The theme of the upcoming 2020 Summer Reading program is “Imagine your Story.” How apropos to Genealogy. Imagine your story without “their” story. Who is “their”? Step back and think…your story is the direct outcome of the choices made by your parents, their parents, their parents, and on and on and on. Any changes to
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Current Services Update
Last edited: January 3, 2022 The Bennett Civic Center and Carl Sandburg Libraries are open for service Our Bennett Civic Center and Carl Sandburg Libraries are open for service! Patrons no longer need to wear a mask inside the library. Masks are available for your use at all locations if you choose to wear one.
Last edited: January 3, 2022 The Bennett Civic Center and Carl Sandburg Libraries are open for service Our Bennett Civic Center and Carl Sandburg Libraries are open for service! Patrons no longer need to wear a mask inside the library. Masks are available for your use at all locations if you choose to wear one.
Cancelled Library Programs
Due to efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19, the following Library programs have been cancelled: Stuffed Animal Sleepover. March 14th-15th. Through Her Eyes: Women Artists in the DIA’s Collection. March 15th History Lives at the Library: The Life of Blessed Solanus Casey. March 18th Noontime Concert: March 19th and April 16th Use the following
Due to efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19, the following Library programs have been cancelled: Stuffed Animal Sleepover. March 14th-15th. Through Her Eyes: Women Artists in the DIA’s Collection. March 15th History Lives at the Library: The Life of Blessed Solanus Casey. March 18th Noontime Concert: March 19th and April 16th Use the following
Newly Renovated Auditorium at the Bennett Civic Center Library
Our sincerest thanks for your patience during the renovation of our Auditorium at the Bennett Civic Center Library. Check out the before and after photo! Bennett Civic Center Library Auditorium BEFORE Bennett Civic Center Library Auditorium AFTER
Our sincerest thanks for your patience during the renovation of our Auditorium at the Bennett Civic Center Library. Check out the before and after photo! Bennett Civic Center Library Auditorium BEFORE Bennett Civic Center Library Auditorium AFTER
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
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
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
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
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
East Entrance of the Bennett Civic Center Library Closed
Due to a building issue, the East (Court House) entrance/exit of the Bennett Civic Center Library is closed until further notice. Thank you for your patience.
Due to a building issue, the East (Court House) entrance/exit of the Bennett Civic Center Library is closed until further notice. Thank you for your patience.
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!
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!
Grand Opening of the Nature Nook with Braille-enhanced Storywalk®
Located at the Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library, the Nature Nook was designed and completed by Eagle Scout Candidate Matthew Sas and the Storywalk® was funded by the Livonia AM Rotary. Seedlings Braille Books for Children provided the Braille enhancement. Stories will be available in the Nature Nook from about April through October.
Located at the Robert and Janet Bennett Civic Center Library, the Nature Nook was designed and completed by Eagle Scout Candidate Matthew Sas and the Storywalk® was funded by the Livonia AM Rotary. Seedlings Braille Books for Children provided the Braille enhancement. Stories will be available in the Nature Nook from about April through October.