I enjoyed visiting this library and again found books that my local library on the West coast just doesn't have. For example, the "Merck Manual" a medical manual for medical students, doctors, and specialists in the healthcare field. The company Merck might add a few more words about the printed book. But I also came across kids language books. Italian, Japanese, and French books for elementary school to middle school children. Even French magazines. read more

The staff here is amazing and the space is perfect for young families who want to take advantage of the kids sections/activities. It also has plenty of quiet spaces and reservable rooms for those who want time to focus on there are tons of available resources and activities. Truly one of my favorite places in Sterling Heights read more

The Sterling Heights library is what a library should be all the books I wanna read they order from other libraries. Staff is pleasant and helpful. The place is clean. I can't think of anything more. I'd want from the library than what's there. read more

Clean nice good book very nuce library quiet and fun upstairs is nice the rooms are good

Great customer service. The staff is very helpful, and they have amenities such as the ability to print documents for a small fee.

Excellent Libray, wonderful study atmosphere, great location. Fresh water and clean bathrooms

I'm 56 so I remember when they used to roll the library bus or as we called it the book-mobile, around the subdivisions so anyone could check out a book and return it a week or two later. Since a child I have loved to read so I would eagerly await for the book-mobile to arrive. By the time I was a young teen the book-mobile became stationary where the Sterling Hts. library is now. It was a large trailer that housed books. I used to ride my bike about 3 miles so I could go to the trailer and check out books there...yes, I am a bit of a nerd. About a year after the trailer became into existence the permanent Sterling Heights Public Library was opened to the public. It is a wonderful library with two stories and everything you could ask for in a top-notch public library. It has been many years since the library has opened and yet it still seems new! The staff and the upkeep of the facility is excellent. They have a wonderful store where you can purchase used books, magazines, dvd's and cd's for pennies on the dollar. I like the snack and coffee machines where I can get something to drink or eat if I feel like it. They have a large section set aside just for children where there are activities constantly being put on just for children to participate in. There is a community room where you can play games or put on a presentation. Both the upper and lower floors have plenty of space to read and work quietly. Hat's off to all those involved in keeping this a true Sterling Heights city gem! read more

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Good experience. I became a nearly-daily regular for the summer and fall as I was studying for a licensure exam that was on mid-November, so I purely studied there and didn't use the library at its fullest extent (such as borrowing books, attending events, or other resources). I didn't use the study rooms either because the cubicles are enough to focus on my work and I can tolerate the noise level. The library is two floors. There are two sets of stairs and an elevator to enter/exit between floors. First floor has a ballroom, a children's room, vending machines, and a bookstore. Second floor has a few study rooms, cubicles with electric sockets + USB ports for charging (half are filled with computers or other machines/half are empty), and a quiet corner area. Both floors have staffing desks. Both floors have tables, sofas, charging stations, and comfy armchairs. Both floors are lined with books/CDs/Magazines/DVDs/etc,. Both floors have sets of men/women bathrooms each with diaper station and a spacier toilet stall for wheelchair/walker accommodations. Both floors have drinking fountains around the restroom areas. Free wifi can be used without library card to sign-in on personal laptops or phones. If you want to use the public computers, a library card is needed. Some public computers are age-restricted while others are for ages 18+, if I can recall. I think you can borrow bikes from there (??) The first floor bookstore usually have specific days where they sell books as low as $1. Lots of windows for natural lighting. It's clean there too. The library can get noisy, so I recommend getting earphones/headphones. If a suggestion is considered, I personally wanted this library to extend the weekend closing hours to 9PM. But I think that's just the standard for non-university libraries and it's based on demand by other people. Either that, or I just like studying crazy amount of hours. The library are closed on Sundays for summer (June-August), but open for the school season (September-May). There are notes on a cubicles that says "2-hour limit only", but actually there's no time limit when sitting in the cubicles. I think those time limit signs were there people to spend less time in the library as a measure to lessen the spread of COVID19, but I'm not too sure to be honest. Immediately outside the library there's a police station that's structurally connected, a skate park, a small playground, the city hall, and a historical site called the Upton House. If you walk across the roads there is a park, gas station, and a community center (usually for sports or exercise). During the summer every thursday there is a farmer's market, food trucks, and concert by local musicians. Good for a well-rounded outing in such a small area. SHPL is conducive to fostering personal growth and knowledge, like all other libraries. Visit there, whether for leisure or study. read more

I admit that I'm a library geek. The library is usually one of the first things I check out in a community. When I moved to Sterling Heights, though, I didn't get to there for a while. Recently, I began spending some time at the SHPL and liked what I saw. There are multiple floors, well organized floors. The books, DVDs and computers are abundant. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. There is even a pretty sizable used bookstore. If you live in SH, you should check out this place. You don't even have to whisper anymore. read more

Today's rant is about the Sterling Heights library. It's important to remember that individuals with disabilities may exhibit fidgeting, vocalizations, or constant movement, which they cannot control. We should treat them with respect as fellow human beings. Unfortunately, some of the library workers could benefit from learning proper manners in this regard. read more

I come here to study ALL the time. I'm always on the Second floor in one of the rooms you can rent out. Well, the employees on the front desk on the second floor are extremely rude. My friend got a room before I arrived and the older man opened the door for her so she can use the room and asked her if it was just gonna be her and she stated, "one more person is going to come". He did not say a word and left. Well I arrived and we both continued to study. My fiancé (being the most amazing fiancé he is) brought me food and came up to the room to drop it off. He sat down for a little about 5 minutes and he was literally going to leave in like 2 minutes. The older man saw him walk into our room and came down right away, stomping his legs and told us, "you can only have 2 people in the room", and walked away. Well he didn't tell us to leave, so my fiancé sat for about 2 minutes longer and as he was just about to get up and leave, he sent his older female colleague, she unlocked our door with out even knocking and open the door, saying "one you need to vacate and you guys can't have any food". We responded saying "the guy told us that guy didn't tell us that one of us had to leave, also he never said we couldn't have food as we were eating when he came in to tell us that", she said "that needs to be eaten downstairs". She left the door completely open And walked away stomping. Well I completely understand where it says that capacity is 2 people in this room. However, not anywhere in the room does it say that we cannot eat food in here. Also, I'm not sure if both of them are having a bad day, but this place is open to the public and built on our taxes. I DON'T appreciate both their tones and the attitude I received today. Truly, there are different ways you can speak to people in a kind way. I'm in shock on how rude both were, did not even give my fiancé time to vacate. I promise you, we did not even say anything rude to them prior to their attitude. If you don't like your job then maybe it's time to find a new one, don't throw attitude to people who just come here to a study. I've attached 3 photos, none in which it stated that we cannot have food in the room or up stairs, if this was the case then vending machines should not be supplied. Thank you. read more

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I miss being a Sterling Heights resident, and this was one particular reason. The library was an enjoyable, relaxing experience with plenty of seating and friendly staff. It was easy to find what I was looking for and they children's area was very nice too! Materials are also easy to renew on their online system. read more

Friendly staff Nice library Quiet area for adults upstairs I haven't checked out any books or DVD's yet, but I look forward to spending more time here in the future read more

One of my favorite libraries in the area. Even when there are activities going on in the library, a quiet decorum is still kept. They have a great selection, and the staff is knowledgeable. I like the addition of reading areas in addition to study areas. Many libraries in the area have one or the other, instead of both. read more

Great staff! Children programs are awesome. They put so much time into the kids programs and the librarians are knowledgeable and polite.

all i can say about this dull joint is that the rude snotty librarians run the place into the ground, no matter how many times i share my story no one will listen, but i'm telling you they scream at you if you whisper (or quietly giggle in my case) & they don't care about patrons. i am a patron who makes frequent trips here & i am very upset with the service, i lost a few things of no monetary value, & when i ask to see the lost & found they saw "ill do it", then they pretend to look & pretend they fin nothing. i cant say enough bad things about this place, they don't even want to help you find a book, REALLY? read more

This place is a life saver!! This library has friendly staff, it's so clean, super easy to get a library card, use computers and check out books. It's very easy to relax and focus here. read more