Stories, Books, Live Animals, Puppets, Music, Magic, Crafts and Plenty of Reading Ideas and Choices!

Free programs and activities!

Opening Day! Join us for activities beginning at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 8!

• OpeningDay Festivities are sponsored by OUR Credit Union. Look for Oakey-Dokey on Opening Day!
• Traveling Farm with live animals from Bowers School Farm, 11:00 am-3:00 pm
• Live Music provided by students from the Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music beginning at 10:00 am
• Robot Garage interactive display at 10:00 am
• SupportOur Troops –Find out about Desert Angel Miracle Boxes
• Registerfor Summer Reading in the Friends Auditorium, 10:00 am-6:00 pm

For more information, call the youth reference desk at 248-246-3725. Sponsored by the Friends of the Royal Oak Public Library.

The Ronald McDonald House Charities have awarded a grant of $13,300 to the Friends of the Royal Oak Public Library for the purchase of four AWE Early Literacy Stations. These computer stations will benefit preschool and elementary aged children who are acquiring reading and math skills. The community is invited to a short dedication ceremony of the new AWE Early Literacy Stations on Tuesday, February 26 at 6:45 PM at library.

The four computer stations will have a positive impact on helping children gain literacy and math skills along with acquiring some basic computer skills. They are preloaded with games and activities that cover seven curriculum areas for children ages 2-8.

For more information about the stations and the dedication please call Youth and Teen Services at 248-246-3725.

Monday, January 28, 2013 will be the 14th annual Preschool Information Night held at Northwood Elementary School from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Parents will have the opportunity to talk to representatives from state licensed area preschools, daycares, and kindergartens. Also debuting that night will be the 2013 Royal Oak Area Preschool and Child Care Directory which gives information on nearly 50 area facilities that provide services for children ages six and under.

Preschool and daycare providers can have their facility listed in the directory and they can reserve a table at the Preschool Information Night. Both of these services are free of charge. There are also opportunities to place a paid advertisement in the directory, which reaches over 5,000 people. See the accompanying form.

It is election time here, too! Who will be ROPL's Top Dog? Stop by Youth Services and cast your ballot for the top literary dog. The dog receiving the most votes out of the six contenders will be announced shortly after Tuesday, November 6. Put your name and phone number on your ballot and you might be the winner of a special prize. Election goes through November 6.

A Book Club for our youngest independent readers!

Our first meeting for this book club will take place October 17, 2012 from 4:30 - 5:15 PM. This club is for independent readers and will feature a book discussion, activities and a light snack centered around the book, Flat Stanley: His Original Adventure by Jeff Brown.

Meet Stanley, an ordinary boy whose life changes when a large bulletin board falls on him during the night, flattening him to a thickness of a halfinch. But this doesn't stop him. His flattened size takes him on fantastic adventures where he travels to California via airmail, slips underneath doors, soars like a kite, and even finds a way to capture a pair of art thieves in the local museum!

This program is made possible by an early literacy grant from Target. Each participant will get a copy of the featured book during registration. This free program is limited to the first 25 participants. Sign up in person at the Youth Reference Desk and pick up your book during the week of September 24, 2012.

For more information, contact the Youth Services Reference Desk at 248-246-3725.

Saturday, June 9 - Friday, July 27. Stories, Books, Live Animals, Puppets, Music, Magic, Crafts and Plenty of Reading Ideas and Choices!

Opening Day!

Join us for activities beginning at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 9!

• Traveling Farm with live animals
• Live Music provided by Suzuki students and Detroit School of Rock and Pop
• American Girl Doll Raffle
• Tumbling and Physical Activities sponsored by South Oakland YMCA
• Register for Summer Reading in the Friends Auditorium
• Opening Day Festivities are sponsored by OUR Credit Union

To help parents encourage their children’s sense of discovery and promote the 21st century learner, we are pleased to announce The AWE (The Advanced Workstation in Education) Early Literacy Station at The Royal Oak Public Library. This system is located in the Youth Services Department and is available for young children to explore and learn. The station features a touchscreen and a brightly colored keyboard which make learning fun. The unit contains pre-loaded software of over 50 age appropriate educational games that promote one-to-one interaction for critical skills development. In addition, the software meets seven curricular areas and is designed to inspire life-long learning. During a time when media literacy has become increasingly important, the library provides a way for all members of our community to utilize this literacy tool.

Generous support for the AWE Early Literacy Station is made possible from the Praxair Foundation, Inc. The Praxair Foundation, Inc. supports public libraries in their efforts to upgrade their technology and assist in acquiring innovative materials and programs. This donation was acquired through a Library Links grant which allowed our library to purchase this pioneering technology for our community.

Announcing the ELF™ Browser, a child-safe tool that allows children to explore educational and fun websites on the internet. The ELF™ Browser maintains high quality resources on a secured network provided by AWE Digital Learning Solutions. The ELF™ Browser provides added security for parents and a safe way for children to navigate their online environment. This new feature is available on all twelve computers in the Children’s department and can be downloaded and installed on your personal computer.

The Royal Oak Public Library was pleased to present the 13th annual Royal Oak Area Preschool and Child Care Directory in conjunction with its annual Preschool and Child Care Information Night on January 23. Download the 2012 Preschool Information Directory

Join us for a great book discussion, activities and a light snack as we discuss kids books geared towards grades 3 - 6.

The programs are free but sign up is limited to the first 15 participants. Sign up in person at the Youth Reference Desk and check out your copy of the books during the book pickup weeks prior to the discussion dates.

Call the Youth Reference Desk at 248-246-3725 for more information.