Oakland Talking Book Service @ RHPL

Rochester Hills Public Library - 500 Olde Towne Rd, Rochester, MI 48307

Call us at (248) 650-7150 or (800) 774-4542

or email us at OTBS@rhpl.org

Programs & Events


OTBS Book Discussion Groups

For more information about either of our book groups, or to request a book, please call OTBS at 248-650-5681 or 1-800-774-4542.

OTBS Book Friends
You are invited to join this group of OTBS patrons for a stimulating discussion of some great books. Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 1:00 pm. To join the call, dial 888-916-5522. No PIN number or password is needed.

April 1 - Beyond That, The Sea by Laura Spence-Ash (DB113285)
May 6 - The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger (DB116354)
June 3 - The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters (DB117941)
July 8 - Book Recommendations - Come prepared to talk about a book that you loved or what you're currently reading.


Phoney Friends: Virtual Book Group Is Only a Phone Call Away

This group meets at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of every month.  To join the call, dial 888-916-5522. No pin or password is necessary.
March 20 - The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer (DB115232)
April 17 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett (DB116555)
May 15 - Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond by Henry Winkler (DB117053)
June 19 - The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving by Jonathan Evison (DB75360)
July 17: Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson (DB118020)


Dial-In Discussion Club

Join us for discussion of topics relevant to the low vision community. Dial 888-916-5522 to join the program. No PIN or password is necessary. 

March 18, 2024, 1 p.m.: – Accessible video streaming options with Ather Jammoa

April 15, 2024, 1 p.m.: - Using ScripTalk to identify prescription medications with Sharla Glass
May 20, 2024, 1p.m.: -Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired
*This group will not meet in June, July, and August 2024