Beginning on Monday, August 26, the Southfield Public Library front walkway will be redone to improve safety, accessibility and the overall beauty of the entrance. Patrons will be rerouted to a special entrance for approximately one month while work is underway. Please follow the signs to the alternate entrance. Library visitors may also utilize the drive-up window, or use online options for material requests, to chat with a librarian and for digital library services.

Aside from an improved walkway, the project will add seating, a bike rack, and an outdoor classroom area.

Phase two of the project will consist of improvements to the Youth Imaginarium Garden new pathways and features.Phase Two will begin Saturday, September 21, 2024. At this time, the main entrance will be open. The sidewalks by the Imaginarium Garden and the side entrances will be repaved. The areas and sidewalks by these locations will not be available during Phase Two.

For questions, call the library at (248) 796-4200.