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Ask the Librarian!

Need homework help?  Have a question about almost anything? Call or email us and we'll help!

Check it out!

Materials that can be checked out from the library include:

• Books

• Books-on-CD

• CD-ROM games for children

• eAudiobooks - NEW!

• eBooks

• LEAPpads

• Movies

• Playaways (portable MP3 audiobooks) - NEW!

• Video Games

• Special Collections - Consumer Collection, Test Preparation, Career, Large Print materials

Computers

Need to use a computer or get on the Internet?

Community Meeting Room and Study Rooms

We have rooms that can accommodate anywhere from two to eighty persons.

Copy Room

Make copies, find tax forms, exchange magazines, get free informational pamphlets.

Donations

Help support your library!

Exam Proctoring

For distance-learning students, we may proctor your exam for you.  Please call us at 248-887-2218 (option3) for details and to schedule an exam time.

Homebound Delivery Service

In cooperation with the Highland Township Senior Center, we are pleased to offer this service to Highland Township residents that are homebound.  Call Barb Rollins at the Senior Center at 248-887-1707 for more information.   Click here for more information >>

Homework Help

Need to do research?  Need help with homework?  Check out our online resources, a collection of databases and weblinks that will help you get where you're going, 24/7.  For all ages, Kindergarten through college-level!

Letterboxing

A worldwide game for adventurers and explorers!  Our own letterBOOK is located somewhere in the library.  Can you find it?

Museum Adventure Pass

Visit local participating museums for free!  Check out a pass from the library that allows you free admission to places like the DIA, the Ford Rouge Factory Tour, and more!

Online Resources

Need to do research?  Find your next favorite novel?  Repair your car?  Check out our online resources, a collection of databases and weblinks that will help you get where you're going, 24/7.  New databases include:

Chilton Auto Repair - auto repair and maintenance info

Reference USA - business and residential listing and information

NoveList - fiction series lists, recommendations, author read-alikes

Optelec Magnifier

Our digital magnifier allows you to read tiny print at a larger and more readable size.  Change the contrast or colors for an even better view!  For use in the library only - located in the Large Print area.

TumbleBooks - NEW! - Read along with animated, narrated kids' storybooks. You'll find great choices like All Aboard the Dinotrain and Pirates Don't Change Diapers.  Available online now! Requires Flash 6 plug-in, available here.

Wireless Internet Access

You may use your laptop (with your wireless network card) to gain high-speed access to the internet, free of charge.

Adult Reference Services

Find the materials you need, have books held for you, do research and homework here!

Teen Services

For all things fun and funky.  Now with extra pizza!

A Place for Kids

Our Youth Department hosts a wide variety of programs and collections geared especially for kids through the 5th grade!