Last edited: January 3, 2022
The Bennett Civic Center and Carl Sandburg Libraries are open for service
Our Bennett Civic Center and Carl Sandburg Libraries are open for service! Patrons no longer need to wear a mask inside the library. Masks are available for your use at all locations if you choose to wear one. We will provide reference services in person and via telephone or email, computers are available for use up to two hours per day. Curbside and Walk-Up pickup are still available. Meeting room use for outside groups is available.- If you have items to return you can use the drive-up book return at the Bennett Civic Center Library or the book return at the Carl Sandburg Library; both are available 24/7.
- Curbside pickup is still available. Once you are notified that your holds are available, call us to schedule a 15-minute window to pick up your materials. Please arrive at your scheduled pickup time and park in one of the designated parking spaces (please tell us if you are walking/biking, so we can give you instructions for picking up your materials). Let us know you are here by calling (734) 466-2491 at Civic Center Library or (248) 893-4010 at Sandburg Library and then open your trunk or lower a backseat window and a staff member will place your items accordingly (we ask that you close your own trunk after we walk away).
- Operating hours for the Civic Center Library are Monday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. (during the school year)
- Operating hours for the Carl Sandburg Library are Monday and Tuesday 12-8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- If you need help picking out items, you can also request a book/media bundle. Fill out a form for pickup at the Bennett Civic Center Library (Picture books, Grade School books, Tween books, Teen books, Adult books or Music CDs) or the Carl Sandburg Library (Picture books or Teen books) and a staff member will contact you to schedule a pickup time.
- If you have items checked out that are eligible for renewal, they will do so automatically 3 days before their due date (beginning October 1, 2020). Please continue to keep track of your due dates, however, as not all items can be renewed. Items with outstanding holds or that have reached their renewal limit will not auto-renew. Questions? Give us a call!
Questions?
When the Library is Closed
- Livonia Residents 16+ who do not have a library card can fill out this online form to receive a temporary library card, valid for 3 months. This temporary card will allow you to immediately access our digital media collections Overdrive (Libby), Hoopla and Kanopy. Links can be found at livonialibrary.info/downloads.
- The Storywalk at the Bennett Civic Center Library will be available from about April through October. Please remember to practice social distancing while visiting the Storywalk.
- Check out our Calendar of Events for outdoor storytimes, online book discussions, and other online programs.
- We encourage you to take advantage of our free digital collection which you can access remotely.
- If you need assistance with your library card or PIN or have questions regarding online content, email us at Lvcc@LivoniaPublicLibrary.org or give us a call at (734) 466-2491 (Civic Center Library) or (248) 893-4010 (Sandburg Library).
- We will be accepting book donations again at the Bennett Civic Center Library on August 16, 2021. Please remember that we can only accept items in good condition. No encyclopedias, magazines, vhs tapes or cassette tapes will be accepted. Please limit your drop-offs to 5 boxes or bags per day so the Friends of the Library are not overwhelmed with their sorting duties.
- Follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter) for updates and Click here for more COVID-19 information from the City of Livonia.
Additional Resources
Homeschooling Resources Looking for ideas to keep kids reading, thinking, and learning while schools are closed? Try some of these free resources, including resources temporarily available during the closure, kid-friendly livestreams, virtual tours, and an outdoor scavenger hunt.
COVID-19 Resources from the Library of Michigan Includes information on unemployment benefits, assistance for small businesses, and more.
Looking for free or low cost internet options? If you or someone you know can answer yes to this question, here are a couple of useful web sites:
- EveryoneOn allows you to search by zip code and to check off specific criteria that applies to you.
- Digital Inclusion.org provides a nation-wide list that includes phone numbers and links with how to apply.
MI Choice Waiver program
Did you know you have a choiceto stay in your home and receive the quality care and assistance you need at no cost? If you are a low-income resident of southern or western Wayne County who is disabled, aging or in declining health, you might qualify for Medicaid and be medically eligible for in-home care. Call The Information Center today. No waiting. 734-282-7171
Livonia Library Staff Recommended Titles (Hoopla)
(must be logged into hoopla)
Livonia Library Staff Recommended Titles (Download Destination)
Coronavirus Information
CDC Coronavirus Information Updates from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The State of Michigan provides updates on the disease’s spread within the state.
WHO Coronavirus Information Information from the World Health Organization.
COVID-19 eBooks for Kids The NYC School Library System has a multiple-language collection of free eBooks for children about the Coronavirus.