This is a perfect library for a city with a population of 6,000. It is small, but it does the…read moretrick. I tried studying here a few years ago, with no luck, because of a strange combination of excessive quietude and hyperactive children. I do, however, come here a few times a year for the Friends of the Library's used book sales. These occur on the first Saturday of the month throughout the fall, winter, and spring. They've done a good job recently getting the books organized, whereas before it was a little disorienting. There are tons and tons and tons of discarded James Patterson and John Grisham, but I usually can find things more my taste. Paperback books are 25 cents, and Hardcover books are $1. The volunteers who run the sale are usually pretty nice, and sometimes quite adorable.

This library is great! They have so many programs for all ages. As a parent of two young kids, I…read morecome here often to use the children's room. They have a great selection of toys for the kids. A toy fridge full of food, a doc mc stuffin's doctor kit, legos, and so much more. In addition to all the toys, there are tons of books to read all shelved at kid level. Whenever we come here, we always end up taking home at least 3 books. Like was mentioned before, there is also a great friend's sale every month that is worth checking. This library is small, but powerful!

Love the library but wish I could take out more than 8 on hoopla. Can't even watch a full season…read moreof anything.

I love Royal oak library multiple levels an outside sitting area. Located right by The theater…read more Coming here to rent books or buy books for me and my son is thee absolute best. This place also always has an event going on mostly free and open to the public . Great library to buy books to take home to start your own kids home library or your very own adult library at home. They also have vinyls you can rent . Which I think is so cool.

Oh my local library how I love thee. Free thirty minute parking in certain spots, private rooms to…read morestudy, comfy chairs to skim books or read zines, friendly and helpful staff, book clubs, rotating book displays, huge media collection, seed library and library of things to borrow. They can get books you request in a pretty timely matter, are linked to other libraries to fill requests for popular or difficult to find titles. I visit at least a couple times a month and am in two book clubs. They also host making events and artists. Can't say enough good things. Love this place.

I'm always on the hunt for new study spots in Southfield Michigan and I'm so grateful to have…read morestumbled upon the Ferndale Public Library! What I really love about this library is that it's an a suer convenient location that is waking distance from a lot of great bakeries and restaurants in Ferndale. The library itself is quiet but not to a deafening degree. There's some light chatter and it gets a lot of sunlight which is also a plus. The staff is super friendly and there are plenty of computers and seating available. They also have a kids corner with books, games, and other activities to keep kids occupied. I also love that there's a lot of different seating options with spacious countertops for work and individual seating if you want to study alone. Highly recommend getting some work done here or just stopping by to dig into a good book !

I love the Berkley Public Library: they put on so many cool events for kids. Got to do S'mores with…read moreSanta and seeing Santa at the library/they have a big box for letters for santa. The new Berkbuster is so cute. Selection of so many bluerays and feels like an old blockbuster. My daughter loves the kids area - a variety of toys, puzzles, kitchen area and puppet show to play with. Also went for a community event they had last month at Articipate where they read a few books to the kids and did a craft. Love all the great things the library puts on.

This library is nicely decorated for the holidays and they offer a wide selection of books and a…read morenice sized play area for children. They also offer a decent sized computer labs for jobs searching, school projects etc, small study rooms and they have EV charging stations which is an added bonus as well. They are centrally located with hours that are accommodating for average use. Make sure you stop by.

My experience in getting birth certificate was nice. I found them to be organized and welcoming…read more Keep up the good work

Back to double check that the winter taxes were paid, since it was ad paid on the 10th, yet I…read morereceived another statement to pay the past due payment. Found out that they sent out the late payment on the 8th to make sure they were sent out. Phew. Taxes have been paid, all good to go.

Located near the famous Mookies in the Greenfield and 10 and a half strip mall…read more Inside is a crowded and frankly wrecked-looking bookstore. Rather than a good filing system, books are more or less grouped. Prices are much too high, both for new and for older used books. The selection also tends far left and revolutionary, which fits as they were playing some loud zephyr music for my visit. The staff was also unfriendly, more interested in their conversation than customers. I strongly advise going to either King Books Detroit, or King North, instead. Unless you have a taste for far left books and spending a long time hunting for books than interest you.

Pretty meh in terms of what I consider quality reading…read more.. Staff seems to go through the motions as if they'd rather be librarians as opposed to anyone I'd pay for thrift shop quality... -- Dave

I have to change my review from 5 stars to 1 star given what has occurred to me when I was betrayed…read moreafter seeking help and guidance following a threat to my safety I believe was meant to intimidate me regarding court filings. The resulting impact has been severe and as a direct result, all officers are unfortunately impacted by the actions of Detective Turner's filing of a false police report and the escalation that followed to address my concerns. I wanted a good relationship with them and was willing to overlook matters, but now fear retaliation and the Oak Park police so much I can't even call 911 or even ask them for help. There are some great officers there and I remember them fondly, and it saddens me they have to be put into the entire ACAB narrative and their uniform represents not just what they do, but what Detective Turner has done and how the Department reacted when I tried to have the matter addressed. It is crucial that Oak Park develop an Internal Affairs individual and it no longer has to go to their supervisor. The supervisor is responsible for the actions of those below them, and is implicated in how they conduct themselves. I feel the supervisor's role in my issue was to attack potential civil action against the department, to undermine myself, and by manner of tone of voice and actions, to create stress.

My husband is a chamber member with his local business…read more Royal Oak chamber is one of the more active of all chambers in the area of Michigan. They do a lot of ribbon-cutting events and often. They also have a once a month nightly chamber event as well as weekly events in and around the local businesses. They often to get together in the morning for a Royal Oak chamber network event as well. They do a lot of ribbon-cutting events and often. Of all the chambers that I've been introduced to, this is one of the most active of all of them. We've been invited and participated in many chambers events over the years. Royal Oak chamber has key staff members that plan, organize, coordinate and schedule all of these great events. They do a lot of fun activities as well. I went to some evening network events at diamonds steak House, gusoline alley, Rock on 3rd, Mesa tacos and tequilas and at Pronto with karaoke. If you join any chamber, this should be the one.

Held annually in July, the Royal Oak Garage Sale is 2 days of fantastic antiques, old toys,…read morejewelry, furniture and more. Entertaining over 15,000 people over a weekend, this fundraiser for the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce, is a must for any Michigander or those just visiting at the right time. Held inside the 6th and Lafayette Parking Structure between 5th and 6th, the Royal Oak Garage Sale is the perfect place to stroll around finding great deals. With over 200 vendors this monstrous garage sale offers a little something for everyone. Vendors load tables with old G.I. Joes, Beatles memorabilia, furniture, old albums, dishes, vintage magazines, and more. I scored a Knight Rider doll for mere bucks! The sale opens at 9:30 so get there early, with all the great wares to shift through you'll need a while. for specific dates check out the Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce's website.

I went on Thursday morning to get stamps, and the post office worker was super nice. She helped me…read morepick out the perfect stamp design for my event. There was no line when I went, but I assume this might be due to the time of day.

Another service horror story. Do they try to hire the rudest people they can find? Thankfully, the…read moreBerkley post office is nearby.