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COVID-19 Update:
Updated: May 26, 2020
We know you want access to materials from the large collections in our Library buildings.
However, based on Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-100
public libraries must still suspend all service through June 12, 2020.
We continue to plan for a gradual phased reopening of the Main Library and Westacres Branch, and we hope the Governor’s next set of orders will allow us to begin Phase 1 of resuming service.
Phase 1 of reopening includes:
- Opening book drops so all materials checked out before we closed can be returned. NO
OVERDUE FINES will be assessed
for these returned materials. - Resuming service from the Drive-Up Service Window at the Main Library.
- Allowing holds to be placed on materials.
- Providing parking lot pick-up (a no contact to-go service) for materials you request through the
online catalog,
by phone, by email or chat.
One of our goals now, and when we resume service, is the continued health and safety of our community and staff. Please check our website and follow the Library on social media for the latest information about when we will begin Phase 1 of reopening.
Posted: March 14, 2020
The West Bloomfield Township Main Library and the Westacres Branch are closed until further notice.
We will not be accepting returns until we reopen. All overdue fines will be waived.
Due to the ongoing health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus and to assist in mitigating its spread, the West Bloomfield Township Main Library and the Westacres Branch are closed until further notice:
- Users with library materials are asked to keep them until we reopen.
- Our outside book deposits at both locations will be closed.
- The Friends of the Library donation bins will be closed.
- All overdue fines will be waived.
- We will provide you plenty of time to return materials when we reopen
Don’t forget we have a variety of online resources that are accessible from your home, including ebooks, eaudiobooks, movies, TV shows, magazines and music for you to stream or download using your library card. We also have a variety of databases for research and to assist with homework assignments. For information on these resources, check our website at www.westbloomfieldlibrary.org under the eLibrary section.
The health and safety of our community and staff continues to be our primary goal during these extremely challenging times. Please continue to check our website for updates. We will post our reopening date as soon as it is known.
Help your child develop early literacy skills and Grow Up Reading. Enjoy a fun family activity each day that helps teach important pre-reading skills.
Keep your mind sharp while stuck at home. BrainHQ helps adults think faster, focus better and remember more. Brain training exercises and interactive games focus on core areas of cognitive function.
Now is a great time to work on personal or professional development. The Learning Resource Center matches what you want to learn with resources for online learning.
Rosetta Stone is the gold standard of language learning. Rosetta Stone uses images, audio, text and voice recognition to immerse you in the language you are learning.
Ancestry is allowing remote access to their database through the end of June. Previously, this has only been available within the library. Ancestry is one of the world's most popular genealogy resources.
Build a Love of reading and learning with classic video storybooks and nonfiction eBooks. With animation, audio and games, BookFlix will engage your child and build literacy skills.
Acorn TV offers world-class mysteries, dramas, comedies, and documentaries from Britain and beyond. Check out a 7-day all-access pass for an unlimited streaming video experience.
Math can be fun, especially with TumbleMath! Explore this collection of math stories that combines animation, narration, and sound for students of all ages.
Reading on a Kindle Paperwhite? You can borrow many great titles from our OverDrive collection. OverDrive titles work on most Kindles, Apple and Android, devices as well as computer
Find your next great read. cloudLibrary is a digital service that provides access to the Library's wide selection of eBooks and eAudiobooks. Works with smartphones, tablets, or PCs.
While you're home, watch a movie. Hoopla is a digital service from the Library that offers thousands of movies, TV shows, music albums, eBooks, eAudiobooks, and comics.
Keep up with the latest world news. PressReader provides access to full content, same-day newspapers including The Detroit News and hundreds more. Viewable on PCs, smartphones or tablets.
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Library Hours
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Closed
Fri - Sat
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Sun (Main)
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Sun (Westacres)
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Main Branch
4600 Walnut Lake Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Phone:
248-682-2120Text:
248-648-3368 Fax:
248-232-2291 TDD:
248-232-2292
Westacres Branch
7321 Commerce Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48324
West Bloomfield, MI 48324
Phone:
248-363-4022Text:
248-648-3368Fax:
248-363-7243
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