Wayne County Public Library, serving an area of 440,000 residents, has a collection of 720,000 books and periodicals; in addition, there are 132,000 CDs, records, cassettes and other audio materials, as well as 16,800 video items, such as DVDs and VHS tapes. Internet terminals are available for use by the general public. Staffing consists of 84 employees, of whom 37 are fully accredited librarians, plus volunteers. The system comprises one central library and 13 branch libraries. Annual expenditures on the library collection total $720,000. Patrons make 750,000 visits annually, and check out materials 1,260,000 times. Thirty-nine percent of all check-outs are children's materials. This facility houses administative offices. Branch libraries are listed below.
Location:
30555 Michigan Avenue, Westland Michigan 48186
Telephone
734-727-7310
Other Public Libraries nearby:
(Adrian) Adrian Public Library
(Ann Arbor) Ann Arbor District Library
(Auburn Hills) Auburn Hills Public Library
(Wyandotte) Bacon Memorial Public Library
(Birmingham) Baldwin Public Library
(Clawson) Blair Memorial Library
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06/09 Coming to The Westland area
Tri-state Bluegrass Festival Kendallville IN May24-27 The goal that the board of directors has tried to achieve at these festivals is to provide high quality and a variety of entertainment in a family oriented atmosphere that encourages jamming.
New Haven Canal Days Festival New Haven IN June4-8 The NHCD Festival Committee, which consists of a team of dedicated volunteers, community leaders, civic organizations, businesses, churches, and residents, have been working hard all year long to bring quality events to our community that will entertain the entire family.
Willkommen zum Germanfest Fort Wayne IN June2-9 Festival events located throughout Fort Wayne, Allen County, and northeast Indiana.
Turtle Days Churubusco IN June19-22 The four day festival will be filled with contests, vendors, concessions, music, games, rides, fireworks, and many activities for the whole family.
Italian American Summer Festival Berea OH June28-30 Bocce tournament, dancing with live entertainment at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
Annual Manchester Chicken Broil Manchester MI July18 Adelicious chicken dinner complete with half chicken, roll with butter, fresh made cole slaw with secret local recipe, radishes, chips and beverage. Entertainment and camaraderie are provided for your enjoyment along with an antique car show.
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