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Home > Branch Libraries > Gray Gray Branch Library
7737 Kercheval , Detroit, MI 48214
PHONE:313.852.4755
FAX: 313.852.4754Branch Manager:
Sherry Sellers-Ngom
ssellers@detroit.lib.mi.usHours of Operation:
Monday, Wednesday 12 Noon - 8:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday and Sunday Closed History
The Gray Branch of the Detroit Public Library was opened in its present location on May 1, 1975. It is named for a former member of the Library Commission, John F. Gray. The Library provides materials for all age groups including books, magazines, newspapers and a variety of audio materials from books on tape to songs and stories for children. A special feature of the Gray Branch is the Charles H. Lewis Recreational Activities Collection, which comprises both a general history and an overall philosophy of leisure activities in the United States.
Gray Branch has computers for public use, which provide both word processing and access to the Internet, please phone first to check on availability. Additional services include bus schedules, seasonal tax forms, student financial aid packets, a photocopier, and secured free public parking. A public not-for-profit meeting room is available by appointment only. In addition to the regularly scheduled adult and children's programming offered by the library, many groups also utilize the library for book clubs, language classes and tutoring. The Literacy Volunteers of America*, has been tutoring students at Gray for many years.
Gray Branch, with a total book collection of 40,662 titles, serves a community population of 45,000 residents on Detroit's near east side within the City's Empowerment Zone.
* Literacy Volunteer of America - (313) 872.7720,
The library is located on the lower level of the Butzel Family Center, a multi-governmental and social service agency center operated by the City of Detroit on the corner of Kercheval and Van Dyke.
Important Numbers from the Butzel Family Center
Administrative Offices: - (313) 852.4737
Senior Recreational Center: - (313) 852.4753
City of Detroit, Dept. of Human Services: - (313) 852.4786
Detroit Community Health Connection: - (313) 921.5500
Detroit East Mental Health Center: - (313) 921.1150
Detroit Police Dept. Mini Station: - (313) 852.4870
Neighborhood City Hall: - (313) 852.4770
Trinity Medical Clinic: - (313) 921.1500
Please call the Administrative Offices for information on the following groups: Food & Friendship, Mayor's Time Club, and Senior-net Companion Club.
Search for books from Gray Branch's collection in the Detroit Public Library (DPL) Online Catalog.
Programs and Events:
For special events, programs & exhibits at this branch location, see our online listing. view listing>Book Dropoff:
The outdoor drop box is open 24 hours for public convenience in returning materials.Parking:
Free public parking is available.Directions/Map:
Click here for a directional map
