programs.

Seed and Plant Propagation Library

Our Seed Library is an important library resource that helps to promote food independence, seed diversity, maintaining heritage varieties, and the saving of seeds that are adapted to the local climate and growing conditions. Seed saving and sharing is a money saving, sustainable practice that is hundreds of years old, connects us to the past as well as the earth, and is a great way to give back to the community.

Vinyl Collection

Explore the Royal Oak Public Library's vinyl collection and rediscover the joy of music! From classics to modern hits, there's something for everyone. Don’t have a record player? Ask about borrowing one from the library. Stop by and find your next favorite album today!