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Huron-Clinton Metroparks Joins Michigan Activity Pass Program

The Huron-Clinton Metroparks and the system’s 13 unique parks are now officially the newest destinations in the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program, offering public library card holders across the state the chance to check out and access these ...

Support the Friends of the Library Through AmazonSmile!

Did you know that you can contribute to the Friends of the Royal Oak Public Library at the same time you shop on Amazon.com at no additional cost to you? This program started in 2013 to offer shoppers a simple way to support their favorite charit...

Welcome to LinkedIn Learning for Library!

Our Lynda.com service has been upgraded to a new platform with twice the amount of courses in 6 more languages. Learn relevant, professional skills on LinkedIn Learning. Now free to all patrons.

Get access to:

• 16,000+ online courses in 7 languages.
• Expert In...

Seniors’ Computer College Held Live/Virtual for the Royal Oak Public Library

This Senior College (ages 65-95) is for seniors and other interested adults. Take all seven classes to complete the course. A Certificate of Achievement will be e-mailed to you! Instructor Mike Wilson is an author of five books for seniors. Mike has taugh...

Let Us Help You Find Great Reads

Not sure what to read next? Your ROPL librarians are here with some suggestions! Complete our form to receive personalized book recommendations. One of our librarians will respond within a week with 3-5 titles. Please remember, the more information that y...

Register to View History Hounds® Presentations From the HSM

If you enjoy “sniffing out” and exploring fascinating historical subjects, the Historical Society of Michigan’s History Hounds® lecture series now offers weekly in-depth presentations, allowing attendees to curl up with a myriad of historical topics. You ...

Introducing The Library of Things

Ancestry Library Edition - Temporary Remote Access for Public Libraries

Access to Ancestry Library Edition has been temporarily expanded to library cardholders working remotely, courtesy of ProQuest and its partner Ancestry.  Remote access will be available until  June 30, 2021 and will continue to be re-eva...

Our Spring 2021 Leaflet | TWIGS Newsletter is Now Available

Spring 2021 offers a programming season packed full of events that celebrate diversity and inclusion. In addition to Black History in February and Women’s History in March, there are programs for the Chinese NewYear and Mardi Gras as well. The standard ar...

The Seed Library is Now Available Through Contactless Pickup

Fill out our form to make your selections and we'll contact you to setup a pick-up time.

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