We had a lot of fun visiting here from out of town. There was so much to see! The mosaics alone stole my breath. Everyone we saw was helpful and knowledgeable. We will certainly be back to explore more!
I love the library! We went to get my child their first library card and to look at the children's library. That staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, and they engaged with my 6 year old the entire time. They had a great children's collection as well as a lot of different activities for the children to do. Highly recommend.
Alot of places has changed since the pandemic and this is one of them. Never really crowded which is a plus but it feels unnatural. The entire second floor is not accessible to the public, or atleast it wasn't when I last visited. In someways the Main Libary has turned into a museum.
Everyone was so helpful just like when we were kids. This was the first time taking my little one here to show her where we would use to go. Still as beautiful and grand as ever.
Librarian or person at desk was very helpful today when I needed to correct a print job. I obtained information on Michigan's upcoming elections. I checked my e-mail without problems or glitches.
The entranceof the Detroit public library is grand with marble arches and long wide halls. The third floor however has alwaysbeen my favorite. Walk up the center stair case and to see tall arched windows decorated with stain glass. You feel as though you're inside an ivory tower with high frescoes decorated with copper squares. The paintings in the arches or the walls seem to be renaissance inspired two story art pieces that tell a tale of a different time. If there wasn't any books this place would make an amazing museum but it has books, films and music which makes it better. Try to visit every gallery upstairs that you can and feel the grandeur of the place. They top this off with friendly staff.
The Detroit Public Library is truly a center of learning for all. The library is well stocked with materials for everyone. From babies to new parents to elementary school students, college students, researchers, scientists, writers, editors and our beloved senior citizens this library offers it all. As part of the Michigan electronic catalog system a variety of inspiring and study materials are also available online. Through the Detroit Reads! Program the Detroit Public Library at this branch takes the lead in the providing reading and writing tutoring to adults. Also offered are classes and tutors for English as a Second Language. Not only that, they offer training for the tutors! Math tutoring is also provided at many levels, from beginner to advanced. The building itself is a historical monument. Through paintings on its walls and statues and other objet d’art throughout the structure the story of Detroit is well told. The stories of Detroit’s inhabitants are offered for inspiration. Also contained at this location is the premier ancestor catalog for Wayne County Michigan. That’s not all – there is also an extensive technical, scientific and historical library concerned with the city’s and the region’s automotive history. Computer classes are offered here in a state-of-the-art classroom set by trained and well prepared professionals. I like the classes as they are unlike any I have seen elsewhere and offer a thorough and refreshing look at our modern world and technologies. Taking a test for a profession is just as easy as making an appointment. This is a registered testing center. Again – that’s not all – they have the training materials all ready for preparation for a wide variety of exams from Overland Truck Drivers, to Postal Workers, to Cisco Certified Network Administrators and on and on. As another plus this location is a wonderful place to visit in and of itself. Located between the Detroit Institute of Arts and Wayne State University there are three other major university libraries within walking distance! The building is decorated with all the power and history of this great city of trade. Have fun! Read a book! Ask a librarian a question – you’ll never know what you might learn! Catch you in the stacks ,ciao!
They are racist. They hide all the white people in the back and put the black temp workers in the front to give an illusion we have some power in detroit qnd say we don't. They were mean to my children and I I'll never come back
Very quiet and peaceful. Beautiful architecture and artwork. Very clean. Only first floor is open and you're allowed to visit for two hours not certain how this is being enforced. Friendly staff. They now have security. Many computers to utilize. Staff is pretty helpful. The children love to spend time here.
When are the other floors going to be reopened? Kind of a bummer that most of it is still closed from covid
