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Happy Thanksgiving!

All branches of the Livonia Public Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Normal Hours will resume on Saturday, November 30. And don’t forget you can access our eBooks anytime! Download eBooks, audiobooks, movies, digital magazines, and more

Alfred Noble Library Closed

Out of an abundance of caution and in order to safeguard the health of patrons and employees, the Alfred Noble Library, 32901 Plymouth Road, was closed today due to water damage and the presence of elevated levels of one type of mold, Penicillium/Aspergillus group. No Stachybotrys or toxic black mold was detected. No other fungal

In Memory of Janet Bennett

Former Livonia First Lady Janet Bennett, wife of the late Mayor Robert Bennett, passed away Sunday, September 29th. Janet and Robert Bennett were longtime volunteers across our community, leading efforts that supported Greenmead, the Civic Center Library and the Livonia Symphony Orchestra. In recognition of their lifetime of work, Robert and Janet Bennett were awarded

Cutting the Cord Handouts

Did you miss our Cutting the Cord program on September 17? Do you still need information about how to stop paying for cable and how to get your TV shows for reduced prices? Check out these handouts from the event: Cutting the Cord Handout 9/17 Streaming Channel Options 9/17

Libraries Need Your Help

Libraries, book publishers and authors have enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship since the invention of movable type and, well, libraries. MacMillan, one of the major book publishers, is planning to put a major crimp in that relationship beginning November 1st. For details, read the article in industry periodical, Publisher’s Weekly. You can make your voice heard

Mobile Catalog App Available!

The mobile app for the TLN Catalog is now available in the iTunes Store and the Google Play Store. Access your account, search the catalog, place holds, and even use the app as your library card! Download the app today!

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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