News for Seniors

Offering a variety of groups and activities, the senior center is open to anyone age 50 plus.

Meal Calendar

Lunches are served for dine in or carry out at the Monday through Friday at the M/M Senior Center.

All Meals $5

Tim's Kitchen is a private pay, non-subsidized program. 

Meal Times

• Dine-In: 11:45 am
• Carry Out: 12:15 pm-4 pm

Bake Sale

Baker Lora ...

Brooks Kushman law firm leaving longtime Southfield home for Royal Oak

YMCA with multi-story housing could be headed to downtown Royal Oak

Jolly Pumpkin in Royal Oak becomes Bandit Tavern & Hideaway

Longtime Royal Oak vegetarian restaurant for sale

Royal Oak's Alchemi among first certified in reducing food waste for sustainability

Restaurant Roundup: Goldfish Tea to move, Royal Oak Restaurant Week and more

After 15 years, Goldfish Tea in Royal Oak is moving to a new location. Also, the opening of Pop's Hani Shop at 32538 Woodward Ave.

Royal Oak makes changes to parking system to add more time to grace period

The city has signed off on extending the grace period for on-street parking from 5 minutes to 15 minutes, and time limits will increase from two hours to three hours for meters.

First Episode of Royal Oak Chamber TV Has Hit The Airwaves

Royal Oak Poised for a Downtown Building Boom

Ambassador Named "Coolest Places to Work" by Crain's Detroit

Beaumont moving forward on Royal Oak shopping center

Former Citizens Bank building in downtown Royal Oak planned for demolition, mixed-use development

Bistro 82 owner to bring roadhouse-style restaurant to Royal Oak

Cambridge Consulting to Move to Downtown Royal Oak from Troy

Study lists several Oakland County cities among ‘safest’ in Michigan

$15 million Harrison Residences redevelopment brings 75 units close to downtown Royal Oak

Donations Not Accepted Inside

Please leave your donated materials in the bins on the garden carts off Troy St. while our elevator is broken. Thank you!

The Library’s Elevator Is Out of Order

The Library’s elevator is out of order. If you normally use the elevator to access the lower level, please see staff for assistance.

Join Our Winter Reading Challenge!

Who Can Play:The Winter Reading Challenge is an all-ages program, so kids, teens, and adults are all invited to participate. 

How it Works:Sign-up at ropl.beanstack.org, download the Beanstack app, or call a youth librarian at 248-246-3725 to regi...

Kanopy Launches New Subscription Model for Public Libraries

Kanopy, the leading streaming provider of award-winning film and television for libraries, announced a new subscription model that provides public libraries with more choice and flexibility. Alongside the flagship pay-per-use model, this new subscription ...

Check It Out - The Library Has a Propagation Station!

Explore our new collection of plant clippings. You’re invited to bring a cutting from any kind of plant in exchange for any of the plant cuttings from our table (limit 2).

How it works:

• Bring a (preferably) rooted houseplant cutting from home in w...

Introducing Our New Library App!

The Royal Oak Public Library is excited to premiere our new catalog app, exclusively for Royal Oak Public Library cardholders. Here are the features cardholders can enjoy:

• Viewing your account, including checkouts and holds.
• Linking your household cards tog...

Homeowners/Neighborhood Associations

Royal Oak is home to many residents who are actively involved in representing the interests of their home and neighborhoods.

Buy Downtown Dollars!

Neighborhood Resources

The neighborhood toolkit provides numerous resources for community members.

Report a Concern

Concerns reported using electronic forms will be reviewed during normal business.

We're Developing a New Master Plan

The City of Royal Oak is in the process of developing a new Master Plan

The Master Plan, which serves as the guiding policy document for development within the city, will be created throughout 2023 through a robust process of community engagement, technica...

News for Seniors

Offering a variety of groups and activities, the senior center is open to anyone age 50 plus.

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The Weekly eBlast is the easiest way to stay up-to-date on the latest news, information and can't-miss events happenings in Royal Oak. We publish every Friday and send directly to your email or cellphone. If you want to increase your knowledge on what is ...