Garden City Public Library
🏢 The Library Network (TLN) · Garden City, Michigan
Garden City Public Library
Garden City Public Library is a fine-free public library serving this Wayne County suburb southwest of Detroit, known for its "hometown pride" ethos — lending not just books but also Fit Bits, literacy kits for young readers, and MiActivityPass museum discount vouchers along with full access to Michigan's statewide eLibrary.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8pm |
| Friday | 12pm–5pm |
| Saturday | 12pm–5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 31735 Maplewood Street, Garden City, MI 48135
Phone: (734) 793-1830
Website: gardencitylib.org
Plus Code: 86JR8JJW+W7 (Garden City, MI)
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📖 About Garden City Public Library
Garden City Public Library serves the 27,000-resident city of Garden City, a Wayne County community in metro Detroit's western suburbs. The library operates as a fine-free institution — meaning no overdue fines for any patron — and is part of The Library Network (TLN), a consortium of over 60 Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County libraries. TLN membership gives Garden City cardholders borrowing reciprocity across the region and access to the shared catalog at catalog.tln.lib.mi.us. The library is also connected to MEL (Michigan eLibrary) through its website, providing statewide digital resources. Known for innovative lending, Garden City circulates Fit Bits (28-day loan), take-home youth literacy kits (funded by IMLS), and the Michigan Activity Pass (MiActivityPass) for discounts at museums, parks and cultural sites across the state.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Fine-free library — no overdue fines, making borrowing accessible for all Garden City families
- Fit Bit checkouts for 28 days — borrow a fitness tracker with charger and extra band to track steps, sleep and more
- Michigan Activity Pass (MiActivityPass) — discount passes to museums, state parks and cultural destinations statewide
- IMLS-funded youth literacy kits (toddler, preschool and pre-K level) available for take-home loan
- Member of The Library Network (TLN) — card works at 60+ libraries across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Garden City cardholders access free digital content through MEL (Michigan eLibrary) and the TLN consortium:
📚 Services
- Fine-free borrowing for all ages and materials
- Fit Bit checkouts (28-day loan, includes charger and extra band)
- Michigan Activity Pass (MiActivityPass) — museum and cultural attraction discounts
- Take-home youth literacy kits (toddler, preschool and pre-K levels)
- Public computers and free Wi-Fi (computers shut down 30 min before closing)
- Interlibrary loan through The Library Network (TLN)
- BARD and Braille & Talking Book services for patrons with visual impairments
- Narcan available on-site
- Free romance book exchange and yarn exchange
🎸 Programs
- Adult Monthly Programs
- Youth and children's programming
- Friends of the Garden City Public Library (book sales and fundraisers)
- Summer Reading Program
- Book Talk with Everett (weekly online video)
- Newsletter and community events
📍 Nearby Libraries in Wayne County
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Garden City Public Library really fine-free?
Yes — Garden City Public Library has gone fine-free, meaning there are no overdue fines for any materials borrowed. You are still responsible for returning items and for the replacement cost of anything lost or damaged, but you will not be charged a daily late fee.
What is the Michigan Activity Pass (MiActivityPass) and how do I get one?
MiActivityPass is a statewide program that lets Michigan library cardholders check out vouchers for discounts at museums, state parks, zoos and cultural destinations. At Garden City Public Library you can reserve a pass through the library's website or at the desk. Recent examples include discounts to the Michigan Renaissance Festival.
Can I borrow a Fit Bit from the Garden City Public Library?
Yes. The library lends Fit Bit activity trackers for a 28-day loan period. Each kit includes the Fit Bit, a charger and an extra wristband. You just download the Fit Bit app to your phone to track steps, calories, sleep and more. Check availability through the library catalog or call (734) 793-1830.
Does Garden City Public Library's card work at other Michigan libraries?
Yes. Garden City is a member of The Library Network (TLN), a consortium of 60+ libraries across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Your Garden City card gives you borrowing access and catalog searching across all TLN member libraries. You can also access MEL (Michigan eLibrary) databases statewide.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
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✓ Hours & details last verified from official sources in September 2026.