The Ferndale Public Library underwent a $4.5 million expansion in 2010 that renovated the inside, created a large meeting room and gave the library a green power system, with a geo-thermal heater and portions of its roof are also considered green as well. The library also has an expanded computer selection and children's area.
Its collection includes books, music, DVDs and other forms of media. Librarians also offer various services to help readers navigate not only the library but also opportunities for small businesses and job resources.
The library also hosts a number of meetings, events and programs, some of which include Undead Movie Mondays, Off-the-Grid Crafts, and various teen and 'tween book clubs. For a complete listing check out the library's Web site.
The Plymouth District Library serves the communities of Plymouth and Plymouth Township. The library offers books, videos, audio and other media for loan to the community. It also offers computer and technology classes and community and youth programming. There are also public-use computers with Internet available for use.
Dexter District Library is one of the village's newest facilities and caters to residents of all ages. Its mission is to be a community hub for residents to check out print, audio and electronic media. It also boasts several community outreach programs throughout the year. The library is also home to the Friends of the Dexter District Library, which was organized in 1957 and is a non-profit volunteer organization that supports the library.
The West Bloomfield Township Public Library was awarded the 2010 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. They are governed by an elected six-member Board of Trustees and the current President of the board is Ken Macon.
Librarians are available to answer questions by phone, in person, online and through text messaging. The building houses seven group study rooms, 22 computer workstations and a youth services area. Call the number provided for more information.
Farmington Community Library carries nonfiction and fiction bestsellers, as well as other books. In addition, magazines, newspapers, and ebooks are available. The facility on 12 Mile Road is the main branch, with the secondary located on Liberty Street. Programs for children are hosted at both and their schedules can be viewed at the library's website.
The Troy Public Library has grown from a collection of 1,000 books to a 40,000-square-foot facility with more than 320,000 items available for checkout. The library moved to its current location in 1971 and circulates more than a million items annually. The Troy Public Library is part of the Suburban Library Cooperative.
In addition to books, the Troy Public Library houses a Teen Resource Center, a children's room and a computer center and offers a Special Needs Collection, audio and video media, digital books, several classes and reading programs, as well as services for job seekers and access to e-resources.
The Troy Public Library continually ranks among the top libraries by Hennen's American Public Library Rating Index for libraries serving populations of 50,000 or more and has received awards from the Library of Michigan and the American Library Association.
