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The Friends of the Library supports the Livonia Public Libraries by:
  • purchasing circulation materials
  • sponsoring cultural events and programs for children and adults
  • enlarging public support, understanding and use of the library
We raise funds through:
  • Memberships
  • Used Book Sales
  • Friends Used Bookstore
  • Monetary Donations

Become a Member and/or a Volunteer

Members receive our Newsletter and email notifications of upcoming events, such as book sales and programs we sponsor.  Members, and teachers with current I.D., can also shop our Used Book Sale presale night. Annual membership dues:
  • Individual $10.00
  • Family $15.00
  • Patron $50.00
  • Other Amount
Complete this form to become a member. The completed form with payment can be submitted as follows:
  • The Friends Used Bookstore (cash/check)
  • The Livonia Civic Center Library (check)
  • At the Used Book Sale (cash/check/credit card)
  • Mail (address is located on the form)
If you are interested in volunteer opportunities with the Friends, you can indicate how you would like to contribute on the membership form. Our volunteers process book and A/V donations, support the used book sales and staff the Friends Bookstore.

We hope you will consider becoming a member and/or volunteer.

Note: We do not share your information.

Used Book Sales

The Friends conduct 3 used book sales per year at the Livonia Civic Center Library (February, May and October). There are more than 30 categories of donated books, priced from $0.50 to $1.00, to choose from in the Atrium and the Michigan Room. You will also find other items such as A/V available for purchase. Additionally, you will find a selection of individually priced current, rare books and A/V in our Special Room.

The Friends Used Book Store

Friends Used Book Store at the Civic Center Library

The Friends Used Bookstore

The store was started by The Friends of the Library in June 2006; you will find a large selection of books and media for all ages. We are located in the Bennett Civic Center Library.

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bookstore phone: (734) 466-2495

Donations

Monetary donations other than the Membership amount are greatly appreciated. You may make these generous donations on the membership form, at a book sale, or in the bookstore.

Your donations of books and A/V materials are important to The Friends of the Library. Most of our income comes from selling these items back to the community at our book sales and used bookstore.

Whether you are donating books or A/V media, please note we are unable to accept the following items:
  • Encyclopedias
  • Old Magazines
  • Medical, financial and textbooks containing outdated information (generally more than 10 years old)
  • Older cookbooks
  • VHS and cassette tapes
  • Any books that are in poor condition / damaged (stained, marked up, falling apart, waterlogged or have an unpleasant odor)
Please bring your boxed or bagged donations to the Bennett Civic Center Library (no more than 5 boxes / bags per day). Donations are accepted during library hours at the delivery door or the bin in the atrium. 

Thank you, your donations are appreciated!

Programs

Special programs are announced in the Friends newsletter and are noted on the Calendar of Events. Flyers for upcoming programs are also made available within the library.

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)

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.

Alfred Noble Library


32901 Plymouth Road
Livonia, MI 48150


Closed in 2019 due to
structural issues
and water damage.

Click here for more info.

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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