Closing Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday All Day 1/17–1/19 Jan 17 - 19 2026 Closing Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday All Day 1/17–1/19 Branches: Royal Oak Public Library
This event is in the "Tween/ Middle School" group This event is in the "Teen/ High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Escape the Upside Down: Escape Room 5:30pm–7:30pm Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tween/ Middle School" group This event is in the "Teen/ High School" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Escape the Upside Down: Escape Room 5:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Youth Activity Room Age Group: Tween/ Middle School, Teen/ High School, Adults Program Type: Self-Guided Program Registration Required Event Details: Do you think you can escape from the Upside Down? Join us for a Stranger Things Escape Room, for middle schoolers through adults. The room will open at 5:30pm, and groups will be able to go through on a first come, first served basis. 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. Food Allergies We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Participant Age To ensure a successful experience in this program and socialization with one’s peers, age limits are enforced. Registration Required Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.
This event is in the "Adults" group It’s in the Cards: Tarot for Today & Beyond with V. 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 12 2026 Mon It’s in the Cards: Tarot for Today & Beyond with V. 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Friends Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join professional Psychic Reader V. of Boston Tea Room (Michigan's oldest and most respected Psychic venue) for an introductory class on the benefits of using Tarot in today’s world. 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group To the Ends of the Earth: A History of Polar Exploration 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue To the Ends of the Earth: A History of Polar Exploration 6:30pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Friends Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: An engaging lecture exploring the triumphs and tragedies of polar exploration, where bravery and determination meet the harshest conditions on Earth. Disclaimer(s) Registration Required Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.
This event is in the "Adults" group Detroit Historical Museum - Myth of the Model City 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Detroit Historical Museum - Myth of the Model City 6:00pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Friends Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Lecture Registration Required Event Details: This presentation explores both the causes and events of the 1967 uprising. Understanding what led to the riot/rebellion is imperative to understanding the unrest. Additionally, this lecture will seek to dispel many myths that surround ’67. 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 Required Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.
This event is in the "Adults" group Royal Oak Public Library Film Club - Portrait of Jason 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Royal Oak Public Library Film Club - Portrait of Jason 6:00pm–7:30pm Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Friends Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie, Social Group Registration Required Event Details: This is a meeting of the Royal Oak Public Library Film Club. We meet each month to discuss a movie on Kanopy that we have watched on our own before the discussion. 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 Required Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.
This event is in the "Adults" group Thursday Night Book Club 7:00pm–7:45pm Adults Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Thursday Night Book Club 7:00pm–7:45pm Open Library Branch: Royal Oak Public Library Room: Small Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Come join us at the Royal Oak Public Library's monthly Thursday night book club meeting. Copies of the book are available at the reference desk and on Libby. 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 Required Registration is required for this program. If you are more than 10 minutes late, your reservation will be cancelled and offered to others who are waiting.