Library Services During Civic Center Construction

The Royal Oak Public Library will be open with full service during the upcoming construction near the library. The four construction projects are: a multi-story parking structure immediately to the west of the library; a multi-story office building immedi...

2018 Summer Reading Program: June 9 - August 15

Libraries Rock! is this year’s summer reading theme which showcases the pivotal influence of music in our lives. Registration is ongoing for ROPL’s summer reading program. It is for all ages. Choose the appropriate age group on our sig...

Discover Our New Catalog

ROPL upgraded to a new shared online catalog and checkout system called CARL. The new system offers easier searching, more relevant results, a kids catalog, innovative account features, effortless integration with eBooks and eAudio, and new mobile device ...

2018 Royal Oak Area Preschool and Child Care Directory

The 2018 Royal Oak Area Preschool and Child Care Directory provides information on over 40 area facilities which includes area preschools, child care programs, K-8, educational approaches, special needs programs and specialty programs.

2018 Royal Oak Area ...

Where To Go For a Helping Hand

Each year the Royal Oak Public Library compiles a list of places that can provide assistance for the following: temporary day and overnight shelter; groceries; meals; clothing; referrals; transportation; and housing.

Helping Hand 2018 (PDF)

Learn a Language with Pronunciator

With 4000 courses available, Pronunciator gives Royal Oak patrons access to 80 languages. The languages range from Afrikaans to Mongolian to Xhousa (and more in between.) The language courses are available in English as well as many other languages. In ad...

Gale Courses

Gale Courses offers patrons access to hundreds of instructor-led online courses covering everything from health and wellness to creative writing, computer programming, GED test preparation and much more.

These courses are developed by expert instructors, m...

Overdrive

With OverDrive, you can borrow and enjoy free eBooks, audiobooks, and more from your library's digital collection. All you need to get started is an internet connection and a library card.

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