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Hours of Operation:
History
The
Knapp Branch was named for Elisabeth
Knapp, the former chief of the Detroit
Public Library's Children's Department.
Knapp opened on October 3, 1950. It
is located just south of Conant Gardens,
which was one of the first areas in
the city that permitted the sale of
homes and lots to African American families.
The branch today serves a diverse population
including African-Americans and a large
community of immigrants.
The
library's collection includes books,
books-on-tape, and CD's for children
and adults. The library has an excellent
reference collection, popular magazines
and several daily and weekly newspapers.
There is a collection of Bengali books
as well as a collection of books of
interest to our Bangladeshi community.
Some additional services offered include
reference and reader's advisory services,
computers for public use, income tax
forms, student financial aid forms and
a copy machine. Tax assistance for low-income
residents is provided by appointment
on Saturdays during the tax season.
Knapp
Branch offers programming for
children and adults and the Children's
Librarian maintains close ties
with the neighborhood schools.
Search
for books from Knapp Branch's
collection in the Detroit Public
Library (DPL)
Online
Catalog.
Programs
and Events:
For
special events, programs &
exhibits at this branch location,
see our online listing. view
listing>
Book
Dropoff:
The outdoor drop
box is open 24 hours for public
convenience in returning materials.
Parking:
Free
public parking is available in
the lot located next to the building.
Street parking is also available
Directions/Map:
Click
here for a directional map
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