Find your adventure on the west side of Detroit this summer by visiting one of our neighborhood branch libraries. Attend a program, learn something new, listen to stories, play games, get crafty, make new friends…and READ! There are 7 branch libraries located on the west side of the city. Each branch has different activities to celebrate Summer Reading such as story times, crafts, magic shows, and nature programs. Be sure to check out what’s happening at not only your local branch—but those branches in the neighboring communities to take part in all the fun activities the library offers!
The theme for Summer Reading this year is “Adventure” and there are many ways you can have an adventure—right in your own backyard.
16101 Grand River
The Adam Butzel Complex near the Chaney Branch offers basketball and field sports, and ice rink and pool. Activities for families include swimming, boxing and volleyball and summer programs.
17731 W 7 Mile Rd.
O’Hair Park is a large park near the Chase Branch with 78-acres featuring picnic facilities, sports fields and courts, and event nature trails and walking paths.
18400 Joy Rd.
Down the street from the Edison Branch is Rouge Park—Michigan’s largest urban park with 1,184 acres. The Rouge River runs through the park and includes hiking and biking trails through forests and prairies. Additionally, there’s paved walking paths, recreation areas, pools and a golf gorse.
12929 W McNichols
The Northwest Activities Center near the Hubbard Branch offers a gym for sports, a pool with open swim and lessons, and a full calendar of programs of classes for kids, families, adults and seniors.
1766 Oakman Blvd.
If you’re at the Parkman Branch, be sure to explore the Hope Village Farmers Market on Wednesdays throughout the Summer from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. In addition to fresh, local produce, check out music, yoga and more.
21200 Grand River
Not too far from the Redford Branch is the third largest park in the city with 250 acres—Eliza Howell Park. A haven to wildlife, the park contains trails through forests and meadows along the Rouge River, as well as the art installation ‘Stickwork’ sculptures.
7117 W 7 Mile Rd.
East of the Sherwood Forest Branch you can explore Palmer Park. The 281-acre park contains nature areas with woodlands to hike and bike, recreation areas with playgrounds and tennis courts, and athletic fields. Inside the park you will also find Lake Frances and the Lighthouse, and the historic Palmer Log Cabin.