Detroit Public Library

5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202-4007
 
 
 
 
 
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A fascinating feature of the Cultural Center is the main branch of the Detroit Public Library. Opened in 1921 and expanded in 1963, the library is made of white Vermont marble and green Maine granite and was designed... More »
A fascinating feature of the Cultural Center is the main branch of the Detroit Public Library. Opened in 1921 and expanded in 1963, the library is made of white Vermont marble and green Maine granite and was designed by Cass Gilbert, architect of the U.S. Supreme Court building, in Italian Renaissance style. Murals, stained glass and even a tiled fireplace add to the grand effect. The library has a main library which holds a wider range of books and documents. It also houses eleven departments and six special collections, including the National Automotive History Collection, the nation's premier public automotive archive and the Burton Historical Collection, a wealth of local history and genealogical information.
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Open Hours: Tu-W noon-8p; Th-Sa 10a-6p
Contact: +1 313 833 1000
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2 reviews for Detroit Public Library
1965-67 memories
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 07/16/09
1960's- in 2nd-4th grade, living in Detroit-what a time it was! (riots, civil rights issues, motown was huge, vietnam...) My girlfriend's mom took us there many times to get books. We took a classes on Oragami, Watercolors, & made clothespin dolls! A beautiful iconic library with lots of history and activities - even now! We lived in the Green Acres area-and I was a minority white girl :) Detroit was profound and fun memory.
 
 
 
 
 
Nice but old
By Q, 09/04/05
I like the Main detroit public library when I'm in the are to just view books, and maybe news paper. But I found they need a technology boast. They computer room is very small-only fitting 15 people. So I had to wait to search for a book online. The library downtown Detroit is your best bet. With modern computer on both floors and an more contemporary and updated look.
 
 
 
 
 
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