As always, the Public is invited to attend all Library Commission Meetings and Library events. The Library will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities upon adequate notice. If you need assistance, please call the Bennett Civic Center Library at 734-466-2491 or email lvcc@livoniapubliclibrary.org.
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Connecting Our City Through a Shared Reading Experience

The Livonia Public Library, along with the Livonia Library Commission, invites you to participate in the One City, One Book event!

One City, One Book 2025

This fall, our popular One City, One Book program returns—this time in celebration of the City of Livonia’s 75th Anniversary!

We’re proud to announce this year’s selection: The All-American by Susie Finkbeiner, a compelling story set in the 1950s that captures the spirit of life in the Midwest.

Meet the Author

Join us for a special evening with Susie Finkbeiner on Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Bennett Civic Center Library. Susie will share insights into the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, life in 1950s America, and her writing process.

Explore Livonia’s Rich History

In addition to the author event, we’re hosting a variety of local history programs throughout the fall. Highlights include: Visit our Events Calendar for full program details and dates. Come read along with us—and celebrate Livonia’s past, present, and future!

One City, One Book Events

Thank you to our Sponsors

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A special thank you to The UPS Store 3011 (37637 Five Mile) for printing our materials.

Previous One City, One Book Titles

2024
Book cover of: Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell by author, naturalist and National Book Award finalist Sy Montgomery.
Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell
by Sy Montgomery
2023
Book cover image of the Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
by Kim Michele Richardson
2022
Book cover image of Anxious People
Anxious People
by Fredrik Backman
2021
Book cover image of Arc of Justice
Arc of Justice
by Kevin Boyle

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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