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Strategic Plan Now Available!

We are thrilled to present the Livonia Public Library’s very first library strategic plan, setting the course for an even brighter future ahead! After intensive market and community research, collaboration, and insight from our consultants, we’ve developed a roadmap that aligns with our new mission and vision statements. This plan will focus our direction to

Library closed March 29-31

All branches of the Livonia Public Library will be closed Friday, March 29 – Sunday, March 31. Don’t forget you can access our eBooks anytime! Need a new book while we’re closed? Download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, digital magazines, and more from our website at livonialibrary.info/downloads.

Closed for Presidents Day Holiday

All branches of the Livonia Public Library will be closed Monday, February 19, 2024 in honor of Presidents Day. Need a new book while we’re closed? You can access our eBooks 24/7! Download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, digital magazines, and more from our website at livonialibrary.info/downloads.

Great Michigan Read

Read Firekeeper’s Daughter, by Angeline Boulley for Michigan Humanities’ Great Michigan Read. Pickup a copy at any Livonia Public Library location and join us for programs this March including a book discussion and documentary showing followed by Q&A with the filmmaker, Audrey Geyer. The 2023–24 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national,

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Closure

All branches of the Livonia Public Library will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024 in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Need a new book today? You can access our eBooks 24/7! Download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, digital magazines, and more from our website at livonialibrary.info/downloads.

Friends Bookstore Holiday Hours

The Friends Used Bookstore at the Bennett Civic Center Library will be closed beginning Saturday, December 23, 2023, through Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The store will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

All Livonia Libraries will be closed December 23-26 and December 30-January 2. The Friends Used Bookstore at the Bennett Civic Center Library will be closed beginning Saturday, December 23, 2023, through Tuesday, January 2, 2024. The store will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Don’t forget you can access our eBooks anytime! Download eBooks, audiobooks, movies,

Happy Thanksgiving!

All branches of the Livonia Public Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22 and remain closed Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal Hours will resume on Saturday, November 25. Don’t forget you can access our eBooks anytime! Download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, digital magazines, and more from

Closed for Veterans Day holiday

All branches of the Livonia Public Library will be closed  November 10-12, 2023 for the Veterans Day holiday. Don’t forget you can access our eBooks anytime! Download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, digital magazines, and more from our website at livonialibrary.info/downloads.

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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