Detroit Public Library, Detroit

Name: Detroit Public Library
Address: 5201 Woodward Ave, Detroit, 48202-4093, United States
Telephone: +1 313-481-1357

#52 among attractions in Detroit

Neo-renaissance architecture, Library

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Facts and practical information

The Detroit Public Library is the second largest library system in the U.S. state of Michigan by volumes held and is the 21st largest library system in the United States. It is composed of the Main Library on Woodward Avenue, which houses the library's administration offices, and 23 branch locations across the city. The Main Library is part of Detroit's Cultural Center Historic District listed in the National Register of Historic Places adjacent to Wayne State University campus and across from the Detroit Institute of Arts. ()

Established: 1865 (159 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'30"N, 83°4'0"W

Address

5201 Woodward AveCass Corridor (Wayne State)Detroit 48202-4093 United States

Contact

+1 313-481-1357

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Day trips

Detroit Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Detroit Institute of Arts, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit Historical Museum.

~830 ftNE
Large art museum displaying global works
Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
5 min walk • The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), nestled in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, stands as a beacon of culture and history. This world-renowned art museum, situated on Woodward Avenue, is revered for its comprehensive collection that spans the globe and encompasses...
~1580 ftE
Museum, History museum, Library
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit
8 min walk • The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History stands as a beacon of cultural heritage in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1965 by Dr. Charles H. Wright, this distinguished institution has grown to become one of the largest museums dedicated to the...
0.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Detroit's vibrant cultural district, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) stands as a beacon of modern creativity and expression. Housed in a former auto dealership, this non-collecting institution has been an avant-garde addition...
~530 ftN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Detroit's cultural center, the Detroit Historical Museum stands as a testament to the city's rich and complex history. This cultural institution invites visitors to step back in time and explore the Motor City's vibrant past, from its founding...
0.6 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Architecture
Majestic Theatre, Detroit
15 min walk • The Majestic Theatre stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, offering a blend of history and live entertainment that captivates both locals and visitors alike. This historic venue, with its striking facade and vibrant marquee, is a cherished...
~1100 ftE
Museum, Neo-renaissance architecture, Art gallery
Scarab Club, Detroit
6 min walk • The Scarab Club is an artists' club, gallery, and studio in the Cultural Center Historic District of Detroit, Michigan, located at 217 Farnsworth Street, near the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit Science Center.
~1920 ftS
Church
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Detroit, Detroit
10 min walk • The First Unitarian-Universalist Church of Detroit is a historic church building at 4605 Cass Ave. in Detroit, Michigan. It was built in 1916 and is attached to the historic Perry McAdow House.
~1270 ftE
Museum, Science museum
Michigan Science Center, Detroit
7 min walk • The Michigan Science Center is a Smithsonian-affiliate science museum in Detroit, Michigan. The mission of the Michigan Science Center is to inspire curious minds of all ages to discover, explore and appreciate science, technology, engineering and math in a creative, dynamic learning environment.
~1850 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Art District, Detroit
9 min walk • The East Ferry Avenue Historic District is a historic residential district in Midtown Detroit, Michigan. The nationally designated historic district stretches two blocks from Woodward Avenue east to Brush Street; the locally designated historic district includes a third block between Brush and Beaubien.
~1590 ftSE
Church, Albert Kahn, Rail tours
First Congregational Church, Detroit
8 min walk • The First Congregational Church is located at 33 East Forest Avenue in Midtown Detroit, Michigan. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1974 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
~1210 ftS
Tower
Old Main, Detroit
6 min walk • Old Main is an academic building on the campus of Wayne State University. It is located at 4841 Cass Avenue in Midtown Detroit, Michigan, on Wayne's main campus.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Detroit Public Library?

Nearby attractions include Detroit Electronic Music Archive, Detroit (1 min walk), Prentis Building and DeRoy Auditorium Complex, Detroit (3 min walk), Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit (3 min walk), Walter P. Reuther Library, Detroit (3 min walk).

How to get to Detroit Public Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Detroit Public Library:

Bus

Cass / Detroit Public Library • Lines: 16, 89 (2 min walk)
Cass / State Hall • Lines: 16, 89 (2 min walk)

Tram

Warren Avenue • Lines: QLine (5 min walk)
Ferry Street • Lines: QLine (5 min walk)

Train

Detroit (19 min walk)