The Henry Ford Centennial Library is a large, rectangular building…read more                 It is very imposing.  From Michigan Avenue there is a large entryway.  It is difficult to access it.  You need to drive around back and enter the building from there.                 It is finely designed and the white marble is striking in the sunlight or the rain.  It is very beautiful in the evening.  The interior is very interesting.  The entryway leads to a circular stairway which you must take if you are going to check out a book.  The checkout desk is on the second floor.  So is the reference desk.                 I didn't see the entire collection.  What I saw was a standard offering.  They have a LOT of books.  The building is as voluminous inside as you would expect after having it seen it from the outside.                 The clerks at the checkout desk were very happy to assist me.  I went to the Reference Desk and was also treated with respect and dignity - except for one clerk who we'll just assume was having a bad day.                 There is a fountain sculpture in the first floor lobby.  I caution you not to look at it while heading up the staircase or heading down the staircase.  Just thinking about it right now is making me dizzy - so think about it with caution too.  Otherwise it's a fine library.

this is the best library in the area by far. it's huge. great public space to do work in. lots of…read moreprivate meeting rooms and conference spaces

I love this place. Staff is friendly and helpful. I recently…read morediscovered they provide an area for salah and meditation! I really appreciate this accomodation. Thank You.

Fantastic library well run and gorgeous inside with 4 study rooms. And comfortable chairs and a…read moresofa next to and around a gas fireplace

This library is exactly what the community needs. They offer programming for kids through adults…read more There is really a variety of material here and the staff is friendly and helpful. They have renovated in the last few years and the facility is beautiful. It's the perfect place to sit and read, print things out, use a computer, or attend a program. Kudos to RTDL!

I brought my 3 grandchildren (ages 7 and two 5-year olds) here because the kids' level has a lot of…read morefun things to do. Today, they were playing on a climbing area with green mossy "hills" and were having a great time. The librarian came over and loudly admonished my 7 year old granddaughter that "you have to be under 4 feel tall to play here." I didn't see the sign or I wouldn't have put her in that situation...but I wish the librarian had come to me instead of sternly marching up to the child. It's not even like there were any other small children there...just the 4 of us. I get it that they have rules, but my granddaughter was embarrassed; they were visiting from out of town and she said she didn't want to come back there. Margaret S., Livonia

No place to park!! We almost didn't go in. Finally we found a single spot in the mini parking lot…read more Gee i think there are maybe enough parking spots for only employees. :/ Anyhow, the place is side is jammed packed but nice space. Service was very good. Minimal computers to use (maybe 5?) and all were full with patrons. A nice space to sit around a round fireplace, which would be great in the winter, and a castle type space for the kiddies with lots of book character stuffies well out of reach of dirty hands.

From the owner: The Dearborn Heights City Libraries offer a welcoming environment to facilitate and promote…read morelifelong learning. It is our mission to maintain and improve the quality of life for all citizens of our community by providing resources that enhance and contribute to individual knowledge, enlightenment, and enjoyment in the most efficient manner possible.

A couple weeks after I turned 17, I decided to forgo my senior year at Trenton High School, and…read moreinstead I spent my senior year in the US Navy avionics program learning how to become an electronics technician in the naval aviation field. After my four years up, I went straight to Henry Ford College and began studying Physics, Psychology, Philosophy and Music, eventually earning a degree in Liberal Arts. Because all of the teachers there are top notch and highly recruited by many other prestigious schools, HFC administrators do a fantastic job of curating these world-class level professors whom share a passion for their subject matter and for teaching that subject matter to everyone willing to learn. My all-time favorite teacher, from all of my years in public school, and my time in Naval schools and even my time at UofM AA included, was the incomparable Peter Putnam at HFC. Mr. Putnam normally taught any and every English class that he could, and likewise I took every single class that I could with Mr. Putnam, who had a massive impact on my life and I owe him a tremendous debt of gratitude. Had it not been for my phenomenal education at HFC, I would not have earned an academic scholarship to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, which would further my education and expanded my sense of who I was and more importantly, who I could become. The common latin phrase: "Scientia potentia est" which means "Knowledge Is Power" is a maxim that I have witnessed proven in my life, myriad times, and HFC helped send me on that path and I will be forever indebted to institution and my specific teachers. Dr. Azar was a treasure as well, and he also altered the direction of my life, again, for tremendous benefit to me, and eventually for my children as well. There are many different teachers & professors there that I could espouse, yet HFC is the organization that recruits these special teachers and deserves credit for creating a phenomenal center for learning. I cannot overstate what a superlative institution HFC is. They were the driving factor that helped me earn an Academic scholarship at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and not only will I be forever grateful, but there were many classes at HFC that were superior to UofM. I bleed Maize & Blue, through & through, but HFC made that dream possible. While I was at HFC, I felt that I should give back somehow, and they quickly set me up with their Special Needs department and began giving me as many struggling students that they could and I learned that I love tutoring and that I am exceptional at doing it. Again, I have to thank HFC, for revealing my character. I simply cannot recommend HFC highly enough, anyone who is even remotely considering it, just sign up and begin your world class education. Knowledge is power

I went to this school in the early 80's. My experience was not good. I had a few very bad…read moreexperiences with the professors here. In one case I was taking an art class and apparently the teacher did not like the direction of my drawing, so instead of telling me what I should do, he took my paper and pencil away from me and started doing it himself. After another bad experience in another art class I basically quit and never really did art again after that, which is sad because I really enjoyed it. Then in psychology class that I took, I had a teacher who decided that instead of teaching us about psychology, he was going to teach us about the anatomy of the brain. We spent the entire class learning about the anatomy of the brain and then towards the end of the semester, he announced that instead of a final exam, there would be a class and if we showed up we passed and we didn't I guess we did not pass. Well on the last day of class the teacher did not show up. So I guess the school just did some kind of average of our previous test scores for that class. Then in a sociology class I had a teacher who kept insisting that he was going to politicize us. We also had an older senior classmate in this class which I personally found refreshing, but the teacher treated this classmate terribly and I felt really bad for him. Thankfully I think that schools have progressed beyond this and now treat older students much better than that. I'm sure this school has improved over the years, so I wouldn't necessarily consider my review to be very relevant for today, however, I'm adding it as a cautionary tale for people who may accept improper teaching methods and not question it or decide to find a better teacher or class. Also, I've been holding this in a long time and I still think about it from time to time and how my future could have been different if my experience had been better or if I found a better way to handle it. Sadly, the school counselors during this time period were not very helpful either.

Across from the Institute of Art is the main branch he Detroit Public Library. This is the 2nd…read morelargest library system in the U.S. by volumes held & the 12th-largest public library system in the country. This Main Library is part of Detroit's Cultural Center Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places. This marble Italian Renaissance building is over 100 years old. A lot of history has been made here. In 1970 Clara Stanton Jones became the 1st African American and 1st woman to serve as director of a major library system in America, as director of the Detroit Public Library.

What are you waiting for?? Go visit the library of dreams! This big beautiful library can never…read moredisappoint, even if you just go in and explore for a while. When you go in, I recommend going all the way to the left where they have a room that features a few walls of interesting books. They're always rotating so you get an amazing mixture of everything-- spirituality, history, economics, politics, religion... I think that's kind of the theme of that area. That's my favorite. They also have several different sort of resource centers. The most amazing thing is the upstairs, it's like a museum. It has art all over the ceilings that transport you to Europe. It's a nice place to study, there's huge rooms to do so, one with a view outside to the art museum. You can usually have an entire huge table to yourself! I won't say too much more, go look for yourself!

The Melvindale Library is easy to access. It is a simple matter to approach from the surrounding…read moreneighborhood or take a left or right at the corner of Allen Road and Gough Street. There are tasteful murals along the back wall of the library featuring large Cardinal Birds. A welcome site in any season and especially in wintertime. Just behind the library is a 'Reading Park' with a large gazebo, several benches and a lawn under shade trees. Though there is no play set here it is a nice place to take children to play ball or read books. The library itself is on the small side but is packed with books. The librarians are very helpful and engaged. They have computer systems that are open to the public. You just need to sign up to use them.

From the owner: Melvindale Public Library offers wi-fi, computer access, copying, faxing, and wireless printing, as…read morewell as traditional books and movies for check-out. The Melvindale Public is part of The Library Network (TLN), which unites more than 74 libraries throughout Wayne and Oakland county. We share a catalog, with the ability to interloan items from other network libraries. Items can also be returned at any TLN library at no charge to our patrons.

excellent library with fantastic events and programs for all ages. Beautiful grounds to enjoy…read morebooks as well

It's a very nice library with inviting and fun activities for the kids. The inside is always very…read moreclean and the staff are helpful and polite.

It's close to my home...what a nice little gem for the city of Inkster..very clean inside,, of…read morecourse NO EATING is a plus...still smells brand new.

The Inkster Public Library continues to be a regional leader in library services to child, adults…read moreand seniors - everyone of all ages! The official and full name of the library is the 'Leanna Hicks Public Library'. If you are looking for a good book to read, seeking a new job or training, starting or continuing in a hobby or skill set - then the Inkster Public Library located at 2005 Inkster Road in beautiful Inkster, Michigan is the place for you. The Library Director is a leader in library science and has provided library programming for all ages to take advantage of resources, enjoy community involvement provide educational support. This library has access and offers instruction in securing that access to all the major Michigan Library tools available to library patrons. This includes MelCat. The MelCat service is funded by the Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) via the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library of Michigan, part of the Michigan Department of Education. Additional funding is provided by the State of Michigan. The MelCat service is one of the most powerful tools that Michiganders have in their pursuit of knowledge whether you are seeking entertainment, education or skill sets. The staff at the Leanna Hicks Public Library are engaged, informative and collaborative. Always greeted with a smile and a question as to how they can help me, I feel welcomed in this library and assured that I will accomplish my entertainment, learning or research goals while I am there. The director and staff are also engaged in the community. During recent cold spells the library became a 'warming center' for those citizens who had to contend with the extreme cold for various reasons. The children's programming is an especial wonder. Upcoming events are posted regularly on the library's website and also available at the library information wall and kiosk. Adult reading groups as well as craft groups are welcome at the library. The room rental is reasonably priced and amenities include wi-fi and other items. Tables and chairs are available. See Director and Staff for fees. Who is Leanna Hicks? "Leanna Hicks: Journalist, Community Worker, Youth Director, Historian, Library Activist and Humanitarian Mrs. Hicks has spent much of the past 20 to 40 years on the improvement of our local libraries and preservation of local history. Through her service over (40 years) as current vice-president (president emeritus) of the Inkster Historical Commission, she has overseen hundreds of acquisitions and improvements in our library and historical collections. She is also the founder of The Friends of the Inkster Library, a 20 year old Inkster Library support group. She has also held positions with the Wayne County Federation Library and the Wayne County Library Commission. Leanna holds degrees in Journalism and Social Science from the Eastern Michigan University and Wayne State University. She has received countless humanitarian awards from institutions such as the YWCA, Girl Scouts of America, Veterans groups, NAACP, Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, City of Inkster Parks and Recreation and Inkster Christians in Action, just to name a few. Numerous tributes and awards from Nation, State, County and cities of Inkster and Detroit have been received. Mrs. Hicks has been actively involved in her church for the past 50 years, the Springhill Missionary Baptist Church."