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Help Plan Your Library’s Future

Announcing the launch of our first ever strategic plan! We want to hear from you! Please share your valuable thoughts and opinions about our Library’s programs, services, facilities, and collections.  The Community Engagement portion of the plan runs through December 15.  There are both online surveys and in-person focus group options. After this portion, drafts will be

Library Card Sign Up Month

September is Library Card Sign Up Month The Livonia Public Library wants to make sure that every Livonia child has the most important school supply of all—a library card. Every child who signs up for a library card (at any branch of the Livonia Public Library) during the month of September will receive a FREE

Independence Day Holiday

All branches of the Livonia Public Library will be closed Tuesday, July 4  for the Independence Day holiday. We will resume normal hours on Wednesday, July 5. Don’t forget you can access our eBooks anytime! Download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, digital magazines, and more from our website at livonialibrary.info/downloads. Wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth

Summer Reading 2023

Sign up for our annual Summer Reading Program and take the All Together Now Challenge! The program begins Thursday, June 1 and runs through July 31, 2023. There is a program for Kids, Teens, and Adults! Register today at livonialibrary.beanstack.org.

Memorial Day Holiday

All branches of the Livonia Public Library will be closed May 27-29 in observance of the Memorial 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.

Presidents Day Holiday

All branches of the Livonia Public Library will be closed Monday, February 20, 2023 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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Closure

All branches of the Livonia Public Library will be closed Monday, January 16 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.

Bennett Civic Center Library Building Maintenance

Due to upcoming building maintenance, the Bennett Civic Center Library will be closing early at 5 p.m. on January 17-19, and January 23-26. The Carl Sandburg Library will maintain normal hours. Don’t forget you can access our ebooks anytime! Visit livoniapubliclibrary.org/downloads for more information.

Happy Holidays!

All branches of the Livonia Public Library will be closed Friday, December 23 – Monday, December 26 and Friday, December 30 – Monday, January 2. Don’t forget you can access our eBooks anytime! Download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, digital magazines, and more from our website at livonialibrary.info/downloads. Have a wonderful Holiday Season!

Happy Thanksgiving!

All branches of the Livonia Public Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 and remain closed Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal Hours will resume on Saturday, November 26. Don’t forget you can access our eBooks anytime! Download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, digital magazines, and more from

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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