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Text: "2025 Local Author Fair, Applications closes: Monday, September 15. Author Fair: Saturday, October 25 11:00AM - 4:00PM"
Text: "Attention Artists & Makers. Apply today for the Lucky Day Art Fair! Application closes October 1. Art Fair: December 13 from 11:00AM - 4:00PM"

Engage Socially!
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Queerdos: A Literary and Just Plain Social Club
Monday, September 8 at 6:30 PM
Welcome to Royal Oak Public Library's monthly queer social club, a safe space to talk about various medias and simply exist in a place where you don't need to worry about people just not getting it. 
 
Bring your iced coffees, your sweatpants, your septum rings...they're all welcome here! Registration encouraged for e-mail reminders.
Royal Oak Public Library Film Club: Wild Strawberries
Thursday, September 11 at 6:00 PM
The Royal Oak Public Library Film Club will meet each month to discuss a movie on Kanopy that we have watched on our own before the discussion. There are not that many venues anymore that show independent films, and even less opportunity to discuss films. But there are so many good movies out there that demand our active engagement. This club is a chance to really take film seriously, to watch it passionately and critically, and discuss it with fellow film enthusiasts.
September's Film: Wild Strawberries, directed by Ingmar Bergman
 
Make & Mingle: Painted Vinyl Records
Thursday, September 18 at 6:30 PM
Make & Mingle is a program designed as both a craft and social event. Bring a friend or family member to craft together. Don't have anyone to bring? You're still welcome to come, just know that the spirit of the program will encourage you to socialize with new people!
 
Some records from our Friends donations will be available, but you're also welcome to bring your own if you have a specific record in mind! Registration encouraged.
Conversation Cafe
Thursday, September 25 at 6:00 PM
Conversation Cafe is a place where there is no marketing, and where no committees are formed. We simply meet to talk about a topic, which is revealed the night of the Cafe. Meet members of your community and have important discussions that are safe, exciting, and relevant. Registration required.
Enjoy Music at the Library
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Simon Joyce Jazz Group Performance
Wednesday, September 10 at 6:30 PM
The Simon Joyce Jazz Group is a small band of professional musicians who happen to be in high school. Support talented local musicians this fall and enjoy some incredible jazz. Registration required.
Learn something new
Text: "Architecture of the Upper Peninsula" image is a link to event on September 16 at 6:30 PM. Text: "Experience a visual tour of Michigan's Upper Peninsula Architecture, presented by Josh Lipnik"
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Repair Cafe @ Royal Oak Public Library
Saturday, September 27 at 12:00PM
Come ready to roll up your sleeves and learn! At the Repair Cafe you will find tools and materials to help you make any repairs you need on old items such as clothes, furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, crockery, appliances, toys, etc.  There will be expert volunteers with repair skills in all kinds of fields who will be there to assist you with repairing your own item.
 
Patrons should bring one broken item from their home to repair. 
Registration required.
Monthly Book Clubs
Selected books can be requested at the Adult Reference Desk.
Cover of the novel "Idlewild" by James Frankie Thomas
Cover of "The Rom-Commers" by Katherine Center
Cover of "Sula" by Toni Morrison
Community
Book Club
Thursday, September 11 at 6:30PM 
Meets on the Second Thursday of every month. Members then vote on the next book to add to the schedule.
 
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe
Thursday Night
Book Club
Thursday, September 18 at 7:00PM
Meets on the Third Thursday of every month, and reads every genre.
 
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson
Short Work
Book Club
Tuesday, September 30 at 10:00AM
Meets on the Last Tuesday of every month, and reads books under 250 pages long. We make short work of short works!
 
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin
A Look into October...
The Best of Billy Joel & Elton John
Wednesday, October 1 at 6:00 PM
This fun live tribute, presented by Geff Phillips, features the songs and stories of two of the greatest pop/rock piano icons of all time; Billy Joel & Elton John. 
Registration required.
 
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Saturday, October 4 at 2:00PM
Participants will learn the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, Alzheimer’s stages and risk factors, current research and available treatments and ways the Alzheimer’s Association can help. Registration required.
 
Presented by the Greater Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
 
General Library News
Link to survey asking for opinions about the library to be used for development of next strategic plan

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Royal Oak Public Library
222 E 11 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067
(248) 246-3700
https://www.ropl.org/