Flat Rock Public Library
🏢 The Library Network (TLN) · Flat Rock, Michigan
Flat Rock Public Library
Flat Rock Public Library serves the downriver Wayne County communities of Flat Rock, Gibraltar and Rockwood from its Gibraltar Road home, offering a beloved Local History Room, Chromebook and hotspot lending, and access to over 70 Library Network libraries statewide.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–7pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–6pm |
| Thursday | 10am–7pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–2pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 25200 Gibraltar Road, Flat Rock, MI 48134
Phone: (734) 782-2430
Website: frlib.org
Plus Code: 86JR3PVC+RV (Flat Rock, MI)
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📖 About Flat Rock Public Library
Flat Rock Public Library is a Class IV member of The Library Network (TLN), a cooperative serving southeast Michigan libraries. The library's service area spans roughly 18,778 residents across the cities of Flat Rock, Gibraltar and Rockwood (2020 U.S. Census). A dedicated Local History Room — staffed by volunteers for eight hours per week — preserves documents, photographs and records from the downriver region, drawing researchers from across the county. The collection runs to approximately 72,703 volumes with annual circulation of over 80,000 items. Eight adult computers and five youth computers are available for cardholders, alongside colour copying, scanning and fax services. The library lends Chromebooks and mobile hotspots, making it one of few small-city libraries in Wayne County with device lending for home use. A busy youth programme calendar, Friends Book Club and Friends of the Library keep the community actively engaged year-round.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Local History Room staffed by volunteers 8 hrs/week — primary source for downriver Wayne County genealogy and community records
- Serves Flat Rock, Gibraltar and Rockwood (18,778 residents) as a Class IV member of The Library Network (TLN)
- Lending Chromebooks and mobile hotspots in addition to books, DVDs, audiobooks and VOX talking books
- Michigan Activity Pass — free or reduced admission to state parks, beaches, museums and recreation areas
- Wild Earth seasonal nature programme and Friends Book Club (first Saturday monthly) for ongoing community learning
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Flat Rock cardholders access Michigan's statewide and consortium digital resources at no cost:
📚 Services
- Local History Room — volunteer-staffed for genealogy and downriver community research
- Chromebook and mobile hotspot lending with active library card
- 8 adult + 5 youth public computers with internet access
- Colour copying, scanning and fax send/receive services
- Curbside pickup by phone or email (FlatRockLibrary@gmail.com)
- Michigan Activity Pass — recreation discounts at state parks and museums
- Interlibrary loan through 70+ TLN member libraries
🎸 Programs
- Fall Storytime and seasonal youth programmes
- Wild Earth nature programme — four Tuesday sessions each fall
- Friends Book Club — first Saturday of the month, 11am–12:15pm
- Puzzle Nights and Game Nights for adults and families
- Microsoft Word training and virtual learning sessions
- Library Board meetings open to the public
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What cities does Flat Rock Public Library serve, and can residents of Gibraltar or Rockwood get a card?
Yes — the library's service area covers the City of Flat Rock (approx. 10,541 residents), the City of Gibraltar (approx. 4,997) and the City of Rockwood (approx. 3,240), based on 2020 U.S. Census data. Residents of all three cities are eligible for a free library card.
What is the Local History Room at Flat Rock Public Library?
The Local History Room is a dedicated research space preserving photographs, documents, newspapers and records from the Flat Rock, Gibraltar and Rockwood area. Volunteer researchers staff it for approximately eight hours per week. It's the primary local archive for downriver Wayne County genealogy and community history.
Can I borrow a Chromebook or Wi-Fi hotspot from the library?
Yes. The library lends Chromebooks and mobile hotspots to patrons with an active library card. Availability is limited, so check current stock by calling (734) 782-2430 or emailing FlatRockLibrary@gmail.com before your visit.
What is the Michigan Activity Pass?
The Michigan Activity Pass is a statewide programme that gives library cardholders free or reduced-cost admission to state parks, beaches, recreation areas and museums across Michigan. Flat Rock cardholders can request a pass at the library — it's one of the most popular perks TLN member libraries offer.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
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