The Henry Ford Centennial Library is a large, rectangular building…read more                 It is very imposing.  From Michigan Avenue there is a large entryway.  It is difficult to access it.  You need to drive around back and enter the building from there.                 It is finely designed and the white marble is striking in the sunlight or the rain.  It is very beautiful in the evening.  The interior is very interesting.  The entryway leads to a circular stairway which you must take if you are going to check out a book.  The checkout desk is on the second floor.  So is the reference desk.                 I didn't see the entire collection.  What I saw was a standard offering.  They have a LOT of books.  The building is as voluminous inside as you would expect after having it seen it from the outside.                 The clerks at the checkout desk were very happy to assist me.  I went to the Reference Desk and was also treated with respect and dignity - except for one clerk who we'll just assume was having a bad day.                 There is a fountain sculpture in the first floor lobby.  I caution you not to look at it while heading up the staircase or heading down the staircase.  Just thinking about it right now is making me dizzy - so think about it with caution too.  Otherwise it's a fine library.

this is the best library in the area by far. it's huge. great public space to do work in. lots of…read moreprivate meeting rooms and conference spaces

Across from the Institute of Art is the main branch he Detroit Public Library. This is the 2nd…read morelargest library system in the U.S. by volumes held & the 12th-largest public library system in the country. This Main Library is part of Detroit's Cultural Center Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This marble Italian Renaissance building is over 100 years old. A lot of history has been made here. In 1970 Clara Stanton Jones became the 1st African American and 1st woman to serve as director of a major library system in America, as director of the Detroit Public Library.

What are you waiting for?? Go visit the library of dreams! This big beautiful library can never…read moredisappoint, even if you just go in and explore for a while. When you go in, I recommend going all the way to the left where they have a room that features a few walls of interesting books. They're always rotating so you get an amazing mixture of everything-- spirituality, history, economics, politics, religion... I think that's kind of the theme of that area. That's my favorite. They also have several different sort of resource centers. The most amazing thing is the upstairs, it's like a museum. It has art all over the ceilings that transport you to Europe. It's a nice place to study, there's huge rooms to do so, one with a view outside to the art museum. You can usually have an entire huge table to yourself! I won't say too much more, go look for yourself!

The main branch of the Detroit Public Library is STUNNING!!!! I would recommend looking at the map…read moreso that you can find your way around. The librarians are so helpful and are able to find you content that you need and even order it from different systems so that you are able to get exactly what you need. There are so many tables and spaces to do work or read your next book. They also do so many events for the community and I would highly recommend checking it out !!

This is for the Skillman Branch of the Detroit Public Library…read more There is a small park at the head of the library. It is pleasant to look at and shady. There is no seating in there. It hasn't stopped homeless people from using it to sleep and rest in. The library was built in the 1920's. It is a great looking building They have a 'Newspaper Room' that is accessed by a revolving door. Lots of fun. The interior is decorated in a style from the 1920's that is very interesting if you are interested in period pieces. There is an original water fountain there that still operates. The staff is very attentive, kind and knowledgeable. Be aware when visiting. It's a big city and this is a public space. It's worth the visit. Don't miss it.

2nd visit to Indigo and a lot has changed due to the festive season - primarily the gifts, books…read moreand stocking stuffers. I was definitely disappointed not seeing the beautiful cookware but a lot of spa and self care stuff replaced the usual and it was a great time. The staff is always so welcoming and nice to my dogs and they take great care of their customers and pets. Indigo is in a mall which is such a convenient location, absolutely worth your time!

Fucking disorganized. Theres a cookbook section in every goddamn corner of the place, meaning you…read morehave to look through every shelf in case you missed what you were looking for, and guess what? Theres never employees around to help you AND they fucking ruined the computer thing because it no longer tells you where to look for the book you want... So you are forced to look around aimlessly - their hope is that you buy garbage you didnt want by the time you actually find what you wanted. FUCK INDIGO for wasting my fucking time.

I have been wanting to come to Flyleaf for some time and this Sunday afternoon I had some time to…read morekill. Little did I know that Flyleaf Literature & Libations would be firing on all cylinders. It was a packed house on both floors including a private party in their meeting room on the second floor. One of the workers was kind enough to give me and my Yelp BFF the lay of the land. He shared that Flyleaf was hosting a Boy Band event with great music playing and lots of patrons taking advantage of their Sunday Brunch offerings. It was very festive and standing room only at the moment. They host various theme events every month. Although I have included the menu, their food offerings change too. They had a great book selection. I was impressed that they had four books featured that I recently purchased. I look forward to returning to kick back with a book on their patio with a pastry or two.

Beautiful multi level book store-coffee shop-restaurant. we ordered coffee to go; drinks took a…read morewhile to come out. We later came back for cocktails - pretty good! Busy on a weekend evening.

Though not an original Andrew Carnegie Library location, my mother growing up in Southgate,…read moreMichigan visited this library when it was comprised of only the historical house. Theses days, there is an ADA compliant addition including an elevator inside to all floors and one entrance with a ramp. I enjoyed the self-tour of the original historic section and they offer a full guided tour monthly (inquire at the front desk). I also utilized their home office supplies table (stapler, scissors, pencil sharpener, etc.) and their copy machine. There was plenty of parking during our visit on Friday afternoon in August.

Eric Setzke and JoAnn Hedger are amazing! You can tell ththeththey care very much about the library…read moreand their city by creating a positive and welcoming environment at Bacon Memorial library! Thanks for all that you do!

I know people are not patronizing video stores like they used to as everything is available on-line…read moreor other options. I have to tell you about the DVD selection at the Riverview Library though. It is the best I have seen period. When I say that I mean they have an incredibly large collection that includes foreign films that you never heard of, a huge array of documentaries, and even a selection of some classic silents. Melies anybody? This is a very artsy and avant garde collection. Whoever is doing the selecting has very good taste. They also have a great selection of HBO series. I checked out full seasons of Deadwood and Boardwalk Empire for a buck for three weeks. Best deal in town.

From the owner: The Riverview Veterans Memorial Library is among the finest of our community resources. We have…read moreover 60,00 books, audiobooks and DVDs for borrowing as well as eBooks available through Overdrive.com. All of our materials are FREE to patrons and require nothing more than a current library card. In addition to Wi-Fi and stationary computers for Internet access, printing, copying, scanning, and faxing services, we offer our patrons a full line of complimentary services: * Seasonal Reading Programs and Special Events for all ages * Multiple stimulating Special Topics Lecture Series each year

This is a smaller library than the Woods branch but it's comfortable and has a lot of areas to…read morelounge. I like that the coffee tables have outlets. There is a silent room with two computers and a fireplace. It's too bad there isn't enough space for a dedicated computer room where people can talk. Unfortunately, the library is too small to have areas where patrons can talk on the phone or on a virtual call. I prefer libraries with nooks and crannies for privacy and more private study rooms. Overall, a small but attractive library for reading and studying.

This is on the corner of Fisher and Kercheval in GPF. It's a pretty basic and no frills library…read more I spent a lot of hours here, heads down, looking for reference books during highschool and college too. If they didn't have a book, they would request from other local libraries for the book I was looking for. I would come here with mom since I was a kid for her reading needs as well. I was with my mom recently to borrow a bolt cutter of ally random things. I would have never guessed they would let you borrow such tools. There are bigger and nicer libraries in GP, but this one was the closest to our house in HS and my mom just preferred it over the others. I don't go very often anymore, but my mother still frequents it every few weeks for a new read.

The Conely Branch of the Detroit Public Library system is one of the most beautiful structures in…read morethe collection. The design of the building harkens back to the early 20th century. It is a large, redbrick building that exudes strength and confidence. The large study room in the rear is surrounded by windows. The whole place is topped off with a beautiful roof. Some of the trees have been left on the site so the general area is given a parklike air. One difficulty with the place is that parklike expanse. Most of it has been fenced in. I realize that there may be difficulties in the neighborhood but to turn one of the few trustworthy areas where children may play or sit outside and read in peace into a fenced in space that they can only look at but never enter is not nice. The library has a great variety of materials. The staff is knowledgeable and hardworking. As Detroit grows I am sure this library will continue to be appreciated and enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. "The Conely Branch Library located at 4600 Martin Street on Detroit's Southwest side, just a short distance from Chadsey High School, is one of many legacy libraries that Andrew Carnegie bequeathed to towns all across America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Named for Edwin Conely, a prominent local attorney and a member of the Library Commission, the branch library opened on September 15, 1913, in a part of Detroit that at the time was a rural area. Over the course of the next 13 years, the area grew so much that it was necessary to add a large room to the rear of the original library building, thus ensuring that the library could best serve the community for decades to come. By March of 2000, the years of constant use had affected the building to the point that it required extensive restoration. A portion of the capital improvement funds made available by Detroit voters was used to restore this wonderful old building to its former glory and to bring it into the new century. Today, Detroit can be proud of this Carnegie Library. Not only is it one of an ever-diminishing number of Carnegie libraries still in operation, but it is also one of the few that have been completely restored. The flavor of the period is alive for all to see. Carnegie structures were the first to mark the beginning of the modern library system and their continuation renews the legacy of the past while affirming a commitment to the future. The Conely Branch has a collection of materials in Polish, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Source: http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/branch/conely"

I love this library I forgot her name, but she was the nicest person I ever met and I will…read moredefinitely be going back. I got a library card off topic but hope you love it bye!

Upon entrance, I was greeted by the front desk clerk and security guard. They were extremely…read morewelcoming and friendly. I told them i'm visiting for the holidays and wanted to check out a few books. The clerk said, "sure, enjoy." Less than 30 seconds later, the librarian asked if I was looking for the restroom. I said, ummm, no sir, i'm just going to check out some books. Then he said: "cause if you did need to use the restroom, you would need to see the security guard for the key." I smiled and said "okay great." At this point, i'm extremely confused as I haven't had a chance to walk down a book aisle.. So I attempted to walk away from the librarian to find some intriguing books. Unfortunately, the librarian interrupted me again, saying, "well, I am the guy you need to see if you need to look for books." Now, i'm like "what the heck?" to myself. I simply wanted to check out random books as I like to read various topics. Secondly, I had no idea the library required visitors to speak to a librarian prior to reading a book. But to appease the guy, I told him i'm searching for Digital animation books. 20 seconds later, he goes "Nope, we don't gave those here. Anything else?" I'm empathetic, and understand context matters. The branch location was in downtown detroit. I was wearing a hoodie, and hadn't shaven for 3 weeks. He probably assumed I was a homeless guy. Either way, it does mot feel good to get profiled. I left without picking up a book. Overall, horrible experience. I DO NOT recommend.

Kinda tight and small. No private study rooms…read more The service desk was helpful as I was seeking the private study rooms, and they politely stated they have none. The selection of books doesn't look that good, but they have wifi, and computer stations.