Our Mission

The mission of the Livonia Public Library is to be a vibrant hub for community gathering. Anchored in excellent and caring customer service, the Library provides access to information, diverse services, education and digital literacy for all.

Our Vision

Welcoming spaces, trusted information, and enriching experiences for a thriving Livonia.

Our Libraries

The Livonia Public Library consists of three locations — Carl SandburgRobert and Janet Bennett Civic Center, and Vest Pocket. The Library Director, Kristen Edson, and the Library Commission administer all programs, services, and collections at library locations.  

Library Commission

As always, the Public is invited to attend all Library Commission Meetings and Library events. The Library will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities upon adequate notice. If you need assistance, please call the Bennett Civic Center Library at 734-466-2491 or email lvcc@livoniapubliclibrary.org.
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Library Commission

Members of the Livonia Library Commission are appointed by the Mayor of Livonia. The Library Commission is an advisory group which advises the Mayor and the Library Director on matters affecting the Livonia Public Library and its card holders. Contact the Library Commission at LibraryCommission@LivoniaPublicLibrary.org. The term of office for each Commissioner is three years, appointed until October 17 of indicated year. The current roster includes:
PresidentMary Morrison2024
Vice PresidentCarol Bagazinski2025
Secretary/TreasurerClaire Sheldon2027
 Dave MacFarland2027
 Carrie Ryckman2027
Ex-officioKristen Edson, Library Director 
The Library Commission meetings are open to the public. For those who wish to contact members of the Library Board to provide input or ask questions regarding any business that will come before the Board at its meeting, please contact Kristen Edson, Library Director, at (734) 466-2451 or at kedson@livoniapubliclibrary.org prior to the start of the meeting.

All meetings will be held at 6:30 p.m.
2025 Dates
Wednesday, January 15Civic Center Library
Wednesday, February 19Civic Center Library
Wednesday, March 19Civic Center Library
Wednesday, April 16Civic Center Library
Wednesday, May 21To be determined 
Wednesday, June 18To be determined 
Wednesday, July 16To be determined 
Wednesday, August 20To be determined 
Wednesday, September 17To be determined 
Wednesday, October 15To be determined 
Wednesday, November 19To be determined 
Wednesday, December 17To be determined 
Please note: All meetings will be held in the Michigan Room.

Robert and Janet Bennett
Civic Center Library


32777 Five Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 466-2491


Mon - Thurs: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sun: 1-5 p.m. (September-May)

The Friends
Used Bookstore


located inside the
Bennett Civic Center Library
32777 Five Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 466-2495


Mon: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tue & Wed: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thur, Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Carl Sandburg Library


30100 Seven Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48152
Phone: (248) 893-4010


Mon & Tue: 12-8 p.m.
Wed & Thurs: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fri: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Vest Pocket Library


15218 Farmington Road
Livonia, MI 48154
Phone: (734) 466-2559


Mon – Fri: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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