Wow this library is so massive. We always went to the new park next to it and never went inside. I…read moreusually rent books on the libby app too. We decided to stop in because we heard they have tonies box to rent out. The second floor on the right side is a massive children's area. They have tables and chairs. They have a lot of little toy areas that they can play with. They have an imaginary play puppet area too. When you check out, they have a self checkout where you can scann the card and then the items. They have bags to check out too for carrying the books in. You can print a receipt which will tell you when items are due back. I also took a photo just in case. The desks have people working there that are super helpful. They answered so many questions. My husband went to the other side up top and looked at some books while the kids were playing. They also have activities and storytime classes that you can attend. You can check out the website for dates.

Great place for kids to find the love of reading! Beautiful library with a very fun and interactive…read morekids library upstairs. Staff are all very helpful. I definitely recommend this library.

I was recently selected to do my duty as a citizen - jury duty. Today was my day to serve…read more Things to remember as you arrive between 0815 and 0830 - enter only through the main entrance facing Main Street. You will be subject to 100% screening immediately upon entering the building - so leave weapons, mace, and any other questionable items behind - it's empty your pockets time, folks! Knowing that they have convenient metered parking in front of the courthouse, I learned once inside the jury room that you'd better feed those meters or be subject to a $10 fine. Paid parking is available next door in the parking structure. Free parking is also available in the city lot on North River Road, with convenient free shuttle service to the courthouse provided. I indeed parked on the street, but I was able to avoid any consideration of monetary notions, as I parked on the other side of the river where there are no meters at all. OK, truth be told, I parked in front of my house the night before, and walked the whole way - 3 blocks in all, uphill, no hitch-hiking. The jury room is on the 5th floor and they have 4 elevators to accommodate lazy Americans (yes, I took the elevator). Once inside the jury room, a quick check in with the clerk. Then select a seat in the large waiting room, or you might sit at a table toward the back reserved for quiet reading, knitting, puzzles and the like. Electrical outlets are sparsely located around the room for those who need to be tethered to technology. Speaking of technology, free wifi is available in the jury room and each of the court rooms. Laptops, tablets and smartphones were all in use as I looked around the room. The room was comfortable for my stay, although the sun was shining in the windows and warmed up the area around them. Seating was adequate, the floor was carpeted. Pleasant decor all around. Books can be ordered ahead of time online and delivered via the Michigan library system. Magazines are also available for reading. Sodas and snacks are located in vending machines near the restroom facilities in the back. One of the judges of the court stepped in to make a presentation about jury duty and how it works. I won't mention any names, because I am impartial when it comes to politics, but the judge did a good job of explaining everything. On a side note: kudos to Mrs. Switalski for giving birth to a baby boy 44 years ago! So how does this all work? How did I get selected for jury duty? Contrary to suspicions of the past, potential jurors are randomly selected from a list provided by the Michigan Secretary of State, the list compiled from a mix of persons holding driver's licenses and state issued IDs. I wasn't selected to sit in on a jury today. Now before you go pointing fingers and wondering why, I will tell you that nobody was selected today. It's just the luck of the draw. The bad part - I have to wait up to 3 weeks to get paid. With mileage added in, it will come in time to help my Christmas shopping - a hefty $12.50 for the half-day of service. An informative webpage was developed to answer any questions about jury duty. It can be found at: http://www.macombcountymi.gov/clerksoffice/juryroom/index.htm#directions

Ah, jury duty. That most wonderful time when you get to take (at least) a day off from work in…read moreorder to hopefully go pass judgement on someone. In my case, I didn't get picked, so I basically sat there most of the day playing games on my phone and listening to the prior night's podcast to kill the time. As far as facilities go, decent enough. Coffee shop, cafeteria, the meters use Parkmobile (which is always a bonus in my view), and the security folks have a decent enough sense of humor when dealing with people stumbling and bumbling through the doors for whatever reason. The prep video they show you as you're sitting in the main jury room was done in the late 70s or early 80s, and, honestly, they could just ask "Have you seen at least three episodes of the original Law & Order? You have? Good, you're done then." and be done with it.

I like everything about this library. It has everything I need or want or I can get it from many…read moreother libraries. Pleasant people and programs.

Their children's section does have lots of books and they do offer a lot of programs. The…read morechildren's section does not have a very welcoming atmosphere for kids. And a big downfall in general is the people that work here are crabby!!!!

This library is wonderful as far as selection of books/movies/games. It is always clean and has a…read morelot of great little spots to sit and read or study. It is very updated so you don't get much engagement with the staff which is good for quick check out but bad if you need assistance. If you do need to speak to the person that sits at the front counter they will likely first try to ignore you and then maybe glance up and give you a clipped response. Either that or they will be too busy eating to be bothered by you. They also do not enforce many rules as there are always groups in there being extremely loud or playing loud music on their phones. I stop here because they sometimes have books or movies I'm looking for that my local library doesn't have. It is great for variety and for a quick in and out.

On September 11, 2024, around 11:25 am, a White female patron utilize profanity towards me by the…read moremain printer at the South Branch location. But the Clinton Macomb Library staff is trying to cover it up, even though I have proof. I just hope that Mr. Don Brown, Macomb County Commissioner can investigate this as he promised he would when I met him in person. I spoke to him yesterday and he indicated that I shouldn't be treated this way especially since I have proof of what occurred on 9/11. I did present the evidence to Kyle McKee this morning regarding the incident on September 11, 2024 at 11:25-11:30 am where Kim admitted that the Caucasian female Patron used profanity at me and the Librarian Kim lied to staff that it didn't occur. Even Larry lied in his response and said that it was frivolous. This is what Larry Neal, composed in his response to my grievance: "Examples of your conduct that must not continue include monopolizing the staff's time with frivolous complaints and interrupting staff trying to serve other customers" I asked Kim for help on September 11, 2024 because my prints wouldn't release. But Larry is lying and saying that wasn't true. Kim, the Librarian indicated that the Lady cursed at me because she felt disrespected by me. I have proof she said that. But Mr. Neal said it's all frivolous. Kim, Clinton-Macomb Librarian admitted to me at the copier area at 11:30 am September 11, 2024 that the woman cursed at me because she felt I disrespected her, by implying to her that she thought I took her money. This is what occurred at the main copier/printer area on 9/11/24 At 11:30 am at the copier, I told Kim, "So, is it okay that she cursed me out?" Kim said: "No it's not. What would you like me to do? I mean she. I'm here trying to help both of you" I said, but I didn't know she had money in there. Kim said: "Well she didn't apparently, she didn't. I said, I'm tired of being disrespected" Me: I can't complain because y'all tell Larry that I complain too much. I said to Kim, "she just cursed me out for nothing and if it was me". Kim said, "That's not true Angela because she felt you were being disrespectful to her. I can't get in between both of you when she left. Kim said that she felt I was accusing her of believing that I stole her money. I said that wasn't what I was trying to do. Kim said I know that. Kim said but she felt that way. I told Kim you can keep that money, I'm not a thief and started crying. She falsely told Ann that the woman did not use profanity towards me and accused me of telling the woman that she was trying to take my money. But I never said that. Kim said to Ann that the woman said I was implying that she was trying to take my money. I never said that and Kim knows that. Kim told Ann that she didn't use profanity towards me. So how can I prove that the Clinton-Macomb Librarian, Kim, was dishonest by informing Melissa and Ann, and probably you Larry that the Caucasian female patron never used profanity to me and that I brought it on myself? When I submitted a Grievance via email on September 12, 2024 to Mr. Neal to submit to the Clinton Macomb Library Board, they retaliated by threating to ban me for speaking about this. The Library Director and their Board indicated that my allegations were frivolous even though I have evidence on what Kim, Librarian stated to me. This is unfair and ethical of Mr. Neal to indicate that my allegations' regarding September 11 was frivolous when I have evidence to dispute that. You also accused me of wasting staff time when I asked for help on September 11 because my documents wouldn't come out. I never got my change back either. I have rights and for Mr. Larry Neal to not address why Kim refuse to address a Caucasian female using profanity at me is not right. It's in the Code of Conduct. I feel like as a Diabled Black female, Mr Neal is sayinf that I dont have the right to be respected.

I have been to this library multiple times in my life. But only because it is close to my house. If…read moreI didn't love reading so much I wouldn't use this location. The older woman who work here are very unprofessional and are rude to young people. Multiple times I have been ignored while standing at the desk. The only employee who has ever given me great service was a young man other than that there aren't any pros to this Library.

I absolutely love this library. They are extremely helpful, finding books at another library,…read morehelping with research. I find the desk people young and enthusiastic they will always greet you with a friendly hello. Also, if your book is overdue they automatically extend your time. You will NEVER find a better library.

Macomb County jail is the slowest of all time releasing inmates. They are human beings not…read moreanimals. This jail should be investigated on how they are running this facility. Ridiculous. Many just sitting around yoking and joking doing shit. One lady waiting since 11am to 8pm for her daughter to be released, she was on top of pile and went to bottom of pile where her mother is waiting in pain from her surgery that she had last week. Ridiculous. Too long of waits for inmates to be released. Bring a pillow if you're picking up a loved one cuz you gonna be here all day for them to be released .

Mount Clemens Police are probably the laziest police I have ever come in contact with to date. A…read morefew years back, I was riding my bike at night, and there was an inebriated man who stopped on this motorcycle bike to talk to me, became upset after our interaction and proceeded to run his bike right into mine, after I fell off I got up and ran to the side while he kept doing it repeatedly and drove off to a house down the street. I called the Police and when they finally got there, they said there's nothing they can do. I even told them where the house was that he drove to and they still did absolutely nothing. So they left while I was on the side of the road at night with a broken bike. There are a couples more instances, but, it would be much too long to type. I do not feel safe and protected in Mount Clemens because the police do whatever they please, and they are allowed to do so. In conclusion, I am moving out of Mount Clemens as soon as I can.