Dearborn Public Library

What are your hours?

See the hours page for current hours at each library.

Do you have study rooms?

Information about rooms can be found on the rooms page.

Reference Questions / Research Support 

Please feel free to reach out through the Contact Us page.

Can I eat in the library?

Food is not allowed in any Dearborn public library except for in the café on the first floor of Henry Ford Centennial Library, where light snacks may be consumed. Covered drinks are permitted.

Artwork in the Rotunda Gallery

Located on the first floor of the Henry Ford Centennial Library, the Rotunda is a free, public gallery, and is open during regular library hours. The exhibit space is managed cooperatively by the Dearborn Library Commission and the Dearborn Community Fund. Exhibits and installations are overseen by the Padzieski Art Gallery. Artists are invited to submit proposals for art exhibitions. For more information please visit the Padzieski Art Gallery website.

How long can I keep my books?

See the Circulation Policy for check out periods on books and other materials.

How do I request a book?

To suggest material you would like to see added to the library collection please fill out our Patron Suggestion Form. To have us pull items from the collection and hold them at the Checkout Desk for you, log in to your account and search the catalog. When you find the item you would like, click the orange Place Hold button.

Do you have tax forms?

All Dearborn public libraries have copies of the most popular forms for Federal and Michigan taxes during tax season- please contact the library for information about which forms are currently available.

Do you have interlibrary loan?

Yes- the Dearborn Public Library participates in MeLCat which allows Dearborn residents to request items with their library cards from 400 other libraries throughout Michigan and pick them up at Henry Ford Centennial Library. Learn more on the MeLCat page.

Users with a Dearborn Library Card may also borrow from area libraries in The Library Network (TLN): TLN Participating Communities List (call ahead to confirm other libraries’ policies).

Local Authors

If you are a local author and you wish to submit work to the Dearborn Public Library please see our local author guidelines. To view the items in our Local Author Collection, click here.

New Books

We have several email newsletters to let you know about new books coming out and items that have been added to our collection. Take a look and sign up on the Newsletter page.

Do you have yard waste stickers?

Yes- ask at the desk at any Dearborn Public Library.

Is the library hiring?

Job openings are posted on the City of Dearborn Career Opportunities page.

How do I volunteer at the library?

For information on volunteering opportunities, please check our Volunteer Opportunities page.
Currently the library is only accepting teen volunteers.

How do I obtain a library card?

Our full library card policy is listed on the Library Card page.

Can I pay fines online?

Yes- log in here with your library card number and PIN to make an online payment.