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 Sandburg, Robert 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.
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:| President | Mary Morrison | 2024 |
| Vice President | Carol Bagazinski | 2025 |
| Secretary/Treasurer | Claire Sheldon | 2027 |
| Dave MacFarland | 2027 | |
| Carrie Ryckman | 2027 | |
| Ex-officio | Kristen 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.
| 2024 Dates | |
|---|---|
| Thursday, January 18 CANCELLED | Civic Center Library |
| Thursday, February 15 | Civic Center Library |
| Thursday, March 21 | Civic Center Library |
| Thursday, April 18 | Civic Center Library |
| Thursday, May 16 | Civic Center Library |
| Thursday, June 20 | Civic Center Library |
| Thursday, July 18 | Civic Center Library |
| Thursday, August 15 | Civic Center Library |
| Thursday, September 19 | Civic Center Library |
| Thursday, October 17 | Civic Center Library |
| Thursday, November 21 | Civic Center Library |
| Thursday, December 19 | Civic Center Library |
Please note: All meetings will be held in the Michigan Room except for the meeting on May 16 which will be held in the Jenkin Room on the 3rd floor.