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

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.

The Southfield Public Library is fantastic! It's a gathering space with FREE rooms to meet for…read moresmall groups in addition to having Video Conference rooms for Zoom meetings(for one person). There's three floors with a separate section for children, teens and adults along with the traditional categories. They hold book readings, used book sales and author talks. I love that the library is centrally located. Clean restrooms and the library very well organized. They even have a mobile app! Decor is nice with plenty of space and artwork. The staff is pleasant and helpful. The library is very well used and busy and that's a good thing!

Southfield Public Library is not only a great asset to the Southfield community. It is also a…read moretourist attraction for the Metropolitan Detroit area. It is acclaimed to be one of the finest libraries in the country. It is wonderful to have a third generation of my family enjoying and discovering all that the library has to offer. My granddaughter loves the children's room. Her imagination gets to run with the kitchen play area, doll house, puzzles, puppets and the books. This puts me in the mind of the Dr. Seuss book, Oh The Places You Will Go! The library has plenty of room and space for the whole family. Parents please note: You MUST keep your children with you at all times. You also can not drop your children off and leave them unattended for their safety.

I love the Berkley Public Library: they put on so many cool events for kids. Got to do S'mores with…read moreSanta and seeing Santa at the library/they have a big box for letters for santa. The new Berkbuster is so cute. Selection of so many bluerays and feels like an old blockbuster. My daughter loves the kids area - a variety of toys, puzzles, kitchen area and puppet show to play with. Also went for a community event they had last month at Articipate where they read a few books to the kids and did a craft. Love all the great things the library puts on.

This library is nicely decorated for the holidays and they offer a wide selection of books and a…read morenice sized play area for children. They also offer a decent sized computer labs for jobs searching, school projects etc, small study rooms and they have EV charging stations which is an added bonus as well. They are centrally located with hours that are accommodating for average use. Make sure you stop by.

This library was beautiful and had ample spaces to study and research. I particularly enjoyed their…read morestudy tables in rooms. This is an excellent space to study or check out some magazines, find community resources, utilize their computers, and more.

Love going to the library to read and relax. Nice and clean and oh so comfortable. Great book…read moreselection.

Wow this library is so massive. We always went to the new park next to it and never went inside. I…read moreusually rent books on the libby app too. We decided to stop in because we heard they have tonies box to rent out. The second floor on the right side is a massive children's area. They have tables and chairs. They have a lot of little toy areas that they can play with. They have an imaginary play puppet area too. When you check out, they have a self checkout where you can scann the card and then the items. They have bags to check out too for carrying the books in. You can print a receipt which will tell you when items are due back. I also took a photo just in case. The desks have people working there that are super helpful. They answered so many questions. My husband went to the other side up top and looked at some books while the kids were playing. They also have activities and storytime classes that you can attend. You can check out the website for dates.

Great place for kids to find the love of reading! Beautiful library with a very fun and interactive…read morekids library upstairs. Staff are all very helpful. I definitely recommend this library.

This is one of the best small libraries in Metro Detroit…read more I've been going here since I moved to the area a few years ago. Even though I'm a Warren resident, I'm able to use the Center Line library for all my needs because it's part of the Suburban Library Cooperative. Center Line's holdings are small but diversified. Everything is located in one big room. They have several computers right up front if you need to access the internet. The atmosphere has always been quiet and laid-back when I have gone in. Parking is *much* easier here than at the Warren Civic Center Library, which would otherwise be the closest one for me. As a history major in college, I spent a lot of time in libraries and archives of all sizes across the country. When you're doing academic research, you learn to judge the quality of a library by the helpfulness of the librarians and their ability to acquire books on ILL (inter-library loan). This is where the Center Line library really excels. I've always found the staff to be attentive, and they fully participate in the MEL (Michigan E-Library) program, so you have access to materials from across the state.

The kids running the front desk would not stop talking, very loudly, not related to their job, and…read moreare very distracting.

In a word, Stunning! This cozy, jam-packed with all you could need and want in a library is filled…read morewith both old-world charm and futuristic possibilities for you to pursue. The architecture inside is worth the visit itself. There is a place to shop, browse and outright purchase books and other items for a fraction of the cost. The idea lab is a dreamers paradise where you can learn to print just about anything your heart desires, be it greeting cards, mugs, t-shirts, you name you can learn how to create in the lab. If you are seeking peace and quite, sneak off into one of the little cubby rooms to read, meditate, make phone calls or work on your computer. There are plenty of open spaces to relax and unwind with a good book or magazine while still participating in a public, social experience. There are plenty of windows to gaze out into the beautiful park or quaint city scenery. They have books for those that struggle to read with smaller print. There is a very large section of large print books. A children and teen section as well as every subject the adult could want for book selection. A beautiful, wonderful resource for the Birmingham, MI area.

Cutest library ever! It's old but has truly the most stunning bookshelves, lighting, tables,…read moreambiance, etc! It is so cozy. They have an atrium where you can snack and be loud, but the inside has the expectation of quiet! They have a little "bookstore" at the very front, I assume for books they want to retire, and operate off the honor system! Everything is $3 or LESS! Lots of carts marked $1 or 2/$1. I think they may have reading classes or story hour for children in the mornings, I got here at 9:30 and heard what sounded like a teacher talking to parents about their kids! They have toy bags and activities for young kids, a fish tank, and a globe! It's overall a really comfy place to spend quiet time in the Word.