The Friends of the Royal Oak Public Library promotes and publicizes the services of the Royal Oak Public Library, sponsors and assists with special programs, raises funds for materials and equipment and encourages gifts, memorials and endowments to the Library. Friends volunteer to help with Library programs such as the free book program, Reading is Fundamental (RIF) and the summer reading program. Others help on a weekly basis in the Library.

• Members receive a quarterly newsletter, early access to the Friends' annual used book sale, the satisfaction of helping in a worthy cause and tax advantages associated with your contributions.
• The annual membership fee is $10 for a single membership, $20 for family, $50 for a business or organization, and $100 for patron.
• The life membership fee is $200. To join, send the fee with your name and address to Friends of the Royal Oak Public Library, PO Box 494, Royal Oak, MI 48068-0494, or leave at the circulation desk.