Royal Oak Nature Society Honored

In the spirit of Arbor Day, the Royal Oak Department of Public Services awarded the Royal Oak Nature Society with its first "Community Partner Award", in recognition of the group's dedicated volunteers who annually spend countless hours tending ...

2020 Water Quality Report Available

The 2020 Consumer Confidence Report - commonly referred to as the 'water quality report' - is now available online. It includes important consumer information on source water quality as well as test results from points within Royal Oak.

Get the Lead Out

Royal Oak has implemented a lead service line replacement program, through which homeowners can replace their lead or galvanized steel service line at no cost.

News for Seniors

5 Things Every Royal Oak Senior Should Know!

1. Emergency Notifications

Royal Oak utilizes a mass notification system called Civic Ready to keep residents informed about critical events within the community. Examples include snow emergencies, missing person...

When is Refuse Collection Delayed?

When is Refuse Collection Delayed?

When any of the following holidays occur on a weekday, collection for the remaining days of the week will be delayed one day. 

Collection is not delayed when the holiday falls on a weekend and snow emerg...

What Can I Recycle?

Go to the Waste Wizard to find out!

Why is My Water Cloudy?

Here are five things to know about brown/cloudy water:

1. Water can appear cloudy and/or rusty whenever there is a large draw of water from the water main. This can occur when water valves are opened and closed, when there are water main breaks, and when h...

Facility & Pavilion Rentals

Royal Oak residents have priority to reserve picnic shelters, meeting rooms, gymnasiums, a gazebo and more.

Huron-Clinton Metroparks Joins Michigan Activity Pass Program

The Huron-Clinton Metroparks and the system’s 13 unique parks are now officially the newest destinations in the Michigan Activity Pass (MAP) program, offering public library card holders across the state the chance to check out and access these ...

Support the Friends of the Library Through AmazonSmile!

Did you know that you can contribute to the Friends of the Royal Oak Public Library at the same time you shop on Amazon.com at no additional cost to you? This program started in 2013 to offer shoppers a simple way to support their favorite charit...

Welcome to LinkedIn Learning for Library!

Our Lynda.com service has been upgraded to a new platform with twice the amount of courses in 6 more languages. Learn relevant, professional skills on LinkedIn Learning. Now free to all patrons.

Get access to:

• 16,000+ online courses in 7 languages.
• Expert In...

Seniors’ Computer College Held Live/Virtual for the Royal Oak Public Library

This Senior College (ages 65-95) is for seniors and other interested adults. Take all seven classes to complete the course. A Certificate of Achievement will be e-mailed to you! Instructor Mike Wilson is an author of five books for seniors. Mike has taugh...

Let Us Help You Find Great Reads

Not sure what to read next? Your ROPL librarians are here with some suggestions! Complete our form to receive personalized book recommendations. One of our librarians will respond within a week with 3-5 titles. Please remember, the more information that y...

Register to View History Hounds® Presentations From the HSM

If you enjoy “sniffing out” and exploring fascinating historical subjects, the Historical Society of Michigan’s History Hounds® lecture series now offers weekly in-depth presentations, allowing attendees to curl up with a myriad of historical topics. You ...

Introducing The Library of Things

Ancestry Library Edition - Temporary Remote Access for Public Libraries

Access to Ancestry Library Edition has been temporarily expanded to library cardholders working remotely, courtesy of ProQuest and its partner Ancestry.  Remote access will be available until  June 30, 2021 and will continue to be re-eva...

Our Spring 2021 Leaflet | TWIGS Newsletter is Now Available

Spring 2021 offers a programming season packed full of events that celebrate diversity and inclusion. In addition to Black History in February and Women’s History in March, there are programs for the Chinese NewYear and Mardi Gras as well. The standard ar...

The Seed Library is Now Available Through Contactless Pickup

Fill out our form to make your selections and we'll contact you to setup a pick-up time.

Daily Tribune Digital Archive

Announcing ROPL Daily Tribune Digital Archive

Join the Friends' of the Royal Oak Public Library

The Friends' of the Royal Oak Public Library promotes and publicizes the services of the Royal Oak Public Library.

About the Market

There is always something happening at the Royal Oak Farmers Market.

Become a Vendor

Click on this link for information, applications and tips on how to become a part of the Royal Oak Farmers Market experience.

Facility Rental

The Royal Oak Farmers Market is available for event rental year round.

Current Events

We have many wonderful and exciting events scheduled. 

Click here to see a full event list and event details.

Animal Shelter Committee Meets May 20, 2021

NOTICE OF ANIMAL SHELTER COMMITTEE MEETING

The Royal Oak Animal Shelter Committee will hold a meeting at 7:00p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021

COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that had not been previously identified in humans, can spread easily from per...

City Commission Meets May 19, 2021

NOTICE OF CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Royal Oak City Commission will conduct a Special Meeting Budget Work Session Wednesday May 19, 2021 at 4:30p.m. 

COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that had not been previously identified in humans...

Veterans Events Committee Meets May 18, 2021

NOTICE OF VETERANS EVENTS COMMITTEE MEETING

Royal Oak Veterans Events Committee holding a regular meeting at 7:00pm. On Tuesday, May 18, 2021

COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that had not been previously identified in humans, can spread easily from p...

Commission for the Arts Meets May 17, 2021

NOTICE OF COMMISSION FOR THE ARTS MEETING

The Royal Oak Commission for the Arts will hold a meeting at 7:30p.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021

COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that had not been previously identified in humans, can spread easily from person ...

FREE COVID Testing

FREE COVID 19 testing available in Royal Oak on Saturdays in May --May 15, May 22 & May 29 -- between 7 AM and 1 PM on the east steps to City Hall just south of the Royal Oak Farmers Market.

All are welcome, regardless of residency or insurance status....

Updated Crosswalks

Many intersections in Royal Oak now require a pedestrian to actually push the button in order to get a “walk” signal.  Our traffic signals are timed to optimize traffic flow, with the goal of reducing congestion and air pollut...

Police Station Open House

Join the Royal Oak Police Department on Friday,  June 11 between 5-8 p.m. for a celebration of the opening of the new police station at 450 E 11 Mile Road. There will be activities for all ages including:

• Tours of the New Station
• Rock Climbing Wall...

Summer Insight

Read the current issue of Insight magazine for activities, events and information about what's happening in Royal Oak.

Royal Oak Names New City Attorney

City Commission Meets May 17, 2021

NOTICE OF CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING

The Royal Oak City Commission will conduct a Special Meeting Budget Work Session Monday, May 17, 2021 at 6:00p.m. 

COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that had not been previously identified in humans, ...

Sign Up for Emergency Notifications

Royal Oak utilizes a mass notification system called Civic Ready to keep residents informed about critical events within our community. Examples include snow emergencies, missing persons, evacuations, and local threats. Learn more and sign up at romi.gov/...

News for Seniors

5 Things Every Royal Oak Senior Should Know!

1. Emergency Notifications

Royal Oak utilizes a mass notification system called Civic Ready to keep residents informed about critical events within the community. Examples include snow emergencies, missing person...

Signup for Weekly eBlast

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 ...

Oakland County offering virtual workshop for restaurant owners

Learn new customer trends coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic to guide your business planning. 4 dates available in May.

Eastern Market Brewing Co. plans Royal Oak expansion, including new taproom by end of 2021

The Detroit brewery, which also owns and runs Ferndale Project, plans to expand beer production and run its other businesses at the former Roak Brewing Co. space at 330 East Lincoln Ave.

SBA is launching a Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Registration will begin Friday, April 30 at 9 a.m. EDT and SBA will begin accepting applications via the application portal on Monday, May 3 at 12 p.m. EDT. The application portal will remain open to any eligible establishment until funds are exhausted

Motor City Gas among ‘top 50 businesses to watch’ statewide

Yardbird opens showroom in Royal Oak amid surging demand for outdoor furniture

RO DDA wins Main Street Forward Award

The RO DDA is the only DDA in Michigan to win this award, and one of 6 nationwide

GreenSpace & Go closes this week in Royal Oak, Inn Season Kitchen to take over space

Beaumont opens expanded pediatric neuroscience center in Royal Oak

When You’re a Small Business, E-Commerce Is Tougher Than It Looks

(From the NY TImes) On a ledger of pandemic winners and losers, Royal Oak's Holiday Market is in the positive column thanks to online shopping, which helped push the store’s overall revenue up 20 percent in 2020 compared with 2019.

Vegan Restaurant Nosh Pit Detroit Finds a New Home in Royal Oak

Co-working Operator Bamboo Opens Downtown Royal Oak Location

Bamboo, a co-working space operator and designer, announced the opening of its first expansion outside of Detroit — Bamboo Royal Oak. The development, located in downtown Royal Oak, adds more than 20,000 square feet of workspace across three floors.

New restaurant planned for former Niki’s diner site in Royal Oak

Baker College to open $51 million Royal Oak campus, HQ in fall 2022

ROPD starts move into new station

Royal Oak-based WaitTime signs deal with Cisco as entertainment venues eye reopening

Arts, Beats & Eats raises $431,000 for metro Detroit musicians

Bucharest Grill opens Monday in Royal Oak's Woodward Corners

New shops, restaurants open, coming soon in southeast Oakland County

Coming soon: The Side Bar is expected to open at 116 W. Fourth Street, the former home of Town Tavern

Michigan rolls out new app to alert people of COVID-19 exposure

New shops, restaurants open, coming soon

Jimmy's Pancake Grill and Panda Express among the new offerings coming to Royal Oak

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

Google Chromebooks Now Available for Public Use

In an effort to increase computer access within our community we are offering Google Chromebooks for public use. Chromebooks are fast, lightweight computers that run apps instead of traditional software. A Wi-Fi connection is required to log in. Patrons c...

Our 2021 Royal Oak Area Preschool and Child Care Directory is Now Available

The Royal Oak Public Library is pleased to present the 22nd annual Royal Oak Area Preschool and Child Care Directory. The information in this directory was supplied by the individual agencies. This list does not contain every preschool and child care faci...

Senior Times Newsletter

Be the first to know what’s happening at the Mahany/Meininger Community Center and in our community.

• Click here to view or subscribe to the Senior Times newsletter.
• Sign up for Royal Oak’s weekly eBlast, which includes city commission ag...

Meal Program

Tim’s Kitchen at the Senior CenterServiced by Chef Erin Koch

Nutritious & Delicious

Enjoy meals prepared from scratch in the Mahany/Meininger Senior Community Center kitchen Monday - Friday, served at 11:45 a.m. Chef Erin Koch (pronou...

Age-Friendly Royal Oak

The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) estimates the senior population of Royal Oak to grow by at least 34.8 percent by the year 2045. To prepare for the forecasted growth in the senior population, the Royal Oak Senior Services / Aging in ...

Thank you, volunteers!

To all who helped with reception, card parties, BINGO or painting set up; also our Tim’s Kitchen, Helping Hands, and Senior Sew groups; to AARP, MMAP, and Legal Aide teams; and the Pals, Garden, Computer , and Star Grabbers Clubs

You made it look...