Redford Township District Library
🏢 Tri-County Library Network · Redford Township, Michigan
Redford Township District Library
Redford Township District Library opened its spacious 65,000-square-foot building in August 2004 — funded by an $8.5 million community bond — on land donated for just $1 a year, replacing a facility that had grown from a 1920s bookmobile route into the heart of an inner-ring Detroit suburb of nearly 50,000 residents.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10am–8:30pm |
| Tuesday | 10am–8:30pm |
| Wednesday | 10am–8:30pm |
| Thursday | 10am–8:30pm |
| Friday | 10am–5pm |
| Saturday | 10am–5pm |
| Sunday | 12pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 25320 West Six Mile Road, Redford, MI 48240
Phone: (313) 531-5960
Website: rtdl.org
Plus Code: 86JRCP76+M4 (Redford, MI)
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📖 About Redford Township District Library
The Redford Township District Library serves one of metro Detroit's most diverse inner-ring suburbs, tracing its roots to bookmobile service that began in the 1920s. The first Library Board was appointed in 1945, and the community opened a purpose-built library on May 20, 1962, later expanded to 14,650 square feet. A 1994 millage vote established the Redford District Library as an independent district, and in 2004 voters approved an $8.5 million bond to build the current 65,000-square-foot facility on 2.5 acres of land donated by Presbyterian Village of Redford. More than 7,300 patrons visited in the opening week alone. The library belongs to the Tri-County Library Network (TLN), giving cardholders reciprocal borrowing at partner libraries throughout Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, plus statewide resource sharing through MeLCat.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Landmark 65,000 sq ft building opened August 2004, funded by an $8.5 million community bond — more than 7,300 patrons visited in opening week
- Library roots go back to 1920s bookmobile service; first permanent board appointed 1945 and first purpose-built building dedicated May 20, 1962
- Michigan Activity Pass program: borrow free museum and attraction passes from the library card
- Drive-up service window for convenient holds pickup without entering the building
- Library of Things collection, seed library, homebound delivery, and public computers with free Wi-Fi
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Redford cardholders can borrow, stream, and research for free through MeL and the library's digital collection:
📚 Services
- Michigan Activity Pass — borrow free passes to Michigan museums and attractions
- Drive-up service window for contactless holds pickup
- Homebound delivery service for patrons unable to visit
- Library of Things — borrow tools, equipment, and more
- Public computers, wireless printing, and free Wi-Fi
- Meeting room reservations for community groups
- Seed library for home gardeners
- Interlibrary loan through TLN and MeLCat statewide network
- Braille and Talking Book Library access
🎸 Programs
- Book groups for adults
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Teen programs and activities
- Summer reading challenge for all ages
- Tutoring services and homework help
- Community health and social services partnerships
📍 Nearby Libraries in Wayne & Oakland Counties
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the current Redford Township District Library building open, and how was it funded?
The current 65,000-square-foot facility opened on August 23, 2004. It was built on 2.5 acres of land donated for just $1 per year by Presbyterian Village of Redford and funded through an $8.5 million bond approved by township voters. More than 7,300 patrons came through the doors in the opening week.
What is the Michigan Activity Pass program at the Redford Township District Library?
Michigan Activity Pass lets library cardholders borrow free admission passes to museums, nature centers, state parks, and other attractions across Michigan. You check out a pass just like a book. It is available at the library's service desk — check the library's website for which attractions are currently participating.
Does the library have a drive-up window, and what can I pick up there?
Yes — the library has a drive-up service window where you can pick up holds without leaving your car. It is a convenient option when the library is open during regular hours (Monday–Thursday 10am–8:30pm, Friday–Saturday 10am–5pm, Sunday noon–5pm).
Can I borrow from other libraries with a Redford Township card?
Yes. The library is a member of the Tri-County Library Network (TLN), giving cardholders reciprocal borrowing at partner libraries in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Through MeLCat — Michigan's statewide interlibrary loan system — you can also request items from public and academic libraries across the state.
🎨 This library lends museum passes. See how library museum passes work and find other libraries that lend passes museum passes by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things 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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