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Main Library
Main Library
5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
Phone: (313) 833-1000
Hours of Operation:
T & W: Noon - 8:00 pm
Th, F, Sa: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Click here for Holiday Closings!
Director for Main Library:
Uzo Onyemaechi
E-mail:
uonyema@detroitpubliclibrary.org
History
The Detroit Public Library was opened in its present location on March 21, 1921. The wings were opened on June 23, 1963.The library has several collections, as well as ten subject departments, most of which are located at the Main Library.
Administrative offices are located at the Main Library. For a list of positions and telephone numbers, see our directory.
Search for books in the Detroit Public Library (DPL) Online Catalog.
Programs and Events:
For special events, programs & exhibits at this location, see our online listing.
view listing>Book Dropoff:
The outdoor drop box is open 24 hours to conveniently return materials.Parking:
Free public parking is available on Tuesday and Wednesday after 5:30 and all day Saturday in our parking lot on Putnam (between Cass and Woodward).Directions/Map:
Heading Southbound I-75 (Chrysler)
Take the Warren exit, turn right and travel west on Warren to Woodward. Turn right at Woodward. DPL is one block north of Warren on the left.Heading Northbound I-75 (Chrysler)
Take the Warren exit, turn left and travel west on Warren to Woodward. Turn right at Woodward. DPL is one block north of Warren on the left.Heading Southbound US 10 (Lodge)
Take the Forest/Warren exit, turn left and travel east on Forest to Woodward. Turn left at Woodward. DPL is one block north of Warren on the left.Heading Northbound US 10 (Lodge)
Take the Forest/Warren exit, turn right and travel east on Forest to Woodward. Turn left at Woodward. DPL is one block north of Warren on the left.Heading Westbound I-94 (Ford)
Take the Woodward exit. Stay on the service drive and turn left at Woodward. Travel south on Woodward approximately ½ mile. DPL will be on the right.Heading Eastbound I-94 (Ford)
Take the Woodward/John R exit. Turn right at John R and travel south to Warren. Turn right at Warren and travel west to Woodward. Turn right at Woodward. DPL is one block north of Warren on the left.Heading Eastbound or Westbound I-96 (Jeffries)
Take I-96 to eastbound I-94. Take the Woodward/John R exit. Turn right at John R and travel south to Warren. Turn right at Warren and travel west to Woodward. Turn right at Woodward. DPL is one block north of Warren on the left.Detroit - Windsor Tunnel
Travel east on Jefferson Ave. to I-375. Travel north on I-375 and follow instructions for northbound I-75.Ambassador Bridge
Follow instructions for I-75 northbound.Bus transportation
Suburban residents contact SMART at (313) 962-5515 and Detroit residents contact D-DOT at (313) 933-1300.
