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Annual Survey Now Open!

We want to hear from you! Our Annual Survey is now open and accepting responses through November 21, 2025. Your feeback is invaluable as it helps us understand what Livonia residents need and want from the library, so that we can improve our services, programs, and resources. Please take a few minutes to share your

Northville District Library Leaving the Shared Library System

The Northville District Library will officially leave the shared library system this month, with their new standalone system launching on July 21. As part of this transition, SAS libraries, including Livonia, are no longer sending materials to Northville to fill holds. However, Northville may still appear as an available pickup location when placing a hold. If

New Library Card Designs Now Available!

We’re thrilled to announce that the winning designs from our Library Card Design Contest are officially here—and available at both branches of the library. Thanks to the creativity of our amazing community, you can now choose from three brand-new library card designs when signing up for a card. Here’s how to get yours: New to the library? You’ll

Why Livonia Needs a New Public Library Building

By Kristen Edson, Library Director, Livonia Public Library Across five decades, the Robert and Janet Bennett Library has been a cornerstone of our community — a place where residents gather to read, learn, connect, and explore new ideas. I’m incredibly proud of how the library continues to serve our evolving community and expand its diverse

New Scan EZ Stations Now Available!

We’re excited to announce that our brand-new Scan EZ stations are now up and running at both library branches! These user friendly, touchscreen stations are designed to make scanning quick and simple. Whether you need to scan a document to your email, USB flash drive, or cloud storage, the Scan EZ makes it easy. Stop

Summer Reading 2025

June 1 – July 31, 2025 Register online at livonialibrary.beanstack.org beginning June 1, 2025.  Get ready for a season full of stories, creativity, and community fun! The Livonia Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program is open to kids, teens, and adults—so everyone can join! Kids Program: Birth-Grade 7 Starting June 1, kids and tweens (entering 7th

Announcing the Winners of Our Library Card Design Contest!

We are thrilled to finally announce the winners of our Library Card Design Contest! Thank you to everyone who participated—your creativity and talent truly amazed us. After careful consideration by our Community Judging Panel, our winners are: Adult Card Winner: Rachel Divinagracia Teen Card Winner: Charlotte Howell Kid’s Card Winner: Mackenzie Vasas Congratulations to all

Protecting Intellectual Freedom: The Impact of Recent Executive Orders on Libraries

The Livonia Public Library remains committed to providing access to information, supporting intellectual freedom, and fostering an informed community. Recent executive orders from the President have raised concerns within the library community, and we want to ensure our patrons understand the implications of these actions. The Library Network (TLN), our area library cooperative, has released

New Mobile App

Our new mobile app is available for download on both iPhone and Android! Head to the App Store or the Google Play store, search for “Livonia Public Library” (or visit tlcgoapp.net/LivoniaPublicLibrary) and be connected to your library on-the-go. With the app you can easily browse our collection, manage your account, place holds, and stay up

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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