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Fisher Body

Fisher Body and Fisher Brothers

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come learn about the about the brothers of the Fisher Body and the ties to the Fisher Theater in Detroit. Bill Pringle from the Detroit Historical Museum will be giving a talk abou...

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Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:

Come learn about the about the brothers of the Fisher Body and the ties to the Fisher Theater in Detroit. Bill Pringle from the Detroit Historical Museum will be giving a talk about the Fisher Body and brothers

Stained glass butterfly and flowers on a window overlooking the butterfly garden

Butterfly Garden Spring Planting

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Butterfly Garden at Royal Oak Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Butterfly Garden Volunteering:

Help us maintain our beautiful butterfly garden! Join our MSU Master Gardeners to assist with cutting back and removing old plants, trimming, weeding, watering, transplanting, clea...

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Butterfly Garden
Age Group: Adults

Help us maintain our beautiful butterfly garden! Join our MSU Master Gardeners to assist with cutting back and removing old plants, trimming, weeding, watering, transplanting, clean-up and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Volunteer approval required

All volunteers must submit a volunteer application and background check form and receive notice of approval prior to helping in the butterfly garden. Please visit this link for more information and to apply.

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Birding with Clinton River Watershed Council: Family

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Youth Activity Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School
Event Details:

Bring your whole family and spend time outside, connect with nature, and identify local birds! This hobby provides an opportunity to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the natu...

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Youth Activity Room
Age Group: Family, Elementary Age, Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Bring your whole family and spend time outside, connect with nature, and identify local birds!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Family Program Audience

Family events are for youth and their adult caregivers.

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program.

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ESL Conversation Club

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Small Conference Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Age Group:
Adults
ESL Conversation Club:

The club, in partnership with Oakland Community College, is designed to give non-native speakers a chance to practice their English skills. English speakers who want to learn about...

Event Details:

The Movie to watch prior to the meeting is The Squid and the Whale, available on Kanopy, or Netflix as well as on DVD through our Library Network. Participants can meet in per...

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Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

The club, in partnership with Oakland Community College, is designed to give non-native speakers a chance to practice their English skills. English speakers who want to learn about other cultures are invited as well. Participants view a movie prior to the meeting, to discuss with the group. All skill levels welcome.

The Movie to watch prior to the meeting is The Squid and the Whale, available on Kanopy, or Netflix as well as on DVD through our Library Network

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Encouraged

We encourage you to register for this program, but it is not required.

Fly Fishing

Fly Fishing 101

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basic of Fly Fishing from Fly Fisherman that work at the Royal Oak Orvis store on Woodward Ave. Fly Fishing is an angling technique that uses an ultra-light lure cal...

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Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Learn the basic of Fly Fishing from Fly Fisherman that work at the Royal Oak Orvis store on Woodward Ave. 

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Encouraged

We encourage you to register for this program, but it is not required.

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Short Story: The Alchemist

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Conference Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Alchemist by is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho.An Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago dreams of a treasure while in a ruined church. He consults a Gypsy fortune-te...

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Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

The Alchemist by is a novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Encouraged

We encourage you to register for this program, but it is not required.

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Library Board of Trustees

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting.

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Event Details:

Library Board of Trustees monthly meeting.

Stained glass butterfly and flowers on a window overlooking the butterfly garden

Butterfly Garden Spring Planting and Maintenance

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Butterfly Garden at Royal Oak Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Butterfly Garden Volunteering:

Help us maintain our beautiful butterfly garden! Join our MSU Master Gardeners to assist with cutting back and removing old plants, trimming, weeding, watering, transplanting, clea...

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Butterfly Garden
Age Group: Adults

Help us maintain our beautiful butterfly garden! Join our MSU Master Gardeners to assist with cutting back and removing old plants, trimming, weeding, watering, transplanting, clean-up and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Volunteer approval required

All volunteers must submit a volunteer application and background check form and receive notice of approval prior to helping in the butterfly garden. Please visit this link for more information and to apply.

Typewriter with a sheet of paper

Writer's Workshop

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Small Conference Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you want to be a writer? Are you itching to finally sit down and write that book? Join the Writer's Workshop and get your story told! The Writer's Workshop is a safe, encouragin...

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Do you want to be a writer? Are you itching to finally sit down and write that book? Join the Writer's Workshop and get your story told! The Writer's Workshop is a safe, encouraging space to work on a story or poem of any genre.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Queer person sitting

Queerdos: A literary and just plain social club

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Social Group
Age Group:
Adults
Queerdos: A Literary and Just Plain Social Club:

Are you LGBTQIA+? Do you love books, graphic novels, or basically any other form of media? Do you want to meet and chill with others who answered the above questions with...

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Social Group

Are you LGBTQIA+? Do you love books, graphic novels, or basically any other form of media? Do you want to meet and chill with others who answered the above questions with yes too? Well you are in luck! Welcome to Royal Oak Public Library's monthly queer social club, a safe space to talk about various medias and simply exist in a place where you don't need to worry about people just not getting it.  If you'd like to bring your emotional support ally, they are welcome too!

At least one rad gay media will be recommended at the end of each meeting and no registration is necessary to come! Bring your iced coffees, your sweatpants, your septum rings...they're all welcome here!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Holocaust

Understanding the Holocaust

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Age Group:
Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults
Event Details:

Harry Smith from the Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan will be giving a talk about Understanding the Holocaust. The Holocaust was one of the darkest times in ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 48
Event Details:

Harry Smith from the Zekelman Holocaust Center in Farmington Hills, Michigan will be giving a talk about Understanding the Holocaust. The Holocaust was one of the darkest times in human history, and many wonder how it could have happened.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Encouraged

We encourage you to register for this program, but it is not required.

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program.

Roberta Brown

Poetry Festival

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Leo Mahany/ Harold Meininger Senior Community Center at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Poetry
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 Celebrate with Roberta Brown, Artist Laureate of Royal Oak, as she wraps up her year of library programs.  The Poetry Festival will be held off site at the Leo Mahany/Ha...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Leo Mahany/ Harold Meininger Senior Community Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance, Poetry
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

 Celebrate with Roberta Brown, Artist Laureate of Royal Oak, as she wraps up her year of library programs.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Encouraged

We encourage you to register for this program, but it is not required.

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Energy and Intuition

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Stories of the connection between Energy and Intuition.  Join Psychic Medium Lisa Jesswein for a night of inspired information and energetic fun.  Learn from Lisa’s 30 ye...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

Stories of the connection between Energy and Intuition.  Join Psychic Medium Lisa Jesswein for a night of inspired information and energetic fun.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Registration Encouraged

We encourage you to register for this program, but it is not required.

Shadows of a line of family members holding hands above the words "family pride".

Family Pride at the Farmers Market

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled day at our Family Pride Celebration, an inclusive community event supporting LGBTQIA+ families and youth. This family-friendly gathering offers something f...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled day at our Family Pride Celebration, an inclusive community event supporting LGBTQIA+ families and youth.

Photo of Lori Boden

Remembering Lori Boden

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library Terrace at Royal Oak Public Library
Event Details:

Long-time staff member, Lori Boden, recently passed away. Today we will celebrate the life of this amazing woman who gave so much back to the community. Join us on the library terr...

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Library Terrace
Event Details:

Long-time staff member, Lori Boden, recently passed away. Today we will celebrate the life of this amazing woman who gave so much back to the community.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Stained glass butterfly and flowers on a window overlooking the butterfly garden

Butterfly Garden Spring Planting and Maintenance

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Butterfly Garden at Royal Oak Public Library
Age Group:
Adults
Butterfly Garden Volunteering:

Help us maintain our beautiful butterfly garden! Join our MSU Master Gardeners to assist with cutting back and removing old plants, trimming, weeding, watering, transplanting, clea...

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Butterfly Garden
Age Group: Adults

Help us maintain our beautiful butterfly garden! Join our MSU Master Gardeners to assist with cutting back and removing old plants, trimming, weeding, watering, transplanting, clean-up and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Volunteer approval required

All volunteers must submit a volunteer application and background check form and receive notice of approval prior to helping in the butterfly garden. Please visit this link for more information and to apply.

One hand passing a book to another

Community Book Club

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Small Conference Room at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Community Book Club:

A book club run by book lovers, for book lovers! On the second Thursday of each month, this group will meet, discuss the chosen book of last month, and at the end of the meeti...

Event Details:

June Book: The Love Con by Seressia Glass

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

A book club run by book lovers, for book lovers! On the second Thursday of each month, this group will meet, discuss the chosen book of last month, and at the end of the meeting the group will discuss and choose the next book. All genres, thoughts, and feelings are respected, and all are welcome!

The selected book can be requested through the catalog for reading, or contact adultreference@romi.gov and we can get a copy for you.

June Book: The Love Con by Seressia Glass

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Book Craft

Pop-Up Book Craft

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Makerspace - DIAL at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Since you are in signing up for Summer Reading come over to the Makerspace and make a craft. This months pop-up craft is book themed. The pop-up craft every month is make one craft...

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Makerspace - DIAL
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Since you are in signing up for Summer Reading come over to the Makerspace and make a craft. This months pop-up craft is book themed. The pop-up craft every month is make one craft for the library and take one home.

Adventure Begins at Your Library written in orange text above an open book laying on the ground. Four children are playing in the book. One is riding a bike, one is riding a skateboard, another is riding a scooter, and the other is roller-skating.

Adventure Begins at Your Library: 2024 Summer Reading Kickoff

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library Terrace at Royal Oak Public Library
Age Group:
Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun-filled Friday as we kick off Summer Reading in Centennial Commons!  Register for Summer ReadingSign up for a Library CardBounce Houses provided by Oakland Cou...

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Library Terrace
Age Group: Family, All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun-filled Friday as we kick off Summer Reading in Centennial Commons!  

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Craft Supply Swap

Craft Supply Swap

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come to our craft supply swap if your looking for some craft ideas for the summer. If you are looking to submit your supplies for the swap please do it between June 10-14th and rec...

Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to our craft supply swap if your looking for some craft ideas for the summer. If you are looking to submit your supplies for the swap please do it between June 10-14th and receive your swap ticket.

Sparkling blue background against varying blues; Shrek lettering in flourescent green; Shrek's trademark ears stick up from the letter 'S' in Shrek; Other text in white including Stagecrafters, Dreamworks, Dates of show, G-rating in white print; Royal Oak Public Library logo includes figure reading a book with orange surrounding; Name of library in black text.

Family Story Time with Stagecrafters Youth Theatre

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Friends Auditorium at Royal Oak Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Story Time
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for Family Story Time with actors from the Stagecrafters Youth Theatre production of Shrek The Musical Jr.!    Please register all children and adults attending.&...

Registration
Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library
Room: Friends Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Performance, Story Time
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join us for Family Story Time with actors from the Stagecrafters Youth Theatre production of Shrek The Musical Jr.!    

Please register all children and adults attending.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs are not permitted.

Family Program Audience

Family events are for youth and their adult caregivers.

Registration Required

Registration is required for this program.