Milan Public Library

🏢 Washtenaw & Monroe County · Milan, Michigan

Milan Public Library

Milan Public Library operates from a distinctive building that shares its home with Milan City Hall — a former power plant repurposed into the civic heart of a community that straddles both Washtenaw and Monroe counties. Fine-free borrowing, evening hours twice a week, and free MeL statewide database access make it the most convenient public library for Milan, Augusta Township, Pittsfield Township, and York Township.

📞 (734) 439-1240🌐 milanlibrary.org🧭 Get directions
🕑 Hours & visit📖 About⭐ Highlights📚 Services📍 Nearby❓ FAQ

🕑 Library Hours

Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.

📍 Location, Contact & Directions

Address: 151 Wabash Street, Milan, MI 48160

Phone: (734) 439-1240

Website: milanlibrary.org

Plus Code: 86JR38J7+VV (Milan, MI)

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📖 About Milan Public Library

The Milan Public Library is housed in the repurposed former power plant building alongside Milan City Hall, giving the library one of the most architecturally distinctive homes of any public library in southeastern Michigan. It serves the City of Milan plus contract areas in Augusta Township, Pittsfield Township, and York Township — a service area that spans both Washtenaw and Monroe counties. The library is fine-free and offers curbside pickup, and its Local History and Genealogy Collection is a valuable resource for researchers tracing family roots in the greater Milan area. Cardholders access the Michigan Electronic Library (MeL) for hundreds of statewide databases, borrow e-books and audiobooks through Libby/OverDrive, stream films via Kanopy, and learn languages with Mango — all at no charge. The Michigan Activity Pass gives cardholders free or reduced-cost admission to hundreds of Michigan cultural destinations and natural attractions.

⭐ What makes this library special

  • Former power plant building — shares a distinctive repurposed civic structure with Milan City Hall
  • Fine-free library — no overdue charges, making borrowing accessible for the whole community
  • Local History & Genealogy Collection — dedicated resources for researching Milan-area families and the Washtenaw/Monroe county region
  • Michigan Activity Pass — free or discounted admission to hundreds of Michigan cultural destinations and parks
  • MeL statewide databases — hundreds of licensed databases with a Milan card
  • Evening hours Tuesdays & Thursdays until 8:00 PM for working patrons

📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card

Milan cardholders get free access to MeL statewide databases and Michigan digital resources:

&📚 MeL (Michigan eLibrary)Hundreds of statewide databases — academic, news, genealogy, health & career tools — free for all Michigan library cardholders
&🕯 Libby / OverDriveBorrow e-books, digital audiobooks & digital magazines instantly through the Libby app with your Milan card
&📺 KanopyStream thousands of films, documentaries and The Great Courses for free with your Milan Public Library card
&🌐 Mango LanguagesLearn dozens of languages — including ESL — free online or via the Mango app with your library card
&🏛 Michigan Activity PassFree or reduced-cost admission to hundreds of Michigan cultural destinations and state parks

📚 Services

  • Book, magazine, DVD & audiobook lending
  • Fine-free borrowing policy
  • Curbside pickup
  • Local History & Genealogy Collection
  • MeL statewide databases
  • Libby/OverDrive e-lending
  • Kanopy streaming films
  • Mango Languages
  • Michigan Activity Pass
  • Consumer Reports online access
  • Public access computers & Wi-Fi
  • Educator library cards
  • Interlibrary loan

🎸 Programs

  • Children's programming (all free)
  • Teen programming (all free)
  • Adult programming (all free)
  • Monthly newsletters for multiple age groups
  • Philanthropy Playoffs community fundraising events

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is unusual about the building that houses the Milan Public Library?

The Milan Public Library is located in the city's former power plant building, which was repurposed to house both the library and Milan City Hall — giving the library one of the more architecturally distinctive homes of any public library in southeastern Michigan.

Which townships does the Milan Public Library serve beyond the city limits?

Through contract agreements, the library serves residents of Augusta Township, Pittsfield Township, and York Township in addition to the City of Milan — a combined service area spanning parts of both Washtenaw and Monroe counties.

Does the Milan Public Library have genealogy or local history resources?

Yes — the library maintains a Local History and Genealogy Collection with materials on Milan-area families, Washtenaw County history, and related regional resources, complemented by online genealogy databases through MeL.

What free digital resources come with a Milan Public Library card?

Your card includes MeL (Michigan Electronic Library) statewide databases, Libby/OverDrive for e-books and audiobooks, Kanopy for film streaming, Mango Languages, Consumer Reports online, and the Michigan Activity Pass for cultural attractions — all at no charge.

🎨 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.

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